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Recent AU grad cycles cross country for charity
Cycling 4,350-ish miles across the country presented a daunting challenge to Jack West, but it’s. “It was such a wonderful experience. Life is so short. I didn’t want to say, ‘Oh I wish I could do it’. or ‘I wish I did.’ Just do it,” said West,...
An apparent attempt to disrupt Army conference with foul smell
There's a criminal investigation underway into what appears to have been an attempt to disrupt the Army's annual TechNet conference in Augusta, Georgia. Attendees arriving at the conference Tuesday morning were greeted by a foul odor in the venue’s main ballroom. Susan Lawrence, the president of AFCEA — the group that organizes the conference — said local authorities tested the facility for hazardous materials and deemed it safe for the conference to continue. But she said the investigation so far shows the smell was the result of a “willful act,” and that local authorities are investigating.
5-star South Carolina basketball recruiting target transferring to powerhouse closer to Columbia
Major South Carolina basketball recruiting target Agot Makeer is transferring to a new school that is much closer to Columbia. The 5-star wing prospect annoucned on social media on Tuesday that she is leaving Crestwood Prep in Canada to join the team at Montverde Academy in Florida. Makeer is one...
South Carolina Beaches Face High Rip Current Risk: August 22 Forecast from NWS Charleston
Charleston, SC – Coastal South Carolina beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents today, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Charleston office. The warning includes popular spots like Hilton Head, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan’s Island. The NWS Charleston emphasized that life-threatening rip currents are...
Duke may double its Bad Creek facility. Here's what that means for renewable energy in SC
Tucked away in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Salem, South Carolina, water sits in a reservoir atop a mountain, ready to be released and generate massive amounts of energy. The water sits in Duke Energy’s Bad Creek pump storage facility. The facility generates and stores energy by moving water back and forth between two reservoirs located at different elevations. It can supply carbon-free energy to more than 1.3 million homes when needed. ...
South Carolina: Below-Normal Temps Hold Before Weekend Heatwave Arrives
South Carolina – South Carolina residents will experience another cool, dry day today, mirroring yesterday’s weather. Sunny skies will dominate, with temperatures around 82 degrees in Greenville, slightly below normal for this time of year. The U.S. National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg predicts a steady rise in temperatures...
'See what God wants': Plans stall for proposed Columbia County addiction ministry
A Christian-based addiction recovery ministry has withdrawn its application to rezone 20 acres between Grovetown and Harlem after neighboring residents protested. The Columbia County Board of Commissioners this week voted to accept 143 Ministries' withdrawal of its request to rezone agriculturally zoned land at 5821 Rockford Dr. to accommodate a church building, office,...
Wreck some fresh Tex-Mex at new Columbia County restaurant's grand opening Thursday
One of the nation's most popular Tex-Mex restaurant chains opens Thursday in Columbia County. The Augusta area's third Chipotle location will be at 710 Province Way in Evans at the Mullins Colony shopping center. The Augusta Chronicle first reported on the new location in January. ...
Five Nexstar Television Stations to Become CW Affiliates
IRVING, Texas—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has announced that its owned and operated television stations in Augusta, Georgia (WJBF-D3 DMA #110); Monroe, Louisiana (KARD-D2 DMA #142); Wichita Falls, Texas (KFDX-D3 DMA #149); Terre Haute, Indiana (WTWO-D2 DMA #159); and Utica, New York (WFXV-D2 DMA #171), will become affiliates of The CW Network.All five local stations will begin carrying the network’s primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event programming beginning in September and October.“The addition of these affiliates will bring the number of Nexstar- and partner-owned CW stations to 54, covering more than 45% of U.S. TV...
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.
Gun confiscated at Cross Creek High School in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A gun was found Thursday at Cross Creek High School, according to the Richmond County School System. The incident came after multiple weapons were found last week in Augusta schools, including one during a fight at Cross Creek, and gunfire outside the Laney High School football stadium halted a game.
5PM WEATHER UPDATE WITH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JAY JEFFERIES
CLEAR AND DRY CONDITIONS EXPECTED AGAIN TONIGHT. WARMER TEMPERATURES RETURNS STARTING ON SATURDAY. AREA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WILL HAVE GREAT WEATHER ON FRIDAY NIGHT. HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS RETURNS NEXT WEEK. TONIGHT, CLEAR, WITH A LOW AROUND 61. EAST WIND AROUND 6 MPH. FRIDAY, SUNNY, WITH A HIGH NEAR 86....
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy policy in a rapidly growing state and amid a quickly changing power- generation world. The Special Committee on South Carolina’s Energy Future plans several meetings through October. On Thursday, the committee […]
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