"The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard" NEWThe bodyguard Michael Bryce continues his friendship with assassin Darius Kincaid as they try to save Darius' wife Sonia. With Ryan Reynolds, Frank Grillo, S…
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For North Augusta resident Jason Craig, the best way to show his love for the area is through his art.
P.J. Browning, publisher of The Post and Courier in Charleston and president of the Evening Post Industries newspaper division, in a speech Tuesday emphasized the importance of women supportin…
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Editor's note: This article has be updated to reflect the Joye of Jazz event is the second event in the Joye in Aiken schedule for 2021.
For years, a nuclear-driven organization has supported women and men of all trades and backgrounds at and around the Savannah River Site.
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Preparations are underway for the launch of a new restaurant in Aiken.
It's not looking good for the plutonium pit production 2030 timeline, according to President Joe Biden's nominee to lead the National Nuclear Security Administration. S.C. Gov. Henry McMaster …
COLUMBIA — The state spending plan heading to the South Carolina House floor next week offers state employees a 3% raise and teachers a $1,000 bump in pay.
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While the first day of summer may not technically be until June 20, public pools around Aiken are starting to open up, as is customary on Memorial Day weekend.
Brad Richardson just couldn't stay away from the Midland Valley baseball program for long.
Peeking into the window of the blue brick building alongside downtown North Augusta, the wide open space with a small couch and desk might not look like much. But for the members of the Collec…
Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the next Hopelands Concert Series will continue Monday, June 7, at 7 p.m. with the Aiken Community Theatre performing a Broadway Review.
WAGENER — A string of questionable money transfers and purchases in this tiny town’s fire department has spawned a county investigation and raised difficult questions about Wagener’s ability t…
For folks wondering what the inside of the Aiken County Public Library will look like after the multimillion-dollar effort to renovate it is completed, there is a new video that offers a virtu…
The Aiken County Animal Shelter has plans to expand.
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The Aiken City Council on Monday preliminarily approved a rate increase for city water and sewer services, after also debating the merits of meter rates.
The City of Aiken has once again been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Dozens of trailers from around the Carolinas and Georgia had the area of Powderhouse Road and Audubon Drive as their destination over the past few days, with horse-and-rider teams gathering fo…
Ranaan Meyer, Charles Yang and Nick Kendall swerved all over the musical landscape Saturday evening at Green Boundary Club, celebrating a musical milestone and getting a standing ovation as th…
Local pet owners might know Dr. Holly Woltz, or "Doc Holly," from her veterinary practice, where she has provided care for Aiken's cats and dogs for over 30 years. Others might recall seeing h…
COLUMBIA — Aiken High freshman Eliza King has been throwing her javelin past everyone else's all season long.
The construction of a new venue for the Aiken Steeplechase Association received a big boost recently when the family of the late Bruce Duchossois donated $271,000 to the organization.
Dozens of local teenagers and their parents got a message of encouragement and gratitude Wednesday evening from one of the Army's most highly honored veterans, with the support of a variety of…
The commander of the Army’s 35th Signal Brigade at Fort Gordon in nearby Georgia was fired Monday amid allegations of personal misdoings.
The Aiken Municipal Development Commission on Tuesday recommended the city provide development incentives to the firm expected to build a 60-unit apartment complex for older adults along Whisk…
Ukuleles, watercolors and the rings of Saturn are among topics up for exploration over the next several weeks around Aiken, with a variety of kid-friendly activities available in the summer.Â
Demarcus Mazone was surrounded by his family, friends and teammates Tuesday afternoon as he committed to continue his playing career at Denmark Technical College.
BURNETTOWN — Caleb Richardson and Ethan Hutto still have a few things left to handle as seniors at Midland Valley High School, but their collegiate plans are settled, due to years of rigorous …
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North Augusta City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would pave the way for the Aiken County Public School District to begin construction on two new schools.
Local polo boosters are fine-tuning plans for top teen talent to be on display over the next few days in Aiken, with the country's best high school girls' teams to be in tournament action at N…
Shoppers will have another reason to visit The Alley in downtown Aiken this summer.
MONETTA — One of Aiken County's biggest small-town attractions is back in business, following a 14-month shutdown.
Well known for his service and helping one hand at a time, George Oakman Jr. is making a difference in the Aiken community.
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Iron Gate Candles & Co. has a new brick-and-mortar location in Aiken after selling its products locally at various events and markets as well as online.
Briton Williams will be North Augusta’s new mayor after defeating Richard Adams to win the general election.
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After operating in downtown Aiken for over 60 years, True Value Hardware and Appliance will soon be closing its doors.
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