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Sears struggles to honor policy after longtime shopper of 50 years claims ‘everything has changed’ – now I’m out $700
A SEARS customer is fed up with the store after encountering a warranty issue. Despite 50 years as a customer of the historic department store, she’s found that things have changed. Ann Dell, of Georgia, has long relied on Sears for her appliances, she told local ABC affiliate WSB.
US Energy Secretary calls for more nuclear power while celebrating $35 billion Georgia reactors
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (AP) — U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Friday called for more nuclear reactors to be built in the United States and worldwide. But the CEO of the Georgia utility that just finished the first two scratch-built American reactors in a generation at a cost of nearly $35 billion says his company isn’t ready to pick up that baton.
Columbia Mayor Touts New Collaboration, Working Relationships
Touting recurring themes of collaboration and connectivity across the Midlands, Mayor Daniel Rickenmann says Columbia is “the land of opportunity” and “the best kept secret in South Carolina.”. Rickenmann was the inaugural speaker Wednesday for a new “State of the Midlands” series being presented by the Urban...
Dear Lexington Richland School District Five Family,
The vision of School District Five is simple: “We Love and Grow our Students.” This vision was created by the faculty and staff to recognize the collective reason why professionals choose to work in our district. Our theme for the 2024 – 2025 school year is “Growing Together” which highlights the secret to our success, our people.
15-year-old charged with attempted murder in Sumter
SUMTER COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A 15-year-old is accused of shooting another teen, according to the Sumter Police Department. The teen is charged with attempted murder, possession of a handgun by a person under 18 and discharging a firearm into a occupied vehicle. Authorities say an 18-year-old was left...
‘Anything could’ve happened’: School misplaces kindergartner on his first day of school
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) – A parent of a kindergartner in South Carolina is frustrated after her son was misplaced during a mix-up on the first day of school. Terreshia Green said her plan on the first day of school last Wednesday was to pick up her 5-year-old son Jabari from Jackson Creek Elementary School near Columbia.
U.S. Army Central soldier dies while exercising in Sumter
The U.S. Army has announced that Lt. Col. Roderick Vinson, age 55, of Charlotte, died while exercising in a Sumter neighborhood on Sunday, Aug. 11. Vinson was stationed at U.S. Army Central, an Army base located on the same property as Shaw Air Force Base. Vinson enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1987 as an 11M, Fighting Vehicle Infantryman and was commissioned as a transportation officer in 1999. He had been stationed at U.S. Army Central since 2018.
Winning $281K lottery ticket sold at Lake City gas station
LAKE CITY, S.C. (WPDE) — A winning lottery ticket was sold in Lake City on Thursday!. The winning ticket for South Carolina’s Palmetto Cash 5 rolling jackpot is worth $281,000. The lucky ticket was bought at the Murphy Express #8681 at 295 West Loop Road. The Palmetto Cash...
Grant allows Charleston LGBTQ+ nonprofit to expand statewide
The Charleston-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit We Are Family (WAF) is planning one of its largest expansions yet, utilizing a grant the organization received to provide online support and therapy-based programs. This would allow LGBTQ+ youth across South Carolina to access free resources to help address mental health. The executive director, Domenico...
Family of Aiken County teacher killed by pole settles with utility companies for $30M
Attorneys recently confirmed the family of Jeunelle Robinson, a 31-year-old teacher who was fatally struck by a utility pole as she walked along Main Street in Wagener last year, settled their case against Dominion Energy and Comporium. Robinson, a social studies teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was walking down Main Street on Aug. 23,...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure north of the region is bringing a northeast wind today allowing slightly cooler and less humid conditions to move into the area. Nicer morning in the 60s and mostly dry conditions should last through Friday. A weak front will get close to the region this weekend and bring back seasonal humidity with the chance for a few late day storms.
Former Miss Donalsonville pleads not guilty in toddler’s death
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - A pageant queen charged with the murder of an 18-month-old baby boy says she’s not guilty of the child’s killing. Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague faces charges including felony murder and entered a not-guilty plea on Wednesday at her arraignment. The toddler’s father says...
CBE365: Speak Out with Dawnelle Cooper
WJBF – Welcome to Speak Out!, the breakout digital segment of Celebrating Black Excellence, where we feature poets and spoken artists, and they perform their works of art. In this episode of Celebrating Black Excellence 365: Speak Out!, we present Dawnelle Cooper as she reads her poem, “Lost And Alone.” To learn more about Dawnelle Cooper, you can […]
Man with “numerous medical problems” missing from Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. 72-year-old Michael Shirley was last seen August 10th on the 1300 block of Interstate Pkwy. Authorities say he was wearing a gray shirt and black jeans. Michael has numerous medical problems and is known to frequent the […]
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