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Daily editionThursday, August 27th, 2026

Good morning, Aiken.

The 5AM Aiken Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of August.

Community

  1. South Carolina ETV and Public Radio will host a free listening session at the Aiken County Public Library today from 6-8 p.m. The event will bring together residents and local leaders to discuss how local journalism can better serve rural needs + share ideas for future coverage.

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  2. Children can enjoy the 24th annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center — local businesses and community partners will display vehicles, vendors will offer food, and a Power Wheels Derby is scheduled for kids 8 and younger.

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  3. A local nonprofit is hosting a coat drive to help children stay warm before cooler weather begins, inviting donations and volunteer support from residents in Aiken.

    The drive will run through the week.

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Business

  1. Aiken business announced it will relocate because of the Hotel Aiken redevelopment project.

    The company said the move follows plans to update the area as new development progresses.

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Education

  1. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library helps S.C. children learn by mailing a free book every month to young readers.

    The program now serves 60,000 children and recently received state investment — a boost for early literacy.

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  2. Aiken County Public Schools reviewed exit surveys at an Aug. 25 board meeting to learn why employees left and boost retention—factors included work-life balance and school leadership.

    The district will meet with SC Teacher Survey on Sept. 22 to discuss working conditions and proactive measures.

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  3. North Augusta Chamber Foundation aims to raise $75,000 to bring Dell Tech to all eight high schools in Aiken County Public School District for its 75th birthday.

    CEO Terra Carroll said the funds will offer incentives to attract qualified tech teachers.

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Sports

  1. Aiken football players earned game balls after week one+ South Aiken’s Kyson McLeod and QB Tommy Burns III led their team to wins while Aiken’s Tanner Padgett was honored as player of the game in the contest against Lakeside.

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  2. Aiken native Chase Jackson made a hole-in-one at Monterey Peninsula Golf Club in Monterey, Calif.

    He used a pitching wedge on a 145-yard hole at the Shore Course and is completing his PGA certification (a notable achievement for the local graduate).

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  3. Local Aiken football teams prepare for Week 2 contests this Friday as coaches stress the need for consistent play and cleaning up mistakes to build on Week 1 wins.

    Teams will focus on disciplined drives to secure another victory at home or on the road.

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