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Some S.C. peach growers estimate their losses at 70% for 2023, and the critical moments may have been during the second week of March, when temperatures in some of the state's richest peach country were below freezing for more than 12 hours.
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Two Aiken County educational institutions formalized a partnership agreement for a career center Friday morning.
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Tidewater Carts Superstore, which sells and services golf carts, opened a store at 1506 Whiskey Road, Aiken.
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U.S. hiring jumped last month, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?
The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool
The nation’s employers stepped up their hiring in May, adding a robust 339,000 jobs, well above expectations and evidence of enduring strength in an economy that the Federal Reserve is desperately trying to cool. Friday’s report from the government reflected the job market’s resilience after more than a year of rapid interest rate increases by the Fed. Many industries, from construction to restaurants to health care, are still adding jobs to keep up with consumer demand and restore their workforces to pre-pandemic levels. Yet there were some mixed messages in the jobs figures, which also showed that the unemployment rate rose to 3.7%, from a five-decade low of 3.4% in April. Read moreU.S. hiring jumped last month, but so did unemployment. So how healthy is the economy?
Paid parental leave for teachers, removing the certificate of need system for hospitals, the Fetal Heartbeat Protection Act and school choice are among the bills signed into law that members of Aiken County's legislative delegation are proud of. Read moreAiken County state legislative delegation concludes 'consequential' session
An Aiken County resident has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed against him by a City … Read moreAiken County resident seeks to dismiss defamation suit
The Savannah River National Laboratory considered two downtown Aiken locations for its workf… Read moreSavannah River National Lab considered two other downtown Aiken sites for workforce center
Could the Savannah River Site play a role in helping to secure American's energy supply? Read moreJeff Duncan says Savannah River Site could help secure America's nuclear energy supplies
Judge Kirk Griffin heard arguments Wednesday morning in the appeal challenging the Aiken Cit… Read moreJudge hears Silver Bluff grocery store and shopping center appeal arguments
Claflin University students recently traveled from Orangeburg to tour the Savannah River Site in order to learn about the wide array of facilities and occupations found across the 310 square-mile U.S. Department of Energy environmental reservation. Read moreClaflin University students find potential careers by visiting SRS
McIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead
Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead. That's how tough it was at Muirfield Village. McIlroy had a 70 and was tied with Si Woo Kim and David Lipsky. That leads to a Sunday that figures to be wide open. There are 22 players separated by three shots. That includes Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay. They helped everyone's cause by making triple bogeys at various points in their rounds. Nine of those 22 players in the mix have never won on the PGA Tour. Read moreMcIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
Rory McIlroy didn't look like he was going anywhere at the Memorial until he wound up with a share of the lead. That's how tough it was at Muirfield Village. McIlroy had a 70 and was tied with Si Woo Kim and David Lipsky. That leads to a Sunday that figures to be wide open. There are 22 players separated by three shots. That includes Hideki Matsuyama and Patrick Cantlay. They helped everyone's cause by making triple bogeys at various points in their rounds. Nine of those 22 players in the mix have never won on the PGA Tour. Read moreMcIlroy tied for lead at Memorial by making fewest mistakes
The age of “screenagers” has been upon us for some time now. Parents of teens know it well. Read moreEditorial: Social media’s grip on American teens is a big problem