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Music lovers cast over $1,000 in dollar votes (Sept. 5) at downtown Aiken’s Battle at the Alley to support the Veterans Council, with Band of Ages winning first place while proceeds benefit local veterans.

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Let Freedom Ride will host the Western Carolina State Fair from Oct. 16 to 25 with rides, food, games and competitions; registration for arts, canning, fine art and photography is open, drop-offs are Oct. 9 from 4—6 p.m., Oct. 10 from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 2—6 p.m.

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Busy Bakers, supported by Tri-Development Center, is ramping up production for Aiken's Makin' event on Sept. 11-12 with a weekend shift plan, offering cookies and cinnamon rolls to local customers—16 team members are working hard to meet increased demand.

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Dominion Energy was honored on Tuesday by the South Carolina Department of Veterans Affairs in Cayce for its long-standing effort to recruit and support veterans and active service members.

One in five employees is a veteran, and the company values the discipline — teamwork encouraged by military service.

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Terra Jones, owner of City Billiards, is set to open TJ’s Chicken on Oct. 1 at 103 Williamsburg St. S.E. in downtown – replacing Little Howie’s while serving fried chicken dishes, salads, and sides to keep a local favorite alive.

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Aiken Community Theatre presents Come From Away, a musical that recalls memories of kindness linked to Gander after 9/11.

The show runs Sept. 4 to Sept. 12 and highlights true stories of help given in a time of need.

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USCA is expanding its tech and cybersecurity education by welcoming students into a new collaborative lab facility that opened last year for fall classes (the chancellor noted additional investments in AI-driven programs to boost opportunities and regional security).

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Week 4 high school football games are on the schedule, with teams such as Aiken, South Aiken, North Augusta, Fox Creek, and Midland Valley facing key matchups Friday as coaches stress early scoring and strong defense to secure wins before region play begins.

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Midland Valley Mustangs started 3—0 with an explosive offense that averaged 46 points and over 530 yards per game—impressing fans during their win over A.C. Flora in Graniteville last Friday.

Coach Brent Dorn said the balanced attack will open up the passing game in upcoming contests.

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Local high school football players earned game balls for standout Week 3 performances across teams, with Midland Valley’s Geter and Smith plus North Augusta’s Tillman and Fox Creek’s Crawford posting impressive stats in offense and defense.

Their success brightened the local sports scene this weekend.

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