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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 CommunityThe Salvation Army of Aiken kicks off its Red Kettle Campaign and needs bell ringersIf you have a few hours to spare, The Salvation Army of Aiken needs volunteer bell ringers to fill open shifts. Individuals, families, friends, coworkers and church groups are all encouraged to sign up. This year, every kettle will carry a QR code that links straight to online giving, for folks who don't carry cash.Saturday’s editionRead

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From Bluffton Today, WFXG and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Bluffton Today10 hours ago

    News From Around the South Carolina Lowcountry

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

  2. WFXGYesterday

    47th annual Aiken Whiskey Road Race raises funds for people suffering from abuse

    Aiken 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.

  3. Post and CourierYesterday

    'A great outreach': Aiken's St. John's welcomes visitors for Applefest

    AIKEN — 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.

  4. WJBFNov. 6

    Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign returns to Aiken with an online option

    AIKEN, 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