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Police presence at school

SLED Charges 32-Year-Old Man in Connection with Officer-Involved Shooting Near Aiken Elementary School

September 7, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – SLED Charges Man Following Officer-Involved Shooting On Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced that a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with an...

Winning lottery ticket celebration

Aiken Player Wins $100,000 in Lucky Scratch-Off Ticket Surprise

September 7, 2024

Aiken Player Hits the Jackpot with $100,000 Scratch-Off Win Aiken, S.C. – In a remarkable stroke of luck, a local lottery player has won $100,000 after consistently buying $3 scratch-off...

Raccoon Rabies Awareness

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies, Health Officials Urge Caution in Ridge Spring

September 5, 2024

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Ridge Spring, Aiken County Health Officials Warn Residents RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – A raccoon found in Ridge Spring has tested positive for rabies, according...

Family conflict resolution

Aiken Woman Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Her Daughter in Domestic Dispute

September 4, 2024

Aiken Woman Arrested After Allegedly Fighting Her Daughter In Aiken, South Carolina, an incident over the weekend led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who is accused of physically...

Jail cell bars

Aiken Shooting Suspect Joshua Colton Johnson Held in Richmond County Jail Awaiting Extradition to South Carolina

September 3, 2024

Aiken Shooting Suspect Held in Richmond County Jail Pending Extradition Aiken – Joshua Colton Johnson, a 32-year-old man involved in a shooting incident with Aiken County deputies, is currently being...

Emergency Response Team

Fire Breaks Out at North Augusta Apartment Complex, No Injuries Reported

September 2, 2024

Fire Breaks Out at North Augusta Apartment Complex NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – A fire erupted at the Breckenridge Villas 2 apartments on Saturday evening, causing a significant emergency response but...

Animal Rescue Efforts

Aiken Man Arrested for Involvement in Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty

September 1, 2024

Aiken Man Arrested for Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty Aiken, South Carolina – A 22-year-old man has been arrested for his involvement in dogfighting and animal cruelty after a recent inspection...

Surveillance for Safety

Aiken County Schools Approve Video Monitoring Policy to Enhance Safety and Learning Flexibility

September 1, 2024

AIKEN, S.C. – Aiken County Schools Move Forward with Video Monitoring Policy In a significant step toward enhancing safety and learning flexibility, the Aiken County School Board has approved the...

Bright Meteor Night Sky

Unforgettable Spectacle: Meteor Illuminates Night Sky Over Tri-Cities

August 31, 2024

Unforgettable Spectacle: Meteor Illuminates Night Sky Over Tri-Cities Tri-Cities, TN/VA- An extraordinary celestial event thrilled residents across the Tri-Cities in the early hours of Friday as a bright meteor streaked...

Meteor Shower Night Sky

Stunning Meteor Captivates Residents as it Lights Up Tennessee Sky, Event Captured on Video

August 31, 2024

Stunning Meteor Lights Up Tennessee Sky, Captured on Video In an awe-inspiring moment, a meteor made a surprise appearance as it gracefully soared across the Southeast sky, captivating residents of...

POLITICS

Cityscape with Humor

City Buzz: Political Cartoons Serving Up Laughter and Insight

September 8, 2024

City Buzz: Hilarious Politics Through Cartoon Eyes Hey there, folks! Welcome to our little tour of the political cartooning world, straight from our beloved city! Isn’t it amazing how artists...

Wealth Meets Politics

Elon Musk Considers Run for Political Office, Sparking Debate on Wealthy Entrepreneurs in Governance

September 8, 2024

Elon Musk’s Potential Dive into Government In the bustling tech hub of Silicon Valley, conversations are swirling about a potential twist that could change the game for one of the...

Police presence at school

SLED Charges 32-Year-Old Man in Connection with Officer-Involved Shooting Near Aiken Elementary School

September 7, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – SLED Charges Man Following Officer-Involved Shooting On Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced that a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with an...

