Wagener, South Carolina

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Wagener, SC - your home town

Wagener, South Carolina, is a small town near the capital city of South Carolina - Columbia, SC. Wagener is in Aiken County. We lived in Wagener for 5 years in the 1970's. We had a delightful time and made wonderful friendships there.

I attached this old photo of my friend Margie and me! We always have fun! Laughter and cherished friends seem to mark my Wagener experience! Isn't that a lovely way to remember a part of your life?

Wagener Author Tells Her Story 

What a major cultural adjustment!

The Reinvention of Me was born out of a major life-changing event. It is the story of my life in the country after living most of my life in the city. Animals, gardens, and flat shoes. oh my! This is a story of a woman's struggle to fit into a strange environment. It is filled with chaos, laughter, and a little tragedy. Out of all this, a wonderful love was born.

The Reinvention of Me

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Life in a small town 

Do you remember the Cheers song with the line "where everybody knows your name"? Well, Wagener is not a bar, but it is a little town where everybody knows your name.

We lived in Wagener when our children were small. We moved there so that my husband could build Coopers Creek Golf Course.

That very first day, our neighbors came to call. That was 1970. Billy and Margie came to see us. We got acquainted, and of course, we laughed a lot. Small town folk are really good at laughter! Billy even helped me get the television working. There was no cable in those days.

I pulled a little red wagon to deliver our son to kindergarten, and of course, we never locked the doors. Very often after those early morning walks, I would arrive home to find a fresh pie in the refrigerator or fresh veggies on the kitchen counter. and a happy note from someone welcoming us to town.

Wagener Video - see anybody you know? 

Class of 2005: Are you who you want to be?

This is your Life. Are you who you want to be? Senior Video, Wagener Salley High School

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Websites about Wagener or Wagener folk 

Wagener Museum
A Great Place to Live and Breathe
"Our History and Heritage"
GRAND OPENING WAS FEB 25, 2005 The Wagener Museum is a featured stop on the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor.
Wagener, SC Home Page
Welcome to Wagener, SC's homepage. Here, you can find the history of Wagener, current events, local businesses, and much more!
Saints Mary and Martha, Orthodox Monastery, Wagener, SC
Saints Mary and Martha, Orthodox Monastery, Wagener, SC
Wagener-Salley High School: Sports
War Eagle Sports
Athletic Director:
Don Cribb
Asst. Athletic Director:
Ross Smith
Lauren Hartley
MySpace music profile for Lauren Hartley with tour dates, songs, videos, pictures, blogs, band information, downloads and more
Churches Together For Kids Ministries Home
This page was last updated: May 10, 2008Girls Welcome the Churches Together for Kids Ministries Website. We hope the site gives you an idea of who we are and the wonderful community we serve; Making a difference in the lives of children by demonstrating the love of God.
Claridge House Bed and Breakfast
The Claridge House Bed and Breakfast. Located in Wagener South Carolina. Room information, Rates, Packages, Special Services, and Giddy Swamp Decoy Company
Wagener Garden Club
Feel free to contact the Wagener Garden Club via email at info@wagenergardenclub.com.

Wagener Garden Club Wagener, South Carolina
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Coopers Creek
Information about Coopers Creek Golf Course

Wagener Statistics 

The population of 29164 is 4,188.

That's #13546 out of all 42,305 zip codes.

65% of the population is white, which is 9 points less than the national average.

The average household income in 29164 is $30,232, which is $534 more than the typical average.

This contributes to the average house being worth $71,500. When the survey was done in 2000, that represented a difference of -9% from the typical value.

Men make up 48% of the population, and the typical age in this part of SC is 35.8.

Stats about: Wagener, SC

Population: 4,188
Number of Households: 1,894
Average House Value: $71,500
Average Income per Household: $30,232
Elevation: 490 ft

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South Carolina books 

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Scenic Driving South Carolina (Scenic Driving Series)

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South Carolina Off the Beaten Path, 6th (Off the Beaten Path Series)

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Hiking South Carolina

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Waterfall Hikes of Upstate South Carolina

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South Carolina: A History

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Living in Wagener 

As the years passed, our friendships grew. My happiest memories include sitting in the front porch swing watching the world go by as the children played, washing dishes while a flock of little boys and daddys played baseball in the back yard, nine little puppies rescued by our six year old from under the barn, people stopping by to visit for a while or just to say hello, making jelly for the first time with the help of my precious neighbor, preparing Thanksgiving dinner for my parents for the first time in my life -- and yes, Margie helped me all day, and we laughed more than we cooked.

October 2009 - We met Margie and Billy at Shealy's for lunch-- what fun! How many friends are in your life that were there for you over 30 years ago? Wow! I am thankful! Thank you, Margie and Billy! Thank you, Wagener!

More Wagener on the web! 

Obituaries | Aiken Standard | Aiken, SC
Junior requested that we include in this obituary his desire that in lieu of flowers, you would donate a love offering to Blizzard Funeral Home, P.O. Box 235, Wagener, SC 29164, or his wife. We, his family, would like to give our ...
The Resurrection of the Handy Man Special in Charleston – Wagener ...
Wagener Terrace. 2909131 - Details: 17 CLEMSON ST, CHARLESTON, SC ? $200000 (Update 10/15 ? Now under contract) 2908760 - Details: 118 GROVE ST, CHARLESTON, SC ? $125000 (Update 10/15 ? Taken off the market) ...
Update on the Handy Man Specials in Wagener Terrace and North ...
So here are the ones currently available under $250000. Pickins' are slim in Wagener Terrace but a bunch are still available in North Central. North Central. 2921242 - Details: 32 ATHENS CT, CHARLESTON, SC ? $42000 ...

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Leaving Wagener, SC 

My husband and I both sobbed when we moved from Wagener. It was major grief for both of us. We did adjust and learned to love our new home, but we still have warm memories of happy days in Wagener with our friends.

I grew up in the small town of Pendleton, SC. I was already comfortable with the close knit lifestyle and people all around. We were in Wagener five years and had a wonderful time.

Last fall, I went for a visit with our friends, Margie and Billy. As I rode through town that day, I seemed to remember laughter at each little location as I passed by -- Tyler Brothers, Wagener Baptist Church, Granny Ruby Fallaw's house, Margie and Billy's, Linna Sue Cofer's, Listene Courtney (best tomato gravy in the world!), Mama Nina's, Shorty and Charlotte, the town square and memories of Wagons to Wagener days. Maybe it is because we were so young then. I remember the time the Woman's Club went to Aiken or Columbia for a meeting, and a bunch of us were laughing so hard telling jokes, that we were all in tears! I don't remember the jokes -- I do treasure the laughter! For sure, we had a good time and made precious memories. I am thankful for the years we spent in Wagener.

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