Edgefield County Property Tax Hike Approved
Edgefield County Council recently approved a property tax increase of nearly seven mills for the upcoming year, a decision driven by the county’s expanding public services and new development. This move, which impacts residents in a neighboring county to Aiken, reflects the broader economic pressures of population growth and inflation affecting the Central Savannah River […]
Aiken County Planners OK Residential Projects
The Aiken County Planning Commission recently approved plans for two new subdivisions and the initial phase of residential development at 21 Golf Club. These approvals, granted on September 17, allow the Sudlow Estates and Oak Ridge Acres subdivisions to move forward, alongside the first residential construction at the golf club property. This decision by the […]
Revolutionary War Cannons Found in Savannah River
Workers deepening Georgia’s Savannah River discovered 19 cannons believed to be from British ships sunk during the 1779 Siege of Savannah.
Augusta gets $13.6M VA funds for new veterans cemetery
Over $13.6 million in VA funds have been approved for a new veterans cemetery in Augusta, Georgia, which will be the state’s largest.
SRS Museum Receives State Award for Traveling Exhibit
The SRS Museum received the 2026 Award of Achievement for its SRS @ 75 Traveling Exhibition during the South Carolina Federation of Museums’ annual conference in Aiken.
Governor McMaster to Attend North Augusta Groundbreaking
Governor Henry McMaster’s upcoming schedule includes a groundbreaking ceremony in North Augusta, S.C., alongside the U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce.
North Augusta Chick-fil-A Hosts ‘Chicken with a Cop’ Event
Chick-fil-A North Augusta is inviting families to share a meal with local law enforcement during its ‘Chicken with a Cop’ event, which also serves as a fundraiser for Special Olympics.
Aiken County Residents Can Meet Law Enforcement This Week
Aiken County residents have two opportunities this week to meet law enforcement officers at community events.
Richland County to Publicly Test Vote Tabulators Ahead of November Election
Richland County voter-registration officials will begin public testing of the machines that will count ballots in November’s general election on Monday, September 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. The testing will take place at the county’s voter-registration office at 300 Columbia Mall Blvd., Suite 210 — the former JCPenney space at the mall on Two Notch […]
Newberry Academy Football Game Called Off Due to Storms
A recent football game between Newberry Academy and Oaktown Academy on Friday, August 28, was declared a no contest after severe thunderstorms and lightning forced an early suspension of play. The game, Newberry Academy’s home opener, was halted in the second quarter with 4:55 remaining before halftime, preventing a full contest. Newberry Academy, entering the […]