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John Artemus, Union Organizer born
The birth of John Artemus in 1885 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black labor organizer. He was born in Edgefield, S.C., to a sharecropper family. At a young age, Artemus realized that this farming system benefited only the white landlords and not the black tenant farmers. He was forced to leave Edgefield when he confronted his family's landlord over unfair wages. Artemus moved to Columbia, where he worked for several of the city's major merchants as a store clerk. He worked during the day and attended Benedict College in the evening. During these years, he learned carpentry and studied construction and contracting through correspondence courses. He worked on many homes and rental properties in black and white communities.
Man repeatedly stabbed near Salley; suspect in custody
SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man suffered injuries and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing near Salley on Thursday night, according to Aiken County deputies. The victim, a man in his 20s, suffered stab wounds to his chest, back and arm in the incident on Jewelweed Road near Tabernacle Road.
Cross Creek Student Faces Disciplinary Action After Gun Found At School
A Cross Creek student faces disciplinary action after high school administrators were given a tip that a gun was believed to be on campus today. The gun was found during an administrative search and was confiscated. A letter sent to parents from Principal Dr. LaQuanda Carpenter explained the incident today.
Bond set for grandmother of baby who died of hypothermia
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was set at $50,000 Friday for the grandmother of a baby who died of hypothermia after being left in front of a cold air conditioner while wrapped in a wet blanket. Meanwhile, the bond hearing for the child’s mother was delayed Friday to give public...
Fair midway named for Exchange Club of Augusta icon
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson on Thursday helped unveil the new midway at the Georgia Carolina State Fair. It’s now named the Joe Taylor Midway. Taylor joined the Exchange Club of Augusta in 1962. He’s the longest-standing member of the club and was the club president...
Lander Continues to Grow: Fall 2024 Semester Opens with Another Strong Enrollment
Lander University kicked off the 2024-25 academic year with another impressive enrollment, including the University’s largest-ever cohort of new students. The fall semester got underway on Monday, Aug. 19, and at the midpoint of the first week of classes, Lander’s total headcount was 4,423. This includes 1,471 new first-time freshmen, new first-time graduate, and new undergraduate and graduate transfers – a 7% increase over last year’s new student cohort, and an all-time high for the 152-year-old institution. Lander’s freshman class is 6% larger, while the sophomore class is up by 12%. Graduate and online enrollment has also increased by 4%.
AU conference focuses on impact of AI, cybersecurity and more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Artificial intelligence, propaganda and information online are all hot topics in the cyber world. On Thursday, Augusta University held a conference to discuss those things in our everyday lives. The conference was held for the U.C. Army Cyber Center of Excellence. It allows the two to...
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