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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....
Halfway along and fully hopeful: A look at Rock Hill's Rapid Rehousing Program, Part 2
This story is the second of three looking at Rock Hill's Rapid Rehousing Program. Thomas Cunningham has no intention of losing his new home, even if he knows he can’t stay forever. A minor miscommunication had panicked him, and he feared he might be asked to leave. Chasy Hunter...
Westmont Elementary students to report to new school Monday
UPDATE, Friday, August 16th – The Columbia County School District has received notification that students and staff are able to report to the new Westmont Elementary School on Monday, August 19, 2024. Parents will receive information from the school directly regarding other importantinformation. *** COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Westmont Elementary School Students will be […]
There goes another neighborhood: Here are the newest proposed Columbia County subdivisions
Proposed plans for a pair of new subdivisions are heading to the Columbia County Planning Commission. Developers for the third phase of the growing Greenpoint development north of Harlem are requesting approval to create 35 residential lots on just under 14 acres. ...
Neighbors evacuated after gas leak in Burke County
GOUGH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Neighbors returned home after being evacuated due to a gas leak in Burke County early Thursday morning, according to authorities. Burke County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and EMA responded to a suspected gas leak on Hill Street in Gough. Some Columbia County residents are seeing...
South Aiken running back prepares for his final season
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’ve ever tuned in on a Friday night or went to the home of the Thoroughbreds and stayed until the final quarter, chances are you’d hear the name Jevon Edwards. There are only a few more times we’ll get a chance to see...
Two-Out rally in ninth helps Jackets overcome late Woodpecker rally
NORTH AUGUSTA – One out away from extra innings, the GreenJackets worked back to back baserunners and utilized a wild pitch from Dawil Almonte to send the home crowd happy in a 5-4 win to open the series Tuesday. The ninth inning was chaotic all the way through, with...
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