Unforgettable: A Cecil J. Williams Photography Exhibit Opening Unforgettable: A Cecil J. Williams Photography Exhibit Opening Shakailah C Banks / Monday, February 2, 2026 83 The community came together for the opening of the Unforgettable: A Cecil J. Williams Photography Exhibit. We are grateful to everyone who joined us that evening to honor the work of Cecil J. Williams. Read more
MLK Day of Service 2026 MLK Day of Service 2026 Shakailah C Banks / Friday, January 23, 2026 64 Students, faculty, and staff from Aiken Technical College and USC Aiken came together today for the annual MLK Day of Service. Participants volunteered at three local nonprofits: ACTS of Aiken, the Aiken Animal Shelter, and Clean Up Aiken. Read more
Civil Rights photographer Cecil J. Williams to be keynote speaker for 2026 MLK Community Celebration Civil Rights photographer Cecil J. Williams to be keynote speaker for 2026 MLK Community Celebration Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, November 3, 2025 1261 Cecil J. Williams, a renowned photographer known for his visual documentation of the Civil Rights Movement, will serve as the keynote speaker for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration to be held Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the USCA Convocation Center. Read more
Aiken Tech student recognized for volunteer efforts Aiken Tech student recognized for volunteer efforts Nikasha N Dicks / Thursday, January 30, 2025 3374 Aiken Technical College student DeAnna Dixon was recognized for her volunteer efforts during the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration on January 26. Read more
Retired NBA player, business leader to provide keynote address at 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Retired NBA player, business leader to provide keynote address at 2024 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Nikasha N Dicks / Monday, October 16, 2023 3775 NBA legend and South Carolina native Alex English will provide the keynote address at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration at 3 p.m. Sunday, January 21, at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center, 2049 Champion Way, Graniteville. Read more
Honors awarded during annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Honors awarded during annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration Nikasha N Dicks / Tuesday, January 24, 2023 3027 The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Steering Committee awarded several honors during its annual event on Sunday, January 22, presented by Aiken Technical College and the University of South Carolina Aiken. Read more