Nikasha Dicks

AIKEN -- Schools in Aiken and Edgefield counties are faring better under the new Federal Accountability System, according to an analysis of data released Thurday.

The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta will have its third annual Arts and Heritage Day on Saturday, July 21.

The North Augusta City Council voted 5-2 on Monday night in favor of an ordinance that will allow a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales be placed on the November ballot.

AIKEN -- The Aiken County school board will vote on the 2012-13 school budget during its regularly scheduled board meeting today at 7 p.m.

GRANITEVILLE -- The Graniteville Fire Department is hosting the Alyssia Landrum Replacement Blood Drive today until 5 p.m. at the fire station, 200 Main St., Graniteville.

AIKEN--The proposed school operating tax increase drew the attention of community members during the public input meeting on 2012-13 budget held by Aiken County Public Schools on Tuesday.

NORTH AUGUSTA -- Fox Creek High School graduates were told to remember three things as they start the next chapter in their life during the graduation ceremony Thursday.

Aiken County Public Schools celebrated the last day of school Thursday with end-of-the-year parties, awards day programs, hugs and smiles.

The Living History Park will debut its newest building during Under the Crown, which will be held June 2-3.

NORTH AUGUSTA -- Library's LEGO Club allows children to have small-scale fun.

Fox Creek High School's board of directors voted unanimously earlier this month to request a transfer from the Edgefield County School District to the South Carolina Public Charter School ...

NORTH AUGUSTA - Martintown Plaza, between Martintown Road and Knox Avenue, will soon see several changes, including the closing of its Goodwill and Just Beds stores and an expansion of its Belk.

North Augusta senior center midfielder Arianna Pierner signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Francis Marion.

Weeks passed, then Christmas. Now, two weeks into the new year, 25-year-old Angel Phelps is still missing.

About 200 families are receiving presents for their children this year from the Christmas Store, an outreach program in North Augusta that provides items for families in need during ...

NORTH AUGUSTA — Public Safety dispatchers say they soon will be able to help residents with the Smart911 program.

NORTH AUGUSTA -- Aiken County's Teacher of the Year for the 2010-11 school year received a surprise celebration in her honor monday.