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Big Mo re-opens this weekend
Monetta Drive-In Theatre's winter hiatus is coming to a close as the three-screen theater is getting ready to crank back up for the season.
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TalkBack for March 5: Aiken City Council, Lady Pacers and gas prices
There have been several criticisms of City Council recently, many of them justified. But in all fairness, it should be noted that most, if not all, of the members work diligently and with full...
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Burnettown Town Hall renamed for late Mayor C.H. Williams
The Town of Burnettown's late Mayor C.H. Williams put his blood, sweat and tears into the town's Municipal Center, so it's only fitting to name the center after him, Burnettown Police Chief David Smith...
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Compass Academy builder dismissed from suit
The owner of the construction firm that built the former Compass Academy has been dismissed as a defendant in a lawsuit against Compass founder Jay Brooks, according to court documents.
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FOI lawyer: School Board broke the law
The Aiken County Board of Education did in fact violate the stipulations of the state's Freedom of Information Act by voting to go into executive session to discuss contractual matters, in the opinion...
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French Ambassador, Rep. Wilson to tour MOX
Aiken's French connections have been well documented, but will be reinforced later this month when France's ambassador visits the Savannah River Site's MOX Facility, a project overseen by the French...
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Master Pilot Award recognizes Hawkins' skill and longevity as a pilot
Richard H. Hawkins wasn't honored just for his longevity as a pilot on Tuesday. The 92-year-old Aiken resident also was recognized for his professionalism, skill and aviation expertise.
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Letter: Questions linger for morality
Upon hearing on the news how the glorious conservative South, the Bible belt, has fallen to the lust of Sodom-and-Gomorrah-thinking in their following of "Fifty Shades of Grey:"
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Column: The Republicans are now a tragedy involving 52 acts
I'm getting that deja vu feeling as House Republicans these past several days have failed to alter the public's perception that they're incapable of governing.
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Letter: Thanks for pushing on FOIA
As a retired assistant superintendent from North Carolina (now living in Aiken), I know how governing boards (City Council and Board of Education, in this case) can at times prefer to meet in closed...
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Letter: Columnist gets it wrong on taxes
Cindi Ross Scoppes' March 3 column on South Carolina taxes is a remarkably convoluted piece that selectively contorts facts to justify increasing state income taxes by changing the tax structure. But...
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Editorial: Clearing latest hurdle on standards a positive step
The latest draft of the education standards approved on Monday by a S.C. Senate panel thankfully provides greater clarity to our state's education system moving forward. These efforts are aimed at...
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Puppy mill, baseball bat beating plea & state trooper fired after freezing...
CONWAY, S.C. (AP) - Horry County police say they have shut down a puppy mill after they seized about 120 dogs from a home in Conway.
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Ringling Bros. eliminating elephant acts
POLK CITY, Fla. (AP) - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is ending its iconic elephant acts.
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Attack on US envoy part of S.Korea's violent protest history
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- A knife attack Thursday that injured the U.S. ambassador to South Korea is the latest act of political violence in a deeply divided country where some protesters portray...
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The Cinderella Project boutique is Saturday
Aiken County High School girls on Saturday can shop through hundreds of dresses and choose one for their prom night at the Cinderella Project Boutique.
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Williston African-American Heritage parade is Sunday
The third annual Williston African-American Heritage parade will begin at 4 p.m. Sunday with participants lining up at 3 p.m. in front of Williston-Elko High School at 12233 Main St.
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Educators recall their Jefferson friend
They're still regarded at times as teacher aides, but that term wasn't close to the contributions that Debbie Deese gave to Jefferson Elementary School.
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Predators play the underdog on historic run
NORTH AUGUSTA — The biggest win in Fox Creek history has the Predators on the doorstep of a milestone.
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Dogwood Stable purchased $100,000 filly
Dogwood Stable has a new racing prospect, and she's headed to Aiken. Tizatrappe could arrive here as soon as this afternoon.
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