The Nancy Bonnette Library's hours of operation will change effective January 2, 2010.  The new hours are as follows:  Mon - Thurs  12-6, Saturday 10-3.  Closed Fridays.

Faith Ministries and Churches Together for Kids Ministries are joining together to help fight hunger and provide warmth to our community.  We invite you to join us and these two local mission projects that will bless our community.  We are asking for donations of canned or boxed food, dry beans, grits, cereal, peanut butter, any non-perishable food item.  We are collecting new and nearly new winter coats for all ages.  You may drop off your donations at the "Mission House" located on Yaspen Drive next to Furniture Plus and Piggly Wiggly or contact us and we will arrange a pick up. ~ Jack Atkinson and Cindy Blizzard.  Click here for more info. 

The newest addition to the Wagener Fire Department arrived Friday, October 30th, a 2009 Pierce 1250 Pumper purchased from Spartan Fire Equipment out of Spartanburg.  The Pumper, which holds 1,000 gallons of water, is a welcome addition to Wagener's current fleet of 2 Pumper/Engines, 1 Service Truck, 1 Brush Fire Unit with pumping capacity, a 2,000 gallon Tanker and the First Reponder's Command Vehicle.  

September 27, 2009 the Chapel of Love Community Church celebrated it's 30th year of being a part of the community of Wagener and Aiken SC.   The founders of the ministry, Rev and Mrs Jack Atkinson were honored.  Rev Jack Atkinson brought the morning message. Food and fellowship followed.  Thank you to all who came and shared with us.
 

The Town of Wagener received a Municipal Achievement Award for its downtown redevelopment project.  Town leaders were presented the award during the Municipal Association of South Carolina's 69th Annual Meeting on August 8.  The town won in the 1 to 1,000 population category.  Thirty-eight cities and towns submitted their projects and initiatives this year.  "It's an honor for our town to be recognized for its achievement in the front of our peers," said Mayor Steve Carver.  "This award speaks volumes about our commitment that we constantly work to make Wagener a great place to live or visit." 

Wagener's redevelopment project began with two town meetings to share the plan with residents and get their input.  Residents did not hesitate to share their thoughts and opinions throughout the entire project, the redevelopment was a combined effort of town officials and town residents.  New sidewalks were installed through the town and the town center came alive with thirty new streetlights, new benches and picnic tables around the rebuilt pavilion. A building once used as a police department found new life as a visitor information center.  Over 150 trees were planted and the High School's FFA worked with the Wagener Garden Club to beautify the town with foliage.