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Check out Aiken County's most expensive homes for sale | Exclusive

Check out Aiken County's most expensive homes for sale | Exclusive

The only things that might coax you outside of these luxury homes are the stunning amenities.
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South Carolina receives nearly $33 million from FEMA for Helene repair

South Carolina receives nearly $33 million from FEMA for Helene repair

South Carolina communities get major FEMA boost for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts
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More than 9,500 ecstasy pills seized during I-20 traffic stop

More than 9,500 ecstasy pills seized during I-20 traffic stop

Three North Carolina men were arrested in Aiken County after deputies found over 9,500 ecstasy pills during a traffic stop.
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South Carolina Receives Nearly $33 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery

South Carolina Receives Nearly $33 Million in FEMA Funding for Hurricane Helene Recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has allocated nearly $33 million to South Carolina to aid in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene and other recent disasters. This funding is part of a larger national initiative by FEMA, which has announced over $348 million for approximately 170 projects across the country. In South Carolina, more than $32 million will be directed towards six Public Assistance projects, covering costs associated with emergency protective measures, debris removal, and utility repairs, particularly in the Aiken area. Specific projects include $30.7 million for Greenville Water to repair reservoirs, and smaller amounts for Aiken County debris removal, Aiken Electric Cooperative for protective measures, the city of Seneca for protective measures, and Clemson University for campus fencing repairs. Additionally, $685,200 has been awarded through the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to support South Carolina's 2028 state hazard mitigation planning efforts.
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Augusta's August heat nears record levels as hot fall looms | Exclusive

Augusta's August heat nears record levels as hot fall looms | Exclusive

Augusta saw its 11th warmest August on record as daytime highs drove temperatures into the triple digits.
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Schneider National's GPS Data Aids Police in Recovering $586K Stolen Copper Load

Schneider National's GPS Data Aids Police in Recovering $586K Stolen Copper Load

Schneider National's GPS Data Aids Police in Recovering $586K Stolen Copper Load
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Two Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills 2-Year-Old Girl in North Charleston

Two Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills 2-Year-Old Girl in North Charleston

A 2-year-old girl, Haisha Dominguez Marin, was killed in a hit-and-run crash in North Charleston, South Carolina, leading to the arrest of two women. The incident occurred near the intersection of Rivers Avenue and Eagle Drive, where police found the child deceased. An investigation led authorities to a 2020 Toyota Tacoma and its driver, Anayely Lovato Guerrero, 27. Guerrero reportedly told police she heard a 'bang' but did not notice anything and continued driving after leaving a Goodwill store. She has been charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of an accident involving death. Additionally, the child's guardian, Glaimar Alejandra Ramirez Dominguez, 21, was arrested and charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, as police found discrepancies in the circumstances surrounding the child's care and supervision. The North Charleston Police Department is continuing its investigation into the incident.
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Three Individuals Charged in Tennessee After Cats Shot with Blow Darts

Three Individuals Charged in Tennessee After Cats Shot with Blow Darts

Three people have been charged in Tennessee following incidents where stray cats were shot with blow darts near a gas station. Darlene Hooper was arrested and faces three counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, which are Class E felonies, and two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two juveniles have also been charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in Houston County Juvenile Court. The attacks, which occurred in Erin, resulted in the deaths of several animals, while one cat named Xena survived with a dart lodged through her torso, narrowly missing her spine and aorta. Proverbs 12:10 Animal Rescue was alerted to the situation after a dead cat and an injured kitten were found. Volunteers later discovered more deceased cats that had been shot with blow darts. Police recovered a blow dart gun and darts believed to be used in the attacks. The rescue organization stated that approximately 25 to 30 cats had been living in the woods behind the gas station, but only nine remained after the in...
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Aiken launches free Fall Hopelands Concert Series

Aiken launches free Fall Hopelands Concert Series

The City of Aiken is launching a free fall concert series at Hopelands Gardens featuring local musical performers.
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Colorado Aerospace Industry Faces Stagnant Job Growth, Risks Losing Ground to Other States

Colorado Aerospace Industry Faces Stagnant Job Growth, Risks Losing Ground to Other States

Colorado Aerospace Industry Faces Stagnant Job Growth, Risks Losing Ground to Other States
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Lowcountry Landowners Appeal to Supreme Court Over Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant

Lowcountry Landowners Appeal to Supreme Court Over Proposed Natural Gas Power Plant

Two landowners in the South Carolina Lowcountry have filed an appeal with the S.C. Supreme Court regarding a proposed natural gas power plant. The plant is slated for construction in rural Colleton County, and the appeal stems from significant environmental concerns raised by the landowners. This legal action indicates a continued effort to halt or alter the development of the power plant, which has likely faced opposition from local residents and environmental groups. The specific grounds for the appeal were not detailed, but typically such cases involve challenges to environmental impact assessments, permitting processes, or potential adverse effects on local ecosystems and public health. The move to the state's highest court signifies the importance and contentious nature of the project.
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Best photos from the 2026 Golfweek Fall Challenge at Caledonia

Best photos from the 2026 Golfweek Fall Challenge at Caledonia

Georgia Southern and UNCW claimed victories at the 2026 Golfweek Fall Challenge in South Carolina.