Aiken County Community Pulse

Public Health Alert

• ⚡ Rabid Bat Exposure: A dog is in quarantine after exposure to a rabid bat found near Hawassie Run and Three Runs Plantation...

Urgent rabies alert in Aiken County: A dog is in quarantine after exposure to a rabid bat found near Hawassie Run and Three Runs Plantation Drive.

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Local pushback against state bill H. 5321, which aims to create Horse Creek Regional Public Service Authority across Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda...

Uncertainty grips Aiken County Public Schools as top HR leader Dr. Salvatore Minolfo was placed on administrative leave March 9.

• Served as Chief...

Get ready for relaxed evening shopping at the Aiken County Farmers Market!

Fresh After 5 is back, celebrating local vendors, food, and live...

• Conference showdown alert: Airport hosts Aiken in key SC High School Baseball matchup.
• Game time: Wednesday, March 18 @ 7p – perfect for community vibes.
• Catch the action live and cheer on Aiken's varsity squad to kick off the season strong!

Aiken County, dive into the Phenomenal Women of Color exhibit at the Center for African American History, Art and Culture – free and open to the...

School District Updates

• 🔥 HR Chief on Administrative Leave: The Aiken County Public School District placed human resources chief Dr. Salvatore...

Latest twist in the investigation of 18-year-old Tranard Sheppard's June 2025 death:

• Taquan Coach, 31, charged March 16 with accessory after the...

Friendship and faith shone at Second Baptist Church's Unity Sunday on March 15, hosting First Baptist in their annual tradition.

• 'We love each...

What sparked Dr. Salvatore Manolfo's administrative leave last week? The district's HR chief since June—previously director of administration—is out,...

Sub-freezing lows to 28°F hit Aiken County from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday. Protect yourself:

• Insulate faucets and pipes; outdoor plumbing at...

Aiken County Sheriff's Office nears closure on the 2025 Warrenville teen murder with a seventh arrest.

• TaQuan Coach arrested March 16, 2026,...

Key impacts of Crowell & Company's $40M+ lawsuit against Aiken:

• 247-unit development stalled on Toolebeck Road due to disputed sewer access.
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Local crime alert: An Aiken man was arrested several days ago for attempted murder after allegedly firing a gun at a fellow motorcycle club member. Incident reported March 16.

Weather and School Alerts

• ⚡ Tornado Watch Until 2 PM Monday: A Tornado Watch covers Aiken County and 16 other counties until 2 PM Monday due to...

South Carolina's State Senate is considering a bill that could give Aiken County power to say 'no' to development, offering local governments more control over their futures. A boost for community voices amid growth.

Join Aiken Prays for its 12th anniversary today!

• Inter-denominational women's prayer group (Stonecroft Ministries) at 11 a.m., AnShu Asian Cafe (122...

Urgent for Aiken County: Tornado Watch until 2 PM Monday covers Aiken and 16 SC counties, with severe thunderstorms risking tornadoes, travel...

CSRA neighbors, don't miss the first-ever Shamrock Shuffle 5K this Saturday at 8:45 a.m. near the Kroc Center – proceeds fund a new Center of Hope for...