University of South Carolina Aiken News

To the ultimate sacrifice -- This Memorial Day weekend, let us not forget the reason for it -- to honor the sacrifice the men and women in the armed forces gave for our country and our freedom.

On Tuesday June 5, those with equipment for safely looking at the sun will see a small black dot slowly inching across its face.

You've been warned I've been broken into six times. I would like to apologize to the family and loved ones of whomever I catch breaking in my house ... Gay marriage A motorcycle and an automobile are required to have a license for use on public roads.

She has only been performing since the beginning of the year, but her voice resonates well beyond her years.

Meredith Legg was filmed in Atlanta Thursday by TLC's "Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta" as she tried on wedding dresses.

When the Palmetto Amateur begins on June 7, as usual, some of the top amateur players in the world will be in the field.

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Coleman announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Arnold of Aiken to Kelby Heydt of Newberry, a son of Maggi Dugan and Mr.

Ms. Mary Anne Williams and Mr. Erin W. Williams Jr., both of North Augusta, announcement the engagement of their daughter, Miss Heather Anne Williams of Johnston, to Mr.

Her notes to individuals, always with the same valediction - "Because we care" - are legendary.

To the retiring employees of the Aiken County School District - The district honored the numerous teachers, principals and staff members Monday who have helped guide, coach and teach our children over the years.

SIMPSONVILLE, Ky. - The GCAA announced PING First-Team All-America honorees for Division II following stroke-play portion of the NCAA Championships.

Home-school graduate William "Sam" Gregory leads his mother, Mary, down the stairs of River of Life Church moments after his parents awarded him his high school diploma on Friday.

Disappointment I'm very disappointed in the school board. We need teachers to teach the children.

Tim Simmons, left, the Aiken County Commission on Higher Education chairman, and retirement dinner emcee Barry Adams unveil a portrait painted by Julie Adams of retiring Chancellor Dr.

THE RACE IS ON: Wayland Lamar III, left, and his twin brother Dunbar, center, finished in a dead heat for first place in heat 1 for 5-year-olds at the Aiken Kiwanis Club's benefit tricycle races Wednesday.

Pick it up People need to take a bag and pick up the feces and not leave them in the park.

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Willis, born and raised in Whitmire, graduated May 3 as the top, outstanding senior at the University of South Carolina, Aiken with her bachelor of science degree in exercise science and sports science.

King Laurence, appointed by the Aiken County School Board as the new associate superintendent for instruction and accountability, said he's looking forward to the challenge.

FINISHING TOUCHES: Aiken Standard Advertising Director Dee Taylor and Account Executive Debbie Price go over a check-list of ingredients for tonight's event.