Good morning, Aiken.

After a ten-year break, Dancing with the Aiken Stars returns on Oct. 22 at USC Aiken Convocation Center to raise funds for 12 local nonprofits.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and hosts Betty Ryberg and S.C. Rep. Bill Clyburn will lead the event featuring community dance teams and judges.

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Residents can join the City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department for a free Take-A-Hike event at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site.

Two hikes will start at 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, and registration closes Sept. 21.

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Meta is now accepting community grant applications through its Future is for Everyone Fund — a $1 billion effort to support projects including community enhancement, economic vitality, education, and sustainability.

Local groups in the Aiken Data Center area can apply until Oct. 19.

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Downtown North Augusta hosts an Oktoberfest Mustard Crawl today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event offers themed food + shopping stops with live music and fun challenges along Georgia Avenue and West Avenue.

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South Carolina Department of Public Safety will host a free car seat check on Sept. 22, 10 a.m. — 1 p.m. at Rural Health Services Clyburn Pediatric Center in Aiken to help parents properly secure their children during National Child Passenger Safety Week.

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School administrators removed a third-party vendor worker from Pine Hill Middle School on Friday after an incident involving inappropriate contact or communication — the worker was dismissed following established protocols.

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Some South Carolina drivers may receive cash and debt relief from a $694M settlement with Credit Acceptance Corp — set to take effect Nov.2.

The agreement gives the state over $261,000 in restitution and changes dealer practices to reduce risky auto loans.

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South Carolina nurse practitioners are pushing for a bill to practice without needing a physician’s agreement.

The Coalition for Access to Health Care will refile the full practice authority bill in the 2027 legislative session, a change that may end collaboration fees and work delays (after temporary COVID-19 independence ended).

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Strom Thurmond defeated Lincoln County 33-20, extending a 17-game winning streak as coach Lee Chomskis noted his team had been hurt by injuries.

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North Augusta defeated Aiken in a cross county match-up today at a local field — both teams put in a strong effort as local fans cheered on.

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North Augusta and Aiken will play in an upcoming cross-county match-up as the Aiken Jackets, who have won the last 17 meetings, aim to keep their winning streak intact.

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Lincoln County will face Strom Thurmond in Week 5’s game, and head coach Lee Chomskis said the team is dealing with many injuries — a challenge that could impact their performance.

The matchup will be closely watched by local fans.

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