Daily editionSunday, October 11th, 2026
Good morning, Aiken.
The 5AM Aiken Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of October.
Community
The Michael Moyer Foundation will host its Music and Memories fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Three Star Vineyard and Orchard (172 Holmes Pond Road, Johnston) to support local nonprofits including Camp Cocoon, the Child Advocacy Center, Helping Hands and ACTS.
The event honors Michael Moyer's legacy and brings the community together.
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The Salvation Army of Aiken held its Behind the Red Shield Appreciation Breakfast on Oct. 9 at Aiken Electric Co-Op Community Room to honor 99 years of service.
Capt. Michael Good announced plans for a Center of Hope campus (with $2 million in seed funding) to expand local support as they prepare for their centennial in January.
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Culture
The Aiken County Public Library is hosting a busy slate of October events (from film showings and book clubs to coloring for grownups and trick-or-treating); many programs require advance registration and residents should contact the library for dates and details.
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Sports
Wagener-Salley football improved to 7-1 with a 48-16 win over Barnwell in their final home game.
Coach E'Mond Brown credited the team’s strong defense after a slow start and said they are set to play two road games next.
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