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Man dies in Aiken County house fire, says coroner
The Aiken County sheriff's and coroner's offices are investigating a fatal home fire. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said via news release that the fire was reported at about 7:13 p.m. Friday at a residence on the 500 block of John Nunn Highway in Salley, about 30 miles east of Aiken.
Pain lingers for victims of fire at local apartment complex
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a matter of minutes, families’ lives turned upside down. Now all that’s left is yellow caution tape, missing roofs, lots of black residue. Families were not expecting to spend their Fourth of July weekend like this after a fire late Wednesday devastated 16 units at the Nine Two Six West apartment complex in the 900 block of Stevens Creek Road.
Chapin's water deemed safe after July 4th main break prompts boil advisory
CHAPIN, S.C. — Authorities have deemed water in the Chapin area safe to drink once more after a July 4 water main break prompted a boil advisory. A spokesperson for Chapin said water customers on the Amicks Ferry Water System in Lexington County no longer need to boil their water after bacteria testing found it was clean.
Georgia Peach Growers Rebound After Worst Frost Losses Since 1955
Georgia peach growers have shown remarkable resilience after a severe frost in March 2023 destroyed nearly 95% of the state’s peach yield, marking the most significant crop loss since 1955. Why It Matters: The peach industry is a vital part of Georgia’s economy, providing jobs and supporting local communities....
Resetting the class after Earls' departure
South Carolina had the No. 27-ranked recruiting class in the country before four-star cornerback Shamari Earls flipped to Georgia on Sunday. Earls' decision to flip from the Gamecocks had been in the works for quite some time, and now that he's officially been removed from the class on 247Sports, it's ranked No. 38 in the country, according to 247Sports. Nationally, South Carolina is one spot behind Nebraska and one ahead of Mississippi State. The class moved down one spot to No. 12 in the SEC, behind Arkansas.
Week of storms, heat, and potential flash floods
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- As we head through Sunday evening rain chances will increase as moisture continues to build in our area. We're expecting similar weather as we start off our workweek with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening due moisture and low pressure. The...
Man charged with murder in Columbia shooting
Columbia police arrested a man accused of fatally shooting another man after an argument. 33-year-old Pedro Leon-Rodriguez faces charges of murder and possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime. Police were called to Garners Crossing Apartments at 7651 Garners Ferry Rd. at around 8 p.m. July...
Boil water advisory issued for Florida Ave in Olympia
The Columbia Water laboratory staff have issued a boil water advisory for customers located at Florida Ave in the Olympia area located in Richland County. Customers in the affected area should boil their water vigorously for at least one full minute prior to drinking or cooking. Columbia Water has experienced...
Gamecock sports week in review
Shane Beamer has a major hole to fill on his coaching staff. Director of Player Personnel Taylor Edwards is no longer with the program per multiple reports this week. Neither Beamer nor the athletic department has issued a statement. Edwards and Athletics Director Ray Tanner did not respond to text messages seeking comment.
'Dripping with potential': Lamont Paris looks to unlock Jordan Butler's ability
While Nick Pringle and Cam Scott get most of the deserved publicity, there's another in-state talent coming back to South Carolina. Big man Jordan Butler was a top target for the Gamecocks under both Frank Martin and then Lamont Paris, but he spent a year in Missouri. Now, he's coming...
Transfer infielder Nolan Nawrocki looking to ‘reach that potential’ at South Carolina
Clemson didn't see the potential in Nolan Nawrocki. But when South Carolina came calling, he knew it was a place he could thrive at. The post Transfer infielder Nolan Nawrocki looking to ‘reach that potential’ at South Carolina appeared first on On3.
Afternoon showers and storms this Sunday
COLUMBIA, SC (WACH ) -- Sunday will start somewhat cooler weather, with lows in the 70s. On Sunday, there is another potential for rain, primarily in the afternoon. We're expecting showers and isolated thunderstorms throughout our Sunday afternoon/evening with humidity sticking around. We anticipate somewhat lower afternoon highs in the...
Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission
An aspiring lawmaker and the assistant executive director of a non-profit are part of Bank of America’s Student Leaders program this summer. Key’Nesha Powell, a Butler High School 2024 graduate, and Jayda Bell, a A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School 2024 graduate, were selected for the paid internship program that places them at Golden Harvest Food Bank for several weeks.
Rain suspends GreenJackets’ July 6 game forcing August doubleheader
NORTH AUGUSTA – A foreboding Saturday afternoon gave way to a thunderous evening as the skies opened up midgame and stopped play in its tracks, forcing the suspension of the game between Augusta and Columbia until late August. The forecast was ominous from the start, but a small window...
Top-10 national prospect puts South Carolina basketball on list of favorites
South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley has her fingerprints all over the top-ranked prospects in the class of 2025. In fact, six of the top-10 in both the ESPN HoopGurlz and On3 Her rankings have been long-time Gamecock targets, and recently, a seventh has been hearing from USC, as well.
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