Alex Murdaugh looked “clean from head to toe” in his first interview with investigators just hours after his wife and son were brutally shot to death, according to testimony prosecutors elicited on the third day of Murdaugh’s double murder trial in Walterboro.
Editor's note: We Are Aiken County is a series of articles that will run through Feb. 26. It celebrates people, places and events that shaped …
The future of the City of Aiken’s former Municipal Building became clearer Jan. 23 after Mayor Rick Osbon mentioned it in his State of the Cit…
Many 100-year-olds could be spotted at three schools this week, but it wasn't grandparents day.
Support local news you can trust. We depend on the support of our loyal subscribers to produce meaningful journalism every day. Help us continue this important work: subscribe today.
The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of high interest rates and widespread fears of a looming recession. Thursday’s government estimate showed that the nation’s gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of economic output — decelerated last quarter from the 3.2% annual growth rate it had posted from July through September. Most economists think the economy will slow further in the current quarter and slide into at least a mild recession by midyear. The economy got a boost last quarter from resilient consumer spending and the restocking of supplies by businesses. Federal government spending also helped lift GDP. Read moreU.S. economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
Aiken honored the man credited with helping transform The Alley in downtown Aiken and the former leader of Helping Hands. Read moreSam Erb, Carmen Landy receive Aiken Awards from city
Aiken's potential new plans for the properties that were to be included in Project Pascalis … Read morePlans to build Savannah River National Laboratory workforce center in downtown Aiken draw mostly praise
Another bridge across the Norfolk Southern-owned railway through downtown Aiken has been clo… Read moreAnother downtown Aiken bridge closed due to structural issues
Aiken's newest potential plans for the properties that were to be included in Project Pascal… Read moreSavannah River National Lab could establish workforce center on Project Pascalis properties
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., visited Ukraine on Friday and called for NATO allies to pr… Read moreGraham calls on U.S., Germany to send tanks to Ukraine
Through strategic enterprise-wide commodity agreements, shared procurement tools and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions innovation, SRNS has saved more than $124 million over the last six years. During FY22 alone, SRNS, the Department of Energy Environmental Management management and operation… Read moreSRNS procurement practices saves more than $100 million
Aryna Sabalenka has won her first Grand Slam title by coming back to beat Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open women’s final. Sabalenka used 17 aces to help overcome seven double-faults Saturday in her first championship match at a major tournament. The 24-year-old Sabalenka is from Belarus. She improved to 11-0 in 2023. The only set she has dropped all season was the opener on Saturday against Wimbledon champion Rybakina. But Sabalenka put that behind her quickly and used her aggressive style to turn things around in the last two sets. Sabalenka says, “I’m super happy that I was able to handle all those emotions and win this one.” Read moreAryna Sabalenka wins 1st Grand Slam title at Australian Open
Jon Rahm made an impressive charge up the leaderboard on his favorite course with a 6-under 66 at Torrey Pines to pull within two shots of leader Sam Ryder after the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open. Ranked No. 3 in the world, Rahm is one round away from his third win in as many starts and taking over at No. 1 for the first time since March 20. He began Friday at 4 under and tied for 14th, and moved into sole possession of second place after an eagle on the par-5 ninth hole. Ryder shot a steady 72 to remain at 12 under par through 54 holes. Read moreRahm 2 back of Ryder at Torrey in bid for 3rd straight win
You’ll hear plenty in the next few months about the really dumb ideas legislators took to the Statehouse this year, because legislators who have dumb proposals tend to be the most vocal. And you’ll hear a lot about the good and bad ideas legislative leaders have made their priorities, from c… Read moreScoppe: SC legislators have lots of good ideas; they just don’t go anywhere
