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News Summary South Carolina’s travel and tourism industry has experienced a significant 65% growth over the past decade, contributing $29 billion to the state’s economy....

News Summary The closure of Archer Daniels Midland’s soybean processing plant in Kershaw, South Carolina, marks a significant shift for the local agricultural community. After...

News Summary Residents of Aiken are in disbelief after an armed robbery at the Dollar General store on Edgefield Highway on April 20, 2025. Two...

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta University welcomed Dr. Russell T. Keen as its new president during an investiture ceremony at the Augusta Convention...

News Summary An armed standoff in Richmond County ended peacefully on April 25, 2025, when suspect Terrell Crawford surrendered after barricading himself inside a home....

News Summary Recent inspections at the Savannah River Site have uncovered gaps in the gaskets of Saltstone Disposal Units 7 and 8, prompting immediate safety...

News Summary Aiken Technical College celebrated the excellence of its students at the 2025 Awards Night Ceremony on April 17. The event honored exceptional leadership,...

News Summary President Trump indicates ongoing trade talks with China, but Beijing denies any negotiations. Tariff discussions continue amid investor optimism, leading to market gains....

News Summary Aiken attorney William Daniel ‘Danny’ Mayes is in serious legal trouble after being charged with voyeurism and sexual exploitation of minors. Arrested multiple...

News Summary North Augusta bids farewell to Bistro 55, a cherished French restaurant that closed its doors after two years. The closure evokes nostalgia for...