Local crime, high school sports, county politics, events tonight, and business closings — the daily Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) report from HEREAiken.
Sports
The South Carolina Gamecocks football team is scheduled to host Kentucky on Oct. 3 at Williams-Brice Stadium. The Southeastern Conference announced that kickoff for the game is set for 4:15 p.m. and it will be broadcast on SEC Network.The Gamecocks currently hold an all-time series lead against Kentucky with a…
Tigers Overcome Delay to Defeat North CarolinaThe Clemson Tigers secured their first Atlantic Coast Conference win of the season in a game against North Carolina that was affected by a two-and-a-half-hour weather delay. The game, played at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, September 19, saw the Tigers trailing…
Two Clemson University football players, Peter Woods and Khalil Barnes, have been recognized with Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) weekly honors following their performances in a recent game. This recognition highlights the ongoing strength of the Clemson Tigers football program, a significant point of pride and economic driver for the city…
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…
Education
Unconventional Financial Literacy at Pelion HighStudents at Pelion High School in Lexington County, South Carolina, recently received an unconventional lesson in money management. The non-profit organization Funding the Future brought touring artist GOODING to the school for a live concert, blending music with financial education.During the event, students learned about…
Education
The Winthrop University men's soccer team experienced its first loss of the season on Tuesday evening, September 1, falling 2-1 to Wofford College in a non-conference match held in Spartanburg. This result brings Winthrop's season record to 2-1-0, with their Big South Conference record remaining at 0-0-0. Wofford College now…
Events
North Augusta Park Cleanup EventNorth Augusta is seeking volunteers for a cleanup event at Brick Pond Park. The North Augusta stormwater department is asking people to come to Brick Pond Park starting at 9 a.m. on Friday.Volunteers for the cleanup are asked to wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Supplies…
Events
Festival to Feature Live Music and Local VendorsThe Whiskey, Wine & Blues Festival is scheduled to return to the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. The event is set for Saturday, November 14, with VIP entry beginning at 11 a.m. General admission will be from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.Attendees can expect…
Events
Annual Greek Festival Celebrates CultureThe annual Greek Festival, hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, offered Midlands residents a taste of Greece. The event, which took place from September 17-20, invited attendees to celebrate Greek culture. The festivities included music, dancing, food, drinks, and shopping.
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…
Chase Bank is building a new branch in the Red Bank area of Lexington County, part of developments at Platt Springs Crossing.
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.
Aiken's Unity Weekend is returning next month with three events designed to bring people together through golf, music and culture.
Parents in Berkeley County are advocating for school nurses to have access to continuous glucose monitoring data for their children with Type 1 diabetes, a practice currently denied by the district.
Health
Senators Raphael Warnock of Georgia and Tim Scott of South Carolina have recently joined forces to oppose plans that would eliminate inpatient services at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, located at Fort Gordon. This bipartisan effort, announced on September 21, aims to prevent a significant reduction in healthcare capabilities at the…
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…
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…
Golf
The PGA Tour announced Thursday that the RBC Heritage tournament, held annually at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, will join the Championship Series starting in 2028. This addition marks the ninth regular-season event confirmed for the new top-tier series, which is part of significant changes…
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