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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...
I-TEAM: New ketamine clinic fills void for Department of Veterans Affairs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Every 11 minutes, someone in the United States dies by suicide. It’s a statistic our military families know all too well. The latest census data shows veterans only make up about 6 percent of our country’s population, but they account for 22 percent of all suicides, and it’s only getting worse.
Lander’s Shull takes Day 1 lead at Hartwell
ANDERSON, S.C. — It was awfully lonely on the boat for Hampton Shull, but the Lander University junior used solitude to his advantage and sacked up a five-bass limit of 17 pounds that leads Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College National Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops at Lake Hartwell.
Finding solutions: Learn about local literacy center’s free programs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s a facility centered around learning. The Dr. Paulette Harris Literacy Center located in the HUB for Community Innovation is helping kids and adults get the instruction they need when it comes to reading and writing. While it has a steady number of people coming...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure north of the region the rest of the week will keep things comfortable and dry. Temperatures will return back to normal next week as high pressure retreats from the northeast. Staying nice and dry the rest of tonight. Later tonight into early Friday, the...
‘Jesus, help me’: Hear 911 calls amid gunfire near Laney game
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Recordings of 911 calls are shedding light on gunfire last Friday outside the Laney High School football stadium that halted a game nearly a week ago. It was a chaotic scene as fans ducked for cover and scrambled for safety, although no victim was found after...
Zaxby’s Opens New Location in Ballentine Community
Zaxby’s has officially opened its doors to the Irmo and Ballentine communities with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce. The event marked the grand opening of the new restaurant, which aims to bring delicious food and a strong sense of community engagement to the area.
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