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Former Indiana basketball player Troy Williams: "I'm super happy with my decision going to Indiana."
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC — Sitting behind the Boo Williams bench at the Peach Jam was a very familiar face: Troy Williams. The former Indiana player and nephew of legendary coach Boo Williams was supporting his uncle and his uncle's team as he prepared to head to Indiana for The Basketball Tournament.
Georgia Chamber Hosts Future of Small Business Summit
ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosted the Future of Small Business summit, designed to equip small businesses with the tools they need for their future success. The Atlanta BeltLine served as presenting sponsor of the Future of Small Business summit. Around 100 people attended the Future of Small Business summit, which was held at the headquarters of Invesco.
Have you seen her? Police in Georgia searching for 14-year-old girl not seen in more than a year
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Tuesday headlines. Police in Georgia need your help finding a missing teenage girl. Taylor Brown, 14, disappeared back on February 6, 2023 after last being seen in Columbus. The Columbus Police Department reissued a notice Tuesday in hopes of finding her. Taylor is...
Georgia Woman Triumphs in $90K Solar Panel Arbitration Victory (Video)
Georgia Woman Stuck with Defective Solar Panels Wins Arbitration Case. Stephanie Parker, a resident of Byron, Georgia, was left with an $89,000 bill for a non-functional solar panel system installed by a company that later went out of business. The company, initially known as Power Home Solar and later as Pink Energy, went bankrupt, leaving Parker to deal with the finance company, GoodLeap.
DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $1.7 billion in grants to help convert 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities. The facilities are across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – and will retool or retrofit 11 existing motor vehicle manufacturing facilities and will […] The post DOE announces nearly $2B to convert facilities for electric vehicles appeared first on Transportation Today.
HBCUs Will Gain $10.7M In Grants Thanks To National Park Service
The funding will go toward the restoration of several buildings across 11 HBCUs. HBCUs are about to receive new funding to preserve their campuses. The National Parks Service has announced that it will distribute $10.67 million in grants to 11 diverse institutions. The money will go toward 15 projects, all...
Questions on tampon safety: What CSRA women should know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons: They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. These materials have been found to increase the risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. They can damage the liver, kidneys and...
Fit4School will be July 20
The 14th annual Fit4School returns to the Aiken County Family Y on Saturday, July 20. The drive-thru event will provide free school supplies, health screenings by Hearing Associates. of South Carolina and haircuts by Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology. There also will be. opportunities to meet superheroes and princesses and...
Reptiles, lizards and killer plants: That and more in display at SREL Science Saturday
If you’re interested in learning about reptiles and other wildlife, Science Saturday presented by the University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory is the place to be. Science Saturday will be held on August 3 at North Augusta Riverview Park Activities Center located at 100 Riverview Park Dr. from 10 a.m. until 1...
Orangeburg pair accused of pulling guns on dad, 11-year-old
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - The Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office said two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery on Interstate 26. Lloyd Fulton, 18, and Terrance Jackson, 19, were arrested and each charged with two counts of armed robbery with a deadly weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
Rowing: Atomic Masters win 12 medals at Southeast regionals
Months of focused training under Oak Ridge Rowing Association Athletics Director Lisa Glenn paid off on June 22-23 at the USRowing Southeast Masters Regional Championships in Aiken, South Carolina, as 14 Atomic Masters competed in 16 events and won five gold, two silver and five bronze medals. “We have a...
Recruit watching—Tuesday at the Nike EYBL Peach Jam (Jalen Haralson, Darius Adams, Trey McKenney)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.—The 2024 Nike EYBL Peach Jam rolls on today. The organizers gave teams off days during the event since it stretches over nine days. Teams only play one game daily, so it is a spread-out schedule. Jalen Haralson's Indy Heat had the day off on Monday, and most of the 16U schedule was empty. In fact, the Indy Heat 16U group does not play Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday.
Safe Streets for All Plan to address road improvement needs in Effingham County
Effingham County is scheduled to hold an open house from 5p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17 for the Safe Streets for All Plan. The event will be held at the Clarence E. Morgan Complex Gymnasium. The goal of the meeting is to collect information regarding traffic concerns. Residents are encouraged to drop...
'Trust in His timing': Fire Chief Freddy Howell retiring from post in Bryan County
Bryan County Fire Chief Freddy Howell announced his retirement Tuesday. After more than a decade of service, Howell said his faith led him to make the decision. “I have faith in God, pray, and trust in His timing,” said Howell. “I believe it is His will for me to step away from public safety and pursue something different for a few years before retiring for good. On July 3, I completed 39 years in public safety with a government agency, and many of my colleagues have already retired or moved on to other opportunities.”
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