Bill Bengtson

1 week ago | postandcourier.com | Bill Bengtson

AIKEN — Sundays are largely a family affair at 322 Gayle Ave., and the name "Cheatham" plays a major role in the Salvation Army congregation that gathers in the morning. Sammie Cheatham, a native of Trenton, now has the rank of corps sergeant major, described by the organization as a chief "local officer for public work who assists the corps officer with meetings (worship services) and usually takes command and responsibility in the corps officer's absence." His family can fill multiple pews.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Bill Bengtson

AIKEN — One of the Aiken-Augusta area's most prominent chefs, largely known through his association with Whiskey Alley and Prime Steakhouse, is on track to share some encouragement and lessons for neighbors in an event set for July 12, with Aiken High School's auditorium as the host site. "Taste of Aiken," a live cooking show, will be led by chef Chad Jajczyk, whose pre-Aiken background includes posts ranging from Washington, D.C., to New England.

2 weeks ago | postandcourier.com | Bill Bengtson

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2 weeks ago | aikenstandard.com | Bill Bengtson

A new exhibit on early American history is in place at the Aiken County Historical Museum, and a historian with decades of experience focusing largely on Georgia and the Carolinas helped mark its opening June 6. Cherokee history was largely the focus for Alice Taylor-Colbert, who holds a doctorate in American studies, as she helped set the stage for “Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina,” to be at the museum until Aug. 31.

2 weeks ago | aikenstandard.com | Bill Bengtson

Aiken Standard reporterBill Bengtson is an Aiken Standard reporter and hasfocused since 1996 on such subjects as education, churches,retirees, agriculture, veterans, North Augusta, Fort Gordon andnorthern Aiken County. His start in South Carolina reporting was inGreenwood, withtheIndex-Journal. He is anative of Florence, Alabama, and a graduate of Whitman College andthe University of Georgia. To support local journalism, sign up for asubscription. See our current offers »