By Rachel Johnson, Aiken Standard, S.C. Aug. 2--All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players; they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts.

By Rachel Johnson, Aiken Standard, S.C. Jul. 30--Aiken residents can enjoy an evening of beach music Friday in historic downtown Aiken.

By Rob Novit, Aiken Standard, S.C. Jul. 28--In her first summer as an instructor at USC Aiken's Kids in College camps, Ashley Windley has been busy. Last week she trained "mad scientists" each morning.

By Haley Hughes, Aiken Standard, S.C. Jul. 28--RIDGE SPRING -- Yon Family Farms in Ridge Spring has been recognized for its environmental stewardship.

By Haley Hughes, Aiken Standard, S.C. Jul. 23--Families everywhere are struggling with soaring gas and utility prices and are turning to local food banks for assistance, so Aiken's Bi-Los have kicked off a summer food drive to benefit the Golden Harvest Food Bank.