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From Post and Courier, WRHI and 18 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
Post and Courier2 hours ago
Today’s events for Nov. 9, on Post and CourierLet'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.
WRHI4 hours ago
York and Lancaster County Runners Crowd the Front at 4A Cross Country Qualifier, on WRHISouth 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
Fort Mill Sun4 hours ago
Nation Ford and Catawba Ridge Post Strong Runs at 4A Cross Country State Qualifier, on Fort Mill SunCatawba 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,
Bluffton Today10 hours ago
News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry, on Bluffton TodayNews and community highlights from around our corner of the S.C. Lowcountry
Post and Courier10 hours ago
Paul Knox Middle School cafeteria to get $4.45 million renovation, on Post and CourierThe Paul Knox Middle School cafeteria will be getting an upgrade that will bring much needed improvements to the school.
Post and Courier10 hours ago
NNSA announces new SRS field office manager, on Post and CourierThe National Nuclear Security Administration is the landlord of the Savannah River Site.
Index-Journal12 hours ago
Unwind calendar, on Index-JournalListings subject to change. Contact host organizations for most up-to-date information.
The Augusta Press15 hours ago
Photostory: Aiken honors those who served at Veterans Day Parade, on The Augusta PressVeterans, military organizations, and community members gathered in downtown Aiken, South Carolina, on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, for a Veterans Day parade honoring those who have served. Spectators lined the streets as color guards, JROTC cadets, veterans, and decorated vehicles traveled along the parade route.
WJBF15 hours ago
Wine Walk funds beautification projects in North Augusta, on WJBFNORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- Saturday night, the North Augusta Beautification Foundation hosted its second annual Wine Walk. Guests were given a souvenir glass, unlimited wine tastings, live music and of course the Georgia game on the big screen. It’s the organization’s biggest fundraiser and they say this year had twice the attendees as last year.
Post and Courier18 hours ago
Aiken's Veterans Day Parade, on Post and CourierAiken held a Veterans Day parade Nov. 7 — possibly the first such procession in the city's history.
The Augusta Chronicle20 hours ago
Augusta University and USC Aiken volleyball face off for senior night, on The Augusta ChronicleAugusta University faced off against USC Aiken on Saturday for their senior night. USC Aiken won 3-1.
The Augusta Chronicle21 hours ago
GHSA football playoffs: Augusta-area teams in, first-round opponents, on The Augusta ChronicleRichmond Academy, Hephzibah and Laney are hosting GHSA football first round playoff games. Which other Augusta-area teams made the postseason cut?
WJBF22 hours ago
Black authors take center stage at third annual Aiken expo, on WJBFAIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Black authors from across the region will gather in Aiken next weekend for the third annual Our Words Matter Author Expo. The event gives independent authors a platform to share their work and connect with the community. Organizer Deborah Jefferson says the expo continues to grow, attracting new authors from the
Augusta Good News23 hours ago
Aiken Symphony plans 2026 Veterans Day concert, on Augusta Good NewsThe Aiken Symphony plans a concert to honor the courage, sacrifice and service of America’s military veterans.
Also reported byWGACPost and Courier
WFXGYesterday
47th annual Aiken Whiskey Road Race raises funds for people suffering from abuse, on WFXGAiken renewed one of its favorite traditions on Saturday morning, as the city's annual Whiskey Road Race took place at the Odell Weeks Activity Center.
Post and CourierYesterday
The week ahead: Nov. 8-14, on Post and CourierThe Aiken Newcomers Club will meet at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. S.W. The program will begin at 10 a.m. with lunch to follow at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $25. For more information or to RSVP, email newcomers29803@gmail.com or call Marcia Torre at 828-329-5080. The deadline to RSVP is Thursday, Nov. 5.
Post and CourierYesterday
Today’s events for Nov. 8, on Post and CourierA Fall Revival will be begin at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 2094 Columbia Highway N. Revival will continue at 6 p.m. nightly Nov. 9-11. The Evangelist will be George Koon. The theme will be A New Leaf: Fall in Love with Jesus.
Cola DailyYesterday
First-round football playoffs roundup, on Cola DailyMidlands teams had a strong showing in the opening round of the high school playoffs.
