Daily editionSaturday, October 10th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of October.
Community
On Oct. 8, the Aiken Standard hosted a luncheon honoring five local women (Christy Briggs, Pam Johnston, Daniele Ligons, Sally Tice and Dianne Phillips) for inspiring others.
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Culture
The Aiken County Historical Museum hosted 'The Art of Needle and Thread' as part of the national initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026, honoring our country's craft traditions – the Columbia Museum of Art offers the 'Body Matters' exhibit featuring diverse handmade works until Jan. 3.
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Environment
The Nature Conservancy acquired a 549-acre parcel adjacent to Shaws Creek Preserve to advance plans for a 3,207-acre state forest, adding nearly 2 miles of creek frontage (a drinking water source).
Aiken City Council approved transferring the preserve to the SC Forestry Commission, with a final decision expected this fall.
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Government
Aiken celebrated the completion of the Aiken Regional Airport’s primary runway resurfacing with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday at 12 p.m. at the airfield near Runway 7 - 25, where project partners, officials and media attended; the $8 million upgrade improved airport safety and durability.
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Health
Aiken Regional Medical Center celebrated its 31st annual Cancer Survivors Day on Friday by honoring survivors and featuring patient Phillip Ladowski, who encouraged hope and strength while looking forward to more years with his wife (their mutual caregiving underscores the event’s positive spirit).
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Sports
Irmo beat South Aiken 38+14 in a spirited game today on the local field.
The result boosts team morale as they head into the rest of the season.
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