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Aiken County Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Expected Tonight
News Summary Aiken County residents should prepare for severe thunderstorms tonight, April 10, 2025, with a 70% chance of rain and wind gusts potentially exceeding...
Savannah River Site Selected for Future AI Data Centers
News Summary The U.S. Department of Energy has identified the Savannah River Site in Aiken County, South Carolina, as a key candidate for future AI...
Former Meta Employee Raises Serious National Security Allegations
News Summary Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former Meta employee, is set to testify before Congress, alleging that the company prioritized profits over U.S. national security. She...
Aiken Regional Medical Centers Appoints New CFO
News Summary Aiken Regional Medical Centers has announced the appointment of Amy Chatterton as their new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 7, 2025. With nearly...
Dr. David G. Buckman Appointed Dean of Education at USCA
News Summary The University of South Carolina Aiken has announced the appointment of Dr. David G. Buckman as the new Dean of the School of...
New Hands-Free Driving Law Passes in South Carolina
News Summary On April 9, 2025, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed the Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act, aiming to ban the use of...
The Trump Administration Targets State Climate Policies with Executive Order
News Summary The Trump administration has issued a sweeping executive order to undermine state-level climate initiatives, particularly targeting California’s climate policies. This move has sparked...
US Defense Secretary Proposes Military Base in Panama
News Summary During his visit to Panama, the US Defense Secretary suggested the possibility of establishing a military base to secure the Panama Canal. This...
Mandatory Evacuations Ordered as Fires Rage Near Greenville and Pickens Counties
News Summary Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Greenville and Pickens Counties, SC, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. The Table Rock Fire and Persimmons Ridge...
South Carolina’s Historic Execution by Firing Squad
News Summary On March 7, 2025, South Carolina executed Brad Sigmon by firing squad, marking the first execution by this method in the U.S. in...