Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) report from HEREAiken.
Aiken Secures Victory in Region PlayAiken hosted South Aiken in a 4A region rivalry volleyball match, played before a packed student section. Aiken, referred to as the Hornets, swept South Aiken, known as the T-Breds, with a 3-0 victory. This win improves Aiken's season record to 17-4.Head coach Kelsey Yarbrough…
Chester Cyclones to Face Newberry BulldogsThe Chester Cyclones are scheduled to host the Newberry Bulldogs in a volleyball match on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Both teams are looking to rebound from recent losses.Chester recently experienced a 3-0 defeat against Andrew Jackson on Tuesday, with set scores of 25-16, 25-13, and…
South Carolina Swimming and Diving Season BeginsThe South Carolina swimming and diving team is set to open its 2026-27 season this Friday with a competition against UNCW in Wilmington, N.C. The event is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.The Gamecock women's team enters the new season ranked No. 20 nationally…
Education
Dutch Fork Middle School Observes Constitution DayDutch Fork Middle School observed Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17. This date marked the 239th anniversary of the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.The school hosted members of the South Carolina Bar Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with the Law Related Education…
Lexington Richland School District Five Adult Education Program Holds College Expo DayThe Lexington Richland School District Five Adult Education Program recently hosted its annual College Expo Day on Tuesday, Sept. 22. This event provided adult education students with an opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives from various institutions.Participating institutions included…
Education
Augusta University to Launch New Public Health Bachelor's ProgramAugusta University is introducing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health program, set to begin in the Fall of 2027. This new degree aims to equip students with the skills to address health challenges within the Augusta community and beyond.Teresa Waters, Dean…
Jr. Gamecock Club Fall Festival Set for October 25The Jr. Gamecock Club Fall Festival is returning, offering an afternoon of activities at Ray Tanner Field at Founders Park. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.Attendees can expect carnival-style games, festive photo booths, arts and…
Events
51st Annual Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut Set for Moore ParkThe 51st annual Lexington Health Irmo Okra Strut is scheduled to return this weekend, offering two days of music, food, family activities, and community events at Moore Park. The festival is set for Friday and Friday, September 25-26, at Moore…
Events
Lexington Health to Host Women's Night Out in ColumbiaLexington Health is set to host its annual Women's Night Out event on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Pastides Alumni Center in Columbia. The event will honor breast cancer survivors and their families, aiming to raise awareness about breast cancer.The evening's activities…
Business
Prisma Health Expands Statewide Services with Urgent Care AcquisitionPrisma Health, the largest healthcare system in the state, is set to acquire 36 urgent care facilities from Novant Health. The deal, expected to finalize on November 1, involves locations that were formerly Doctor's Care centers.This transition is anticipated to affect approximately…
Business
MyBakery Opens with Local FocusAudrey Therrell has opened MyBakery, a new establishment offering sweet treats. The storefront, which opened in April, features Therrell's cheesecakes and also serves as a retail space for creations from other local bakers.Therrell's background includes growing up in a kitchen, as her father was a graduate…
Columbia's Devine Street corridor recently welcomed a new business, Petite Party Shop, which opened its doors to the public. The shop aims to provide a curated selection of hosting and party supplies, ranging from gift bags and cookbooks to a dedicated candy bar featuring Swedish treats.The new establishment is the…
Crime
Investigators in Aiken County are handling a road-rage shooting that hospitalized a juvenile Sunday night after the encounter that began locally ended in gunfire across the state line in Augusta. According to Richmond County deputies, a road-rage encounter involving two vehicles started in Aiken County before the shooting occurred around 9:23…
Crime
A man was taken into custody by North Charleston police after barricading himself inside a home in the Dorchester Waylyn community on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The incident, which involved gunfire, concluded without further reported issues.Officers initially responded to Louise Drive and Rex Avenue around 6:30 p.m. following reports of…
Crime
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday declined a request from the Justice Department to dismiss the contempt of Congress conviction for former Trump chief White House strategist Steve Bannon. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols, appointed by President Donald Trump in 2019, stated that prosecutors would need to provide…
Politics
Gov. Henry McMaster presented South Carolina's highest civilian honor to former Marlboro County state Rep. Patricia Moore Henegan.
Politics
Qualifying UTVs will become street-legal on many SC roads Nov. 18 under a new state law, but DMV says keep them on private property until then.
Politics
The U.S. House sent a Russia and Iran sanctions bill named for the late SC Sen. Lindsey Graham to President Trump's desk on a 262-159 vote.
