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67-year-old killed in crash on Peach Orchard, Tobacco roads
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 67-year-old was killed after a crash on Peach Orchard Road, the Richmond County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday. Coroner Mark Bowen responded to Wellstar / MCG Hospital in reference to a death from a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, Aug. 10. The...
26-year-old charged with Murder, 10 counts of Attempted Murder
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Charges have been upgraded for a suspect involved in an Aiken County murder case that happened 4 years ago. 26-year-old Tykendran Creech is now charged with Murder and 10 counts of Attempted Murder. In November of 2020, there was a shooting at the 7th lounge on Richland Avenue East. Craig […]
Field Hockey Picked Fourth in SAC Preseason Poll for Second Straight Year; Five Named to Preseason All-Conference Team
ROCK HILL, S.C. - The South Atlantic Conference (SAC) released their 2024 Field Hockey Preseason Poll on Thursday morning that tabbed the defending conference champion Lander Field Hockey team to finish fourth in the conference standings. Lander grabbed two first-place votes and had 46 total points. Mount Olive was picked as the preseason favorite while Newberry and Limestone rounded out the top four. Second through fourth place were only separated by three points between the three Palmetto State schools. This also was the second-straight season Lander was picked to finish fourth.
Live updates: Augusta-area high school football scoreboard for Week 2
It's the second week of high school football action in the Augusta area. Week 1 featured some quality matchups as area teams got their feet wet, but the marathon continues as teams prepare to lace their cleats up for Week 2. The big-ticket matchups include North Augusta traveling to Thomson, Hephzibah hosting Laney,...
Augusta crash victim dies 10 days after accident
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to Wellstar / MCG Hospital in reference to a death from a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, August 10th. The crash happened on Peach Orchard Road at Tobacco Road. 67-year-old John Thomas from Augusta was taken to the hospital where he succumbed […]
Richland County coroner identifies body found in woods behind Wendy’s
RICHLAND CO., S.C. (WOLO) – Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford has identified the victim as Watson Smith “Smitty” Strickland Jr., 74, of Columbia, said the coroner’s office. Smitty’s body was found on Wednesday, August 14, in a wooded area next to a parking lot on Averyt...
Large mixed-use student housing community in downtown Columbia set to open
A large student housing development in downtown Columbia is about to go online. Holder Properties’ Gateway 737, a 940-bed student housing development, will begin leasing in early September 2024, with ...
Administrative Changes Made In KCSD
During the August 20th school board meeting, the Kershaw County School Board approved several administrative positions including: naming Matia Goodwin as the district’s new Director of Intervention and Enrichment; naming Dr. Alana Powers as the new principal of Camden Elementary School; and naming Sharon Lewis as the new principal at Doby’s Mill Elementary School. These changes will take place over the next few weeks.
The Jam Room Music Festival Returns to Columbia's Main Street
The Jam Room Music Festival (JRMF) returns to Columbia on Saturday, October 26th. Presented by the Jam Room Foundation, with support from the City of Columbia and Richland County, the festival features a full day of performances on two stages at the corner of Main and Hampton streets in the heart of Columbia’s Main Street District. Celebrating its 11th year, the Jam Room Music Festival remains free and open to all.
ESPN announces broadcast crew who have history with South Carolina football
On Tuesday, ESPN announced the broadcast team for next weekend's season opener when Shane Beamer's South Carolina football team will take on the Old Dominion Monarchs. According to a press release from the "worldwide leader," Dave Neal, Aaron Murray, and Ashley ShahAhmadi will be on the call on SEC Network.
Overnight earthquake detected in Georgia
HAGAN, Ga. (FOX Carolina) - The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed an earthquake in Evans County overnight. The 2.4-magnitude quake occurred near Hagan, Georgia shortly before 1:30 a.m. Earthquakes between 2 and 3 magnitude can be felt by a few people and may cause delicately-suspended objects to swing.
Aiken County Animal Shelter Hosts Annual Clear The Shelter Event
This Saturday, Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) and the Aiken County Animal Shelter will host their annual Clear The Shelter Day. The event is an effort to help find homes for the many animals housed at the shelter, which is at full capacity. Clear The Shelter In Aiken. Clear...
South Carolina investigators release suspect images in store owner shooting as search intensifies
DENMARK, S.C. — State investigators are searching for a suspect who shot a South Carolina store owner earlier in the month. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division said it came in to investigate the shooting after a request from Denmark Police Chief Leroy Grimes on Aug. 6. The department was investigating a shooting at Denmark Grocery at 59 Magnolia Avenue in Bamburg that happened around 8 p.m. that day. Investigators said that the store owner was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment. Nothing was taken from the store, and no one else was hurt.
CARVC Set to Visit Five Parks During Annual ‘Fall Crawl Tour’
The Carolina’s Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) is set to host its “Carolinas Fall Crawl” on Sept. 17, which will include stops at five campgrounds in both North Carolina and South Carolina, according to an email sent out by the association. The five campgrounds set...
Apple Festival Luncheon to Feature Ellen Weaver as Keynote Speaker
The Westminster Rotary Club will host Ellen Weaver, South Carolina’s 19th State Superintendent of Education, as the keynote speaker at the Apple Festival Luncheon on September 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Westminster Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A Greenville native, Weaver, who was elected Superintendent on November 9, 2022, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for all students in South Carolina. She holds a B.A. in Political Science and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Bob Jones University and previously worked as State Director for Senator Jim DeMint and founded the Palmetto Promise Institute. Weaver is known for her commitment to education policy and aims to improve foundational skills, recruit top educators, and engage with community leaders to support student success. Tickets for the luncheon can be purchased from any Westminster Rotarian or by calling 864-247-6437.
Nonprofit bridging the gap between Hispanic community and art organizations
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Hispanic Alliance is working to connect resources to the growing Hispanic and Latino communities across the state. Allied4Art is just one resource opportunity within the larger Allied4SC series in the organization. The Allied4SC series identifies community barriers to resources by connecting people with other organizations and institutions in health, culture and workforce.
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