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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,...
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
Cold case solved: Suspect arrested in 2019 Augusta slaying
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a 2019 murder. On Dec. 30, 2019, at 4:47 am., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 2106 Bayvale Road to investigate the murder of Dwayne Lane, 52. 18-year-old Gary Abraham, of...
16-year-old reported missing in Richmond Co.
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond county Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old. According to authorities, Jaylin Lamb (5’11”, 155 pounds) was last seen on July 19th on the 2500 block of Victory Street wearing a black and red shirt, black pants, and red and black shoes. […]
McCormick County students back in school
MCCORMICK, S.C. (WJBF)– It’s a new school year and students in McCormick County are ready with new book bags, fresh notebooks, and freshly sharpened pencils. This year the McCormick County School District is focusing on expanding personalized learning programs and on the safety of their students. “I’m so excited. I’m ready for my classes and […]
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