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Bath armed robbery suspects nabbed
Acting on a tip, Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested two Aiken area men who were allegedly involved in a December armed robbery in Bath, officials said.
Suspicious Fire in Gloverville
The volunteer firefighters received a call about a house fire at 535 pines street - but before the could get here - just a block away they noticed this house 463 on fire.
Deputy, driver pull woman from fire
If you ask Stephen Shunn or Tim Lowman about a house fire in bath Wednesday morning, both men say the other one deserves the credit for rescuing an elderly woman from the blaze, but Bath firefighters said the two men both deserve credit for saving the victim's life.
Born in a simpler time, one Jackson resident celebrates 100 years of life today.
Korean War veterans group to honor vets
The Korean War Veterans Association Inc. plans a program to honor America's vets this weekend.
Men plead guilty in felony cases
The Aiken County courthouse has been in general session this week with Circuit Court Judge Paul Burch on the bench.
Teachers' arrests on sex charges not linked
In the past month Leavelle McCampbell Middle School's name has been linked to the arrests of two former teachers charge with criminal sexual conduct with former students, but parents of pupils say it's still a great school and the situations were just a coincidence.
Aiken County Sheriffa s Office Narcotics Investigators Discover Meth Lab
David Blankens, Sr., 45 of Bay Street, in Bath, South Carolina is wanted for Trafficking Methamphetamine, and Manufacture, Distribution of Methamphetamine 1st.
Suspects named in Bath meth case
Aiken County Sheriff Office has named two suspects wanted for running a meth lab in a mobile home.
Suspect sought for meth lab in Bath
While investigating a possible burglary in Bath on Wednesday evening, Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies came across a working methamphetamine lab, according to reports.
Valley residents can request assistance this holiday with Empty Stocking Fund
Residents can apply for assistance this holiday season. The Valley Empty Stocking Fund's first application session is Nov.
Victim of house fire treated for inhalation
A Bath woman who went back into her burning Huber Clay Road home to find her cat was treated for smoke inhalation Tuesday morning.
Teacher accused of sex with student
An Aiken County schoolteacher was arrested Tuesday on accusations that she engaged in sexual activity with a former student.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Teddy Grimes Jr., of North Augusta, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Brooke Grimes, to Mr.
Graniteville troubled water takeover approved
The Valley Public Service Authority in Gloverville, S.C. signed an agreement tonight, giving them 120 days due diligence until they take over the Avondale Mills water system.
Two men wanted in Aiken County for receiving stolen goods
Aiken County deputies are looking for two men for allegedly having in their possession a stolen trailer and a stolen camper.
The return of the twin brothers
When Marion Williams and Andy Cheek were elected to the Augusta Commission almost 10 years ago, they seemed as different as, well, black and white.
Stores look at options after blue laws change
Retail stores are asking themselves what time to open on Sundays when the repeal of blue laws goes into effect Sept.
Students return to school in Aiken County
For teachers like Robin Wates, preparing for the the new school year started a long time ago.
Retailers preparing for crowds
It will be Christmas in August at JCPenney and other retailers this weekend. Like other merchants ready to embrace the throngs of shoppers who have been absent most of the year because of the recession, Cindy Mowry, store manager at JC Penny at Northwoods Mall, is expecting the state's tax-free weekend to produce the best sales since the lackluster ...