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Victim ID’d after body found in Savannah River
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A week after a body was found in the Savannah River, positive identification has been made. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says 38-year-old Jermaine Pate from Georgiana, Ala., was identified as the victim. Pate’s body was found in the Savannah River early July 19.
Local woman shares experience of 1996 Atlanta Olmpics
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As the Olympic games kick off in Paris, we are hearing from a local woman who was in the Olympics as a field marshal in Atlanta in 1996. Christy Fuller joined a volunteer program for the opening and closing ceremonies through her dad’s job at Georgia Power.
Sinkhole blocks nearly half the road of a local neighborhood
Imagine driving in your neighborhood and seeing a sinkhole roughly the size of a car. That's what residents of the Windsor Court neighborhood experienced earlier this week. Sinkhole blocks nearly half the road of a local neighborhood. Imagine driving in your neighborhood and seeing a sinkhole roughly the size of...
Series of storms shortens seaside series for GreenJackets
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – For the second night in a row, heavy storms in the area derailed the GreenJackets’ attempts to get a game in before a pitch could be thrown July 26. Pelicans Ballpark took on an excessive amount of rainfall once again, and additional forecasted storms prompted the early dismissal of the game. Unlike Thursday’s game, which will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday, Friday’s game was canceled outright with no opportunity for a makeup. It is the second canceled game of the season for Augusta and the first since the May 5 Charleston game in North Augusta.
In-state receiver runs ridiculous 40 time at South Carolina football camp
South Carolina football fans were disappointed on Thursday when in-state prospect Malik Clark (a consensus 4-star wide receiver from Rock Hill) announced a commitment to play for the Florida State Seminoles over pledging to the Gamecocks. With three wide receivers committed to USC so far in the class of 2025...
Columbia Police search for ‘armed & dangerous’ suspect accused of shooting into car with his family inside
Columbia, SC (WOLO) — The Columbia Police Department is hoping you can help them locate a man they say is considered armed and dangerous and on the loose. According to authorities 52 year old Lurekus Leonard Davis is wanted in connection to a shooting that took place earlier today in the 6200 block of Garners Ferry Road. Police say Davis is accused of shooting into a car with his family members inside as well as children as it traveled down a main lower Richland thoroughfare.
Out on bond for double murder, a suspect faces new charges related to arson case, receives new bond
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A man charged with criminal conspiracy in connection with an arson case in Richland County earlier this month appeared in court Friday afternoon. A judge set a $250,000 bond for 22-year-old Christian Irick. Irick stood in court wearing an ankle monitor. He was already out on...
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.
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