Daily editionSunday, July 19th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 19th of July.
Community
Chandler Law Firm held its Fit for School giveaway Saturday in Graniteville, offering free school supplies, haircuts, food and health screenings to students as part of a year-long effort to support education.
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Education
Aiken County Public Schools is applying for a DOJ COPS grant to update its four surveillance systems into one unified platform for real-time emergency monitoring.
If funded, outdated equipment will be replaced over a three-year cycle starting toward the end of 2026 to meet federal cybersecurity standards.
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Government
Aiken posted a notice on July 16 rescinding its May 22 request for voluntary non-essential water use reduction after improved supply and reduced demand were noted, and city staff will continue monitoring water conditions (encouraging ongoing responsible use).
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