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Sammie Cheatham, a longtime leader of the local Salvation Army, has faced a substantial amount of daddy duty over the past few decades, with "nine kids… 37 grands and one great-grand," he said.
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The touch tank experience is one of the top attractions at the South Carolina Aquarium. After a renovation, it reopened twice the size with more diverse marine life. Read moreSC Aquarium's new 'touch tank' is twice the size and has a beachy name
Protests are planned across SC this weekend, many of them part of a national "No Kings" initiative by the grassroots 50501 movement. The June 14 events are on the same day as a major military parade in Washington, D.C. Read more'No Kings' protests are planned across SC this weekend; AG promises legal crackdown if necessary
Cpl. Ashley Tucker has been named the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office 2024–2025 School Resource Officer of the Year, the agency announced this past week. Read moreTucker named Berkeley County SRO of the Year
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Lost Dog will perform from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at Good Girl Brewing Co., 880 Banks Mill Road S.E. For more information, visit goodgirlbrewingco.com. Read moreToday’s events for June 15
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SCDOT working 'around the clock' after I-20 bridge collapse in Aiken County; no fatalities reported
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An Aiken City Councilwoman recently voted against selecting a Hotel Aiken developer. Why?
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Historic downtown Aiken building commands seven-figure price
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Temporary lane closures taking place on Interstate 20 in Aiken County this month
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Business roundup: Mirin Fusion Kitchen's opening plans; Checkers property sold
