Good morning, Aiken.

The NAACP will host its 45th Annual Freedom Fundraiser and 108th Branch Anniversary on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at the USC Aiken Convocation Center.

The event will include a keynote by Bishop Eric J. Freeman, a catered dinner by Sodexo, and recognition of over 100 years of service.

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Kroger stores in Aiken held a 9/11 remembrance drive on Thursday, Sept. 10, where shoppers donated supplies such as hand sanitizer wipes and energy bars to local fire and police stations.

First responders were on site to accept the items.

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Bubba Outlaw's food truck serves hot dogs with chili (Most Wanted, Unarmed Dog, and Bank Robber) from parking lots near Tractor Supply Company and Ollie's.

He and his 16-year-old son also sell a popular chili mix and are exploring a permanent location for their family business.

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The Aiken Arts Commission unveiled a new mural by local artist and University of South Carolina Aiken professor Joseph Kameen yesterday from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in The Alley.

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At an Aiken Chamber meeting on Sept. 9, business leaders and museum officials previewed a $15 million renovation for the State Museum that will add 221,600 sqft including a grand atrium, cafe and event wing with views of Gervais Street Bridge, with work set to begin in 2028.

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USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Dan Heimmermann outlined plans on Sept. 9 to create a more residential campus with expanded green spaces, retail and housing (detailed proposals will be shared in coming months) to serve growing student needs and benefit the community.

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The Aiken County Board of Education gave Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy its highest mark on Sept. 2 based on his 2025-26 report, citing academic gains, expanded student opportunities and operational improvements in the district.

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Ten babies have been surrendered under Daniel’s Law so far this year, with four reported in the last three and a half weeks in Georgetown, Lexington, Aiken & Florence counties.

The law gives parents a safe option to give up newborns and ensures they receive proper care.

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Aiken Corp & the city are investing $50,000 in a planning study to see if an on-demand microtransit service can improve local transportation by analyzing current services and community needs.

The study will examine transit gaps and guide future service models.

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CSRA communities hit by Helene are set to receive over $65 million to upgrade water and sewage systems and reduce flood risks—funds coming from a nearly $500 million EPA package under the 2025 American Relief Act; individual project awards will be reviewed at a November board meeting.

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SRP Federal Credit Union hosted a blood drive on Aug. 4 in collaboration with Shepeard Community Blood Center, where 55 donors gave 49 pints + enough to save up to 147 local lives.

The drive was part of quarterly efforts to support local patients amid a national blood shortage.

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Emma Videla, a 13-year-old eighth grader at Tall Pines STEM Academy, rode for Zone 4 Team 5 as they won the Medium Pony Jumper Team Championship last month at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.

She rode Smoke Tree (J) Knight Ryder, an 11-year-old Welsh Pony owned by Rancho Pampa LLC.

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Head coaches Steve Hibbitts and Lemuel Lackey are set to guide their teams in a key football game today at Silver Bluff, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. as local fans back a rebound + a fresh start for both sides.

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