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Former TBS player makes basketball moves; latest: he’s heading to S. Carolina
Former Burlington School basketball player Jamarii Thomas is making the rounds in the Southeast. He has landed on South Carolina’s roster for a senior season after several other stops. Thomas played two seasons for UNC Wilmington before a strong 2023-24 season for Norfolk State. He averaged 16.9 points per...
Charleston Gospel Choir seeks new voices for upcoming auditions
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston Gospel Choir has announced that it is holding auditions for new volunteer singers. The auditions will transpire on Tuesday, Aug. 6, and Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Singers should go to Second Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 342 Meeting St. on...
Richland One offering golden activities passes for senior citizens
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Richland One is offering golden passes to senior citizens ages 60 and older who live within the district, said officials. The pass provides eligible seniors with free admission to all district-sponsored athletics events, except Sportsarama and playoff games. A Golden Activities Pass can be obtain from...
Cold case solved: Suspect arrested in 2019 Augusta slaying
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a 2019 murder. On Dec. 30, 2019, at 4:47 am., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2106 Bayvale Road to investigate the murder of Dwayne Lane, 52. This man may have...
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.
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...
After 50 years, Children’s Place in Aiken gets new building
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Soon, there will be a new building for the Children’s Place in Aiken. Their mission is to protect, heal and strengthen families and children impacted by trauma. The non-profit has been in the same location for more than 50 years and bursting at the seams.
City of Statesboro launches new Housing Rehabilitation Program
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Starting Monday, Statesboro residents who qualify may be able to receive free repairs and services through the funding of the city’s Housing Rehabilitation Program. City officials say this program is essential when it comes to the city building a stronger community.”. “We have more money...
Aiken Tech continues in Metallica Scholars Initiative
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. – Aiken Technical College has been selected to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative for a second consecutive year. The college will receive $50,000 to continue supporting students enrolled in its computer technology and cybersecurity programs and courses. The recent announcement comes as MSI begins its sixth...
Midland Valley football coach’s domestic violence charge dropped
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A domestic violence charge has been dropped against Midland Valley High School’s head football coach. The charge was dismissed Thursday, according to court records. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and...
Scam Alert: Scam phone calls about voter registration have been reported
With election season in full throttle, local residents may receive scam calls and messages asking about voter registration and requesting personal information. Here in Bulloch County, some residents are receiving phone calls stating that their registration has expired and then referring them to another number to call and text to be reinstated. Do not give them your information. While third-party organizations have access to some of your information, they don't have the most up-to-date sources and may not be acting in your best interest. "If you aren't sure about something, call us first so that we can verify and check if your voter registration is still current," said Joanne Nesmith, Clerk at Bulloch County's Elections and Voter Registration Office. If you get a phone call or receive mail requesting your personal information related to voter registration, contact the Elections and Voter Registration Office at the Bulloch County Annex. Their contact information is provided below. Shontay Jones Elections Supervisor (912) 764-6502 elections@bullochcounty.net voterregistrar@bullochcounty.net 113 North Main Street, Suite 201 Statesboro, Georgia 30458 Website: https://bullochcounty.net/elections/
Ridge View Student’s Representation Of South Carolina At Ala Girls Nation
Ridge View High School’s Jada-Love Roper has been chosen as one of the 100 high school seniors to attend the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The program, established in 1947, aims to impart exceptional civic education to its attendees, introducing them to the workings of the federal government.
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