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Daily editionMonday, July 20th, 2026

Good morning, Aiken.

The 5AM Aiken Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of July.

Sports

  1. Hundreds attended the first-ever Aiken drag boat race on Saturday despite the high heat, drawing racers and spectators to a local waterway.

    The event showcased local talent in water sports and marked a vibrant debut for this new community race.

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  2. The Florida Rebels won the 30th Nike Peach Jam final in North Augusta, defeating Drive Nation 71-60 on July 18 – a victory led by Cayden Daughtry with 33 points that capped a strong tournament run.

    The Aiken StandardRead more