Events

Dr. Corey Murphy has been named the next superintendent for the Aiken County Public School District. “I consider this to be the honor of my life,” the veteran educator said. The announcement came during a special called board meeting Monday night. Murphy's employment contract will become effective July 1, 2024. His contract is for a […]

Started in 2013, Rotary Readers is a signature program and joint literacy project between Aiken Rotary Club and East Aiken School of the Arts. Rotarians and other volunteers work with small groups of students to improve reading skills. Volunteers are assigned to groups of four, and at least one member of each group works with […]

The Planning Division assists developers with their plans for land development such as creating new subdivisions and manufactured home parks and with site plans for non-residential developments. This division is also responsible for transportation planning and zoning administration. CONTACT US

Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) Chair Bert Guy recently announced Katheryne A. Fields as the inaugural Marketing and Development Director. In her role at GRSP, Fields will work to strengthen the program’s strategic initiatives, fundraise and market the student scholarship program throughout the state. In the role, Fields will be working closely with the GRSP […]

USCA LIFE (formerly Pacer LIFE) is a two-year program that: serves students with intellectual disabilities; provides individual support and services; focuses on academic and social inclusion; provides access and skills for gainful employment; integrates person-centered planning and offers a meaningful credential. Students work on individualized goals in academics, employment, social engagement, and independent living. CONTACT […]

While Wills and Trusts do have a lot of overlap, there are also several differences between the two. Ultimately, both are ways to say who will receive your assets. They just do it in different ways, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. One big difference between the two is in how and when […]

The mission of Overflow Foundation is to Pour Hope Into Life by promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention, as well as providing mental health education. Our Story Overflow Foundation was founded in 2019 by a mother who was grieving the loss of her oldest son. Following a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD) […]

Dr. Carl Henson will give a brief overview of Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it has shifted the paradigm by creating new avenues for growth across all industries and businesses.ˆ CONTACT US

If voters in Aiken County approve Capital Project Sales Tax V in November, it would generate more than $260 million that could be used to pave dirt roads, construct new facilities and more. County Council’s ad hoc study committee received a report from county staff about the projected revenue during a meeting Tuesday at the […]

Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs. Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8,000 […]

First known as Armistice Day, President Woodrow Wilson set aside the day of November 11 (the first anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending World War I) to recognize and thank our American soldiers for their service. This day was declared a National Holiday in 1938, and in 1954 the name was changed to […]