Health
USC and Senex Biotechnology Advance Cancer TherapiesThe University of South Carolina and Senex Biotechnology have maintained a partnership for over a decade, focusing on the development of advanced cancer therapies. This collaboration began in 2011 when Dr. Igor Roninson joined the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, leading to…
Blake Frazier Elected President of S.C.A.N.A.Blake Frazier, who grew up in Latta and currently resides in Johns Island, has been elected as the new president of the South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (S.C.A.N.A.). The organization represents over 1600 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and nurse anesthesia residents throughout South Carolina.Among…
The Free Medical Clinic Expands Behavioral Health ServicesThe Free Medical Clinic is part of a coalition working to expand access to behavioral health care for uninsured adults. This initiative utilizes a new telehealth-enabled Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and is a partnership with the South Carolina Free Clinic Association and MUSC…
Home and Garden
As September arrives, Aiken gardeners can take advantage of cooling temperatures to refresh their landscapes and prepare for the upcoming seasons. This month is ideal for a variety of gardening tasks, from planting cool-season vegetables to dividing perennials and planning for spring blooms.One key activity for Aiken residents in early…
Home and Garden
As summer concludes, Aiken residents are encouraged to begin preparing their landscapes for the cooler fall and winter months. Proper care during this transition period, which is particularly relevant as September begins, can significantly improve plant survival through winter, support local pollinators, and enhance the overall health and appearance of…
Home and Garden
A new collection from Ruggable and Anthropologie, featuring rugs, doormats, and pet beds, has recently been released, building on their initial collaboration from about a year ago. This second collection aims for a richer, more layered, and intentional aesthetic, according to Maria O'Brien, Ruggable's VP of Global Design.The new range…
Technology
As tech leaders gathered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, this week for a G20 event, touting the benefits and future of artificial intelligence, hundreds of protestors assembled outside to voice their concerns about the technology's impact, particularly the proliferation of data centers. This contrast highlights a growing reputational challenge for…
Technology
NVIDIA has announced an agreement to acquire Hugging Face for approximately $12.93 billion. This acquisition, revealed on September 4, 2026, aims to scale Hugging Face's platform, enhance its infrastructure, and broaden access to artificial intelligence for developers and institutions globally.Hugging Face, founded by Clem, Julien, and Thomas, has become a…
Technology
A coalition of 100 technology and financial firms, including Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI, issued an open letter this week calling for global organizations and countries to enhance their cyber defenses. The letter, signed by companies such as Capital One, MasterCard, Visa, Adobe, Oracle, and IBM, warns that cyberattacks leveraging artificial…
Hunting
South Carolina's early teal season runs September 19-27, 2026 with a daily bag of 6 blue-winged and green-winged teal combined, sunrise to sunset statewide.
Hunting
Aiken residents looking for a coastal getaway with exceptional fishing opportunities can find them along South Carolina's Grand Strand, an area known for its diverse inshore saltwater fishing. The region, which includes areas near Little River, South Carolina, and Calabash, North Carolina, attracts millions annually for its beaches, golf, and…
Hunting
The Northeastern University volleyball team began its season in South Carolina, suffering two defeats in tournament play on August 29 and 30. While the tournament itself did not take place in Aiken, the presence of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in the competition highlights the state's role in collegiate…
Fishing
September marks the swing month for South Carolina anglers, when the water begins to cool from its late-summer peak, bait clouds concentrate in the creeks and lakes, and predator species from redfish on the coast to striped bass in the Piedmont start their fall feed. SCDNR's saltwater and freshwater fishing…
Fishing
South Carolina's recreational shrimp baiting season opened at noon Friday, Sept. 11, giving licensed shrimpers along the entire coast — from Beaufort County waters up to the Grand Strand — a 60-day window to work the tidal creeks and estuaries where fall white shrimp are staging before their run to…
Fishing
Aiken area anglers are preparing for prime redfish opportunities in the flooded spartina marshes, particularly during high tides around the full moon, which will occur on September 2, 2026. These shallow, twisty creek areas with soft, muddy bottoms and abundant spartina grass provide an ideal feeding ground for redfish.During these…
New Indoor Golf Club OpensBirdi Box, a new indoor golf club, has officially opened at 5357 Sunset Blvd. The business announced its opening in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 23.Birdi Box offers three simulator bays that are accessible 24/7 for members to reserve. Each bay is equipped with Uneekor…
Golf
LIV Golf filed Chapter 11 in New Jersey Tuesday with $49.6M in DIP financing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and a plan to have players hold majority ownership when it emerges in early 2027.
Golf
Scottie Scheffler recently finished first at the TOUR Championship with a total score of 16 strokes under par, completing his final round four strokes under par. This performance highlights a strong showing on the professional golf circuit, a sport with deep roots and significant interest in areas like Aiken, known…
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