Daily editionTuesday, July 28th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of July.
Community
Rev. Dr. Josh Duckworth became St. John’s Methodist Church’s new senior pastor on July 12 and said he will focus on learning from the congregation and strengthening ties in the community — he also announced a backpack blessing event on Aug. 2 for students, teachers and families.
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Thomson YMCA is asking residents to donate classroom supplies for the Stock the Classroom campaign, a partnership with local YMCAs that supports area classrooms.
Donations will be accepted through Friday.
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Business
The owner of Mosh Pit Eats is recovering after surgery — doctors say the procedure was successful — and the restaurant is continuing to welcome customers today.
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Culture
Aiken artist Noble Diller presented his original flag painting (USA 250) to Congressman Joe Wilson on July 2 at his Washington office, and the artwork commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary while now on display.
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North Augusta city leaders approved shifting grant money to restore the water wheel at Living History Park after it fell apart from age and Hurricane Helene.
The nonprofit plans to rebuild the wheel — vital for local history demonstrations and tourism — with help from volunteers.
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Government
The SCDOT will hold a public open house meeting next month to review two proposed intersection improvement projects in Aiken County.
Residents can share input on how the changes may improve local traffic flow.
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Health
A local military retiree said that care at Eisenhower Army Medical Center is already showing changes even as Congress moves to block a federal plan to cut services, with adjustments taking place while the proposal is reviewed.
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