WRDWYesterday
11/7/2026 Saturday AM Weather Update, on WRDWAugusta, Aiken and Fort Gordon weather forecast for Saturday, 11/7/2026
Post and CourierYesterday
Horse Sense: Equestrian properties provide room to roam, on Post and CourierHorse Sense: A guide to buying and selling equestrian properties that provide room to roam.
Post and CourierYesterday
Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say, on Post and CourierThe economic advantages of data centers can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 in Aiken.
Post and CourierYesterday
Want a say in North Augusta’s future? Public workshop on the Comp Plan is set for Nov. 17., on Post and CourierThe first public open house for North Augusta’s 10-year rewrite of its Comprehensive Plan, the document that helps shape local policy, is coming up Nov. 17 at the North Augusta community center.
Post and CourierYesterday
Kids get up close and personal with fire trucks, police vehicles and ambulances during Touch-a-Truck, on Post and CourierHillview Christian Academy held a Touch-a-Truck event for students so they could meet people who work as first responders.
Also reported byWRDW
Post and CourierYesterday
'A great outreach': Aiken's St. John's welcomes visitors for Applefest, on Post and CourierAIKEN — The weekend started on a fruitful note at St. John's Methodist Church, as the congregation held its annual Applefest, a church-wide effort to boost local charities via a truckload of fresh apples.
Post and CourierYesterday
Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken, on Post and CourierAIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia.
Independent MailYesterday
SCHSL football playoff brackets for 2026. See the second-round pairings, on Independent MailSee the South Carolina high school football playoff brackets for the second-round games.
The Augusta PressYesterday
Our Lady Peace Catholic School welcomes Augusta Symphony to perform concert for students, on The Augusta PressStudents at Our Lady of Peace Catholic School in North Augusta got more than a taste of culture, Friday morning, courtesy of the Augusta Symphony String Quartet. The elementary and middle-school students were each treated to half-hour concerts at the school’s Murphy Hall auditorium as part of the Augusta Symphony’s free Community Chords music education […]
WACH.comYesterday
High School Football Playoffs | First Round Highlights and Scores, on WACH.comThe high school football playoffs got underway on Friday, November 6th with the first round.Below are scores for games in the SCHSL and SCISA that featured team
The StateNov. 6
HS Football Rewind: Keenan wins playoff opener. Dreher ends playoff drought, on The StateFinal scores, stats from Columbia SC area high school football games featuring Irmo, River Bluff, Keenan, Chapin, Lexington, Hammond and Swansea.
Post and CourierNov. 6
Painting the Town on a Friday Evening, on Post and CourierLaurens Street had dozens of painters, musicians, jewelers and other creative souls on hand Nov. 6 for Paint the Town Aiken, a one-evening event orchestrated by Aiken Downtown Development Association.
Greenville OnlineNov. 6
SC high school football playoffs scores from first round of SCHSL postseason, on Greenville OnlineIt's the first round of the SC high school football playoffs. Follow live updates and SCHSL scores throughout the night.
WJBFNov. 6
Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign returns to Aiken with an online option, on WJBFAIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Christmas is fast approaching in the CSRA. In South Carolina, The Salvation Army of Aiken is starting its annual Red Kettle Campaign for the season. Organization leaders say it is an important fundraiser that helps with almost half of the things and services they do for the area. The history of
Also reported byPost and Courier
The StateNov. 6
High school football final scores, updated schedule from SC playoff games, on The StateSouth Carolina HS football schedule and scores from Nov. 5-6 from Columbia, Spartanburg, Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Hilton Head and Greenville.
WIS News 10Nov. 6
Jim Hudson Football Friday: Week 11 Highlights, on WIS News 10It’s another week of high school football in the Midlands and another Jim Hudson Football Friday on WIS.
WRHINov. 6
2026 High School Football: Round 1 Playoffs Scoreboard, Live Streams, on WRHIBoiling Springs Rock Hill 7:25 PM on 100.1 FM, 1340 AM and streaming live Lancaster Clover 7:25 PM on 107.1 FM and streaming live Fountain Inn Catawba Ridge 7:25 PM on 94.3 FM and streaming live Lexington Fort Mill 7:25 PM on 104.1 FM and streaming live Greenwood Indian Land 7:25 PM on CN2 and
The Augusta ChronicleNov. 6
Augusta-area high school football live scoreboard for Week 12, on The Augusta ChronicleHere's our scoreboard for Week 12 of Augusta-area high school football. Follow along for the latest scores as the GHSA playoffs are around the corner.
