Dr. Robert Bank, Director, SC Dept. of Mental Health Agency

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

Robert Bank, MD, was appointed acting director of the South Carolina of Mental Health by the South Carolina Mental Health Commission in September of 2022. Dr. Bank, who began his career at SCDMH as Chief of Outpatient Services and Psychiatric Training director at William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute in 1982, has served the Agency in […]

Tim Hardee, President of the South Carolina Technical College System

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

Hardee has served over 30 years in education in South Carolina, including 15 at Central Carolina Technical College. He has been honored by Coastal Carolina University with the Outstanding Alumni award as well as the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to entering higher education administration 15 years ago, he served as a […]

Staff Sgt Ryan Pitts, Medal of Honor Recipient

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

Ryan Pitts is a former United States Army soldier and the ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the War in Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts joined the Army in 2003, at the age of 17 under the delayed entry program. He attended basic training and advanced individual training at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. […]

Mental Health — ARMC, Aiken Center

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

Acute Care Crisis Stabilization Program About Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services Since 1991, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional, behavioral and addiction problems. The 62-bed facility, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive, individualized treatment […]

Dr. Forest Mahan, President of Aiken Technical College

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

Dr. Mahan received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Charleston and a master of arts degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in Higher Education Administration from USC Columbia. Before his current position, Mahan was the vice president for academics at Northeastern Technical College. He began his career as a history instructor […]

Gary Bunker, Aiken County Council Chair, with an Aiken County Council Update

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

Gary has been appointed to several committees. He served on the Mattie C. Hall Healthcare Commission (appointed by Councilman Rick Osbon) from 1997 through 2002, and served as chairman during the last year. He was on the Aiken County Board of Appeals (appointed by Osbon) in 2003 and the Aiken County Transportation Committee (appointed by […]

USCA/SRNS Interns Barry, Protecting Your Online Identity

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

Whether you are logging into a bank account, sending an email to a co-worker, or posting a picture to a social media page, every action you take can potentially compromise your digital presence. Identity fraud has become an epidemic in recent years, and it is no doubt due in part to how little thought people […]

Jim Tunison, President of Aiken Chamber of Commerce

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

Tunison is “the next generation in Aiken,” Jameson continued. “He’s young, he’s smart and he’s innovative. He engages very well with the business community and the community at large. He just exemplifies the same values the Chamber has and the community has.” The Aiken Chamber of Commerce announced Tunison as Jameson’s replacement in a news […]

Mark Ward, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk Organizer

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

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. Since 1989, the Alzheimer’s Association mobilized millions of Americans in the […]

Corey Murphy, Superintendent of Aiken County Public School District

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

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 […]