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News Summary President Trump’s proposal to reopen the historic Alcatraz Federal Prison has sparked a heated debate. The site, which has been closed since 1963,...

News Summary The city of Aiken has halted plans to demolish and replace the Fairfield Street Bridge, which has been closed since 2016. Concerns over...

News Summary Augusta University’s Military and Veteran Services has received the prestigious Silver recognition as a Military Friendly School for the 2025-26 academic year. This...

News Summary Authorities in Aiken County have successfully dismantled a significant drug operation, seizing over $500,000 worth of illegal substances, including marijuana, THC-infused gummies, and...

News Summary In a historic election, Cardinal Robert Prevost has become the first American pope, taking the name Leo XIV. The swift conclave resulted in...

News Summary Vera Stewart, founder of VeryVera, will deliver the keynote speech at Augusta University’s commencement on May 9. Her journey as a female entrepreneur...

News Summary Recent immigration enforcement actions in Nashville have led to the arrest of over 100 individuals, raising concerns within the local immigrant community. Conducted...

News Summary Aiken County is set for a weekend of unpredictable weather with thunderstorms and rain, juxtaposed with a series of community events scheduled for...

News Summary The annual Celebrity Waiter Night in North Augusta will occur on May 13 and May 19 in Aiken, marking its 30th anniversary. Local...

News Summary Rümeysa Öztürk, a 30-year-old PhD student at Tufts University, has been released from ICE detention after six weeks. Her arrest, linked to her...