Daily editionSunday, August 30th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 30th of August.
Community
Aiken residents met with a four-member journalism panel from SCETV and Public Radio at the Aiken County Public Library on Aug. 27 — discussing local news trends such as equestrian activity, severe weather, traffic challenges and public services, including concerns over veteran support and the Aiken Mall closure.
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Culture
Aiken community members remember Dolly Parton (celebrated country singer) who performed at North Augusta High School in 1974, as the Aiken County Public School District shared memories including an event flyer and praised her impact on childhood literacy through her Imagination Library.
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Government
The City of Aiken is hosting a drop-in session to discuss upcoming traffic, parking & pedestrian changes from Oliver Hospitality’s renovation of the former Hotel Aiken.
The session will run from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Frederick B. Cavanaugh, Jr. Municipal Building on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
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