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The main downtown streets of Aiken and North Augusta will have some extra red, white and blue in place over the next several weeks, with Hometown Heroes banners being in place through early July.
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The past couple of decades have had Marine 1st Sergeant Harry Johnson in several locations around the world, and the naval science instructor …
A South Aiken High School graduate died Thursday while serving in the South Carolina Army National Guard in Kuwait, according to a Friday anno…
The graduating seniors of Mead Hall's class of 2023 were recognized for their hard work on Friday at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church.
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Regulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers
As concerns grow over increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, the nation’s financial watchdog says it’s working to ensure that companies follow the law when using AI
As concerns grow over increasingly powerful artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, the nation’s financial watchdog says it’s working to ensure that companies follow the law when using AI. Already, automated systems and algorithms help determine credit ratings, loan terms, deposit account fees, and other aspects of our financial lives. The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau says it will hold companies responsible for using the technology in ways that comply with existing regulation. Representatives from several federal agencies say they’re directing resources and staff to take aim at new tech and identify negative ways it could affect consumers’ lives. Read moreRegulators take aim at AI to protect consumers and workers
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
The plan to construct an apartment complex near the intersection of Sundy Avenue and Jake Pl… Read moreMore apartments approved for Aiken's northside
A motion to dismiss the Aiken Design Review Board from the lawsuit filed to stop Project Pas… Read morePascalis lawsuit: Aiken Design Review Board motion to dismiss to be heard June 14
People receiving water or sewer service from the city of Aiken could soon see their bills in… Read moreCity of Aiken water and sewer customers could see bills rise
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
Schenk, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win
Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial
Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial. Hall had the solo lead after the first and second rounds and had to overcame consecutive double-bogeys on the front nine Saturday. His final putt in his round of 72 was a 10-foot par at No. 18 after a birdie at the 17th. Harris English was a stroke back at 9-under 201 after his bogey on 18. Schenk and Hall are both seeking their first PGA Tour victory. Read moreSchenk, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win
Adam Schenk closed out a 3-under 67 with a 16-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole to match PGA Tour rookie Harry Hall for the lead at 10 under after three rounds at the Colonial. Hall had the solo lead after the first and second rounds and had to overcame consecutive double-bogeys on the front nine Saturday. His final putt in his round of 72 was a 10-foot par at No. 18 after a birdie at the 17th. Harris English was a stroke back at 9-under 201 after his bogey on 18. Schenk and Hall are both seeking their first PGA Tour victory. Read moreSchenk, Hall tied for Colonial lead after 3 rounds as both seek 1st PGA Tour win
Every year, polls show that a large number of Americans don’t know why we celebrate Memorial Day. Read moreCOLUMN: A day to honor our war dead