3 hrs ago | Fort Mill Times
Husband of SC-native soldier wounded at Fort Hood
A soldier who grew up in South Carolina had to wait five hours to see her husband who was wounded in a shooting rampage on Fort Hood, even though she was on the base, her mother said.
7 hrs ago | Aiken Standard
South Aiken to host dual enrollment expo
South Aiken High School will host the first dual enrollment expo for all Aiken County juniors and seniors at the school auditorium Thursday at 6 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken, will give students and parents a chance to learn more about the dual enrollment process and how it can enrich the educational process.
The Aiken Standard wants your best next-day gobbler recipes
Mike Gibbons is proud of his Kentucky Hot Brown - his special recipe for leftover turkey.
Weekend drive marks autumn in Aiken
The 24th Aiken Driving Club's Fall Weekend Invitational Drive was evocative of another era as the event not only showcased the majestic beauty of the horse and the fine craftsmanship of the carriages Saturday morning but also provided spectators with an intimate look into the past and what was once the preferred mode of transportation.
Aiken Prep students explore coastal habitats
On Oct. 16, Aiken Preparatory School's second- and ninth-grade teachers Darya McMurtrie and Joann Morton collaborated to create a unique learning experience for their classes on a field trip to Hunting Island.
Second Aiken teacher charged with sex crimes
Sgt. Dave Myers of the Aiken County Sheriff's Office said Monday that 28-year-old Joseph Magni Jr.
Former Aiken Co. teacher charged with sex crimes
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says they have arrested a former Aiken County middle school teacher on sex charges.
There's something spooky in New Ellenton. Tammy Sigler and her fiance have opened their Horrorville haunted house at 972 Pine View Drive, where creepy monsters wait to jump out at you at every turn.
First H1N1-related death reported in Aiken County
The Wednesday death of an Aiken nurse appears to be the first documented fatality in Aiken County being linked to the H1N1 virus, according to officials.
Former SC worker at SRS sues for discrimination
A former South Carolina worker at the Savannah River Site has filed a federal lawsuit, claiming racial and religious discrimination by co-workers. The Aiken Standard reported Friday that 41-year-old Al Zeiny sued his former employer in U.S. District Court in Aiken.
Nuclear Workers Honored at Complex
The Department of Energy is honoring the nation's nuclear workers during a special program at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina.
Aiken Collects Gifts For Operation Christmas Child
AIKEN S.C., Oct. 26, 2009 - - Christmas is arriving early all over Aiken, as a local church prepares to serve as a collection point for Operation Christmas Child.
Aiken merchant hopes to spur economy
A local's men's clothing store is providing its own 'stimulus' program for downtown customers.
Aiken Ladies Aside to raise funds for Audubon Center
The Silver Bluff Audubon Center & Sanctuary will play host to two equestrian events next weekend.
Third home invasion in two days reported in Aiken County
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating the third home invasion in the county in two days.
Police seek information on SAHS spray-paint vandalism
Aiken Public Safety investigators are working with area retailers to see if the vandals who spray-painted a dozen or more profanities at South Aiken High School early Friday morning may have purchased the paint at a local store beforehand.
Aiken County Man Arrested For Grand Larceny
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, at 10:30 a.m., on Sunday morning, Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Michael Deangelo Spencer, 39, of the 1200 block of Hatchaway Bridge Road, in Aiken, at the Days Inn located on 2654 Columbia Highway North, in Aiken, on an outstanding ACSO Grand Larceny warrant.
Aiken County Sheriffa s Office Requests No Masks At Western Carolina State Fair
According to Sgt. Dave Myers, the Aiken County Sheriff's Office would like to remind patrons of the Western Carolina State Fair, which will be in Aiken, S.C. starting Thursday October 22, there will be no persons 16 years of age and over allowed into the fair wearing a mask of any kind.
S.C. teachers of the year to be at seminars
South Carolina's top teachers are meeting over the next month in leadership seminars.
Aiken Teacher Accused of Sex with Teen
A SouthA Carolina middle school teacher has been accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 14-year-old. Multiple media outlets reported Tuesday that 38-year-old Tammy Joy Key of Graniteville is charged with four counts of lewd act and four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.