Clearwater News

By KAREN DAILY Staff writer Gov. Mark Sanford was quoted Wednesday as saying it's time to draw the line in the sand as he vetoed a bill that would have allowed police officers to take DNA from a suspect at the ...

By KAREN DAILY Staff writer Before a group accused of stealing law equipment and other property from area residents could sell what they had taken and stashed in wooded areas of North Augusta and Clearwater, ...

Aiken County deputies have arrested three men and a woman after investigators say they recovered stolen lawn equipment, golf carts and ATV's from homes in North Augusta and Clearwater.

CONGRATULATIONS TO the South Carolina Department of Transportation and certain people in Graniteville who were instrumental in changing the road system around Main Street and the shopping center complex. via Aiken Online

Friends of the Aiken County Library will hold a book sale from 2-5 p.m. today at the Aiken County Library, 314 Chesterfield St. via Aiken Online

Facing a $5.5 million budget deficit this year, the Aiken County school district isn't likely to build a new school anytime soon. via Augusta Chronicle Online

According to Lt. Michael Frank., the Aiken County Sheriff's Office has arrested a New Ellenton man, who earlier this week threatened to blow up the Margaret J. Weston Medical Center, 4645 Augusta Road, in ... via WJBF-TV Augusta

“If you believe actions speak louder than words and that past accomplishments are a good indicator of future performance”

Outgoing Rep. Skipper Perry knows who he wants to replace him in the District 81 seat he's vacating. via Augusta Chronicle

The Old Edgefield District African-American Genealogical Society will meet from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today at St. via Aiken Online

The Clearwater Finishing Plant is on fire right now at the corner of Hjghway one and Belvedere-Clearwater road. via WRDW-TV Augusta

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office arrested a Graniteville man this morning following a burglary at Advanced Auto Insurance, 4633 Jefferson Davis Highway, Clearwater. via Augusta Chronicle

A Graniteville man is under arrest after a burglary in Clearwater early Friday morning. via WIS-TV Columbia

The 2008 ballot is closer to being set. Candidates for the federal, state and local seats up for grabs this year have finished filing to campaign for them, although potential politicians can also petition to be ... via Augusta Chronicle Online

Regarding Saturday night's tornadic storms that ripped across the region: They could have been worse. via Augusta Chronicle

Three people are now in jail, charged with an armed robbery at the Shell Station Wednesday night on Huntsman Drive at the Aiken Bypass. via News 12 WRDW

According to Lt. David Turno, Aiken Department of Public Safety investigators have arrested three people in connection with a Shell station robbery. via WJBF-TV Augusta

“All my life is right here on this hill”

BATH -- Some people in this worn textile-plant community bruised by weekend twisters look at the damage as random cruelty.Others see divine intervention.

The community is still reeling after 135-mph tornadoes whipped through an eight-mile stretch along S.C. 421 known as The Valley on Saturday.

'It was just like it picked,' Robbie Bagwell, 40, said Tuesday as he, his family and friends cleaned up what remained of their mobile home. 'What led you to pick me?' he asked the now-blue heavens. Read more

Aiken County officials have canceled classes at several area schools after tornados ripped through the state, injuring several and cutting of utilities for many. via WIS-TV Columbia

Watch raw video of the storms in Bath and Clearwater, SC. More video of the storms in Bath and Clearwater, SC. via Augusta Chronicle

Oldest Augustan wanted for feature story If you put your birthday cake out with a fire extinguisher, we want you. via Augusta Chronicle