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Your source for local news in Aiken County, SC and beyond. Follow us on Instagram and Threads, @aikenstandard.
Aiken, South Carolina
Joined July 2008
ACSO report says man in van offered kids a ride to school at bus stop
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Police have released more information in connection to reports of a white van approaching children at a school bus stop and offered them ride to school.
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While South Carolina earned “most improved” for legislative change surrounding animal cruelty, the state is still far behind many others. Advocates want alternative interventions to jail time.
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While SC earned “most improved” for changes made around animal cruelty laws, the state's still at the bottom nationwide for treatment of dogs and other animals.
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A new law will allow South Carolina schools to hire people as teachers who don't have a teaching license as schools continue to face vacancies.
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South Carolina schools will soon be able to hire people as teachers who don't have a teaching license or certificate in an effort to address an ongoing shortage.
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Aiken man faces felony DUI charges after woman killed in motorcycle accident
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An Aiken man has been arrested and charged with felony DUI after an accident involving a motorcycle claimed the life of a New Ellenton woman.
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The Writers Guild of America East and West are urging the New York Attorney General to investigate Paramount for wrongdoing and potential censorship in its decision to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
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Writers Guild of America has called on NY officials to investigate Paramount for wrongdoing as to why it cancelled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
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Upcoming lecture series aims to inform area seniors
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A six-part lecture series is coming to the Lessie B. Price Aiken Senior and Youth Center.
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Aloha, baby! Saturday’s community baby shower in pictures
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A community baby shower that gave away thousands of diapers was hosted locally on July 26 by Rural Health Services, Molina Healthcare and Bundles of Joy.
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Gamecock quarterback's new action figure debuts during meet-and-greet at local wildlife park
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Six Gamecocks visited Eudora Farms in Salley to meet with young fans, sign autographs, and give away action figures of quarterback LaNorris Sellers.
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BBB CONSUMER TIPS: BBB tip on renting from a car sharing app
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Traditional rental car companies are no longer your only option for renting a ride when you’re out of town. Car-sharing apps, essentially Airbnb for car owners, make renting a privately
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'My dad would be so proud': Daughter of Odell Weeks says his legacy lives on through activity center
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The Odell Weeks Activity Center, named after Aiken's former mayor of 40 years, is celebrating 50 years. His daughter talked about his legacy.
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Motorcyclist killed in two-vehicle crash on Whiskey Road
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One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision July 26 in Aiken. The victim, 28-year-old Summer Poole of New Ellenton, was riding a 2003 Honda motorcycle southbound on Whiskey Road when a...
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ARTS AND HUMANITIES: Aiken Symphony takes patrons on an odyssey
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After the fall of Troy, the wily Odysseus undertakes an unexpectedly long journey back home, a return trip full of challenges and discoveries. His 10-year adventure inspired the term “odyssey,”
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This school created by a Warrenville church is planning to turn the traditional classroom on its head
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Unity Outreach Church has established a faith-based private school that will focus on getting students outside of the classroom.
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‘We’re just going to get after it’: Former T-Bred Smith introduced as South Aiken’s next head baseball coach
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South Aiken High School turned to alumnus Bowen Smith, a former five-year varsity team member and current assistant football coach, to be the T-Breds’ next head baseball coach.
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White van stops near school bus stop in Aiken County; no danger to public after authorities speak with driver
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Police said after an investigation into why a white van stopped near a school bus stop July 24, it was determined there is no danger to the public.
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Aiken quilting group seeks entries for annual show
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The Carolina Pine Quilters are seeking entries for the organization’s 45th annual Quilt Show. The theme of this year’s show is It's a Jungle Out There.
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Aaron and Natali Johnston return to Aiken as two-time world bearding champions
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The Johnstons entered bearding competitions over a decade ago and capped off the journey with a win at the World Bearding and Moustache Championships.
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The Rock Hill Republican was elected in 2017 and rose into the national spotlight thanks to his staunch support for President Donald Trump and cutting spending in Washington.
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Ralph Norman enters what is becoming a crowded Republican field for the 2026 South Carolina governor’s race, facing challengers Alan Wilson, Josh Kimbrell, Pamela Evette and potentially Nancy Mace.
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Solar power and soul food: Aiken's home and garden show set for Aug. 8-9 at fairgrounds
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This year's Aiken Standard Home and Garden Exp is set for Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Aug. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Western Carolina State Fairgrounds.
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Realtor Gracie Waters remembered as 'one of the best'
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Gracie Waters. a local Realtor with a career dating back to 1976, passed away July 23 in Aiken. Her funeral is to be held Aug. 2 at St. John's Methodist Church.
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