Post and CourierNov. 6
Today’s events for Nov. 7, on Post and CourierApplefest will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at St. John's Methodist Church, 104 Newberry St. S.W. There will be several varieties of apples, books, gently used clothing and other items. Proceeds will benefit Bridge to Home, ACTS and the Jack Meeks Memorial Wheelchair Ramp Ministry. Friday night admission is $10. Saturday admission is free. For more information, call 803-648-6891.
Greenville Business MagazineNov. 6
Companies Announce Earnings Reports for Q2, on Greenville Business MagazineMany South Carolina companies have recently announced their earnings for the second quarter of 2026. All information comes from company press releases. Here are some highlights: · Security Federal Corporation,...
WRDWNov. 6
Aiken annual Bloodies & Bagels, on WRDWLexington County ChronicleNov. 6
High school football playoffs begin in Lexington County, on Lexington County ChronicleHigh school football playoffs are here, and 10 of Lexington County's 15 schools qualified for a chance to compete for a state championship.
In brief
The short notes of 5AM Aiken’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.
Data centersRepresentatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County told the Aiken Chamber of Commerce's Nov.
Representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County told the Aiken Chamber of Commerce's Nov. 6 breakfast at Newberry Hall that the incentives can be "transformational" and bring "generational wealth." Meta's Laura Warren and DC BLOX's Chris Gatch spoke.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Post and Courier
Comp PlanIf you live or work in North Augusta, the first public open house on the city's 10-year Comprehensive Plan rewrite is Nov.
If you live or work in North Augusta, the first public open house on the city's 10-year Comprehensive Plan rewrite is Nov. 17 at the North Augusta community center. You can weigh in on housing, transportation, infrastructure and land use.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Post and Courier
SymphonyThe Aiken Symphony's Veterans Day Pops concert is at 7:30 p.m.
The Aiken Symphony's Veterans Day Pops concert is at 7:30 p.m. Wed., Nov. 11, at the Etherredge Center at USC Aiken. The program features patriotic favorites, according to a news release.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Augusta Good News
Author expoBlack authors from across the region will gather in Aiken next weekend for the third annual Our Words Matter Author Expo.
Black authors from across the region will gather in Aiken next weekend for the third annual Our Words Matter Author Expo. Organizer Deborah Jefferson says this year adds a speaking session and a mini-awards presentation.
News Notes · Today’s editionSource: WJBF
Touch-a-TruckHillview Christian Academy in Graniteville held its Touch-a-Truck event Thursday.
Hillview Christian Academy in Graniteville held its Touch-a-Truck event Thursday. Kids sat in a fire truck and a police car, and EMTs Quincy Wright and JD Adams let them explore their ambulance. Volunteer Pam Clifton said the event is in its second year.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Post and Courier, WRDW
FootballIrmo beat South Aiken 39-0 in the Class 4A first round.
Irmo beat South Aiken 39-0 in the Class 4A first round. It was the first week of the playoffs around South Carolina. Second-round games are scheduled for Nov. 13 across Classes 5A, 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSources: WACH.com, The State, Independent Mail
Media pollNorth Augusta is No. 3 in Class 4A in the final S.C.
North Augusta is No. 3 in Class 4A in the final S.C. media poll, at 9-1.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Index-Journal
RivalrySouth Aiken head football coach Chris Hamilton didn't attend Aiken or South Aiken, but he long associated the area with Aiken High because of his family's ties to the school.
South Aiken head football coach Chris Hamilton didn't attend Aiken or South Aiken, but he long associated the area with Aiken High because of his family's ties to the school. The rivalry has been one of the area's most intense since South Aiken opened in 1980.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Post and Courier
EarningsAiken-based Security Federal Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $1.16 per common share.
Aiken-based Security Federal Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $1.16 per common share. That's up $413,000, or 13.0 percent, from the third quarter of 2025.
News Notes · Saturday’s editionSource: Greenville Business Magazine