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Woodside

Woodside is a gated, master-planned community for active adults in Aiken, South Carolina. It covers 967 acres and includes a Colonial Revival house built in the late 1800s, 200 acres of lakes, over 17 miles of trails, and four championship golf courses. Other amenities include a fitness center, restaurants, tennis courts, and pools.

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Aiken Fish House and Oyster Bar

Aiken Fish House & Oyster Bar is a seafood restaurant located at 1376 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 803-226-0260. It is considered the top seafood restaurant in Aiken. The restaurant offers dine-in, takeout, outdoor seating, and delivery.

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Hopelands Gardens

Hopelands Gardens is a 14-acre public garden in Aiken, South Carolina. It's located at 135 Dupree Place, just off Whiskey Road, and is open from 10 AM until sunset. The gardens feature a duck pond, brick paths, and a Doll House that's open when it's time. The gardens are also known for their Christmas lights display and free hot cider and hot chocolate.

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AIKEN NEWS

Understanding Estate Planning Myths: Insights from Local Attorney Bill Tucker in Aiken

Understanding Estate Planning Myths: Insights from Local Attorney Bill Tucker in Aiken

November 20, 2024

Understanding Estate Planning: A Conversation with Bill Tucker in Aiken If you happened to be around Newberry Hall in Aiken on November 18, you might have encountered a lively discussion...

Exciting Developments and Celebrations in Aiken as Community Thrives

Exciting Developments and Celebrations in Aiken as Community Thrives

November 20, 2024

Exciting Developments and Celebrations in Aiken! Aiken, South Carolina is buzzing with excitement lately! The weather has turned a bit cloudy, but that’s not dampening the spirits of our community....

Aiken Prepares for Annual Scratch Messiah Concert to Kick Off Holiday Season

Aiken Prepares for Annual Scratch Messiah Concert to Kick Off Holiday Season

November 20, 2024

Aiken Gears Up for a Festive Musical Celebration! Oh, Aiken! If you’re looking for a way to kick off the holiday season with some delightful music, you’re in luck! This...

Exciting Events Announced for Aiken's Holiday Season!

Exciting Events Announced for Aiken’s Holiday Season!

November 20, 2024

Exciting Events Coming Up in Aiken! Hey there, Aiken! It’s that time of year again when the temperatures start to cool down, and the holiday excitement begins to heat up....

Aiken Man Faces First-Degree Domestic Violence Charges Following Assault Incident

Aiken Man Faces First-Degree Domestic Violence Charges Following Assault Incident

November 20, 2024

Aiken Man Arrested for Serious Domestic Violence Charges In the city of Aiken, a local man recently found himself in hot water after allegedly committing a violent act against a...

Exciting Marine Fitness Challenge Brings Aiken Youth Together in Friendly Competition

Exciting Marine Fitness Challenge Brings Aiken Youth Together in Friendly Competition

November 20, 2024

Exciting Fitness Challenge Unfolds in Aiken! Hey there, Aiken! If you’re out and about in our lovely city, you might have caught a glimpse of something exciting happening over at...

Augusta to Rename Utilities Department Building in Honor of Late Leader Tom Wiedmeier

Augusta to Rename Utilities Department Building in Honor of Late Leader Tom Wiedmeier

November 20, 2024

Augusta Honors a Beloved Leader In a heartfelt tribute to a man who dedicated his life to serving the community, the city of Augusta is set to rename the building...

Art Exhibit in North Augusta Celebrates Talents of Women Artists

Art Exhibit in North Augusta Celebrates Talents of Women Artists

November 20, 2024

Art in North Augusta: A Colorful Celebration of Women Artists If you find yourself strolling through North Augusta this month, you’re in for a treat! The newly opened Perspectives III:...

Exciting Updates from Aiken as New School Board Members Take Office!

Exciting Updates from Aiken as New School Board Members Take Office!

November 20, 2024

Exciting Updates from Aiken as New School Board Members Take Office! Hey, Aiken! There’s plenty of activity buzzing around town, especially when it comes to our schools. The Aiken County...

University of South Carolina Aiken News

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Bullard High School Athletes Take the Leap to Collegiate Sports

November 19, 2024

Bullard High School Athletes Move to Next Level In Bullard, Texas, two standout athletes from Bullard High School officially took the next step in their sports careers by signing letters...

