Greeneway repairs complete, trail reopens
One of North Augusta's biggest attractions – the Greeneway – fully reopened Friday.
View ArticleTalkBacks for Feb. 7 Scotty Richardson, taxes and bike lanes
My heart goes out to the family of Scotty Richardson.
View ArticleJourney guitarist suing over wedding charges
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The lead guitarist and founder of the iconic San Francisco rock band Journey sued the city Friday over a $240,000 fee to use a city landmark for his lavish wedding to a former...
View ArticleSequel to Seth Rogen's 'Neighbors' to be released next year
NEW YORK - A bit of good news for Seth Rogen: His "Neighbors" is getting a sequel.
View ArticleAchieve Fitness owner says to contact his attorney
The owner of Achieve Fitness has retained an attorney, and asked a reporter to contact that attorney when approached in the parking lot of the fitness center Thursday.
View ArticleOther views: Obama stakes out budget-battle turf
During a drop-by last month at a U.S. Senate Democratic retreat in Baltimore, President Barack Obama told fellow party members that he wasn't going to spend his final two years in office on the...
View ArticleMartin's journey: from appliance warehouse to Yankees
NEW YORK - Chris Martin was as far from the bright lights of the major leagues as could be five years ago, working in a warehouse off Interstate 20 in Arlington, Texas, pushing 650-pound Sub-Zero...
View ArticleBrianna Cook named to dean's list
Brianna L. Cook was named to the dean's list for the 2014 fall semester at Columbia College.
View ArticleEast Aiken names A honor roll
The following students at East Aiken School of the Arts were named to the all A honor roll for the second quarter: Haley Crossland, Nathan Frady, Cole Fulmer, Jaxsen Briatico, Virginia Gwinn, Emmalie...
View ArticleMarygrace Elizabeth Holt named to dean's list
Marygrace Elizabeth Holt, a freshman at Columbia College in Columbia, has been named to the dean's list for the 2014 fall semester. She is a double major in studio art and child life studies with a...
View ArticleUkraine president presses for quick cease-fire
MUNICH - Ukraine's president pushed Saturday for a quick cease-fire in his country's troubled east, insisting that the conflict must be resolved and not "frozen," and pressed Kiev's case to be supplied...
View ArticlePope's sex abuse commission alarmed by spanking comment
VATICAN CITY - Members of Pope Francis' sex abuse commission have criticized his remarks that it is OK for parents to spank their children, saying there is no place for physical discipline and that the...
View ArticleAfter takeover, Yemen's Shiite rebels criticized over 'coup'
SANAA, Yemen - A day after taking power, Shiite rebels in Yemen found themselves increasingly under pressure Saturday as thousands protested against their rule and a group of nearby countries denounced...
View ArticleNigeria postpones elections to March 28, cites uprising
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) ­- Nigeria's electoral commission says it is postponing presidential and legislative elections until March 28 because security forces fighting an Islamic uprising cannot...
View ArticleFamily visits German ancestor's landmarks
The family of Gunther Liebelt made a long anticipated visit to Aiken and Saluda counties on Feb. 1 and 2. They came to see and experience places that were a significant part of their ancestors' history.
View ArticleMillbrook names most improved
The following students at Millbrook Elementary were named the most improved for the second nine weeks:, Mickaela Atterberry, Jaiden Fitch, Benjamin Everett, CJ Hallingquest, Zachary Alasin, Brylee...
View ArticlePlanning Commission to vote on capital improvement projects
On Tuesday, the Aiken Planning Commission will vote whether to recommend the Capital Improvements list over to City Council's vote.
View ArticleRuss Vernon is salesman of the year
Russ Vernon was named salesman of the year at Master Chevrolet Cadillac.
View ArticleAcevedo plays at Limestone College
Sam Acevedo represented the South Aiken Baptist Christian School at the Limestone College Honor Band Clinic. He placed second chair in the Gold Band. Acevedo is a senior at South Aiken Baptist...
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