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'A great outreach': Aiken's St. John's welcomes visitors for Applefest

AIKEN — The weekend started on a fruitful note at St. John's Methodist Church, as the congregation held its annual Applefest, a church-wide effort to boost local charities via a truckload of fresh apples. The opening evening, Nov. 6, drew more than 260 visitors, with each paying $10 for a chance to do some early exploration and shopping, and the Nov. 7 list of free-admission guests was also impressive, in the assessment of volunteer Audrey Osteen – "lots of sales, lots of folks who were shopping for Christmas." She added, "It's our opportunity to have a great outreach with the community and ha...

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15 Midlands teams open playoffs Friday

The high school playoffs get kick off Friday with several notable teams not in action. Four-time defending Class 5A champion Dutch Fork and region champions Ridge View, Fairfield Central, Lugoff-Elgin, Camden, Mid-Carolina, Saluda and Batesburg-Leesville and Class A playoff qualifiers Eau Claire, C.A. Johnson and North Central all receive first-round byes.

Lexington, SC · 2d

WJBF

Black authors take center stage at third annual Aiken expo

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Black authors from across the region will gather in Aiken next weekend for the third annual Our Words Matter Author Expo. The event gives independent authors a platform to share their work and connect with the community. Organizer Deborah Jefferson says the expo continues to grow, attracting new authors from the […]

Aiken, SC · 20h

Lexington County Chronicle

Lexington County plans hearing on proposed I-20 interchange

Lexington County, in coordination with the S.C. Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Administration, will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed project to add an interchange on Interstate 20 at Calks Ferry Road in Lexington County. The hearing will take place from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Boiling...

Lexington County, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There’s plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall. At the First Friday Means Business breakfast put on by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, attendees heard from representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County. Laura Warren, community development regional manager for Meta, ...

Aiken County, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken

AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken Downtown Development Association, had participation from Aiken Artist Guild, Sanctuary Farms Artwork, Virginia K. Knits, Naturally Fresh Handmade Soap, Black Shepherd Studios, Pink Putter and more, with hundreds of items offered for sale, all starting around sunset, with a temperature of about 70 degrees. "We had...

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WJBF

Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign returns to Aiken with an online option

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Christmas is fast approaching in the CSRA. In South Carolina, The Salvation Army of Aiken is starting its annual Red Kettle Campaign for the season. Organization leaders say it is an important fundraiser that helps with almost half of the things and services they do for the area. The history of […]

coladaily.com

First-round football playoffs roundup

Midlands teams had a strong showing in the opening round of the high school playoffs. W.C. Hawkins Stadium was one of 10 local sites for first-round games. It was the site of a Class 5A rematch from the regular season between Irmo and South Aiken. For the second time this...

Lexington County Chronicle

3 District 5 students named to SC Elementary Honor Choir

Three Lexington-Richland School District Five students have been selected to participate in the 2026-27 South Carolina Elementary Honor Choir, an annual statewide ensemble recognizing outstanding young vocalists. The students selected are Xavier Owens, EL Son Soe and Diana Soe, all of the Seven Oaks Elementary Global Magnet School. They were...

Lexington, SC · 1d

The Post and Courier

Midlands news: New riverfront park designs; SC Arts Commission doubles down

Richland County voters decided council and school board races on election day, while the new state House majority leader lost in a razor-thin contest. Columbia officials unveiled early designs for a long-awaited 96-acre riverfront park on the Congaree River, and a local restaurant has reopened in a new location with expanded offerings. We're going to catch you up on these and other top stories from The Post and Courier Columbia for this week. You can sign up for our newsletters here to get more coverage of Columbia and the Midlands. What happened on election night?SC’s new House majority leade...

Columbia, SC · 1d

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Kids get up close and personal with fire trucks, police vehicles and ambulances during Touch-a-Truck

GRANITEVILLE — Kids were able to get up close and personal with police vehicles, fire trucks and even a bloodhound as they learned about the roles of first responders in the community. During Hillview Christian Academy's, Touch-A-Truck event, students had a chance to sit in different emergency vehicles, including a fire truck and a police car. They were also able to pet a dog from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and watch a man in construction equipment move a cone from the ground to a truck. Pam Clifton, who serves as a volunteer at Hillview Christian Academy, said the event is in its secon...

