Wagener News

Aiken County church members say it's been a tough few last days because they've been cleaning up their sanctuaries after burglaries.

Five places of worship have been vandalized in Aiken County. These break-ins are the latest in a series of crimes against churches.

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 3:26 p.m. Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating break-ins at three Salley Baptist churches, and a case of arson at a Wagener Baptist church.

Michael and Kristy Owensby of Warrenville announce the birth of their daughter, Maggie Khloe Elizabeth, born Nov.

Use headlights I must caution Aiken drivers to turn their vehicle headlights on.

Lydia Williams of Wagener and Trey Martin of Aiken were married Nov. 1, 2009, in the Victorian Wedding Chapel.

Burnettown to swear in newcomer, veteran Burnettown voters chose a newcomer and a former council member to fill two town council seats Tuesday.

Quam Williams-Thompson watched the Wagener-Salley High School Veterans Day program Friday with a mixture of pride and sadness.

Alexander "Sandy" Haskell is the newest member of Aiken County Council, representing District 5. The political newcomer topped his opponent, Democrat Judy Hamilton, in the special election to fill the seat former Councilman Eddie Butler vacated Tuesday.

Voters will cast ballots today in the Aiken County District 5 special election and several municipal elections.

Honestly, there's not too much going on this weekend. It's a good one just to stay in, maybe clean out the gutters... OK, we're lying.

For a place that's known for its open doors Smyrna Baptist Church has an awful lot of broken windows.

One Aiken County library is expanding, and one will relocate to a new building. The Nancy Bonnette Branch Library in Wagener will essentially double its size under the expansion plans currently on the table, and the New Ellenton Branch Library will move into a new building that is four times larger than its current site after construction is ...

A woman who authorities say is more than $18,000 behind in child support payments has been placed on Sumter County's Most Wanted List.

State of nation Yes, we do have a lot of time on our hands. We are unemployed, thanks to this administration's anti-private sector policies.

A Christian mission outreach in Wagener will receive nearly $1.6 million through Veterans Affairs to provide beds for homeless veterans.

Seventy-two performers are ready to help save lives. The Aiken County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its second Toast of the Town fundraising event on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts.

Walker testifies before federal judge in Savannah A federal judge heard from Charles Walker, convicted while serving as a state senator in 2005, and from federal prosecutors Friday afternoon in Savannah.

Aiken County authorities have arrested three people after investigating drugs sales and stolen property at a Wagener home for several months.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 special election is approaching. Those eligible to vote in the special election should register in person at the Aiken County Registration and Elections Office by 5 p.m. Friday.