One Dead in Lexington County Four-Car Crash
A four-car crash in Lexington County resulted in one fatality over the weekend on U.S. 378 near Tom Draft Circle.
Clemson Football Shows Resilience in Comeback Win
Clemson University’s football team demonstrated a significant comeback on Saturday, September 20, overcoming a double-digit deficit to secure a victory against North Carolina. This win marks the Tigers’ first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play of the season, starting with a 1-0 record. During the initial 30 minutes of the game, the Clemson Tigers trailed by […]
Aiken County Walk to End Alzheimer’s draws hundreds
Nearly 300 individuals gathered in Aiken County on Saturday, September 19, for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, demonstrating a strong community commitment to combating the disease. The event brought together residents from Aiken and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) to raise awareness and support for those affected by Alzheimer’s. Participants walked to honor […]
Aiken Forecast: Warm Days End, Cooler Weather Ahead
Aiken residents can expect a continuation of summerlike conditions for the next three days before a notable shift in the weather pattern brings cooler temperatures to the area later this week. High temperatures are forecast to remain elevated, typical for this time of year, particularly along key corridors like Whiskey Road and Richland Avenue where […]
Aiken County Democrats Host Blue Bash Event
The Aiken County Democratic Party recently hosted its Blue Bash event, held on September 19, 2026, as a gathering for community members ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The event aimed to foster engagement with the US political system, particularly among younger residents of Aiken County. Christina Cue, who serves as the chair of the […]
Edgefield County Property Tax Hike Approved
Edgefield County Council recently approved a property tax increase of nearly seven mills for the upcoming year, a decision driven by the county’s expanding public services and new development. This move, which impacts residents in a neighboring county to Aiken, reflects the broader economic pressures of population growth and inflation affecting the Central Savannah River […]
Aiken County Planners OK Residential Projects
The Aiken County Planning Commission recently approved plans for two new subdivisions and the initial phase of residential development at 21 Golf Club. These approvals, granted on September 17, allow the Sudlow Estates and Oak Ridge Acres subdivisions to move forward, alongside the first residential construction at the golf club property. This decision by the […]
Revolutionary War Cannons Found in Savannah River
Workers deepening Georgia’s Savannah River discovered 19 cannons believed to be from British ships sunk during the 1779 Siege of Savannah.
Augusta gets $13.6M VA funds for new veterans cemetery
Over $13.6 million in VA funds have been approved for a new veterans cemetery in Augusta, Georgia, which will be the state’s largest.
SRS Museum Receives State Award for Traveling Exhibit
The SRS Museum received the 2026 Award of Achievement for its SRS @ 75 Traveling Exhibition during the South Carolina Federation of Museums’ annual conference in Aiken.