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Daily editionMonday, August 31st, 2026

Good morning, Aiken.

The 5AM Aiken Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 31st of August.

Sports

  1. Aiken high school football teams in week two won key matchups, with Midland Valley beating Lakeside 42+7 and the Hornets defeating Swansea 38+21.

    South Aiken, Strom Thurmond, Ridge Spring-Monetta, Wagener-Salley, Pelion and Blackville-Hilda also secured wins as several teams prepare for games on Sept. 4, Sept. 5 and Sept. 11.

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