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South Carolina landlord duties to renters
COLUMBIA, S.C. — People living in one apartment building at the Boulder Creek Apartments had to leave their homes earlier this week due to hazardous electrical problems. “Landlords have lots of responsibilities under the law, and they center around safety and health,” said Carri Grub Lybarker, the administrator and consumer advocate at the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Chapin Celebrates New Status as Certified Community Wildlife Habitat
Chapin Town Hall, with its public nature trail and 70-foot Carolina Fence pollinator garden, recently hosted a celebration marking Chapin’s new designation as a Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. The event, organized by the Chapin Garden Club and the South Carolina Wildlife Federation (SCWF), highlighted the town’s commitment to creating a more wildlife-friendly environment.
Auburn football transfer departee enjoying himself more now than when he was at AU or Oregon
Robby Ashford appears to be enjoying himself more now at South Carolina than when he was at Oregon or the Auburn football program -- revealing that he has finally found what he's looking for in Columbia. Ashford implied that former teammates of his were "in it for themselves." "It's been...
Grovetown police search for missing 15-year-old
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Grovetown Police Department is asking the public’s help in searching for a missing 15-year-old. Charde Hernton-Chatman was last seen on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. near her home on Porter Lane, according to police. Hernton-Chatman is described as 5 foot 1 inch tall with black...
How’s It Looking? Clemson Extension Agents Provide Crop Updates
Clemson Extension agents provide updates in The South Carolina Grower this week about the status of various crops being produced throughout the state. Tom Bilbo (Extension Entomologist) As our late-summer and fall plantings get under way, keep in mind two cucurbit insect pests that worsen around this time: whiteflies and...
'They're being preyed on' | Marietta parents concerned over teen sextortion as the number of crimes reported in Georgia skyrockets
MARIETTA, Ga. — Federal and local law enforcement are putting out a warning about criminals preying on your children for money. The most recent case in Marietta, where police say a mother came forward asking for this story to be shared after her teen was threatened for money. "I...
Truck loses wheel, causing major traffic problems on I-20
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A food distributor truck lost a front tire causing major traffic on I-20 early Friday morning. On Aug. 16 around 8 a.m., a Sherwood Food Distributor truck lost the front left tire. The incident caused a standstill in traffic for almost an hour. As of 9:10...
An overall gorgeous stretch of weather the next 7 days; Hit-or-miss storms possible this weekend
What a morning across the CSRA! Sunny skies & upper 60's are a sign of pleasant conditions through today. Highs stay near 90. We'll stay in the low 80's for Friday night football. This weekend cranks up the humidity and storm chances. Highs stay in the low to mid 90's...
Sunny & less humid Friday before traditional August weather returns
A warm, sunny, and less humid Friday with highs near 90. Lows in the upper 60's. This weekend brings a heat index near 100 each afternoon with hit-or-miss storms later each day (5-10 PM). A cold front rushes in Sunday night, bringing us quiet weather much of next week.
Community member speaks up following Midland Valley football coach controversy
Aug. 14—Lauminnia Nivens is one of a number of community members who disapprove of the recent administrative leave of a Midland Valley High School (MVHS) football coach. Coach Earl Chaptman was placed on administrative leave after being accused of throwing his girlfriend to the ground and taking her debit card and driver's license during an argument. Chaptman was arrested by Aiken County ...
Westmont Elementary Classes Move To The Support Complex For Friday
Westmont Elementary classes won’t be held in the new building on Oakley Pirkle Road this week as hoped. Students have been attending classes at the Performing Arts Center in Evans since August 5, but an important change has been announced for tomorrow, August 16. All Westmont Elementary School students...
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