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Water main break creates chasm in front of Talatha treatment plant
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A water main break caused a huge sinkhole Wednesday in front of the Talatha Rural Community Water processing plant in Aiken County. It happened on U.S. 278 in front of the plant that’s between New Ellenton and Jackson. Water Commissioner Debra Larke said state and...
2 cars, 18-wheeler crash on Railroad Avenue in Salley
SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash involving two cars and an 18-wheeler has caused unknown injuries in Salley early Thursday morning, according to Aiken County dispatch. A water main break caused a huge sinkhole Wednesday in front of the Talatha Rural Community Water processing plant in Aiken County. Dispatch says...
Ben Affleck, Woodstock, And More – Can’t Beat Cody
For more from the Kicks Wake Up Krew, click here. “Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.
Sunny skies & lower humidity the next couple of days; Storm chances return this weekend
The next couple of days will be some of our best of the summer. Refreshing mornings in the upper 60's-70 with sunny afternoons in the upper 80's to near 90. Our next weather maker brings traditional August weather back to the CSRA Saturday into Sunday. Highs stay in the low to mid 90's with a heat index near 100. A cold front will bring back scattered storms Saturday afternoon and evening.
Crime Stoppers Atlanta offering $2,000 reward in Augusta murder case
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in providing information related to a homicide at a Dollar General in Augusta. On June 15th, Richmond County Deputies responded to 1710 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard regarding an assault. Upon units’ arrival on scene Elias Delk was located […]
SC is buying out more than 200 repeatedly flooded homes. Here’s how the effort has gone.
The white oak Terri Straka planted as a sapling is all that still stands in her former yard in Socastee. Earlier this summer, demolition crews erased her home of more than three decades from the landscape on low-lying banks of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Seeing the tree serves as a reminder and brings on a […]
Isolated Showers Hit South Carolina Today; Prepare for a Warm, Sunny Weekend
Greenville, SC – South Carolina residents can expect a mix of weather conditions today and through the weekend. Isolated to widely scattered showers are forecasted for Thursday, particularly in the mountainous regions. Temperatures today will be slightly below normal, with highs ranging from the mid-80s in the Upstate to the upper 80s across the Piedmont. Humidity will remain modest, making for a relatively comfortable day despite the chance of rain.
Longtime educator, Vice Chairman of the ACPSD Board of Education has resigned
Aug. 14—After nearly 40 years working within Aiken County Public School District, Dwight Smith has stepped down from his role as a Board of Education Vice Chairman. Smith was not present at the Aug. 13 board meeting where the resignation was announced. "Mr. Smith has spent his entire working career working for this school district in one capacity or another," said Board Chairman Cam Nuessle. ...
Golden Harvest opens new produce rescue center in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thursday was a big day for Golden Harvest as it cut the ribbon on its new produce rescue center. Volunteers then went straight to work, handling fresh produce for hundreds of hunger relief organizations in the area. The project is two years in the making and...
SC’s growing energy needs -Part 1
One of our recent interviewees expressed his concern about our state being able to meet our growing energy needs. Do we have a plan? Mike Switzer interviews Sara Bazemore, director of the South Carolina Energy Office in Columbia, S.C. After almost 20 years, Mike Switzer retired from Wells Fargo Securities...
South Carolina Weekend Forecast: Highs in the 90s with Low Rain Chances
Columbia, SC – As the weekend approaches, South Carolina residents can expect a hot and mostly sunny few days ahead. Thursday will start off with a few clouds but is expected to clear up as the day progresses, leading to highs in the upper 80s to around 90 degrees. The high pressure system in place will keep the chance of rain minimal, providing an excellent opportunity for outdoor activities as many school districts kick off the new school year.
3 years into a life sentence, Alex Murdaugh to get his day before the South Carolina Supreme Court
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The appeals are just beginning for disgraced former South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, who is almost three years into a life sentence without parole for killing his wife and son. The South Carolina Supreme Court has agreed to hear Murdaugh’s appeal of his murder convictions....
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