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Local nuclear group expands meetings to Canada
A local nuclear group that usually hosts its events in the Aiken area took its monthly breakfast on the road and out of the country to hear from one of Canada's leading cancer researchers.Citizens for...
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Galleries Galore: Summer events are heating up
Check out our photo galleries from events from around your community.Chukker Creek Field Dayhttp://bit.ly/1KIjsdmSigma Pi Anniversaryhttp://bit.ly/1BzdGTjKiwanis Benefit Car...
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Aiken County to hold second budget work session Tuesday
Aiken County Council and officials will meet Tuesday for a second time to discuss the proposed fiscal year 2015-16 operating budget.The 6 p.m. budget work session is open to the public and will be held...
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SC DOT director resigns after 1 year on the job
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- The director of South Carolina's Department of Transportation has resigned just 13 months after Gov. Nikki Haley put her at the helm.Janet Oakley resigned Monday from her...
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Dangler named to Legislative Audit Council
John Dangler of Aiken has been elected to the state's Legislative Audit Council.The S.C. General Assembly, made up of the state House of Representatives and Senate, unanimously elected Dangler on...
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Bluebird Society to sell used bird feeders at sidewalk sale
Local residents who want to attract avian visitors to their yards, but don't want to spend a lot of money for fancy new bird feeders, might want to check out the South Carolina Bluebird Society's...
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Rainy weather forces tonight's Hopelands Summer Concert indoors
The Hopelands Summer Concert has been moved from the gardens to the H. Odell Weeks Center located at 1700 Whiskey Road due to inclement weather.The 41st Season of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series...
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Report: Fight begins over rap music
No charges were filed in a fight between an Aiken man and a juvenile that began over rap music on Sunday.Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call on Old Barnwell Road at 9:35 p.m.The...
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Aiken attack still under investigation
A Saturday assault involving a gun is being investigated.Aiken Department of Public Safety officers responded to York Street at 11:06 p.m. to calls of a person with a gun.Officers found two men hiding...
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Aiken County bookings for June 2
These are the bookings recorded for the Doris C. Gravat Detention Center for May 29-31, 2015. Some of the people listed may not have actually spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released....
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Aiken man charged with destroying hotel room
An Aiken men was arrested and charged with destroying a hotel room and possession of drugs on Friday.Clayton Bryant, 18, was arrested by Aiken Department of Public Safety officers at 1:15 p.m. after...
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Blotter for June 2
According to Aiken County Sheriff's Office:A Gloverville man reported Sunday his tag missing from his vehicle parked on Lawana Drive.A Graniteville woman reported Sunday her house on Twelve Oaks Drive...
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Warrenville woman reports firearm brandished while at work
Warrants are pending for a Warrenville man who allegedly pointed a gun at a woman while she was at work Sunday.Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a business on Augusta Road at 4:40...
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TalkBack for June 2: Sales tax, MOX and lawn mowers
CavanaughI am one of the people who really does like Fred Cavanaugh. He is the most courteous person I've ever seen. You never see him sitting around hunting for something to do and he always had a...
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Celebration planned at Banksia to honor the late Isabel Vandervelde
A celebration honoring the late Isabel Vandervelde is planned for Saturday at Banksia.Vandervelde passed away March 27.The celebration will be hosted by her daughter-in-law, Pamela McAllister...
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Aiken man facing drug charges
A night of fishing on private property yielded an arrest on Saturday.Brandon Meyer, 19, was arrested and charged with simple possession of marijuana.Aiken Department of Public Safety officers responded...
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Cedar Creek Ladies Club funds eight charity projects
Each spring the Cedar Creek Ladies Club makes a donation to a few area charities or organizations.This year the club invited some organizations to submit a grant application for $1,000 to fund a...
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Archaeological survey in Hitchcock Woods identifying cultural resources
An archaeological survey of Hitchcock Woods that began last winter is turning up some interesting findings in one of the nation's largest urban forests.The findings include Native American artifacts...
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La Dolce Cafe moving to the Southside
Aiken's Southside will gain a bakery, coffee and tea bar this fall when La Dolce Cafe moves to its new location.The cafe owners announced in May that the new store will open in September. The downtown...
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Locals name qualities for school superintendent
NORTH AUGUSTA - The Aiken County Public School District's new superintendent should have an awareness of curriculum, fiscal matters, facilities and students and personnel.Dr. Marsha Harris, a retired...
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