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North Korean leader open to summit with South

PYONGYANG, North Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in a New Year’s speech Thursday that he is open to more talks or even a summit with his South Korean counterpart, a statement welcomed by...

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Author to discuss Mary Todd Lincoln, her son

As four decades of seasons, birthdays and holidays passed, a forgotten treasure lay buried in this family’s attic.

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ARTS AND HUMANITIES: ‘The Tempest’ arrives in Aiken later this month

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on,” asserts Prospero in the fourth act of Shakespeare’s last comedy “The Tempest.” Considered by many commentators as representative of the playwright himself,...

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Schedule of entertainment awards shows in 2015

Sunday, Jan. 11

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‘DOUBT’: Edgefield brings award-winning drama to life

English philosopher and scientist Francis Bacon once opined, “If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.”

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For ‘Downton Abbey’ fans and PBS, a jolly good show

(TNS) — Dust off the teapot and dig up that recipe for scones: “Downton Abbey” returns Sunday to begin its fifth season as the undisputed star of the PBS lineup.

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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ most anticipated 2015 film, survey says

(TNS) — The Force is with moviegoers.

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The D’oh of Homer: Professors employ TV’s Simpsons

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Bart and Lisa Simpson have been in elementary school for 25 years. But that hasn’t stopped them from showing up on college campuses.

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CENSUS: State, county grew in 2013-14

South Carolina joined the list of the 10 fastest-growing states from July 1, 2013, to July 1, 2014, according to a recent release from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Polls: More confidence in government’s Ebola efforts

Editor’s note: This article – specifically about the public reaction to the Ebola crisis – is the second in a series. They focus on topics that were asked of Aiken County voters in an exit poll during...

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Nuisance turkeys, fatal shooting & hospital bats: News around the state on...

HILTON HEAD ISLAND — State officials have euthanized 18 wild turkeys that roamed a gated golf course community in Beaufort County after determining they weren’t native Eastern wild turkeys.

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Fame in cyberspace gives cats a boost

PORTLAND, Ore. — Cats these days aren’t associated with deities the way they were in ancient Egypt, but the Internet has gotten them a little closer.

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Hotel hopes guests head home with a rescue dog

LOS ANGELES – At this hotel, guests get welcomed with a wagging tail or a warm lick to the face.

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Cat accidentally sold with mattress back home

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Camo is hiding no longer.

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Bono: I may never play guitar again after crash

LONDON (AP) -- Bono says he may never play guitar again due to injuries suffered in a New York City cycling accident.

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Reporter dives into polar plunge assignment

Call it redemption for skipping the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last summer.

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51 years after wreck, 7-inch car part found in arm

CREVE COEUR, Mo. (AP) -- Fifty-one years ago, Arthur Lampitt of Granite City, Illinois, smashed his 1963 Thunderbird into a truck. This week during surgery in suburban St. Louis, a 7-inch turn signal...

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Cuomo's death marks the passing of a liberal lion

ALBANY, N.Y. -- With former Gov. Mario Cuomo's death, liberals have lost one of their last, best champions, a proud populist who represented an older breed of Democrat.

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Georgia falls in battle of Bulldogs

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Breanna Richardson, Kendra Grant and Morgan William each scored 11 points to help undefeated Mississippi State beat Georgia in Friday's Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

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State euthanizing nuisance turkeys in Beaufort County

HILTON HEAD ISLAND -- State officials have euthanized 18 wild turkeys that roamed a gated golf course community in Beaufort County after determining they weren't native Eastern wild turkeys.

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