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Aiken County, S.C., deputy shot; suspect dies after gunfight Aiken, S.C.: Clemson loses CB Corian Gipson for the season Aiken, S.C.: statewide gas average falls below $4 Aiken Regional to open new ER at Martintown this month Aiken Area Faces Dangerous Triple-Digit Heat Index This Week Aiken County, S.C., deputy shot; suspect dies after gunfight Aiken, S.C.: Clemson loses CB Corian Gipson for the season Aiken, S.C.: statewide gas average falls below $4 Aiken Regional to open new ER at Martintown this month Aiken Area Faces Dangerous Triple-Digit Heat Index This Week
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According to the Aiken Police Department 2025 Crime Report, index crimes were 22% below the 10-year average. This data reflects reported incidents citywide and is updated annually. For neighborhood-specific data, use the NeighborhoodScout link above. Always call 911 for emergencies.
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