Daily editionThursday, August 13th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of August.
Community
The Community Foundation for the CSRA launched a campaign on Aug. 12 to raise support + award $1M in grants to local nonprofits next year, aiming to boost local efforts.
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Aiken Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department will host a free Take-A-Hike event on Sept. 26 at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site in Beech Island.
Two options are offered: a 2-mile hike from 9 a.m. and a 4-mile hike from 10:30 a.m., with registration closing Sept. 21.
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SPCA Albrecht Center invites residents to volunteer for cat care by offering enrichment through play and gentle petting, helping shelter cats feel at ease while increasing their chances for adoption.
The program schedules morning shifts for enclosure cleaning and afternoon visits for social interaction.
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Education
Heritage Academy welcomed students with a red carpet back-to-school event on Wednesday (Aug. 12) that marked the start of the academic term.
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Government
North Augusta Public Utilities worked to repair a water leak on the 500 block of E. Buena Vista Avenue near Riverside Boulevard on Wednesday morning - water services might have been interrupted and drivers were urged to use caution by crews.
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