Satirical Capitol Humor

Political Cartoons in Washington D.C: Laughter as a Tool for Political Dialogue

September 7, 2024

Welcome to Washington D.C: Where Humor Meets Politics In the heart of our nation’s capital, Washington D.C, political cartooning is thriving like never before! The artists, armed with a pen...

Politician Juggling Issues

Political Cartoons Bring Humor to the Serious Business of Politics in Washington

September 7, 2024

Political Cartoons: The Funny Side of Serious Business in Washington! Welcome to our weekly art report from the lively streets of Washington, D.C.! This week, we’re diving into the world...

Vote for Clowning Around

Political Cartoons of the Week: A Humorous Look at Absurdity in Politics

September 6, 2024

City: Anywhere, USA Hey there! Grab your morning coffee because we’re diving into a fresh batch of political cartoons that are buzzing across the nation this week. Seriously, it’s like...

Satirical Ballot Box

Political Cartoons Bring Humor and Insight to Current Events

September 5, 2024

Political Cartoons: A Weekly Dose of Humor and Insight from Across the Country It’s that time of the week again, folks! Every corner of our great nation is buzzing with...

Sarcastic ballot box

Political Cartoons: The Humor That Challenges Society and Sparks Conversations

September 5, 2024

Political Cartoons: A Creative Mirror of Society Here in the lively city of Washington DC, a rather intriguing trend is bubbling up, blending politics and art in a way that...

Lighthearted Political Commentary

Political Cartoons Shine a Light on Current Events with Laughter and Insight

September 5, 2024

Political Cartoons: The Art of Making Us Laugh and Think! Hey folks, welcome to the vibrant world of political cartoons! This week, just like every other week, artists from all...

Satirical Politics Illustration

Political Cartoonist Matt Wuerker Captures the Humor in Today’s Political Landscape

September 5, 2024

Political Cartoons: A Slice of Humor in the Heart of Washington, D.C. Hey there, folks! Let’s dive into the buzzing world of political cartoons, specifically those crafted by the talented...

CRIME

Police presence at school

SLED Charges 32-Year-Old Man in Connection with Officer-Involved Shooting Near Aiken Elementary School

September 7, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – SLED Charges Man Following Officer-Involved Shooting On Wednesday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) announced that a 32-year-old man has been charged in connection with an...

Family conflict resolution

Aiken Woman Faces Felony Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Her Daughter in Domestic Dispute

September 4, 2024

Aiken Woman Arrested After Allegedly Fighting Her Daughter In Aiken, South Carolina, an incident over the weekend led to the arrest of a 26-year-old woman who is accused of physically...

Jail cell bars

Aiken Shooting Suspect Joshua Colton Johnson Held in Richmond County Jail Awaiting Extradition to South Carolina

September 3, 2024

Aiken Shooting Suspect Held in Richmond County Jail Pending Extradition Aiken – Joshua Colton Johnson, a 32-year-old man involved in a shooting incident with Aiken County deputies, is currently being...

Surveillance for Safety

Aiken County Schools Approve Video Monitoring Policy to Enhance Safety and Learning Flexibility

September 1, 2024

AIKEN, S.C. – Aiken County Schools Move Forward with Video Monitoring Policy In a significant step toward enhancing safety and learning flexibility, the Aiken County School Board has approved the...

Neglected dogs rescue

Aiken Man Faces Multiple Charges for Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discovery of Twelve Neglected Dogs

August 31, 2024

Aiken Man Arrested for Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty Aiken, SC – An unsettling case of animal cruelty has emerged as local authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man, Anthony Ward, on...

Rescued dogs in shelter

Dogfighting Investigation in Aiken Leads to Arrest and Rescue of 12 Dogs

August 27, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – Dogfighting Case Leads to Arrest and Animal Seizure On August 26, 2024, a significant development occurred in Aiken, South Carolina, when local authorities seized 12 dogs from...

