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Daily editionMonday, September 28th, 2026

Good morning, Aiken.

The 5AM Aiken Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.

Culture

  1. The annual Oktoberfest held on Sept. 26 on Newberry Street welcomed hundreds who enjoyed beer, live music & a long tradition led by ADDA, with local contest winner Magnum Gaugush triumphing in the stein-hoisting challenge.

    The Aiken StandardRead more

Health

  1. Dr. Robert Pendergrast, an integrative medicine doctor from Augusta, said that local residents can best prepare for cold and flu season by combining traditional medicine + holistic practices such as stress management.

    WFXGRead more