NORTH AUGUSTA — Aiken Regional Medical Centers held a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned ER at Sweetwater in North Augusta.
The long-awaited revival of the Oswald Distinguished Writers Series is almost upon us. A victim of the many event cancellations attendant upon the onslaught of the pandemic, the series is retu…
Normally, once I transfer wet laundry from the washing machine to the dryer, a fairly straightforward process occurs. The dryer tumbles around, mixing the clothes up while blowing hot air on t…
As temperatures get colder, locals look forward to lower prices at the pump. Unfortunately, gas prices this year are steeply rising and AAA of South Carolina warns, they're not breaking any ti…
South Aiken High School held a lockdown Monday morning to conduct random searches.
When you consider eating out, here is a good question to ask: Is the restaurant's owner on premises?
In the mid-’80s the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare opened the doors to its first thrift store – a place where locals could sniff out amazing deals while giving back to the homeless sh…
Local residents can celebrate Aiken County's 150th anniversary by participating in the History Hop tour in Aiken this Saturday.
A recent article in by Glenn Gasser et al appearing in iScience which is an open-access journal from Cell Press distinctly concludes that the mortality risk factors associated with obesity suc…
Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health. Among other health and fitness benefits, it can have a positive effect on your immune system. People who partici…
Those looking to get away from the noise of everyday life now have a new place to check out in Aiken.
I have always been interested in poetry and art and am amazed at the ability of the poet or artist to look at life and nature and “see” what most of us see but never comprehend.
Each day in picking up the daily newspaper, I almost cringe when turning to the obituary page.
While many South Carolinians are making plans to connect with family and friends during the holiday season, experts warn what could occur if a simultaneous winter surge of COVID-19 cases and influenza arise.
I always have to stop and consider how to spell the word “spirit.” There seems to be a conspiracy between the “r” and the “p” and at least one “i” to try and trade places, or want to duplicate…
P. Alex Holland and Dina L. Holland of Aiken announce the engagement of their daughter, Alexandra Faith Holland of Aiken, to John Luke Nance of Aiken, a son of Thomas A. Nance and Catherine St…
For those of us who are nearing or beyond the eligibility age for full Social Security benefits, the continued solvency of the system is of paramount importance. In the absence of some major a…
Q. I grew up (many years ago) on the Gulf Coast near Biloxi and was always excited when we saw porpoises in the water off the beach. Someone corrected me recently (rather rudely, I might add) …
“I trusted you but now your words mean nothing to me, because your actions spoke the truth.” – Anonymous
Second Baptist Church in Aiken, under the leadership of the Rev. Doug Slaughter, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new church facility on Sunday, Oct. 3. The new church building is locate…
After observing wild birds on her own for many years, Mary Jo Dawson decided to get involved in the Augusta-Aiken Audubon Society.
We are lucky to have volunteers with so many extraordinary talents.
• Date and place of birth: I was born in Aiken, South Carolina, on June 7, 1969.
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Halloween night only falls on a Sunday once every few years. This happens to be one of those years – the last time it occurred was in 2010 – leading locals to question which day they should ce…
October is upon us, and it is once again time for the annual celebration of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. Livestreamed on Youtube at noon on Thursday, Oct. 21, three individuals and…
The Parker Quartet performed at the First Presbyterian Church in Aiken, filling the downtown sanctuary with swelling sounds of violins, a viola and a cello.
A new report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows that COVID-19 vaccinations may have helped prevent roughly 6,300 new COVID-19 infections and 800 deaths among seniors i…
As residents prepare for fun with friends and family on Halloween and through the upcoming holiday season, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control encourages everyone to stay s…
On Oct. 1, I went to a nearby home improvement store. I was going there to find new lights for a new fan we had installed. The lights that came with it were a smidge too bright so we figured w…
Most meals served at gas stations are forgettable or worse. But there are exceptions. South Carolina is especially blessed, notably with Roy's Grille of Lexington for shrimp and grits (and Exx…
Have you ever wanted to own a part of Aiken Thoroughbred racing history?
St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church of North Augusta is hosting its 25th annual pumpkin patch, complete with 4,000 pumpkins from the Southeast.
USC Aiken and Shepeard Community Blood Center will be holding a community blood drive on the university campus from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal agai…
Second Baptist Church’s Teen After-School Center is making a difference in the lives of local young people who might get in trouble because of a lack of supervision during their free time.
My wife and I went to the symphony the other night. The opening performance for this year’s Symphony Orchestra Augusta season was entitled Under The Stars, and it featured several very good pi…
You probably know that exercise is good for your physical health. A lower risk of weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers are among a long list of positive health effects of reg…
The SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare would like to recognize Kathryn Dow as the Volunteer Spotlight of the Month for October 2021.
I live near a busy county road and am never surprised in the mornings at having to pick up bottles, can, paper, etc. thrown out by passing motorists. But last week I found discarded on my fron…
The Girl Scouts empower young girls and teach them to be leaders in the Aiken community.
“The first duty of love is to listen.” – Paul Tillich
The Little Miss and Teen Miss South Carolina Pageant recently celebrated their 50th Anniversary in Hartsville.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Pink Ribbonettes have been out in downtown Aiken putting up pink ribbons to call attention to the cause.
As schools started up across the country I received the following email. “I live in Temecula, California, and am in the 5th grade. I am learning about the rainforest ecosystem. Our class alrea…
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A prominent dressage trainer with Aiken ties was found murdered in his home in June; there were no signs of a struggle and police have yet to name any suspects. Court records reveal years of f…
Join Aiken residents in celebrating women at a special luncheon on Thursday.
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One of the biggest problems we have at the Aiken County Animal Shelters is the lack of interest in adopting one of our larger dogs.
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