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Augusta University and USC Aiken Shine in Latest NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Rankings

November 19, 2024

Augusta University and USC Aiken Excel in NCAA Southeast Region Volleyball Rankings Augusta, Ga. – The latest NCAA Southeast Region rankings for volleyball have been released, showcasing the impressive performances...

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Governor McMaster Leads Efforts to Support Farmers at Farm and Forest Recovery Day in Aiken, SC

November 19, 2024

Aiken, SC – Gov. Henry McMaster Hosts Farm and Forest Recovery Day Governor Henry McMaster visited the University of South Carolina Aiken on Friday afternoon to participate in the Farm...

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Aiken University Honors Alumni Achievements at First All Schools Gala

November 13, 2024

Aiken Celebrates Alumni Achievements at Inaugural Gala Aiken, SC – The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) recently recognized the outstanding achievements of its alumni during the inaugural All Schools...

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Lander University Women’s Basketball Secures Season Opening Victory Against Rivals

November 13, 2024

Lander, South Carolina – Women’s Basketball Recap On November 9, 2024, the Lander University women’s basketball team faced off against their opponents in a highly anticipated matchup. The game took...

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Aiken Hosts Inaugural Farm and Forest Recovery Resource Day to Assist Communities Affected by Hurricane Helene

November 13, 2024

Aiken Prepares for Resource Day for Farmers and Foresters AIKEN, S.C. – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster will visit the University of South Carolina Aiken on Friday, November 15, to...

School News

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Belair Middle School in Augusta Set to Open Soon Following Hurricane Delays

November 19, 2024

Belair Middle School in Augusta Nears Opening Despite Setbacks Augusta, Ga. – The Richmond County Schools Building Committee recently explored the new Belair Middle School, which is nearing completion after...

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Columbia County Schools Announce Closure for Thanksgiving Break

November 19, 2024

Columbia County Schools to Close for Thanksgiving Break Columbia County, GA – In an official announcement, the Columbia County School District has confirmed that all schools will be closed for...

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12-Year-Old Girl Arrested for School Threats in Aiken, South Carolina

November 13, 2024

Aiken, South Carolina: 12-Year-Old Girl Arrested in School Threat Incident An investigation led by the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a 12-year-old girl on Monday,...

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Aiken County Schools Face Low Voter Turnout Ahead of Crucial Election

November 13, 2024

Aiken County Schools Prepare for Election Amid Low Voter Turnout Aiken County, S.C. — The upcoming school board election in Aiken County is set against a backdrop of low voter...

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Aiken Welcomes Liz Morris as Newest Board Member of Education

November 13, 2024

Aiken Residents Welcome New Board Member Aiken, SC – Liz Morris has officially secured a seat on the Aiken County Board of Education after triumphing in a special election held...

SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

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Parole Hearing for Susan Smith Sparks Community Outcry in South Carolina

November 20, 2024

Union, South Carolina: Parole Hearing for Susan Smith Highlights Ongoing Tragedy In Union, South Carolina, a significant moment is approaching as Susan Smith, now 53 years old, prepares for a...

Monkey Escape Adventure

Yemassee in South Carolina Faces Challenge as 43 Rhesus Macaque Monkeys Escape from Research Facility

November 10, 2024

Yemassee Faces Ongoing Challenge as Monkeys Remain on the Loose Yemassee, South Carolina – An unusual incident unfolded this week when 43 rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the Alpha Genesis...

Execution and Justice Scales

Governor McMaster Commits to Fairness in Death Row Clemency Process Amid Controversy

October 21, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina – Governor Vows Fairness in Death Row Clemency Case South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has made a commitment to the United States District Court regarding his handling...

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Death Row Inmate Richard Moore Chooses Lethal Injection for Execution in South Carolina

October 21, 2024

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Death Row Inmate Chooses Lethal Injection Richard Moore, a death row inmate in South Carolina, has formally selected lethal injection as his method of execution. This...

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Inmate Richard Moore Chooses Lethal Injection for Upcoming Execution in South Carolina

October 21, 2024

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Inmate Chooses Lethal Injection for Execution A condemned inmate in South Carolina, Richard Moore, has decided to face execution via lethal injection rather than choosing other methods...

Community search efforts

Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams Expands Outside South Carolina as Family Raises Alarm over Potential Foul Play

October 20, 2024

Search for Missing Broadway Dancer Expands Beyond South Carolina The family of Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old dancer known for his roles in “Hamilton” and “MJ The Musical”, is extending their...

