Downtown Aiken's traffic was heavy and slow Saturday morning, with heavy representation of red, white and blue, amid the annual Memorial Day parade.
Today's Highlights
USC Aiken held its spring commencement ceremony on May 1 at the college’s convocation center, celebrating over 400 graduates. Read morePomp, circumstance and possibility: USC Aiken holds annual spring commencement ceremony
Fox Creek High School celebrated its class of 2024 Thursday night. Read moreFox Creek graduates its Class of 2024: 'Enjoy every thrill'
Megyn Bolen, who recently celebrated her 12th birthday, has just graduated from high school as a homeschooled student and is attending classes at Aiken Technical College. Her ultimate goal is to become an orthodontist. Read more'Enjoy the ride': 12-year-old Megyn Bolen is attending Aiken Technical College
What's happening today
The Aiken Republican Club will meet Tuesday at Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St. S.W. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program should start before noon. This month's meeting will feature candidates running for the State House District 81 Seat currently held by Bart Blackwell who is not seeking another term. The format will include presentations by the candidates and a question-and-answer session. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Reservations are required. Reservations and cancellations must be received by Sunday, May 26, at noon. For more information, call K.T. Ruthven at 803-617-9356. Read moreToday's events for May 26
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