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‘People are going crazy’: Inside the 90-day blackout panic

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Shopping carts loaded with bottled water, dehydrated meals and batteries are rolling out of big-box and specialty stores across parts of the Southeast. What’s fueling this? Viral “doomsday” posts about a supposed 90‑day nationwide imposed blackout. It’s happening even though experts say the...

Augusta, GA · 2d

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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 · 2d

The Augusta Chronicle

Fundraiser grows for deputy wounded in Aiken County shooting

An online fundraiser for an Aiken County deputy shot in an Oct. 23 traffic stop has raised more than half of its $16,000 goal by Friday afternoon. Deputy Preston Metts "has been through multiple surgeries and is facing a long road to recovery," according to a page started on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe . Anatomy of a scam: Richmond County warns fake deputies seek inmate bond payments | WATCH Metts had pulled over a vehicle on Shiloh Heights Road at about 11:30 p.m. when one of the two people in the vehicle exited the car and ran. During the chase, the fleeing passenger opened fire on Metts with an AR-style semiautomatic weapon, hitting the deputy several times, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which took over the shooting investigation because an injured officer was involved. "In the middle of everything, he and his girlfriend have also been fixing up a house together, and this sudden crisis has brought so much uncertainty into their lives," according to the page started by William Sutton, a game warden with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and a colleague of Metts'. "The funds raised will help cover the unknown expenses Preston

Aiken County, SC · 11h

WJBF

First Veterans Day Parade in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County is getting an early start on Veterans Day. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade through downtown. People filled the streets to watch the celebration of veterans. It kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Presley Jane. “It was very cool,” […]

Aiken, SC · 1d

WRDW-TV

Driver sentenced in DUI death of beloved YMCA worker

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A driver has been sentenced for a DUI crash that killed a local YMCA worker. Donnell Brown died a few weeks after a June 2025 crash that happened on Interstate 20 near Wrightsboro Road. He was struck from behind while on his way to pick up...

Augusta, GA · 2d

Yahoo!

NNSA announces new SRS field office manager

AIKEN — Betty L. Huck has been named manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration Savannah River Field Office, the NNSA announced Nov. 2. Huck replaces Michael A. Mikolanis, who served as manager of the office since March 2024. Mikolanis was named manager of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office in August. He previously served as the manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office from August 2021 to March 2024.

Aiken, SC · 1d

WRDW-TV

Pair arrested after 31-year-old man shot dead in Augusta

AUGUSTA, Ga. — A 31-year-old Augusta man was shot and killed Thursday night, according to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Mark Bowen said his office responded to a residence in the 2800 block of Waterside Drive to investigate a reported homicide. At the scene deputies found the...

Augusta, GA · 2d

WRDW-TV

Aiken County Meals on Wheels needs volunteers as wait list nears 100

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 100 people are on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County, and the program needs more volunteers to make deliveries, according to Aiken Senior Life Services. For some seniors in the county, a Meals on Wheels delivery is about more than a...

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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...

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...

The Post and Courier

Running to the rescue: Aiken welcomes Whiskey Road Race crowd

AIKEN — Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons got a weekend boost from dozens of neighbors in athletic shoes Nov. 7, as the nonprofit organization held the 47th annual Whiskey Road Race, with Virginia Acres Park as the base of operations. The fundraiser, in which participants are challenged to handle a distance of one mile, five kilometers (3.1 miles) or 10 kilometers (6.2) miles, is "a huge event," in the words of Jessica Coach, Cumbee Center's executive director. All the proceeds go straight into providing victim services, in the facility's ongoing effort to "support and empower domestic vi...

Aiken, SC · 10h

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Aiken County Voters Approve Wastewater Referendum

Aiken County voters said yes on Nov. 3 to a referendum that gives the county more ways to pay for upgrades and a bigger Wastewater Treatment Plant. Three sitting County Council members won new terms. A newcomer joins them. Ron Felder, Mike Kellems, and Phil Napier kept their seats, while Chris Alverson won his first. All four are Republicans, and none faced a challenger.

Aiken County, SC · 19h

The Post and Courier

Strom Thurmond football rolls through Silver Bluff for a 2nd time to advance in playoffs

JOHNSTON — Strom Thurmond football may have come out on top to start the playoffs, but head coach Andrew Webb knows the work is far from over. On paper, another 46-13 victory over Silver Bluff to open the postseason looked dominant. But, after giving up two more touchdowns to the Bulldogs than they did a couple of weeks ago, Webb said the key moving forward will be consistency. “ Didn't play our best; we'll go fix it and keep trying to get better on Monday,” he said. “Thought we did a lot of good things well, threw the ball down the field well. Defense played really well at times. We’ve just g...

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USC A to host Veterans Job and Resource Fair

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Veterans, service members, and military families will have a chance to connect with employers and community resources in Aiken. USC Aiken’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Success is partnering with SC Works to host a Veterans Job and Resource Fair Tuesday, November 10. More than 40 employers and community […]

Aiken, SC · 22h

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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...

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These 7 Small-Town South Carolina Bakeries Are Worth The Drive For Their Cinnamon Rolls Alone

Ready to hit the road for small-town bakeries in South Carolina?. These 7 bakeries serve warm cinnamon rolls and friendly smiles that make every mile worth it!. 1. Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen (Summerville) Let’s start with a place that knows how to make you hungry before you even open the...

South Carolina · 16h

WJBF

9th Battle of the Bands in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – The Battle of the Bands brings local high school marching bands and some college programs to Richmond County for an afternoon of music and community spirit. People filled the stands to cheer on their favorites. Wanda Haynes said she came all the way from Anderson, South Carolina to watch her niece. […]

Richmond County, GA · 18h

WJBF

Grace Project Homes hosts Veterans Buffet Bash to support housing efforts

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is working to help veterans, low-income residents, and people experiencing homelessness find housing. Now, Grace Project Homes is asking the community to support those efforts through its annual Veterans Buffet Bash. Bishop Ricky Kidd, a veteran of nine years, serves on the organization’s board of directors as […]

North Augusta, SC · 21h

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