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Aiken Community Theatre announced its 2026-27 season, opening in September with the musical Come From Away and featuring Arthur Miller’s The Crucible in October plus youth productions like The Outsiders in November and Carrie: The Musical early next year; season pass tickets are available until Sept. 30.

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A horse near Wire Road — Jaws Lane in Aiken tested positive for rabies on Aug. 19, and 13 people have been advised to follow up with their healthcare provider, according to the SC Department of Public Health.

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Officials confirmed the CSRA identified a third rabid animal this week when a raccoon near Bertram Drive and Danzig Lane in Aiken was tested on Wednesday and confirmed on Thursday, exposing two dogs; the case marks the county's eighth rabies incident in 2026 among 73 statewide.

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South Aiken won 59-6 over Silver Bluff on Friday at South Aiken High School after a weather delay pushed the kickoff to 8:25 p.m. The Thoroughbreds built an early lead with three touchdowns in the first quarter and dominated from start to finish.

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Fans can enjoy tailgating at North Augusta ahead of the game when the local team hosts Strom Thurmond, following a strong 2025 season where both teams made the playoffs and finished 25-4 (with Strom lifting the 2A trophy).

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Strom Thurmond hosted North Augusta on Friday night in a season-opening football game that renewed a long-standing rivalry among top-ranked CSRA teams + excited fans cheered strong play as the game set the tone for 2026.

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News 12 at 11 aired Under the Lights Week 1 highlights on Friday, Aug. 21 featuring Strom Thurmond’s double-digit win over North Augusta and a long-awaited Evans versus Harlem rematch, while a Thomson store owner reopened his childhood inspired shop in a larger space.

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