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Daily editionSunday, September 6th, 2026

Good morning, Aiken.

The 5AM Aiken Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of September.

Education

  1. On Sept. 4, Wagener-Salley High dedicated its new J.O. Brown Stadium in Northern Aiken County as it hosted its first football game and beat Ninety Six 42-8.

    The facility honors longtime educator and former mayor James Olen Brown (1930-1994) and marks a milestone for the school.

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Sports

  1. The Mustangs edged A.C. Flora 49-35 Friday night at Midland Valley High School with a powerful run game led by Xavier Geter, who scored four touchdowns in a hard-fought win.

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