Search and Rescue Efforts

Broadway Dancer Zelig Williams Missing in Columbia, South Carolina

October 20, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina: Broadway Dancer Missing Columbia, South Carolina is frantically searching for Zelig Williams, a 28-year-old experienced Broadway dancer, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Williams, previously known for his...

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Deadly Crash in Oconee County Claims Life of Local Man

October 20, 2024

Deadly Crash in Oconee County Claims Life of 31-Year-Old Oconee County, S.C. – A tragic car accident on Saturday morning has resulted in the death of a local man. The...

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Gamecocks Elevate In-State Recruiting with Four-Star Safety Commitment J’zavien Currence

October 18, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina: Gamecocks Boost In-State Recruiting With Big Commitments The South Carolina Gamecocks are gaining serious momentum on the recruiting trail, officially adding four-star safety J’zavien Currence to their...

NATIONAL/US NEWS

President-elect Trump Nominates Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

President-elect Trump Nominates Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

November 20, 2024

New York – Linda McMahon Nominated as Secretary of Education by President-elect Trump In a recent announcement from New York, President-elect Donald Trump has revealed his intention to appoint Linda...

Alex Jones Files Lawsuit to Prevent Infowars Sale to Satirical News Outlet, The Onion, Amidst Bankruptcy Struggles

Alex Jones Files Lawsuit to Prevent Infowars Sale to Satirical News Outlet, The Onion, Amidst Bankruptcy Struggles

November 20, 2024

Houston Court Case: Alex Jones Challenges Sale of Infowars to The Onion Houston, Texas – In a significant legal development, controversial figure Alex Jones has filed a lawsuit against a...

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Contentious Resolution Restricting Transgender Restroom Access in the Capitol

South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Contentious Resolution Restricting Transgender Restroom Access in the Capitol

November 20, 2024

Columbia, South Carolina – A Controversial Move in the Capitol In the midst of ongoing national discussions surrounding transgender rights, Rep. Nancy Mace from South Carolina has introduced a resolution...

Manhattan Stabbing Spree Leaves One Dead, Injures Others, Suspect in Custody

Manhattan Stabbing Spree Leaves One Dead, Injures Others, Suspect in Custody

November 19, 2024

Violent Spree in Manhattan Leaves One Dead and Others Injured Manhattan experienced a shocking episode of violence on Monday morning, as a man went on a stabbing spree that left...

Wyoming Court Rules State's Abortion Bans Unconstitutional, Reaffirms Abortion as form of Health Care

Wyoming Court Rules State’s Abortion Bans Unconstitutional, Reaffirms Abortion as form of Health Care

November 19, 2024

Jackson, Wyoming: Court Blocks Abortion Bans On Monday, Teton County District Court Judge Melissa Owens declared Wyoming’s two abortion bans unconstitutional, ruling that abortion is a form of health care...

Wyoming Court Reverses Controversial Abortion Bans in Landmark Ruling

Wyoming Court Reverses Controversial Abortion Bans in Landmark Ruling

November 19, 2024

Wyoming Court Overturns Abortion Bans JACKSON, Wyoming — In a significant ruling, a judge in Wyoming struck down two state laws banning abortions on Monday. This decision had been eagerly...

Odesa Endures Over a Day Without Power After Russian Missile Attack Damages Energy Infrastructure

Odesa Endures Over a Day Without Power After Russian Missile Attack Damages Energy Infrastructure

November 18, 2024

Odesa Faces 24-Hour Power Outage Following Russian Missile Strikes Odesa, Ukraine – In the early hours of Monday morning, the city of Odesa found itself enduring a power outage that...

FBI Examines Surge in Offensive Messages Aimed at Minority Groups Following Election

FBI Examines Surge in Offensive Messages Aimed at Minority Groups Following Election

November 18, 2024

F.B.I. Investigates Offensive Messages Targeting Minority Groups In a concerning wave of harassment, the F.B.I. has announced it is looking into a series of disturbing text messages and emails targeting...

Major Controversy Erupts Over Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Major Controversy Erupts Over Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Following Sexual Assault Allegations

November 18, 2024

Monterey, California – Major Controversy Surrounds Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Recent developments have surfaced surrounding President-elect Donald Trump‘s nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position...

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