Good morning, Aiken.

On Aug. 19, the Aiken Chamber held its annual State of Our Community event — where city leaders, school officials and business representatives detailed local achievements and previewed projects such as a new sheriff’s office and county wastewater expansion to boost progress.

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Aiken County is launching an Adopt-A-Pet Challenge by asking county departments and employees to sponsor shelter animals (covering adoption fees) to help dogs and cats find permanent homes.

Updates, including photos of sponsored pets, will be shared as adoptions occur.

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Aiken Standard invites residents to share their Sept. 11 memories for a commemorative article scheduled for Sept. 11.

Email submissions are due by Sept. 1 and welcome personal recollections from all ages.

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Aiken Scholars Academy was ranked No. 1 in state and No. 14 nationally for 2026-27 by U.S. News & World Report this week.

The public school in the county system offers Advanced Placement courses with a 100% AP participation rate.

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Aiken County Public Schools is recognized on Forbes' list of best employers for SC for the fourth time, ranking 22nd of 55 and third among education employers.

Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy credits the over 3,000 employees for their dedication & strong workplace culture.

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South Aiken High School ended its unique W.I.N. Time on Friday, Aug. 14 after student fights and a verbal argument disrupted lunch.

The school shifted to a traditional separate lunch schedule while disciplinary actions were taken.

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Residents successfully delayed plans for a 500-home subdivision when the Aiken County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Gregory Lake Road, as what began as a routine meeting quickly turned into a forum for community voices.

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High school football returns in Aiken County this week as teams adjust schedules to avoid storm delays; Thursday games feature Aiken High and Barnwell, while South Aiken prepares to play today with a focus on explosive plays and fundamentals for a strong season-launch.

Coaches stress discipline and preparation in each matchup.

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Aiken High won its season opener 31-7 against Lakeside from Evans (Georgia) on Aug. 20 at home and played nearly three hours with key plays by Darius Walker and Tanner Padgett; the Hornets will face Swansea on Aug. 28 in Lexington County.

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