ECONOMY

Winning lottery ticket celebration

Aiken Player Wins $100,000 in Lucky Scratch-Off Ticket Surprise

September 7, 2024

Aiken Player Hits the Jackpot with $100,000 Scratch-Off Win Aiken, S.C. – In a remarkable stroke of luck, a local lottery player has won $100,000 after consistently buying $3 scratch-off...

Water Treatment Facility Progress

Aiken City Council Discusses Progress on New $66 Million Water Treatment Facility

August 27, 2024

Aiken City Council Receives Updates on New Water Treatment Facility AIKEN, S.C. – The Aiken City Council gathered this week to discuss an important update on the city’s water treatment...

Traffic Improvement Project

Aiken Launches $10 Million Project to Widen University Parkway for Improved Traffic Flow

August 26, 2024

Aiken Plans to Widen University Parkway Aiken, South Carolina, is set to embark on a significant road improvement project that could have a big impact on the local traffic flow....

Manufacturing plant debate

Aiken Manufacturing Plant Sale Under Consideration by City Council

August 25, 2024

Aiken Manufacturing Plant Could Be Sold to New Buyer Aiken, SC – A manufacturing plant just north of Aiken might be facing a change in ownership. The plant, owned by...

Labor Unity Protest

AT&T Workers Strike in Augusta and Aiken Demanding Better Pay and Benefits

August 23, 2024

AT&T Workers Go on Strike in Augusta and Aiken Augusta, Ga. – AT&T workers rallied and walked off their jobs on Monday morning, holding picket signs at key locations in...

Traffic Jam Delays

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Following Major I-20 Crash

August 23, 2024

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Due to I-20 Crash Early Thursday morning, a significant crash occurred on I-20 eastbound, just past the South Carolina state line which caused traffic to come...

Tax payment resolution

Aiken Man Reimburses Over $669,000 in Back Taxes Following Tax Evasion Conviction

August 22, 2024

Aiken Man Pays Back Over $669,000 in Back Taxes After Tax Evasion Case In Aiken, South Carolina, a significant case involving tax evasion has concluded, resulting in a local man...

Workers holding picket signs

AT&T Workers Stage Strike in Augusta and Aiken Amid Contract Dispute

August 22, 2024

AT&T Workers Go on Strike in Augusta and Aiken AUGUSTA, Ga. – AT&T workers took to the streets on Monday as they staged a strike in Augusta and Aiken. This...

Workers United for Change

AT&T Workers in Augusta and Aiken Strike for Better Working Conditions Amid Employment Disputes

August 21, 2024

AUGUSTA, Ga. AT&T workers in Augusta and Aiken took to the streets on Monday to protest as part of a larger strike that involves over 15,000 employees from the Communications...

Union members striking together

AT&T Workers in Augusta and Aiken Participate in Regional Strike for Better Pay and Benefits

August 20, 2024

AT&T Workers Strike in Augusta and Aiken Augusta, Ga. – AT&T workers in Augusta and Aiken joined a regional strike on Monday, waving picket signs and marching at busy locations...

SPORT

"Marching band on field"

North Augusta High School Marching Band Season Begins Alongside Football

August 14, 2024

North Augusta Kicks Off Marching Band Season Alongside Football North Augusta, SC – As summer fades and the school year begins, one of the most anticipated traditions is back: marching...

Park blaster safety campaign

City of Aiken Parks Ban Gel Bead Blasters Amid Rising Concerns for Safety

July 11, 2024

City of Aiken Parks Ban Gel Bead Blasters Amid Rising Concerns for Safety The City of Aiken, South Carolina, Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department is taking strict measures to improve...

DISASTERS

Raccoon Rabies Awareness

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies, Health Officials Urge Caution in Ridge Spring

September 5, 2024

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Ridge Spring, Aiken County Health Officials Warn Residents RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – A raccoon found in Ridge Spring has tested positive for rabies, according...

