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Governor McMaster hosts Cook Out Southern 500 to preview Labor Day festivities
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Governor Henry McMaster kicked off the Cook Out Southern 500 weekend in Myrtle Beach on Friday giving a preview of the traditional Labor Day Weekend. The South Carolina Governor joined Darlington Raceway at Plyler Park featuring NASCAR's Crown Jewel event, the 75th Annual Cook...
Elderly man dies three days after two-vehicle accident in Aiken
Local officials are investigating a crash earlier this week that turned fatal. The accident involved two vehicles in Aiken on Robert M. Bell Parkway at Trolley Line Road on Wednesday morning, according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. One of the drivers was David Emory, 89, who was driving a 1993 Buick sedan....
Back-to-school drives make the difference for Augusta families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s a little over a week from kids going back to school in Richmond and Columbia County. With the new school year approaching, backpacks and school supplies are in high demand for many families. RISE Augusta and Smile for Shay Foundation partnered up for the...
Countdown to camp: 5 days until South Carolina starts practice
The countdown to the start of preseason camp is on, and the South Carolina football team will take the field in just five days to get started on its preparation for the 2024 season. Year 4 certainly seems like a big one for head coach Shane Beamer as his team lost some momentum missing a bowl game a year ago, but there's enthusiasm internally as the Gamecocks get set to tackle the new-look Southeastern Conference.
Expect a warm, dry Sunday before showers return
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- There's a lesser chance for rain with drier air coming over the region this weekend from the coast of New England, but it doesn't stay away for long. Sunday afternoon highs are expected to climb to the low 90s as dry conditions help our afternoon highs.
Local districts lead the way as school year starts earlier across S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - It might be hard to believe, but some South Carolina students are already back in school – including in Aiken, Edgefield and McCormick counties. They’re among six South Carolina school districts already back in the classroom. That’s despite a state law saying no students...
Leaderboard changes in round 3 of Palmetto Amateur
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Round three at the Palmetto Amateur made for a dramatic back nine finish, changing the leaderboard a few times before it settled on 18. At one point, three were in the mix with four chasing. It ended with one standing above the rest. Only nine out...
After 50 years, Children’s Place in Aiken gets new building
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Soon, there will be a new building for the Children’s Place in Aiken. Their mission is to protect, heal and strengthen families and children impacted by trauma. The non-profit has been in the same location for more than 50 years and bursting at the seams.
McLeod Health receives $875,200 in grants from The Duke Endowment
The McLeod Health Foundation has received two grants from The Duke Endowment totaling $875,200 to establish a Community Paramedicine Program and to support AccessHealth of the Pee Dee. The Community Paramedicine grant of $375,200, will be utilized to provide ease of access and expedited care to patients in Darlington, Florence,...
SC spending $2.5M to help families pay for child care but thousands fewer will benefit
COLUMBIA – Fewer families in South Carolina will receive help covering the cost of child care as federal COVID-19 aid dries up and the state replaces just a quarter of that lost funding. For about three years, amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the federal government raised income limits, making more parents eligible for federal dollars […]
Worker's union releases report on AT&T worker issues amid contract negotiations
(WCIV) — The Communications Workers of America Southeast released a scathing report this week outlining issues they say are faced on the job and at home by AT&T technicians. The report comes as the union is negotiating with the multinational telecommunications holding company for a new contract. Communications Workers...
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