Graniteville, SC · 1d

The State

HS Football Rewind: Keenan wins playoff opener. Dreher ends playoff drought

The Keenan Raiders are moving on in the playoffs. Hunter O’Neal ran for two touchdowns and Dante Howse had a key TD pass in the fourth quarter to help the Raiders past Newberry, 30-21 in the Class 2A playoffs on Friday. Keenan will host St. Joseph’s in the second round next week. It is Keenan’s third playoff win under coach Jarrett Nealy, who led the Raiders (8-3) to the third round in his first year in 2024. The Raiders were 3-8 last year but now have two eight-win seasons in the past three years. Friday’s matchup was the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Keenan won, 28-16, on Oct. 16. “Really hard to beat a team twice, especially a good team,” Neely said. “Newberry was young this year. But I knew they would come in and battle. We challenged our guys all week, and I think we came out and did what we are supposed to do.” The game had plenty of twists and turns in the second half. Keenan led 24-14 going to the fourth quarter, but Newberry blocked a punt and took over at the Raiders’ 2-yard line. Keenan’s Jamauri Johnson picked off Sincere Glymph

Columbia, SC · 1d

Lexington County Chronicle

Lindsey’s Dog Walking to open in Lexington

After relocating from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, experienced pet-care professional Lindsey Perriello is bringing her passion, professional training and years of experience to the Lexington community. Perriello said she will officially reopen her business, Lindsey’s Dog Walking, on Dec. 1 and is now welcoming new clients throughout the Lexington area and surrounding...

Lexington, SC · 2d

WIS-TV

Lexington One Holiday Market showcasing creativity of people with disabilities

LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) - Holiday shoppers in Lexington have the opportunity to find gifts and support local creativity at the Lexington One SEPAC Holiday Market this weekend. The market is taking place at the Rosenwald Community Learning Center on Hendrix Street. Many of the items up for sale include jewelry,...

Lexington, SC · 17h

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Want a say in North Augusta’s future? Public workshop on the Comp Plan is set for Nov. 17.

NORTH AUGUSTA — The first public open house for North Augusta’s 10-year rewrite of its Comprehensive Plan, the document that helps shape local policy, is coming up Nov. 17 at the North Augusta community center. It's a chance for residents, business owners and community stakeholders to have a say from the outset on what's important to them and where the city's priorities should be regarding housing, transportation, infrastructure and land use that guides future development through zoning. The 2027 Comp Plan update will act as a "guiding roadmap for thoughtful growth, reinvestment, and preservat...

North Augusta, SC · 1d

Tega Cay Sun

High Stakes Friday Night Lights, Saturday State Title Showdown

Tonight marks the opening round of the SCHSL football postseason, with Fort Mill and Catawba Ridge each taking the field at home before Nation Ford chases state volleyball glory tomorrow afternoon. Tonight’s SCHSL Football First Round (Friday, Nov. 6) SCHSL 5A Playoff: No. 10 Lexington Wildcats (6-4) at No. 7 Fort Mill Yellow Jackets (8-2)...

Fort Mill, SC · 2d

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Local farmers teach affordable homesteading to boost food access

LEXINGTON S.C. (WACH) — With concerns growing about food accessibility and what goes into the food people eat, small farmers are increasingly teaching others how to grow their own food using the resources they already have. At The Farm 1780, co-owner Brett Flashnick is using a family legacy that...

Lexington, SC · 20h

Lexington County Chronicle

PELION NEWS: ‘Crazy Guy,’ Mission Lexington to visit senior center

The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission’s Pelion Senior Center will host Ron Morris, “Crazy Guy,” on Monday, Nov. 16. Representatives from the nonprofit Mission Lexington will be at the center at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The Pelion High School Junior ROTC will join the center at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18.

Lexington County, SC · 2d

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