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Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
South Carolina probation agency distributes 21 laptops to county offices to help offenders with job searches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina probation officials have begun a new program aimed at helping offenders look for jobs. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services said Monday it is providing 21 laptop computers to the agency’s county offices that can be used by offenders looking for work. The computers have […]
Alumni basketball game organizers hope event brings the community together
AIKEN , S.C. (WJBF) – Juice Hoops is an alumni basketball event that will feature athletes from around the CSRA. The event happens on Saturday, July 27th at 9 A.M. at First Baptist Gymnasium at 120 Chesterfield Street in Aiken. You can expect music, vendors, scholarship giveaways, and more. We sat down with one of […]
How is Paine College doing in its search for a new president?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Will Paine College start the new academic year with a new president?. The start of the fall semester is two weeks away, and longtime President Cheryl Evans Jones is still at the helm despite retiring June 30 when the school year ended. She agreed to stay on until a successor could be found.
Current HBCU Track Director heads to alma maters’s Hall of Fame
Jackson was the EIAC Most Valuable Runner for four years in cross country and three years in Track and Field, finishing undefeated at the EIAC Championships throughout his entire collegiate career. The post Current HBCU Track Director heads to alma maters’s Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Gather by the Ghost Light debuts comedy
There’s something special about being part of a play’s debut. “I love doing stuff that nobody in the area has ever seen before,” said Brad King, who plays the role of Eugene in Gather By the Ghost Light’s production of “All Bark, No Bite,” which makes its Augusta debut this weekend. Shows will be July 19-20, 25-27 at Le Chat Noir. “Some groups choose things because of name recognition. There’s just something about the complete unknown. I hope people will come and laugh.”
Arts in the Heart no longer at Telfair Street, returning to Broad Street
One of the area's biggest festivals is seeing another change in location. This year's Arts in the Heart of Augusta will be back on Broad Street, according to a news release from spokesperson Rhian Swain. It was announced in March that the festival was to be moved to Telfair Street due to road construction on Broad. However, that work has been delayed until 2025.
Deiondra Sanders Announces Engagement to R&B Star Jacquees Weeks Before Baby Is Due
This year marks a monumental milestone for the Sanders family as Deion Sanders’ oldest daughter, Deiondra, embarks on a new chapter in her life. Already on cloud nine with the anticipation of her first child, her joy was further amplified during her baby shower when her boyfriend, R&B singer Jacquees, proposed in a moment captured by Well Off Media.
Adventures in Middle Georgia: Things to Do this Week in the Heart of Georgia
The last week of July is here and it will likely be another hot one. But there are thankfully many fun events taking place inside this week as well as plenty of things to do for both adults and kids. The following are just a few of the grand adventures to be had this week in the Heart of Georgia.
Local law enforcement cracks down on speeding in ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’
COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) — From July 15 to July 21, Georgia and Alabama join Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee for the eighth annual “Operation Southern Slow Down” The campaign aims to change the driving behaviors of residents in the region by prioritizing the safety of all citizens by focusing on drivers who are traveling at […]
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Rep. Allen's Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act signed into law
This week, Congressman Rick W. Allen's (GA-12) Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act was signed into law. Rep. Allen introduced the legislation last year, which was then included in a bipartisan nuclear energy package that was signed into law this week as a part of a larger legislative vehicle. Upon the announcement, Congressman Allen issued the following statement: "With Plant Vogtle's nuclear units 3 and 4 fully operational and providing a stable, baseload supply of electricity to Georgia homes and businesses, now is the time to build on this tremendous success and explore further expansion of America's nuclear energy capabilities. This bipartisan nuclear energy package, including my Nuclear Licensing Efficiency Act, will help streamline future nuclear projects in the U.S. so that we may fully embrace the reliability of clean, 24/7 nuclear energy for generations to come. I am thankful for Chair Rodgers’ leadership on this issue and am pleased that my colleagues and I on the Energy and Commerce Committee were able to get this legislation over the finish line. I look forward to seeing its positive impact on America's energy sector."
Victim shot while shooting fireworks on July 4th in Waynesboro
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are now learning details about a shooting on the Fourth of July that left one person injured in Waynesboro, according to authorities. On Thursday, July 4, at approximately 10:25 p.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Liberty about a shooting. People in the...
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