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Boutique brings boots, bows to Silver Bluff Road
The owner of Aiken's newest clothing boutique said her motivation comes from the long line of successful entrepreneurs from which she comes.Rachel Templeton opened her new store, Boots & Bows, last...
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Update: Ex-N.A. officer involved in fatal shooting released on bond
Former North Augusta Public Safety officer Justin Craven, 25, was released Wednesday from the Edgefield County detention center on a $20,000 bond.The detention center verified Craven's release, who was...
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Coroner: ID on man killed in crash in North Augusta should be released soon
Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said the man who died in a vehicle crash Friday should be identified soon.The crash occurred about 4:15 p.m. Friday in North Augusta on Cherokee Drive near Sunfest...
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On the Agenda: City Council
Aiken City Council Agenda7 p.m., MondayMunicipal Building's Council Chambers214 Park Ave.I. Minutes- Consideration of the minutes of the work session of March 19, 2015 and regular meeting of March 23,...
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Council to discuss 1 percent hospitality tax Monday
Aiken City Council and staff will meet Monday to discuss the details regarding the proposed 1 percent hospitality tax.The discussion will be part of Council's 7 p.m. regular meeting in the Municipal...
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Evacuation lifted following train derailment in Trenton
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Edgefield County Friday night, causing an evacuation of residents and Aiken County Hazmat to report to the scene.More than 30 rail cars derailed in Trenton on...
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Riders compete for a good cause
A little bit of rain Saturday didn't wash away the healthy competition at the sixth annual Dream Equine Foal-A-Palooza.Held Saturday at Three Runs Plantation, the annual benefit raised money to rescue...
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SRS manager to speak at nuclear group's breakfast
Dr. Dave Moody, Savannah River Site manager, who is retiring in June, will be the keynote speaker during a breakfast later this month in which he will address Site-related issues.The monthly breakfast...
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Blotter for April 12
Reports were provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:An Aiken woman reported Friday an unknown subject attempted to open the rear window of her camper on Joyner Pond Road.A Wagener woman reported...
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Trenton DAR recognizes those who served
Lindsey Yaun, 11, couldn't be more proud of her grandfather, retired Army Staff Sgt. Dale Jenkins.Yaun, alongside the Daughters of the American Revolution Trenton chapter, recognized Jenkins and other...
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SRS contractor reaches 10 million safe work hours
The Savannah River Site's management and operations contractor has hit another significant safety milestone.Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, or SRNS, recently achieved more than 10 million hours...
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Lab chief addresses need for new nuclear industry workers
The Savannah River Site's aging workforce was addressed last week, as Site officials are looking for ways to find new workers to replace those who are retiring.Terry Michalske, director of the Savannah...
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Students claim awards at USCA's Research Day
As a North Augusta High School student, Madelyn Wasden anticipated a career in journalism.She changed course in a big way at USC Aiken, choosing biology instead - most recently working with...
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USCA's Jackson wins mentor research award
At the time he graduated from Edgefield County's Strom Thurmond High School in 1979, Dr. Bill Jackson already had an interest in biology.He never really left the area - earning his undergraduate degree...
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Taking closer look at City's neighborhood revitalization program
mschechter@aikenstandard.comAffordable housing in Aiken can be difficult to come by - a lesson resident Dale Couch and his wife Barbara learned when they were looking for a home last year."We were...
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Editorial: Don't let up in case against former N.A. officer
From what's known so far, it's hard to find any justification for the actions of former North Augusta Public Safety Officer Justin Craven.The 25-year-old officer's use of lethal force against an...
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Blotter for April 13
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:An Aiken man reported Saturday that someone had taken a camper from his property on Edgefield Highway.An Aiken man reported on...
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Planning Commission to discuss changing downtown building height restrictions
The Aiken Planning Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss changing the height requirement for downtown buildings, following a request by interim City Manager Roger LeDuc.The work session is open to...
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Special election Tuesday for Burnettown mayor
Burnettown will hold a special election Tuesday to fill the late mayor's seat.Precincts will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Two candidates are listed on the ballot - Johnathon Dicks and Danny...
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O'Brien's ponies are three-time national champions
Clark, Conan and Ollie are enjoying a vacation at Wendy O'Brien's Trout Walk Farm near Montmorenci, and they deserve a break after turning in one of their best performances ever.The three handsome...
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