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Local districts lead the way as school year starts earlier across S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - It might be hard to believe, but some South Carolina students are already back in school – including in Aiken, Edgefield and McCormick counties. They’re among six South Carolina school districts already back in the classroom. That’s despite a state law saying no students...
Update: Person Of Interest Wanted For Questioning In Edgefield Road Murder: No Longer A Person Of Interest According to Authorities.
A person of interest is wanted for questioning in the recent deadly shooting on Edgefield Road in North Augusta last week. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says 27-year-old James L. Wright Jr. of North Augusta was shot July 17 in the 300 block of Edgefield Road. A caller notified...
Aiken County investigators seeking person of interest in Edgefield Road shooting
It's been over a week since the deadly July 17 shooting death of James Wright Jr. on Edgefield Road, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest who might have been a witness.
New safety protocol aims to make school safety accessible for students, parents, teachers
Jul. 26—Aiken County students are starting off the school year with a new safety protocol in place. The Aiken County Public School District is beginning to implement the Standard Response Protocol in the classroom and beyond, as teachers, students, parents and law enforcement receive training on this program. Educators are hoping to familiarize students with the new protocol's five action ...
Officials share safety plans after shooting near Aiken school
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re learning more about safety precautions taken by school officials after a shooting near an Aiken County elementary school on Thursday. Police say a male suspect was stripping his clothes went they found him on the highway near J.D. Lever Elementary School. That male suspect...
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