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In addition to attending Aiken High School, where he is a senior, Matty Avendano has two jobs.
Today's Highlights
In March of 1882, riders on horseback gathered to play a game on a large field off a dirt road not far from downtown Aiken. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Whitney Field still going strong as polo venue more than 140 years later
Editor's note: We Are Aiken County is a series of articles that will run through March 16. It celebrates people, places and events that shaped Aiken County. Read moreWe Are Aiken County: Hopelands Concert Series to celebrate golden anniversary
What's happening today
FOTAS, the Aiken County Animal Shelter and the SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare are participating in the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters event. Adoption fees will be waived at both shelters through May 15. The Aiken County Animal Shelter is located at 333 Wire Road. For more information, vist fotasaiken.org. The SPCA Albrecht Center is located at 199 Willow Run Road. For more information, visit letlovelive.org. Read moreToday's events for May 7
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1 man dead after shooting on Aiken's Southside
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SLED investigating Aiken Mayor Teddy Milner on allegation of elder abuse
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Warrenville woman charged after allegedly attempting to hit another person with a car
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Dougherty Road resurfacing project could cause traffic delays on Aiken's Southside
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Aiken man accused of pointing gun at woman during parking spot dispute
