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1 injured in shooting on May Street in Johnston
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Friday night, the CSRA has seen its second shooting on Fourth of July weekend. One person was injured in a shooting on May Street in Johnston, according to authorities. The Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office says the call came in at 9:40 p.m. The sheriff’s...
Authorities searching for woman missing from Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person. Michelle Smith, 38, was last seen on July 1st around 2:30 pm. She was wearing a pink and white shirt with green and gray pajama pants. Call the Sheriff’s Office if you know anything.
Club Votes to Sell to Private Developers
Tiffany & Tiffany LLC will acquire the Fermata Club in Aiken, S.C., intending to transform it into a premier entertainment venue. Planned amenities include food and beverage services, pickleball and padel courts, and an indoor golf simulator. Membership dues and operations will remain unchanged until 2027. Members of the Fermata...
South Carolina Father Dies After Firework Explodes On His Head While Showing Off
For many families, the 4th of July is a chance to be patriotic and spend time with family. However, tragedies do occur on the holiday, especially when fireworks are concerned. One South Carolina father sadly passed away after placing a firework on top of his head. The firework exploded, as you would guest, and he died from the resulting injuries.
Moderate drought across the CSRA causing loss of crop for local farmers
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - A stretch of heat and dry weather has put many areas across Georgia and South Carolina into a moderate drought. Leaving many local farmers that rely on the crop, to suffer the consequences. It's been five weeks without a soaking rain. “It's been in the...
Walter Edgar's Journal: How Jewish entrepreneurs built economy and community in Upcountry South Carolina
This week we will be talking with Diane Vecchio about her book, Peddlers, Merchants, and Manufacturers: How Jewish Entrepreneurs Built Economy and Community in Upcountry South Carolina (2024, USC Press). In the book, Diane examines the diverse economic experiences of Jews who settled in Upcountry (now called Upstate) South Carolina....
Camp Lejeune water contamination impacts SC woman and her late husband
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - A South Carolina Marine widow who says her husband died from an aggressive cancer years after serving at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina is hoping for vindication. The nonprofit organization, Lejeune Empowered Advocacy for Widows, raises awareness for those who may have been affected by the...
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