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Identity of North Augusta man killed in Aiken County accident released
Jul. 16—One person is dead in Aiken County following a wreck that occurred July 13 near North Augusta. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Jesus Trinidad-Rosales, 39, of North Augusta, according to a release from the Aiken County Coroner's office. According to Lance Cpl. Lena Butler with the S.C. Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 7:50 p.m. It took place on Ascauga Lake ...
North Augusta man killed in crash on Ascauga Lake Road
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A North Augusta man was killed in a traffic accident Saturday night near North Augusta, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said he’s not releasing the name until next of kin have been notified. It happened at 7:50...
Fit4School Returns with Free School Supplies, Health Screenings and More
The 14th annual Fit4School returns to the Aiken County Family Y on Saturday, July 20. The drive-thru event will provide free school supplies, health screenings by Hearing Associates of South Carolina and haircuts by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. There also will be opportunities to meet superheroes and princesses and play video games while a DJ plays music.
North Augusta man dead in Aiken County crash
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — The Aiken County Coroner's Office is investigation a Saturday night crash that killed a man. The Coroner's Office reports that the man's name will not be released until the next of kin is notified, by say he was from North Augusta. The crash happened Saturday...
Parents have one less thing to worry about thanks to annual Joe Jackson school supply giveaway
Jul. 14—Sunday marked the fourth annual Joe Jackson School Supply Giveaway, an opportunity for parents and students to come out and receive no-cost school supplies at the Aiken County Recreation Center. This school supply giveaway event has been put on for nearly 20 years, but was renamed after the COVID-19 related death of Joe Jackson, a community member who was a dedicated supporter of the ...
South Carolina Highway Patrol investigates 4 crashes, 2 fatal
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating four crashes in Aiken County and Orangeburg County, two of which were fatal. Crews responded to a business fire at Saint Joseph Hospice on Edgefield Road on Monday night. Aiken County. Early Tuesday morning, two separate crashes just minutes apart...
Improving how to move freight through Georgia
The local organization tasked with looking at current transportation issues, while planning for the future, is seeking public input for an update on moving freight. The Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is in the process of updating the Regional Freight Plan. It will be the first update since 2008.
Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputies help arrest man on child sexual abuse material charges
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office assisted in the arrest of a Ninety Six man on nine charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force investigators arrested Devin Blake Saylor, 31, on July 11, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced July 15. Ninety Six...
ADPS: Missing endangered woman found
UPDATE 9:16 P.M. 7/13/2024 – The Aiken Department of Public Safety says Mirta Stanfield has been located. AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman. Mirta Stanfield, an endangered, 69-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen on July 12, 2024, at 411 Kershaw […]
'A great leader': Corey Murphy steps into the role of Aiken County superintendent of schools
Jul. 13—The Aiken County Public School District has officially welcomed Corey Murphy as its new superintendent. "This is not the superintendent's office," said Murphy as he sat at at his new district office desk. "The superintendent's office is the County of Aiken. I want to spend time circulating, learning more about this community, learning more about the people I serve because that's where ...
Successteam provides no-cost school supplies to CSRA students for the ninth year
Jul. 13—On July 13, over 1,000 guests were expected to arrive at Aiken Technical College for Successteam's ninth annual Back 2 School Bookbag Drive. Successteam, a nonprofit organization specializing in educational youth development, provides backpacks and school supplies for students at no cost each year. Tim Behling, the founder and executive director of Successteam said that the ...
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