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Shooting Incident at Columbia Place Mall Injures One
News Summary A shooting at Columbia Place Mall in Columbia, South Carolina, injured one person on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities responded quickly, confirming no ongoing threat....
Augusta University Appoints Dr. Kruse-Diehr as Chair of Public Health
News Summary Augusta University has announced the appointment of Dr. Aaron J. Kruse-Diehr as the first chair of the newly established Department of Community and...
James Jackson Captured After Standoff in Augusta
News Summary On April 29, federal fugitive James Jackson was captured by the Richmond County SWAT Team in Augusta, Georgia. The standoff began early morning...
Foodees Food and Cultural Festival Returns to Aiken
News Summary The Foodees Food and Cultural Festival is making a comeback in downtown Aiken from May 2 to May 4, 2025. With free admission,...
South Carolina Celebrates Michelin’s 50-Year Legacy
News Summary Michelin North America, Inc. celebrated its 50th anniversary in South Carolina, marking a significant milestone. The event was attended by state and local...
Augusta University Launches New Online Appointment System
News Summary Augusta University’s Student Health Services has introduced an online appointment scheduling platform to improve healthcare access for students. This system enables students to...
Child Injured on Arctic Blast Ride during Aiken Fest
News Summary An unfortunate incident occurred at Aiken Fest when a 4-year-old child was thrown from the Arctic Blast carnival ride, but fortunately, no serious...
Gladys Knight’s Captivating Performance at Bell Auditorium
News Summary On April 23, 2025, soul legend Gladys Knight delivered an unforgettable concert at the Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Georgia. Dressed in a vibrant...
Kamala Harris Critiques Trump’s Policies Post-Election
News Summary In her first post-election speech, Kamala Harris criticized President Trump’s policies, calling them reckless and detrimental to American values. Speaking at the Emerge...
Aiken Kicks Off Summer with Pool Opening and Community Events
News Summary Aiken welcomes summer 2025 with the opening of the City Public Pool and a packed schedule of community events throughout May. From a...