Daily editionThursday, August 20th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Culture
The Friends of the Aiken Symphony raised $32,000 at the Horses & Harmony fundraiser held at Stable View to support live music programs by the Symphony.
Supporters including riders, volunteers, and sponsors helped achieve this fundraising milestone.
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Education
Town Creek Christian Academy, part of Town Creek Baptist Church, welcomed 115 students on Aug. 17 for its 10th academic year with King Roar the mascot on duty and Baby Cow from Chick-fil-A attending the morning event.
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Local middle school student Robert (Bobby) Gautreaux is exhibiting his personal rock, fossil and gem collection at the Aiken County Public Library through Sept. 12, featuring a quartz cluster weighing over 20 pounds found at Diamond Hill Mine in Abbeville.
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