Good morning, Aiken.

The Salvation Army of Aiken is accepting online Angel Tree applications for families with children 12 and under in Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, and Edgefield as they gather required documents (IDs, birth certificates, income, expenses, and residency proof) by Sunday, Sept. 20 so donors can match Christmas gifts.

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33 veterans flew to DC on the inaugural Central Savannah Honor Flight.

Organizer Mike Jara arranged the trip after learning there was no local honor flight hub and now appeals for donations and volunteer support to continue the tradition.

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Local organizers will hold a rummage sale at St. Paul Lutheran Church to help fund homelessness prevention programs, featuring home decor, books, art, and furniture for community members to support the cause.

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A new First Watch restaurant serves breakfast, brunch and lunch daily at 168 South Aiken Lane on the Southside; it debuted on Sept. 14, offering chef-driven dishes like Million Dollar Bacon and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (the restaurant features an Aiken-themed mural) while closing on Thanksgiving and Christmas for team time.

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Meta provided updates on its planned Aiken County data center and explained how the project will benefit local operations—dispelling myths about its role— as planning continues.

Officials expect work to begin once final details are approved.

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Aiken County Public School District is asking families and community members to offer ideas on a proposed master facilities plan that may add a middle school addition and repurpose an existing campus.

A public meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Jackson Middle School cafeteria.

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North Augusta logged record construction valued at $220M last year & issued 34 commercial permits, well above the usual 15-20, while facing wastewater capacity limits.

A November referendum on expanding the treatment plant may raise water costs for upcoming projects.

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South Carolina organizations in rural communities, including some in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area), received over $167 million in grants to improve healthcare.

Officials said the investment, selected from 712 applications, will fund facility modernization, technology upgrades, and workforce development in maternal, pediatric, and behavioral health.

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Local high school football players earned game balls after week four in Aiken County.

Awards recognized top performers on offense + defense from several teams.

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North Augusta’s Yellow Jackets travel to Hagood Stadium Friday at 7:30 p.m. to face the Aiken Green Hornets in region play (historic 17-game winning streak at stake) as both teams hold 3-1 records.

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