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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Fairfield Street Bridge should be replaced, SCDOT analysis says

Plus, free groceries in Graniteville today and 2027 SRS tour dates.

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Fairfield bridge

told the city Oct. 9 that a late-July analysis recommends removing and replacing the Fairfield Street Bridge, which crosses the railroad cut from Colleton Avenue SE to Park Avenue SE. Aiken City Council met in a specially called work session Nov. 2 to discuss it. Post and Courier

Free food

If you could use help with groceries, the Aiken County Family YMCA is giving away free food and produce today starting at 11 a.m. at 621 Trolley Line Road in Graniteville. It's carline style and first come, first served, and it runs until the food is gone. WRDW

SRS tours

The is opening registration for its 2027 tours, including 21 driving tours and historic tours of the former Dunbarton and Ellenton communities. The list starts Jan. 28. WRDW

SRS's 2027 tours start Jan. 28

  1. Jan. 28First 2027 SRS public tour date
  2. Feb. 11SRS public tour, with another on Feb. 25
  3. March 9Dunbarton historic tour, with more on March 11 and 16
  4. March 18Ellenton historic walking tour
  5. April 1SRS public tour, with another on April 29

Source: WRDW

Nonprofit village

wants to open Aiken Commons, a nonprofit village on the first floor of the Amentum building at 106 Newberry St. S.W. Tenants would get workspace, conference rooms and shared amenities, and students would get hands-on work experience. WGAC

Volunteer

If you want to ring a bell or help with Angel Trees, call the Salvation Army of Aiken at 803-641-4141. Captain Michael Good talked about the red kettle and Angel Tree volunteer openings. WJBF

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Region champs

North Augusta football won its 25th region championship, going undefeated in region play and finishing with a comeback win over rival Midland Valley on Friday. The Jackets have won nine straight since a 21-7 loss at Strom Thurmond to open the season. Post and Courier

Riverside parking

's managed parking system is relaunching Nov. 8, run by PCI Municipal Services. You'll scan a posted QR code to pay, and the first two hours are free at the Hotel Deck and Stadium Deck. WRDW

Border Bash

Border Bash is back with a free concert at Sharon Jones Amphitheater in North Augusta on Nov. 20 and a first-ever 5K run on Nov. 21. Money raised goes to the Salvation Army of Augusta to help pay for its new Center of Hope. WGAC

Volleyball

South Aiken lost 3-0 to Beckham in the 4A Lower State Final on Tuesday. Beckham plays Nation Ford for the state championship Saturday. Live 5 News

South Aiken lost 3-⁠0 to Beckham in the 4A Lower State Final

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    Final5A Lower State Final. Wando plays Woodmont Saturday.
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    Final2A Lower State Final. Philip Simmons plays Liberty Saturday.

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The Wrap

A Billboard-charting classical-crossover quartet that made the finals of "America's Got Talent" is playing Aiken this week. Sons of Serendip performs for Aiken Performing Arts on Friday, Nov. 6, at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts. Not a bad way to start the weekend.

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  1. Sun., Nov. 8Aiken holds its first Veterans Day parade; Irmo beats South Aiken 39-0
  2. Sat., Nov. 7Paid parking starts Nov. 8 at Riverside Village
  3. Fri., Nov. 6South Aiken opens the Class 4A playoffs Friday against Irmo
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Aiken's first Veterans Day Parade is Saturday
  5. Tues., Nov. 3Hotel Aiken work begins; PAM Health rehab hospital opens Nov. 17
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5AM Aikento me · Wed., Nov. 46:00 a.m.

Fairfield Street Bridge should be replaced, SCDOT analysis says

Plus, free groceries in Graniteville today and 2027 SRS tour dates.

The TLDR

  1. SCDOT says the Fairfield Street Bridge should be replaced
  2. Free food and produce at the Graniteville YMCA today, 11 a.m.
  3. SRS opens registration for 2027 public tours
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CommunityAiken holds its first-ever Veterans Day parade through downtownIf you were downtown for it, you saw a first. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade, and people filled the streets to watch. WRDW also has video of the parade.Today’s editionRead High School FootballIrmo shuts out South Aiken 39-0 and heads to North Augusta nextIf you follow South Aiken, the Thoroughbreds lost their first-round playoff game. Irmo won 39-0 in a Class 5A rematch at W.C. Hawkins Stadium, one of 10 local sites for first-round games. The Yellow Jackets won both meetings this season.Today’s editionRead North AugustaPaid parking starts Nov. 8 at Riverside Village, and the first two hours in the decks stay freeIf you park at Riverside Village in North Augusta, you'll start paying Nov. 8. Scan the QR code on the posted signage. There's no app and no paper ticket, and license plate readers handle enforcement. November is a warning period, and penalties begin Dec. 1.Saturday’s editionRead

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  1. Post and Courier2 hours ago

    Today’s events for Nov. 9

    Let's Go Bingo will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at the Aiken Senior Life Services, 1310 E. Pine Log Road. There is a $5 cover charge. Game cards are $1 each or $15 to $25. For more information, visit facebook.com/letsgobingoaiken.

  2. WRHI4 hours ago

    York and Lancaster County Runners Crowd the Front at 4A Cross Country Qualifier

    South Pointe High School senior Libba Faircloth and Catawba Ridge High School senior Ryan Pierson each won their races Saturday at the South Carolina High School League 4A state cross country qualifier at The Farm at Newberry. Eight York and Lancaster County schools competed at the qualifier, which determines which teams and individuals advance to

  3. Fort Mill Sun4 hours ago

    Nation Ford and Catawba Ridge Post Strong Runs at 4A Cross Country State Qualifier

    Catawba Ridge High School senior Ryan Pierson won the boys Odd race Saturday at the South Carolina High School League 4A state cross country qualifier at The Farm at Newberry, finishing the 5K course in 16:57.00. Pierson beat Aiken sophomore Brayden Ramsey by 10.73 seconds. Nation Ford High School had strong runs of its own,

  4. Bluffton Today10 hours ago

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    News and community highlights from around our corner of the S.C. Lowcountry

  5. Post and Courier10 hours ago

    Paul Knox Middle School cafeteria to get $4.45 million renovation

    The Paul Knox Middle School cafeteria will be getting an upgrade that will bring much needed improvements to the school.

  6. Post and Courier10 hours ago

    NNSA announces new SRS field office manager

    The National Nuclear Security Administration is the landlord of the Savannah River Site.