Aiken County News

Aiken County will get a $2.8 million infusion from the federal government to build a job training center and a large water tower aimed at enhancing economic development efforts in the area.

Andrew Merriman, who currently serves as the city manager for Bluefield, W.Va., has been named assistant administrator for Aiken County.

Fees and fines were a topic of discussion at Aiken County Council's budget work session Tuesday, as the group discussed whether the amount charged in a department's fees and fines is enough to cover associated costs.

Work of art: Aiken High sophomore Courtney Law presents her painting of the American flag to Aiken Public Safety Chief Charles Barranco as a tribute to officers Scotty Richardson and Sandy Rogers, who died in the line of duty.

A locally produced broadcast-length documentary detailing the history of the Horse Creek Valley was recently recognized as a silver winner in the 33rd Annual Telly Awards.

Deputies found a gun shot victim at the Hot Spot convenience store on Main Street in New Ellenton around 1 a.m. The victim was shot while in a car.

Just over a week away, there is still a chance to get in and see an original musical written and directed by Aiken's own Bob Engle, titled "Mozart on Broadway." The story centers on a present-day nephew of Mozart named Jeremy, who has aspirations to write his own show.

Dateline Aiken, SC--Memorial Day 2012.A Marine Corps League's John L. Hammonds Detachment 939 hosted the 16th annual Aiken County Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park.A In spite of spats of wind and rain from tropical storm Beryl, the ceremony proceeded on time with full military precision and dignity.A A ... (more)

The primary election is June 12, and turnout is expected to be low in Aiken County because there is very little on the ballot.

John Irwin with the James L. Hammons Detachment 939 Marine Corps League salutes after placing a wreath at the Aiken County Veterans Memorial Park at the Memorial Day observance in 2011.

Where did it go? I'd like to know whatever happened to the $1.2 billion in cash that went missing as soon as it hit Iraqi soil.

I'd like to know whatever happened to the $1.2 billion in cash that went missing as soon as it hit Iraqi soil.

Gregory Jaczko will soon be gone as chairman of the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and his departure can't come too soon.

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.

Aiken native Dr. Mike Weaver will appear at the Smith-Hazel Recreation Center today at 2 p.m., seeking young people and adults to take a bus trip to New Orleans in July.

Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating fraud alleged at a Kangaroo Express in Belvedere earlier this week.

The nationwide Benefit Bank program that operates through 13 support locations in Aiken County opened an office in Jackson last month and is available to help residents take advantage of state and federal benefits for which they may not have realized they were eligible.

ONE: These kittens are available for adoption at the Aiken SPCA. The shelter starts a two-for-one cat adoption special on June 1. Staff photo by Haley Hughes.

JOHN DEERE GREEN: Roy Fiends of Graniteville was the winner of the John Deere lawn tractor at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Aiken Electric Co-op. Submitted photo.

Not marriage Remember when gays only wanted to visit their partners in hospital and be entitled to inheritance, a noble and just cause? They wanted ... DOE insurance The Department of Energy health insurance stipend for SRS retirees comes with no assurance of a cost-of-living increases, and DOE has a ... Social Security Social Security and Medicare ... (more)