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Smuggled drugs killed 2 inmates at troubled South Carolina jail, sheriff says
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two inmates died from drug overdoses in two days at a South Carolina jail, which has been under a federal civil rights investigation, authorities said. The inmates at the jail in Richland County were killed by two different drugs, one on Monday and a second on Tuesday, Richland County Sheriff Leon […]
Voting for Aiken's Choice 2024 awards ends July 31
Jul. 26—Time is running out for readers to vote for their favorite businesses in Aiken's Choice 2024. Voting will continue through July 31. Nominations closed June 14. Winners will be announced in the Saturday, Sept. 28, edition of the Aiken Standard. "This contest can become very competitive amongst businesses," said Diane Daniell, advertising sales director. "The winners proudly display ...
‘The Hills are Alive,’ right here in Winnsboro!
WINNSBORO – Come see one of the most beloved musicals of all time in downtown Winnsboro. The inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows a cheerful postulate who serves as governess to the seven children of the imperious Captain von Trapp, bringing music and joy to the household. As the political tide turns and fascism begins to take hold in Austria, Maria and the entire von Trapp family must make a moral decision.
Orangeburg County School District holds dedication ceremony for brand new Lake Marion Middle School
SANTEE, S.C. (WIS) ― Orangeburg County School District has officially opened Lake Marion Middle School just in time for the new academic year. The opening was marked by a dedication ceremony attended by district officials, elected leaders, and community members. The school is located on the campus of Lake...
Three South Carolina men charged with harboring escaped convict
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WCIV) — Three South Carolina men are facing charges after allegedly harboring an escaped convict, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said in a news release Friday. Kalynn Jade Cloud, 20, Amani Nekwan Vaughn, 30, and Guy Frank Talley, III., 27, with Harboring an Escaped Convict. Cloud...
Sustainability, Economic Growth Take Center Stage at Women's Automotive Conference
South Carolina is already known as a powerhouse in the automotive industry. This week industry leaders discussed the role environmental sustainability will play in the sector’s future growth.
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