Daily editionMonday, August 10th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
Community
Aiken-based Hope and Heroes Foundation held a meet-and-greet at H. Odell Weeks Activities Center on Aug. 8 to present plans for building 20 duplexes for veterans and families in need.
The project—set in three parts with millions from grants and community support—will offer safe, affordable housing.
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Government
A boil water advisory is in effect in Clearwater and North Augusta after a water main break disrupted service Sunday; residents in affected areas (including Hillside Drive and West Drive) must boil water for one full minute until tests confirm safety.
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Health
Rural Health Services held a Legislative Breakfast at its Women and Children's Health Center on Clyburn Place, where CEO Ken Burgess outlined plans to boost care quality for all patients by maintaining the 340B drug discount program — a crucial funding source — and urged officials to support its future.
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