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 […]

Club Assembly

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

Club President, Forest Mahan, will give us an overview of Rotary, Avenues of Service, Club background and demographics, brief SWOT overview. He will also discuss goals for 2024-25, and list of officers and board members. He will give out Service Awards from last year. CONTACT US

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 […]

Rotary Readers, Dr. Lisa Fallaw, Principal, East Aiken Elementary

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

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 […]

Liz Stewart, Aiken County Planning Commission Update

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

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

Katheryn Fields, Marketing and Development Director of Georgia Rotary Student Program

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

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 […]

Dr. Melissa Martin, USCA Pacer LIFE Program

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

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 […]