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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

News from local newsrooms

From Post and Courier, Index-Journal and 2 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

Post and Courier3 hours ago
Today’s events for Nov. 9, on Post and Courier
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.
Index-Journal12 hours ago
Unwind calendar, on Index-Journal
Listings subject to change. Contact host organizations for most up-to-date information.
WJBF22 hours ago
Black authors take center stage at third annual Aiken expo, on WJBF
AIKEN, 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
Post and CourierYesterday
The week ahead: Nov. 8-14, on Post and Courier
The 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 Courier
A 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.
Post and CourierYesterday
Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken, on Post and Courier
AIKEN — 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.
Post and CourierNov. 6
Painting the Town on a Friday Evening, on Post and Courier
Laurens 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.
Post and CourierNov. 6
Today’s events for Nov. 7, on Post and Courier
Applefest 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.
WRDWNov. 6
Aiken annual Bloodies & Bagels, on WRDW

In brief

The short notes of 5AM Aiken’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

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