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Georgia doctor, CEO accused of failing to spot brain tumor has Kentucky license revoked
The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure released an order on Monday revoking the license of a doctor accused of failing to diagnose a brain tumor while working for a western Kentucky hospital.
Mullins cattle farmer slowly recovers from South Carolina drought
MULLINS, S.C. (WBTW) — The owner and operator of Atkinson’s Cattle Company in Mullins said this is the worst his 500-acre farm has been since 2007 and 2011 when it comes to the effects of the severe drought since June. However, over the past two weeks, Don Atkinson said that the farm has received scattered […]
Aiken County investigators seeking person of interest in Edgefield Road shooting
It's been over a week since the deadly July 17 shooting death of James Wright Jr. on Edgefield Road, and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest who might have been a witness.
Aiken Tech continues in Metallica Scholars Initiative
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. – Aiken Technical College has been selected to participate in the Metallica Scholars Initiative for a second consecutive year. The college will receive $50,000 to continue supporting students enrolled in its computer technology and cybersecurity programs and courses. The recent announcement comes as MSI begins its sixth...
Officials share safety plans after shooting near Aiken school
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re learning more about safety precautions taken by school officials after a shooting near an Aiken County elementary school on Thursday. Police say a male suspect was stripping his clothes went they found him on the highway near J.D. Lever Elementary School. That male suspect...
Midland Valley football coach’s domestic violence charge dropped
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A domestic violence charge has been dropped against Midland Valley High School’s head football coach. The charge was dismissed Thursday, according to court records. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Rodarius “Rara” Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felony charges of cruelty to children and...
South Carolina Weather: Showers Confined to Mountains and Upper Savannah River Valley
Greenville, SC – South Carolina is set to experience drier air pushing south into the region today, bringing with it milder temperatures and more comfortable humidity levels. Residents can look forward to seasonably warm conditions while isolated showers and thunderstorms remain confined to the mountains and upper Savannah River Valley.
Ridge View student represents S.C. at ALA Girls Nation
Jada-Love Roper, a student at Ridge View High School, is one of 100 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them how the federal government works.
Woman threw away SC lottery ticket — but it was worth $200,000. Husband saved the day
A woman threw away a $5 lottery ticket, not realizing it was worth six figures, according to South Carolina lottery officials. If that sounds like the start of a heartbreaking lottery fail, here’s where things took another surprising turn. The Spartanburg woman’s husband “spotted the ticket in the trash,...
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