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Bucs win debut under Schiano, 16-10 over Panthers
By FRED GOODALL BUCCANEERS 16, PANTHERS 10 TAMPA, Fla. - The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kept the heat on Cam Newton all day, leaving the Carolina star little room to throw the ball and even less to run. A...
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NFL Capsules for Sept. 9
ASSOCIATED PRESS REDSKINS 40, SAINTS 32 NEW ORLEANS - Robert Griffin III began his NFL career by connecting on 19 of 26 passes for 320 yards and two touchdowns, and the Washington Redskins handed the...
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Jones gets farewell from Mets fans, Braves win
By RICK FREEMAN BRAVES 3, ?METS 2 By RICK FREEMAN Associated Press NEW YORK - Mets fans cheered the loudest for Chipper Jones once he was out of their ballpark for good. When he took the lineup card to...
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Swinney says Clemson will stay focused
By PETE IACOBELLI CLEMSON - Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is not yet satisfied with his offense, despite a 45-point first half that was the Tigers' highest-scoring since their 1981 national championship...
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Spurrier pleased with Gamecocks passing
By PETE IACOBELLI COLUMBIA - For one game, South Carolina's head ball coach showed off his old game plan. Steve Spurrier said Sunday he was pleased that backup quarterback Dylan Thompson got the ball...
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Instructors, critical thinking key to Common Core system
By Rob Novit Editor's note: This is the second in a periodic series on the new Common Core academic standards in English/language arts and math that the Aiken County School District and others...
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TalkBack for Sept. 17: IRS, Telemarketers, Epileptic drivers
Wrath of the IRS It is sad that people who proudly voted for Obama are being fed so many desperate lies. If Romney didn't pay taxes, don't you think the IRS would be part of the story? He has paid...
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Teal in Aiken brings hope to fight against ovarian cancer
By AMY BANTON When Laura Cantwell was in downtown Aiken on Sept. 1, she noticed that it was decorated in teal ribbons and the water in the fountains was that color, too. At that moment, the hue meant...
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Public input sought on Silver Bluff widening
By AMY BANTON An informational meeting will be held Tuesday regarding the Silver Bluff Road corridor improvement project. This proposed corridor improvement project by the S.C. Department of...
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NAACP vows to fight inequality, protect voters' rights
By HALEY HUGHES GRANITEVILLE - The Aiken County Chapter of the NAACP reaffirmed its commitment to fighting inequality and prejudice at its 94th anniversary celebration held at Valley Fair Baptist...
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Rainy weather brewing
By Melanie Herbold The nice weather comes to an end today as rainy weather is imminent. In the beginning of the week, we can expect thunderstorms with a 50 percent chance of rain today and an 80...
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Five friends exhibit at the MACK in McCormick
Submitted article It was a pleasure for visitors at the September MACK Art Exhibition to meet the artists and view the works of five women who met at the Aiken Artist Guild several years ago. The women...
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MOX project donates 14,625 pounds of food to Golden Harvest Food Bank
Submitted article Shaw AREVA MOX Services and its subcontractors this week donated 14,625 pounds of food and $7,600 during a food drive for the Golden Harvest Food Bank. The food drive, which had a...
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Curiosity Shop plans pirate-themed activities this week
Staff reports The Curiosity Shop and its Dickens Cafe is commemorating Pirate Week today through Saturday. The week is filled with special and ongoing pirate-themed events, including a special addition...
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NFL capsules for Week Two
ASSOCIATED PRESS GIANTS 41, BUCCANEERS 34 EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Eli Manning came up with a near-record performance in throwing for 510 yards, and Andre Brown scored on a 2-yard run with 31 seconds...
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Manning vs. Ryan an intriguing Monday night matchup
By PAUL NEWBERRY ATLANTA - Matt Ryan did his best not to rile up Peyton Manning. No need to give No. 18 any bulletin-board material. "I think he was drafted when I was in ...," Ryan said, catching...
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Keselowski takes Chase opener, points lead
By NOAH TRISTER JOLIET, Ill. - Brad Keselowski began the season with a bit of goofiness, posting on Twitter during a red-flag stoppage at the Daytona 500. He's ending the year with a far more serious...
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Newton leads Panthers past Saints
By STEVE REED PANTHERS 35, SAINTS 27 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Cam Newton threw for 253 yards and ran for a career-high 71 yards as the Carolina Panthers defeated New Orleans 35-27 on Sunday to hand the Saints...
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Minor pitches Braves to sweep of Nats
BY PAUL NEWBERRY BRAVES 5, NATIONALS 1 ATLANTA - Mike Minor threw six strong innings, Dan Uggla broke it open with a two-run single and the Atlanta Braves denied Gio Gonzalez his 20th win, completing a...
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No. 10 Clemson heads to No. 4 Florida State
By PETE IACOBELLI CLEMSON - Clemson's offense sure looks ready for Florida State. The 10th-ranked Tigers' defense? That's anyone's guess after another so-so showing against Furman. Clemson (3-0) beat...
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