• Avery Spears-Mahoney, Exec. Director of North Augusta Forward

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    At North Augusta Forward, our mission is to inspire, lead and implement a united vision that provides the best possible quality of life for the community of North Augusta, SC. Through this mission, our vision is for North Augusta to become the “community of choice” to live, work and play within the River Region. CONTACT […]

  • Wine Industry/Cline Family Vineyards

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    The Cline Family vineyards span across Northern California, from Tehama Couty to the Petaluma Gap. We strive to offer a harmonious blend of terroirs that impart distinct flavors to our wines. At Cline, we not only craft exceptional wines but also cultivate a deep-rooted commitment to the land. Our sustainable farming practices reflect our unwavering […]

  • S.C. State Senator, Tom Young, with a Legislative Update

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Tom Young represents Senate District 24 covering large portions of Aiken County including of Aiken, North Augusta, Warrenville, Gloverville, Couchton, New Ellenton, Jackson, Beech Island, and Montmorenci in Aiken County. In the Senate, Tom has worked to strengthen our economy; to pass ethics reform; to improve education; to control government spending; to restructure state government; […]

  • Rysheeka Bush. District Governor for Rotary District 7750 for the 2024-25 term

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Rysheeka N. Bush, MS, LPC, is deeply rooted in Aiken County, hailing from the quaint town of New Ellenton, S.C., with a rich family history woven into the community’s fabric. With over two decades of dedicated service, she is an integral part of Helping Hands, Inc., a residential facility for children in foster care. Rysheeka’s […]

  • Matt Merrifield, Chief Executive Officer of Aiken Regional

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Merrifield returns to Aiken Regional after two years with Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, a Universal Health Services (UHS) 485-bed acute care facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Aiken Regional for four years. “I’m excited to rejoin […]

  • Rotarian Jim Marra, Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) Executive Director

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    CNTA provides education and information on nuclear technology, including nuclear waste management and environmental remediation; energy sources; medical applications of radiation; industrial applications, including food irradiation; nuclear production processes; and national security. Marra brings to the position a career filled with many significant jobs in the nuclear arena, which gives him a great breadth of […]

  • Vice Admiral Chuck Munns and USCA Associate Professor of History Dr. Sarah King discuss ‘US Security Implications of Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine’

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is today not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, said U.S. officials. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, Russia has failed to capture Kyiv, take control of the Ukrainian government, or stifle the spirit […]

  • Rotarian Dick Rudisil. to discuss Retail Food Industry

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Substantial transformations, driven by a combination of minor and major trends, have affected one of the United States’ largest sectors, food retail. These include the impact of the pandemic, food inflation, and shifts in consumer behavior that have shaped the industry landscape. For example, increased demand for online shopping has had a major impact, with […]

  • Ambria Abney, The Center for African American History, Art and Culture

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    The Center for African American History, Art and Culture is housed in the historic Immanuel Institute, located on the corner of York Street and Richland Avenue. Reverend W.R. Coles, an African American Presbyterian missionary, moved to Aiken in 1881 and established a church and school for freed enslaved people. The Institute began as a small […]

  • Rotarian Paul Durban. to discuss Aiken and the Airplane

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    MARCH 9, 1911 The first cross-country flight in the Southeast took place on this date in 1911 when Frank Coffyn of the Wright training school took off from a field in west Augusta and flew his biplane on a leisurely path to Aiken, a 28-mile trip that took 31 minutes. From the aviation camp near […]

  • Julie Keating, The Colin James Barth Outreach

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    The CJB Outreach’s mission is to provide immediate and impactful assistance to women-led households. We believe that a woman should never be in a position where her children are in jeopardy due to not having the resources to fight for custody, food, shelter, or assets. By taking the stress and pressure from a situation, women […]

  • Dr. Bobby Donaldson, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research

    Newberry Hall 117 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC, United States

    Dr. Bobby Donaldson is the Executive Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, where he focuses on preserving and studying the history of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina, particularly through research, public outreach, and educational programs; he is an Associate Professor of History at […]