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Aiken, South Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Aiken! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why SWAT teams filled Carolina Springs Road in Aiken County
- Why did Aiken’s school board stay silent after a long meeting?
- How a passing trucker stopped an alleged Aiken County kidnapping
Also on today's calendar: Juneteenth.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
- Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• New details released in SWAT standoff on Carolina Springs Road (wrdw.com) — A 90-minute SWAT standoff on Carolina Springs Road in Aiken County ended safely Monday evening when a man surrendered to deputies. Officials say he’s accused of pointing what appeared to be a pistol, later found to be a BB gun, at a woman. Neighbors described an intense scene with heavily armed officers and loudspeaker negotiations, but no injuries were reported. 
• 12 On Your Side Investigates: Aiken school board gives few answers after closed-door meeting (wrdw.com) — Aiken County school board members spent more than two hours in a closed-door session about the future of the district’s human resources department but emerged with almost no public details. They accepted a recommendation for a new HR leader without naming the person or clarifying the role, leaving parents, staff, and taxpayers waiting for answers as reporters push for more transparency.
• Truck driver rescues woman from alleged kidnapping attempt on Aiken County road (wrdw.com) — A truck driver helped a young woman escape an alleged kidnapping attempt along Williston Road in Aiken County after she ran into traffic asking for help. Deputies later arrested a New Ellenton man, charging him with kidnapping and impersonating an officer. The woman had reportedly been handcuffed and taken while walking between family homes after graduation.
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Board of Education Meeting
Aiken County Public Schools 1000 Brookhaven Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, USA
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Juneteenth →
Saluda Park, 416 S Jefferson St, Saluda
11:00 am
Tuesday June 9
Saturday June 13
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Connect 4 Coffee at SRP Federal Credit Union →
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce SRP Federal Credit Union 1070 Edgefield Road (Walnut and Edgefield Road) North Augusta, SC 29860
8:00 am -
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting - Beanie Ben's
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Beanie Ben's Breakfast Tacos 210 Georgia Avenue North Augusta, SC 29841
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting—North Augusta Family YCMA
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce North Augusta YMCA 406 E. Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841
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Fishing Tournaments at Butler Reservoir on Fort Gordon
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Butler Reservoir on Fort Gordon
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Board of Education Meeting
Aiken County Public Schools 1000 Brookhaven Dr, Aiken, SC 29803, USA
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(M) Wine Tasting Wednesday
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce The Feed Sack North Augusta 1069 Edgefield Rd Suites 103/104 North Augusta, SC 29860
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2026 Small Business Opportunity Day
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Augusta Convention Center at the Marriott 2 10th Street Augusta, GA 30901
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Photo & Video Editing Workshop →
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Woodworth Library 549 Rice Rd. Bldg. 33500 Fort Gordon, Georgia 30905 United States
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Kids Fishing Derby →
North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Claypit Lakes Off of Gibson Road & High Camp Road
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Small Business Saturday at Boondock Farms →
Boondock Farms, 755 Foreman St, Jackson
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aiken used to have some wonderful historic hotels 100 years ago.
Here’s a video to keep your information about them (Nextdoor Whitehall Estates) - I called about my termite quote and I think it is quite high.
But I think they said it was 2,000 to set up the stations. I was wanting to add it in my current service and they said they work with me on payments… (Nextdoor Mallard Lake)
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Aiken. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Aiken. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Aiken here.
🗞 Nearby News
Graniteville
- USC Aiken's emerging artists connect with community through multimedia exhibit in Graniteville (postandcourier.com)
North Augusta
- 520 E Buena Vista Ave Apt 406, North Augusta, SC 29841 (realtor.com)
- North Augusta Chamber to Celebrate Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Beanie Ben's (augustaceo.com)
- Nuns welcome people to their world with Connect 4 Coffee in North Augusta (copy) (postandcourier.com)
Saluda
- Rock Hill streets will be renamed for 3 fallen police officers. See where and why (charlotteobserver.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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