'The Odyssey of Destiny': Aiken native creates film, new production company
At the onset of another war, Renegade soldier Christian Adkins steps up to protect his soul mate and his world from further harm in 2014's "The Odyssey of Destiny."
View ArticleAAUW pleases book lovers, bargain seekers
When you walk into the old CVS store in Kalmia Plaza down from Rose's on March 6, you may be astounded by the thousands upon thousands of books, most of them organized on tables in such a way that you...
View ArticleCold case cracked, reserve deputy sexual assault & Huckabee in SC: News...
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — A man serving a life prison sentence has been arrested and charged with killing a woman in North Charleston in 1999.
View ArticleCanine wellness center planned for Aiken's southside
A New Jersey-based nonprofit that finds homes for dogs in the Northeast after rescuing them from high-kill shelters in Georgia and South Carolina is planning to build a canine wellness center on...
View ArticleNew deadline approaches in Islamic State hostage crisis
TOKYO (AP) -- A sunset deadline was approaching Thursday in the Middle East for Jordan to release an Iraqi prisoner or face the death of a captured Jordanian air force pilot, according to the latest...
View ArticleTV star's plastic surgery disaster tests Brazil
SAO PAULO (AP) -- Andressa Urach went from being a single teenage mom nicknamed "Beanpole" to a reality TV bombshell in Brazil thanks to silicone implants, anabolic steroids, a nose job, and gel and...
View ArticleSuper Bowl advertisers aim not to offend
NEW YORK (AP) -- Super Bowl advertisers are being careful not to offend.
View ArticleRare Sierra Nevada red fox spotted in Yosemite park
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The first confirmed sighting of a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in Yosemite National Park in nearly a century has been confirmed by park officials.
View ArticleTwo tourism grant workshops offered to public
The Aiken County Visitors Center is now offering Tourism Development Grant applications and requirement information.
View ArticleGas blast at Mexico City children's hospital, dozens injured
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- A powerful gas tank truck explosion shattered a maternity and children's hospital in Mexico City on Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring dozens.
View ArticlePetty: No hard feelings for Sam Smith
NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Petty says he has no hard feelings toward singer Sam Smith and called the similarities between Smith's Grammy-nominated hit "Stay With Me" and Petty's 1989 song "I Won't...
View ArticleReligion briefs for Jan. 30
Cornerstone Baptist Church, 100 Cornerstone Drive, will hold worship services on Sunday, Feb. 1, at 10:45 a.m. Pastor Darrell Engle will deliver the message "The Solid Foundation" from Matthew 7:24-29....
View ArticleGraham forms group for potential presidential run
South Carolina's most tenured senator announced Thursday the formation of an group that will allow him to "test the waters" for a potential 2016 run for president.
View ArticleChase Elliott to replace Jeff Gordon in No. 24 next season
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- Chase Elliott will replace Jeff Gordon in the No. 24 Chevrolet when the four-time NASCAR champion gives up his seat at the end of this season.
View ArticleNew look at Project Jackson unveiled
Odell Associates Inc. gave a fresh look at North Augusta's riverfront development known as Project Jackson.
View ArticleNew look at Project Jackson unveiled
Odell Associates Inc. gave a fresh look at North Augusta's riverfront development known as Project Jackson.
View ArticlePalace Malice bruises foot, will not breeze Friday
Palace Malice has a bruise on the sole of his left front foot after throwing a shoe, Dogwood Stable President Cot Campbell revealed this morning.
View ArticleRap mogul 'Suge' Knight arrested for fatal LA hit-and-run
WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (AP) -- Death Row Records founder Marion "Suge" Knight was arrested early Friday on a murder charge in a fatal hit-and-run.
View ArticleGOP legislators to introduce medical marijuana bills
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Republican legislators in conservative South Carolina expect to introduce bills next month allowing marijuana to be grown and prescribed for certain illnesses.
View ArticleTrending today: Meteorologist has a sense of humor when weather map goes...
I worked in television news as a production assistant for about four years while I was attending college, and at times, it was a comedy of errors.
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