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Blotter for May 24
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:An Aiken man reported Friday that there were recent attempt to create fraudulent bank accounts using his name.An Aiken woman reported...
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Haislip family unveils and dedicates Suites on Laurens
Birthdays come and go on a regular basis, but Det Haislip's 62nd on Friday was more special than most.The Aiken businessman and his family unveiled the results of a major renovation project that...
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Local residents remember sacrifices at holiday observance
BATH — Fabio Mann began his Memorial Day keynote address Saturday by proclaiming he is not a veteran nor an active member of the military.However, his childhood and adulthood are both rooted in the...
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Following arrests, diligence key in keeping children safe online
In the past week, multiple Aiken County residents were arrested on charges of sexual misconduct with children. On Monday, two local men were arrested in an operation that targeted online child...
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Aiken Civic Ballet brings art of dance to Hopelands concert series
The Aiken Civic Ballet will bring the art of dance to the 41st annual Hopelands Gardens Summer Concert Series on Monday.The free concert, held by the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism...
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Aiken County School Board to vote on artificial turf bid
The Aiken County School Board is expected to vote on a bid to install artificial turf at the North Augusta High School football stadium at its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the District office, 1000...
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Barbecue, beer, live music on tap for debut Aiken event
Live music, barbecue and craft beer are in store for the Aiken Downtown Development Association's first Hops and Hogs event.The free gathering will be from 6 to 10:30 p.m. May 29 in downtown Aiken on...
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Retiring Aiken High Spanish teacher learned from students
When Forough Shahidpour came to America in 1984 from Spain by way of Iran, she didn't know whether she would stay or just visit.She ended up staying, and after 27 years as a Spanish teacher at Aiken...
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Blotter for May 25
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:An Aiken woman reported Saturday that someone removed parts from her vehicle while it was parked at a home on Old Aiken Road in North...
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Aiken actor Bo Mitchell develops working relationship with James Franco
Aiken actor Bo Mitchell, 20, wasn't even a year old when his career began.Since the day he was discovered in a Charlotte, North Carolina, mall at 9 months old, Mitchell has landed spots on TV shows,...
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Solid Rock Baptist Church celebrates Memorial Day with patriotic service
The congregation of Solid Rock Baptist Church on Old Powderhouse Road observed Memorial Day with a special service filled with patriotic music on Sunday.A color guard made up of Pelion High School...
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St. John's Methodist dedicates new Faith Center in Aiken
Five months ago, young couple Eric and Tiffani Wachtman moved to Aiken with their baby daughter, Isabella, hoping to find a modern church service like the one they left in Florida.They found just what...
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Former North Augusta officer Justin Craven expected in court this week
Former North Augusta Public Safety officer Justin Craven is expected to face a felony charge before a grand jury Wednesday in Edgefield County.Edgefield County Chief Magistrate Judge Brenda Carpenter...
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SRS contractor honored for safety efforts
The Savannah River Site's liquid waste contractor achieved several significant milestones to add to its safety record, including a recertification and two streaks of consecutive days of safe...
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Jiu-jitsu business offers safe sporting experience
Brannon New said he's gone running, been mountain biking and has played other popular sports. But several years ago, he needed something fresh to fill that void and desire for a different...
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Sidewalk Art Show draws on Kennedy Middle students' creativity
Cement sidewalks became art canvases in front of Kennedy Middle School on Friday morning.More than 150 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders participated in the annual Sidewalk Art Show, creating...
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New York State Trooper turns novelist
The April Senior Men's Club was treated to the speaker's experience in law enforcement and how these experiences are being used as background material to write a series of novels. The guest speaker for...
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Greendale kids enjoy STEM events
Much to their delight, a group of Greendale Elementary School kindergarten students turned into carpenters last Friday - pretty cool for a bunch of 5- and 6-year-olds.During the schoolwide STEM event,...
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Palace Malice will miss Metropolitan, will point instead for Whitney
Dogwood Stable and Three Chimney Farm's Palace Malice won't try to win back-to-back Metropolitan Handicaps.Dogwood President Cot Campbell told the Aiken Standard on Monday afternoon that the 5-year-old...
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Blotter for May 26
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:A North Augusta woman reported Sunday that someone cut the front driver's side tire on her vehicle while it was parked at her home on...
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