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Graniteville growth has some neighbors raising concerns
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina’s population is continuing to grow with Aiken County seeing a strong growth rate. As the county grows, some neighbors are speaking out about plans to add more homes to a neighborhood in Graniteville. It was a packed council room full of concerned people...
Black bear makes an appearance at Aiken County home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County resident said Wednesday a black bear came walking up her driveway in broad daylight. She even sent News 12 a video showing the bear ambling up before scampering away from the house on Croft Mill Road. Although black bears don’t tend to be...
Aiken County now eligible for funds coming from effort combatting national opioid crisis
AIKEN, SC. (WJBF)- Local leaders are focusing on the national opioid crisis, and now Aiken County may get money from a national legal effort. At Tuesday’s meeting, it was confirmed that Aiken County Council Chairman Gary Bunker now has the authority to opt in to the Carolina and Kroger National Opioid Litigation. “This is about […]
Get free diapers, baby supplies at these CSRA events
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This week, parents have two chances to get free baby supplies at these events in the CSRA. “I want to be prepared. I want to be able to say, you know, I did this by myself, and I was able to provide for my child,” said Zikera Campbell, expecting mother.
Parties react to Nikki Haley’s RNC speech, endorsement
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Local Republicans and Democrats are reacting to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s speech at the Republican National Convention. “Not only is the people of the convention ready to move forward, but I think this country’s ready to move forward,” Aiken Republican Club President KT Ruthven said. Nikki Haley endorsed former […]
North Augusta girl gives back to community with lemonade stand
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - This relentless heat has everyone looking for ways to cool off and refresh. In North Augusta, you may have passed a lemonade stand called the “The Main Squeeze” on Carolina Avenue. Just like summers in the past, Emma Key is spending her final...
Addiction recovery ministry seeks new worship space in this part of Columbia County
An Augusta-area Christian ministry that helps guide drug addicts and ex-convicts through recovery seeks 20 acres in Columbia County to continue its work. Cliff and Ana Nobles lead 143 Ministries International, established in 2018 and named for the number of letters in each word of "I love you." The nonprofit...
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