Editorial: Domestic violence law should be strong, clear
Alleviating domestic violence in South Carolina isn't as cut and dry as it may seem. This is a multifaceted, intricate social issue that goes far beyond just a legislative fix. However, it's obvious...
View ArticleColumn: The sacrifice of Palin
When Democrats were looking for evidence of a Republican war on women, they overlooked Exhibit A – Sarah Palin.
View ArticleTalkBack for Jan. 31: Langley Pond Dam, Joe Wilson and littered highways
Aiken County Council is doing the Langley Pond Dam just like they did the Clearwater Finishing Plant. They invested a lot of money and its never amounted to anything.
View ArticleDemonstrative will be in Hall of Fame
Demonstrative is about to become the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame's 40th member. The 8-year-old gelding will be inducted during a March 15 ceremony.
View ArticleChamber builds toward Aiken's future
Barry Adams may be known as a man of storytelling, but Friday night at the USC Aiken Convocation Center he was speechless and emotional.
View ArticleFormer slave, Union admiral's friendship explored in new book
Georgia historical author Thomas Thibeault spent a year immersed in hundreds of books and letters to tell the story of Civil War Admiral Samuel Francis Du Pont and former slave Robert Smalls, resulting...
View ArticleWidespread power outages reported in Wagener
Widespread power outages are being reported in Wagener this morning.
View ArticleSerena Williams wins 19th major title
MELBOURNE, Australia - Serena Williams won her 19th Grand Slam title, continued her unbeaten run in six Australian Open finals and extended her decade-long domination of Maria Sharapova with a 6-3, 7-6...
View ArticleAmber Alert issued in South Carolina
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who was last seen Friday.
View ArticleAsbill, Rutland complete pest program
Wil Asbill and Robbie Rutland of Aiken Pest Control successfully completed Purdue University's Integrated Pest Management program. Technicians learn to manage insect, rodent, and other pest problems in...
View ArticlePegi Flahault Chamber ambassador of the year
Pegi Flahault, owner, Mobile Office Management LLC, was named the 2014 Ambassador of the Year at the Chamber's First Friday Means Business breakfast in January.
View ArticleAt a glance: Where the GOP contenders stand in the 2016 race
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Technically, no big-name Republican has formally declared his candidacy for president in 2016.
View ArticleMitt Romney bows out of 2016 race after a 3-week test run
WASHINGTON, D.C. - He insists he could win, but Mitt Romney has stepped out of the 2016 presidential contest in favor of the "next generation of Republican leaders" following a three-week fact-finding...
View ArticleECOVIEWS: What is a groundhog?
So is cold weather nearly over for the year or can we expect six more weeks of winter? On February 2, known to most as Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil will give his answer. Don't try to...
View Article50-year-old London singing group to perform in Aiken
The European Swingle Singers began in 1963 with some Parisian singers and Johann Sebastian Bach's keyboard music.
View ArticleCouncil to review storm water and solid waste budget
Aiken City Council and staff will review the stormwater and solid-waste budget Tuesday night, with the goal to make that budget a self-sustaining enterprise fund.
View ArticleDisplaying the Stars and Stripes properly
Three cheers for the red, white and blue – and also for displaying Old Glory correctly.
View ArticleJefferson honors bucket fillers
The following students at Jefferson Elementary were named Bucket Fillers of the month for the month of January: XaNasha Geter, Michael Hernandez, Chris Lakes , Daveon Scott, Amara Patterson, Rylee...
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