Jackson NewsLocal news for Jackson, SC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Ex-POW camp will get historical marker- July 13, 2008 Aiken's rich history is well documented -- from the glamour of the Winter Colony, the horse industry and the railroad to its connection with Savannah River Site.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/ex-pow-camp-will-get-historical-marker?fromrs... Local man graduates from Army basic training- July 11, 2008 Army Pvt. Donnie Andrews has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the Andrews studied Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, ...http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/local-man-graduates-from-army-basic-training?... McCombs back on beat in Mayesville- July 9, 2008 Paul McCombs is once again Mayesville's police chief. Mayesville Mayor Jereleen Hollimon-Miller said the town's police department "went operational" Wednesday and that McCombs was rehired as its top cop.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/mccombs-back-on-beat-in-mayesville?fromrss=1 David Robert Maffett- July 7, 2008 A Memorial Service for David Robert Maffett will be held Monday July 7, 2008, 2 p.m. at Lumpkin Hall at First Baptist Church, Jackson.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/david-robert-maffett?fromrss=1 In the Service -- Majcen- July 5, 2008 Army Pvt. Nikita Majcen graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Majcen studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and ...http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/in-the-service-majcen?fromrss=1 Passenger dies after hit-and-run accident- July 3, 2008 Newcastle neighborhood resident of 5 years, Jevonte Dennis, 12, rides his bike by the area where two children where hit by a Buick in a hit-and-run on Nancy Ave.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/passenger-dies-after-hit-and-run-accident?fro... Jackson to speak at annual Bethune event- July 2, 2008 The town of Mayesville will sponsor its 10th annual Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Birthday Celebration this Thursday through Sunday.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/jackson-to-speak-at-annual-bethune-event?from... Fort Jackson to get new commander- July 1, 2008 Fort Jackson will change commanders July 24, the Army announced Monday. Brig. Gen.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/07/fort-jackson-to-get-new-commander?fromrss=1 Miami Dad and Daughter Join the Army Together- July 1, 2008 Future soldier Gabrielle Alejandrino slowly does a set of crunches -- up and down on the damp soccer field at Coral Springs Park, urged on by her unusually close Army buddy.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/06/miami-dad-and-daughter-join-the-army-together... Army to overhaul fitness program- July 1, 2008 The Army is preparing to overhaul its long-standing physical fitness regimen, ditching time-honored long, slow runs for short, fast sprints and muscle-building work that come in handy under fire.http://www.topix.net/city/jackson-sc/2008/06/army-to-overhaul-fitness-program?fromrss=1 |