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South Carolina adds fourth linebacker to 2025 recruiting class
Donovan Darden formally jumped into South Carolina's 2025 recruiting class on Monday afternoon, to give the Gamecocks their fourth linebacker commitment. Darden, who's classified on 247Sports as a three-star edge prospect, announced his commitment to South Carolina over N.C. State and Illinois. All three hosted him for official visits last month. His offer sheet also includes Boston College, Michigan State, Michigan and West Virginia.
Schneider Electric projects 50% surge in U.S. industry electrification by 2030
Schneider Electric released a report June 25 that projects electrification of U.S. industry will increase by half from 30% at present to 45% by 2030. Compiled by the company's Sustainability Research Institute, the report also projects a potential, corresponding 25% reduction in fossil fuel demand over the same period. The report provides detailed analysis by sector, and projects that 16 of 21 sectors will reach 60% electrification by 2030. It also projects that U.S. industries will collectively reach 64% electrification by 2040 with a corresponding 50% reduction in fossil fuel consumption.
Two Aiken Co. men indicted by federal grand jury, allegations of bank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Two Aiken County men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in reference to accusations of brank fraud and conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the United States Department of Justice in the District of South Carolina, a federal grand jury in Columbia returned a three-count superseding indictment […]
Fit4School will be July 20
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...
Orangeburg pair accused of pulling guns on dad, 11-year-old
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery on Interstate 26. Lloyd Fulton, 18, and Terrance Jackson, 19, were arrested and each charged with two counts of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Rowing: Atomic Masters win 12 medals at Southeast regionals
Months of focused training under Oak Ridge Rowing Association Athletics Director Lisa Glenn paid off on June 22-23 at the USRowing Southeast Masters Regional Championships in Aiken, South Carolina, as 14 Atomic Masters competed in 16 events and won five gold, two silver and five bronze medals. “We have a...
Monday Storm Damage… Hot & Humid Tuesday
Today was hot and humid! Highs were in the upper 90s with some places making it to the low 100s. The heat index made it feel well into the triple digits and will continue to do so throughout the week. Tonight will be muggy with lows in the mid 70s. Tomorrow’s highs are going to be in the mid to upper 90s. Rain chances are going to increase as we go into the week. Tomorrow has a 30% chance of some storms, but the chance jumps up to 50% and 60% later in the week. Temperatures will cool down as the rain moves in.
2 CSRA men prosecuted on federal firearms, drug charges
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two men from Augusta and Waynesboro have been charged with felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution in Savannah on Tuesday. Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have...
Belair Middle School students moving from K-8 building to defunct Langford Middle School
Richmond County School System's rightsizing plan is already underway. The school district's spokesperson Haley Lacuesta last week confirmed that Belair Middle School students will start the school year in the defunct Langford Middle School building. They will call it home until a new middle school can be built for the Belair students.
Bomb recovered after ongoing battle between brothers in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A burglary led to a bomb recovery after an ongoing dispute between two brothers in Aiken County on Sunday, according to authorities. Authorities say that around 12:40 p.m., deputies responded to a burglary in progress in the 6100 block of Marmalade Lane. Aiken and Saluda County...
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