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Fox Creek Middle School welcomed Highland Springs Sept. 1 for an informal pre-season contest — the home team's first-ever action on its home turf (Fox Creek High's field). The visitors prevailed 26-12.
By: Bill Bengtson
Wagener-Salley opened its new football stadium with a 42-8 win over Ninety Six in the first game held in the brand-new facility.
By: Bill Bengtson
Wagener-Salley's new home for football and soccer was dedicated as J.O. Brown Stadium Sept. 4, just prior to the War Eagles' 42-8 football win over Ninety Six.
By: Bill Bengtson
Aiken County Firefighters Association held a gathering in Generations Park Sept. 5, linked to the 25th anniversary of the atrocities of Sept. 11, 2001, when hundreds of responding firemen were killed.
By: Bill Bengtson
Aiken Department of Public Safety responded to a house fire at 1405 Edgefield Highway, near Alan Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 6.
By: Bill Bengtson
The Aiken County Firefighters Association held a gathering to test skills and honor the memory of firemen killed in action Sept. 11, 2001.
AIKEN — Cookies count, but weekly offerings from Busy Bakers also cover plenty of additional territory, with the support of Tri-Development Center
AIKEN — Music lovers and other friends of Aiken County Veterans Council gave the council a boost heading into September's first weekend, casting more than $1,000 in dollar votes for this year's Battle at the Alley.
By: Bill Bengtson
AIKEN — Dog bites — the kind involving chili, ketchup, mustard and the like — have become a winning family business over the past three years for Trenton resident Kim "Bubba" Outlaw, who has joined Aiken County's corps of food trucks, with helpers including his 16-year-old son, Jordan, a home-schooler who helps meet the ongoing demand.
By: Bill Bengtson
AIKEN — South Carolina State Museum's past, present and future were topics of discussion at an Aiken Chamber of Commerce gathering Sept. 9, with leaders of the two organizations sharing an update on plans, progress and priorities.
