Good morning, Aiken.

Bridge Builder Communities will welcome its first residents at the end of this month in Augusta with a tiny home community for young adults who have aged out of foster care, and the co-founders plan to expand the model to Aiken County and beyond.

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Aiken County community members organized a blood drive Wednesday to support deputy Ethan Crosby's recovery after he was shot + run over during a recent confrontation with a suspect.

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Aiken Newcomers Club welcomed Charleston native Susan Falck, senior tour guide from Drayton Hall, and her associates for a Historic Trolley Tour on Oct. 7 — they later enjoyed a champagne lunch and afternoon shopping on Laurens Street.

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TJ’s Chicken opened on Oct. 13 at 103 Williamsburg St. S.E. where owner Terra Allen Jones celebrated the debut with her sister-in-law and family through a prayer; the restaurant offers lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday and plans to include Sunday service soon.

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Aiken City Council heard a proposal on Oct.12 to start a homeless court in 2027 to divert unsheltered individuals charged with minor offenses (city officials estimate a cost near $50K).

The council will vote on a resolution on Oct.26.

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High school football players earned game balls for strong week eight performances.

Jayden Peeples recorded 194 yards and four touchdowns for Blackville-Hilda — players from Strom Thurmond, Midland Valley, Wagener-Salley and Ridge Spring-Monetta also excelled.

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