Ron Smart spent over 37 years in the SC federal prison system.  His story about prison life, his marriage while incarcerated, his numerous escapes and finally, his release will inspire you.  Sunday, June 28, 11:00 a.m.

Children's Summer Reading Programs at Nancy Bonnette Library

Programs begin at 2 pm on Thursdays. June 11 Puppet Show.  A funny, updated version of "The Three Little Pigs!"   June 18 Magician Chad Crews.  Be amazed by his mysterious feats of illusion!  June 25 Singer/storyteller Bob Linsenmayer.  Funny songs and spell-binding stories!   July 9 Celebrity Guest Appearance by Strawberry Shortcake.  A visit from one of our media favorites, bring your camera!  July 16 Summer Splash.  Wear your swimsuit and come play in the spray!  July 23 Ruth Patrick Science Education Center.  Creepy crawly fun with critters!  Get up close and personal with local wildlife.

Christ Central Missions has opened a new ministry for women called the Women's Well, located next to town hall, 117 Railroad Ave.  Activities offered include group Bible studies, sewing lessons, quilting, and cancer support groups.  The Women's Well is a warm, welcoming, safe place for all women to come.  Call 803.564.7168 for more information.

Wagener-Salley Class of '84

A Class Reunion will be held on October 10, 2009 at the Grange Hall in New Holland.  Please submit your contact information if you have not already done so.  Email nunnscarlett@hotmail.com

If you are related to the above named families, you are invited to join a family and friends reunion at Lick Fork Lake, Edgefield, July 25 11 am.  If you have contact information to contribute or need additional information, contact Brenda at reunionbk@yahoo.com.

Listine Gunter Courtney Senior Center

Canasta Card Games every Wednesday at noon.  3rd Friday Bingo each month at 2pm.  Senior Meals served here for those 60 years old and up, call to get your name added to the waiting list.  For more information:  803.564.5211.

A.L.Corbett Middle School Registration

Registration for 09/10 will be August 4, 11am - 6 pm.

Wagener-Salley Alumni

If you'd like to be in the WSHS Alumni Directory, click here to add your contact information.  This is the best way to receive notices about reunions and to look up friends you've lost touch with.  This site also lists upcoming reunion information.

The A.L. Corbett journalism class is compiling the school's history for a brochure.  If you have an interesting historical fact about the school, send it to us.  Share your stories by mail to Dr. Deborah Bass, 10 A.L. Corbett Circle, Wagener, SC 29164 or by e-mail to dbass@aiken.k12.sc.us.

WPCC kicked off it's annual Baby Bottle Campaign on February 15th.  The Baby Bottle Campaign involves picking up a baby bottle, taking it home and tossing your spare change into it.  When it's full, bring it back by the CTFK office and drop it off.  This is a fun way for everyone to participate in fundraising.  Children especially love to place a bottle on their dresser and see it fill with their spare change. To participate, contact WPCC at 803.564.9722 to arrange pick up for your bottles.

First Baptist Church - Wagener - Contemporary Services

First Baptist Church is introducing Contemporary Praise & Worship Services.  The Praise & Worship Services will be held the first and third Sunday of every month, starting Feb. 1.  The services will be held at 8:30 am and will feature a Praise Band.  Services will be followed by Sunday School at the traditional 9:45 time, as well as the traditional Worship Service at 11:00 am.   For more information, go to FBCWagener.com.

Big Chiefs is a new program designed to help at-risk youths by keeping them out of trouble and involved in charitable work, teaching them self-discipline, empathy, and pride in helping others.  Big Chiefs is not affiliated with any school, church or government agencies.  Ground breaking on their first job site was October 18.  On December 5, they will have a Firewood For the Poor project and on December 19 they begin their first camping and survival trip. Click here to see a list of their mission and beliefs. Click here to see a list of ways or things you can donate.  Big Chiefs was begun by retired military and substitute teachers. 

FBC's TeamKid Program is for children aged Preschool through 6th grade.  The schedule is as follows:

Wednesdays:  Children Grades 1-6:  Recreation   5:00 - 5:30, Music 5:30 - 6:00, Dinner  6:00 - 7:00, Class 7:00 - 8:00.  Preschool:  Dinner 6-7, Class 7-8.

Sundays:  Preschool - Adults  Classes 6:00 - 7:00.  Children's classes include Mission Friends, GA's and RA's.

Principal Keating received a threat via the telephone sometime mid-morning on Tuesday, May 12.  Wagener Police and Aiken County Sheriffs arrived immediately.  The school was placed on lockdown and the property secured.  Police are looking for Tregory Tyler, the caller, whose picture is no longer displayed here out of respect to the family.  There was no threat to any student, all the students remained safe and informed.  Mr. Keating and all school personnel also remain safe and unhurt.

Retreats are available at nearby Saints Mary & Martha Monastery.  The Monastery resides on 60 acres of land and is a monastic community of Orthodox Christian women whose primary focus is prayer and hospitality.  They also have a small cabin available for individual retreats, a time to get away alone and meditate, rest and relax.  Reservations are required.  803.564.6894

Mr. Spencer C. Smith, WSHS agriculture teacher from 1947-1982 was honored at a dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 7, 4 pm.  The ceremony took place in the WSHS gym and concluded with the formal dedication and naming of the same building complex in which he taught several thousand students over the years.  It was a great time of reflection and story sharing.

First Baptist Church - Wagener - Contemporary Services

First Baptist Church is introducing Contemporary Praise & Worship Services.  The Praise & Worship Services will be held the first and third Sunday of every month, starting Feb. 1.  The services will be held at 8:30 am and will feature a Praise Band.  Services will be followed by Sunday School at the traditional 9:45 time, as well as the traditional Worship Service at 11:00 am.   For more information, go to FBCWagener.com.

Pure Hearts Club

Fourth through seventh grade girls are invited to Pure Hearts Club from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 8th through 12th grade girls are invited to Pure Hearts2 from 10:30 a.m. to noon every third Saturday of each month, located at the CTFK/WPCC office at 231 Main St. S., Wagener. Pure Hearts Clubs are a great avenue for girls to come together from around the community and fellowship, have Bible study and learn how to deal with pressures they will be and are being faced with concerning purity.

Brave Hearts