'Back to the spirit it was built for': African American history center to...
If walls could talk, then those in the former Immanuel Institute on York Street would have some rich stories to tell.
View ArticleLeavelle's first black graduate returns for Black History Month program
Carolyn Lake Hardy appropriately attended Leavelle McCampbell Middle School's Black History Month celebration Friday – appropriate because nearly 40 years ago, she had contributed a major...
View ArticleMended Hearts honor long time supporter
Mended Hearts comprises members who have had heart operations and survived to lead happy, active lives. Sponsored by Aiken Regional Medical Centers, the group's members visit new heart patients in the...
View ArticleDistrict expands technology for students
Editor's Note: This is the first in a periodic series of articles about a new technology program for students in the public schools.
View ArticleCouncil to vote on funding changes for City projects
Maayan Schechter is the City beat reporter with Aiken Standard and started in July. She has a degree in mass communications-journalism from the University of North Carolina Asheville. Follow her on...
View ArticleLocal business to appear in Daytona 500
Local business owner and huge NASCAR fan Craig Perryman is well aware of the significance of the Daytona 500. Today's 57th running of the Great American Race, however, will be unlike any other Daytona...
View ArticleGordon to lead the field in his final Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Jeff Gordon chatted casually with some of his crew as a crowd of fans gathered in the window behind his garage stall at Daytona International Speedway. He opened the toolbox...
View ArticleKurt Busch loses appeal to overturn NASCAR suspension
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Kurt Busch lost his first appeal Saturday to have his NASCAR suspension lifted in time to be reinstated for the season-opening Daytona 500.
View ArticleGoosen keeps the lead at Riviera
LOS ANGELES - Retief Goosen made only two pars on the back nine Saturday at Riviera and survived a day of wild shots and bad breaks for a 2-under 69 to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the...
View ArticleATC fair offers one-stop transfer information
Judy McLaughlin and Kari Koon are just in the second semester of their first year at Aiken Technical College, but they're already thinking about completing four-year degrees after two years of study.
View ArticleHome sweet home: Kids build birdhouses for bluebirds
The South Carolina Bluebird Society held an event Saturday for parents and kids to build birdhouses to benefit Aiken's population of bluebirds. The event was at Birds and Butterflies in downtown Aiken.
View ArticleSen. Scott recognizes mentor program
Tim Butler's mentoring program at North Augusta Middle School made an impression with the office of Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C.
View ArticleBlotter for Feb. 22
According to reports provided by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office:
View ArticleBraves open camp with prospects uncertain for 2015
KISSIMMEE, Fla. - It's been more than two decades since very few baseball experts gave the Atlanta Braves a legitimate shot to win the NL East.
View ArticleS.C. Honor Flight seeks World War II vets for May flight to DC
COLUMBIA — World War II and Korean War veteran Edward Purcell Jr. said he knows he's blessed to enjoy good health and a robust spirit, given his 89 years and the fact he was shot down twice...
View ArticleSEC Showdown: No. 2 Gamecocks, No. 6 Lady vols vie for title
COLUMBIA — South Carolina faces another showdown, one perhaps to show who's got control of the Southeastern Conference.
View ArticleFans, former players attend public memorial for Dean Smith
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina has said its final farewell to Dean Smith.
View ArticleJoey Logano gives Roger Penske another Daytona 500 win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joey Logano, the driver who has spent seven years trying to live up to impossible expectations, raced to his first career Daytona 500 victory Sunday as he continued to...
View ArticleGibbs unsure how long Kyle Busch will be sidelined
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Joe Gibbs is unsure how long Kyle Busch will be sidelined with a broken right leg and left foot from a crash at Daytona International Speedway.
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