Late at night, Christie doing 2016 foreign policy homework
NEWARK, N.J. Its after 9 p.m. on a Sunday night in late November and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is deep into a conference call, talking about nuclear weapons and Iran.
View ArticleGoing it alone, Obama rocked the boat in 2014
HONOLULU President Barack Obama rang in 2014 by declaring a year of action, vowing to strengthen the nation by focusing on fairness, competitiveness and the power of American diplomacy. Since...
View ArticleFalcons hoping for fresh start in playoffs
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Atlanta Falcons players have been wearing 1-0 shirts in recent weeks as a reminder to focus on one game instead of their ugly record.
View ArticleAnother strong December has Panthers on playoff doorstep
CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers have used another strong December push under fourth-year coach Ron Rivera to reclaim the NFC South division lead.
View ArticleMens College Basketball Roundup: Temple stuns Kansas
PHILADELPHIA Will Cummings scored 19 points, Quenton DeCosey had 18 and Temple stunned No. 10 Kansas with a rout Monday night that snapped the Jayhawks eight-game winning streak.
View ArticleBill Leopard catches large fish
Bill Leopard, of Aiken, caught two spot-tail bass in the tidal creeks behind the Isle of Palms. They were caught and released two years and four days apart in the same fishing hole.
View ArticleTalkBacks for Dec. 23: Sony, bike lanes, and a found cane
Sony crossed the line from entertainment to enemy by suggesting that it would be funny for someone to kill a specific person, especially a well-known world leader.
View ArticleAP sources: Bobo set to take over at Colorado St.
Colorado State is turning to another high-profile Southeastern Conference assistant to run its program, bringing in Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo as head coach, according to two people...
View ArticleForecast calls for rain on Christmas Eve
Look forward to a rainy, not so much a snow-white Christmas in Aiken County.
View ArticleEnd of the year giving important to charitable organizations
The end of the year is an important time for many charitable organizations. They often depend on donations then to make up deficits in their budgets, and they also hope to get a big enough boost to...
View ArticleEditorial: Tanks closures are a positive step forward
The authorization to proceed on tank cleanup at Savannah River Site is a milestone for the Department of Energy, and represents a needed environmental safety measure for the future.
View ArticleColumn: Sony hacking could carry broader U.S. implications
I would risk my life for some things. Going to see The Interview isnt one of them.
View ArticleLetter: Thanks to efforts of local groups
A special thank you is extended to the Aiken Rotary Club for their continued support of the teachers workshops sponsored by Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) and a growing list of...
View ArticleLetter: Find a permanent city manager
The saga of finding a new City Manager and the extension of Roger LeDuc as interim city manager reminds me of the old Bud Abbott and Lou Costello routine.
View ArticleCity cancels annual Horizons Retreat
Aiken City Councils annual Horizons Retreat wont be held in February, and instead, all parties will meet in separate work sessions.
View ArticlePolice urge safety, patience for last-minute shoppers
With Christmas less than two days away, many shoppers are hitting the malls and stores to pick up last-minute gifts, but police have a few simple reminders to make sure you and your gifts make it...
View ArticleLow gas prices means more shopping, traveling
Gas prices continue to drop across Aiken, with GasBuddy reporting prices as low as $2.08 per gallon and other reports of prices as low as $2.02. Overall, South Carolinas current average of $2.19 has...
View ArticleANIMAL CONNECTION: Brand names at bargain prices
I love to hear the surprise in peoples voices when I tell them we have a (insert purebred dog here) at the SPCA. At the shelter? Why in the world would someone give up a dog like that? They are...
View ArticleSummerville residents sue to block hotel
SUMMERVILLE (AP) - Some Summerville residents are suing the town to block construction of a hotel.
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