Emergency Response Team

Fire Breaks Out at North Augusta Apartment Complex, No Injuries Reported

September 2, 2024

Fire Breaks Out at North Augusta Apartment Complex NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – A fire erupted at the Breckenridge Villas 2 apartments on Saturday evening, causing a significant emergency response but...

Rescued dogs in shelter

Dogfighting Investigation in Aiken Leads to Arrest and Rescue of 12 Dogs

August 27, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – Dogfighting Case Leads to Arrest and Animal Seizure On August 26, 2024, a significant development occurred in Aiken, South Carolina, when local authorities seized 12 dogs from...

Dead Chickens River Scene

Lexington County Discovers Hundreds of Dead Chickens Dumped in River, Sparks Investigation

August 23, 2024

Lexington County Sees Disturbing Incident as Hundreds of Dead Chickens Found in River In Lexington County, South Carolina, a shocking discovery was made this Tuesday afternoon when local riverkeeper Hugo...

Traffic Jam Delays

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Following Major I-20 Crash

August 23, 2024

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Due to I-20 Crash Early Thursday morning, a significant crash occurred on I-20 eastbound, just past the South Carolina state line which caused traffic to come...

Community Vigil for Healing

Apartment Complex Shooting Rocks Aiken, S.C., Leaving Community in Shock

August 20, 2024

Aiken, S.C. Experiences Apartment Complex Shooting Early in the morning on August 20, 2024, the quiet of Aiken, South Carolina was disrupted by gunfire at the Colt’s Crossing Apartments located...

Truck accident scene

Aiken County Man Dies After Falling from Truck in Tragic Accident

August 19, 2024

Aiken County Sees Tragic Incident as Man Dies After Falling from Truck Aiken County, S.C. — A tragic accident occurred in the late afternoon of August 16, 2024, resulting in...

Firefighters in action

Graniteville Fire Crews Successfully Contain Early Morning House Fire

August 19, 2024

Graniteville Fire Crews Respond to Home Blaze Graniteville, S.C. – In the early hours of Monday morning, local firefighters worked diligently to extinguish a home fire that broke out on...

Flowers at crash site.

Blythe, Georgia – Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives

August 18, 2024

Blythe, Georgia – Tragic Accident Claims Three Lives In a heartbreaking incident on Deans Bridge Road, three people lost their lives in a fiery crash while attempting to evade police...

Water boil advisory concept

Beech Island Residents Advised to Boil Water After Main Break

August 17, 2024

Beech Island Residents Advised to Boil Water After Main Break Beech Island, S.C. – Residents in certain parts of Beech Island are currently under a boil water advisory following a...

HEALTH

Raccoon Rabies Awareness

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies, Health Officials Urge Caution in Ridge Spring

September 5, 2024

Raccoon Tests Positive for Rabies in Ridge Spring, Aiken County Health Officials Warn Residents RIDGE SPRING, S.C. – A raccoon found in Ridge Spring has tested positive for rabies, according...

Neglected dogs rescue

Aiken Man Faces Multiple Charges for Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty After Disturbing Discovery of Twelve Neglected Dogs

August 31, 2024

Aiken Man Arrested for Dogfighting and Animal Cruelty Aiken, SC – An unsettling case of animal cruelty has emerged as local authorities have arrested a 22-year-old man, Anthony Ward, on...

Rescued dogs in shelter

Dogfighting Investigation in Aiken Leads to Arrest and Rescue of 12 Dogs

August 27, 2024

Aiken, S.C. – Dogfighting Case Leads to Arrest and Animal Seizure On August 26, 2024, a significant development occurred in Aiken, South Carolina, when local authorities seized 12 dogs from...

Dead Chickens River Scene

Lexington County Discovers Hundreds of Dead Chickens Dumped in River, Sparks Investigation

August 23, 2024

Lexington County Sees Disturbing Incident as Hundreds of Dead Chickens Found in River In Lexington County, South Carolina, a shocking discovery was made this Tuesday afternoon when local riverkeeper Hugo...

