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Starting in September 2025, South Carolina drivers must keep their hands off phones. The state acted after federal officials threatened a $50 million loss to highway funds this year. On May 12,…
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NewsAiken County Approves $32 Million Data Center Project
Aiken County officials have approved a new technology project at the government center for a $32 million construction project in Graniteville, South Carolina.
SportsJones Creek Golf Course Makes Comeback After Five Year Shutdown
After sitting empty since 2018, the Jones Creek Golf Course near Augusta has reopened under Bond Golf Global’s watch. While crews prep the main course, players can already hit balls at…
NewsAcademy of Richmond County Gaming Team Makes Waves as National Runner-Up
Students from the Academy of Richmond County won second place at the 2025 PlayVS Cup National Championship. Each member of the Street Fighter 6 team won $3,000 in scholarship funds….
NewsText Message Scam Targets Georgia Drivers With Fake Traffic Tickets
Scam text messages are targeting drivers across Georgia.. The messages, which claim to be from a nonexistent “State Department of Motor Vehicles,” aim to steal credit card data through fake ticket payments. “DDS…
News14 Aiken County Detention Center Inmates Earn GED Diplomas
At the Aiken County Detention Center, 14 students earned their GED diplomas last week. The May 27, 2025, ceremony marked the largest graduating group since the program’s start. “They have developed a big work…
NewsVolunteers Team up To Build Custom Home in Evans for Double-Amputee Iraq Veteran
First responders nationwide united to construct a specialized home in Evans, Georgia. They built a 2,700-square-foot living space for Army Sgt. 1st Class David Mathis, who survived a devastating blast in Iraq…
NewsAiken Tech Kicks off Construction of $24M Nursing Education Center
Work started this week on Aiken Technical College’s $24 million Nursing Education Center. The 30,000-square-foot building should open its doors in 2027. “This moment marks more than the construction of a…
NewsNorth Augusta Puts $13M Toward Fire Safety With New Trucks and Station
North Augusta officials backed a $13 million push to boost fire safety. The plan splits $5.5 million for three fire trucks and $7.5 million for a new station by Exit…
NewsRichmond County Crime Falls 25 Percent Despite Deputy Shortage
Crime rates in Richmond County dropped 25 percent during early 2025, while the Sheriff’s Office works through a critical staff shortage.
NewsAiken Bridgestone Plant To Gain Production, Staff in Company Shift
By 2027, Bridgestone plans to boost its yearly tire production by 2 million units across its U.S. facilities. The tire maker will focus on expanding operations in both South and North Carolina….
NewsAiken County Schools Land $300K Grant for Tech and Teacher Development
The school system in Aiken County just got $300,000 to upgrade classrooms and boost teaching methods. Classrooms will receive new equipment — from tablets to smart boards. Staff members plan to start…
NewsJPMorgan Chase Opens First Augusta Branch, Making Its Local Debut
The first Augusta branch of JPMorgan Chase opened at 2805 Washington Road on May 15, 2025. This new location joins the bank’s 4,700-plus locations across the U.S. The bank staff cut the ribbon…
