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Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-20 in Aiken County; Nearby Bridge Collapses

Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-20 in Aiken County; Nearby Bridge Collapses

79% Center coverage: 14 sources

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — An early morning crash involving a fuel truck shut down a major stretch of I-20 eastbound in Aiken County Saturday. Authorities say the call came in just before 4 a.m. Emergency crews responded to the scene near mile marker 13, where an 18-wheeler caught fire. Multiple agencies, including police and fire, were called in to contain the blaze. Two people were sent to the hospital. As of now, I-20 is completely shut down…See the Story

BOMMER'S BEES: What Beekeepers Need to Know as Summer Rolls In

BOMMER'S BEES: What Beekeepers Need to Know as Summer Rolls In

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The month of July brings us to our summer meeting, which several hundred beekeepers will attend. The meeting times are packed with speakers of the most interest to beekeepers. Topics may include — keeping your bees healthy, new medications where…See the Story

North Augusta woman reported missing; police seek community's help

North Augusta woman reported missing; police seek community's help

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Police are looking for a missing woman from North Augusta.Read Article

Rotary Club of Aiken acts quickly to assist The Salvation Army

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

After hearing that The Salvation of Army had a plumbing-related problem, the Rotary Club of Aiken quickly raised $4,705.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

Aiken County school board approves next steps in construction projects for 5 schools

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The Aiken County Board of Education approved the next steps for projects at J.D. Lever Elementary, North Augusta Middle, Wagener-Salley High, North Augusta High and Belvedere Elementary.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

War Eagles take flight

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Wagener-Salley High School held its commencement exercises May 30, with USC Aiken Convocation Center as the host site. This year's graduating class numbered 50, and had Rebekah Cushman as valedictorian (and senior class president) and Ma'da'm Walker as salutatorian.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

Ronald Sturkie looks to lead Salley as town's next mayor

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Longtime Salley resident Ronald Sturkie, largely known through his decades as both a Salley Baptist Church deacon and as an independent insurance salesman, is on course to be the town's next mayor.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

Aiken authorities offer tips on keeping relatively cool amid summer steam

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Hydration and moderation are among the tips recommended by several local health authorities with regard to dealing successfully with hot weather. The arrival of summer, in Aiken County, meant temperatures in the high 90s starting June 24.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

Police: Victim was run over by machinery after construction accident at North Augusta Lowe's

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A police report from North Augusta Department of Public Safety provides more details in how a construction worker from West Virginia died following an accident at the Knox Avenue Lowe's.Police · Aiken Read Article

Aiken's Trey Coleman prepares for collegiate wrestling

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Trey Coleman, a 2025 graduate of Ridge Spring-Monetta High School, has accepted a scholarship to compete in wrestling at Garrett College, in the western Maryland town of McHenry, in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.Wrestling · Aiken Read Article

William Stroud members win state, national awards

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In recent state and national conferences of the Society of the Children of the American Revolution, the William Stroud Society of Aiken won numerous awards.Aiken · Aiken Read Article

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