Traffic Jam Delays

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Following Major I-20 Crash

August 23, 2024

North Augusta Traffic Disruption Due to I-20 Crash Early Thursday morning, a significant crash occurred on I-20 eastbound, just past the South Carolina state line which caused traffic to come...

Peaceful neighborhood morning

Aiken Residents Alarmed by Early Morning Shooting at Colts Crossing Apartments

August 22, 2024

Aiken Witnesses Early Morning Shooting Incident Aiken, S.C. experienced a serious incident early Tuesday morning when gunfire erupted at the Colts Crossing Apartments complex. The Aiken Department of Public Safety...

Water boiling precautions signage.

Beech Island Customers Advised to Boil Water Following Main Break

August 18, 2024

Beech Island Customers Advised to Boil Water Following Main Break Beech Island, S.C. – Residents of part of Beech Island are under a boil water advisory due to a water...

Family award celebration portrait.

Tragic Settlement: Family of Teacher Receives $30 Million

August 17, 2024

Wagener, South Carolina – Family of Teacher Settles Lawsuit for $30 Million The family of Jeunelle Robinson, a 31-year-old teacher tragically killed last year by a utility pole, has reached...

Family receiving settlement check

Aiken County Teacher’s Family Settles Case for $30 Million

August 16, 2024

Aiken County Teacher’s Family Settles Case for $30 Million WAGENER, SC – The family of Jeunelle Robinson, a 31-year-old teacher who tragically lost her life due to an accident involving...

Hospital room with teddy.

New Details Emerge in Tragic Infant Death in Augusta

August 7, 2024

New Details Emerge in Tragic Infant Death in Augusta Augusta, Ga. – New information has come to light regarding the tragic death of an infant that has resulted in three...

SHOWBIZ

Resignation announcement with family.

North Augusta City Councilman to Resign for Family Move

August 6, 2024

North Augusta City Councilman to Resign for Family Move NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – In a recent announcement, City Councilman Eric Presnell confirmed on August 5 that he will be stepping...

TECH UPDATES

Surveillance for Safety

Aiken County Schools Approve Video Monitoring Policy to Enhance Safety and Learning Flexibility

September 1, 2024

AIKEN, S.C. – Aiken County Schools Move Forward with Video Monitoring Policy In a significant step toward enhancing safety and learning flexibility, the Aiken County School Board has approved the...

Traffic Improvement Project

Aiken Launches $10 Million Project to Widen University Parkway for Improved Traffic Flow

August 26, 2024

Aiken Plans to Widen University Parkway Aiken, South Carolina, is set to embark on a significant road improvement project that could have a big impact on the local traffic flow....

Vintage hotel auction interior.

Historic Hotel Aiken Up for Sale in Downtown Aiken

August 10, 2024

Historic Hotel Aiken Up for Sale in Downtown Aiken The charming city of Aiken is making a significant move to reshape its downtown area by putting the historic Hotel Aiken...

SCIENCE

Resignation announcement with family.

North Augusta City Councilman to Resign for Family Move

August 6, 2024

North Augusta City Councilman to Resign for Family Move NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. – In a recent announcement, City Councilman Eric Presnell confirmed on August 5 that he will be stepping...

SpaceX rocket launch reaction.

Unidentified Skyward Phenomenon Turns Out to be SpaceX Rocket Launch, Visible Across CSRA

July 3, 2024

Unidentified Skyward Phenomenon Turns Out to be SpaceX Rocket Launch, Visible Across CSRA In the pre-dawn hours of this morning, a number of local residents caught sight of a captivating...

Mayor voting in session

Mayor Now Holds Full Voting Powers in Augusta Commission Meetings

July 2, 2024

Mayor Now Holds Full Voting Powers in Augusta Commission Meetings The mayor of Augusta now enjoys a full vote in the city’s Commission’s meetings. This was officially enacted on Monday...

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