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Man dies after falling from truck, being run over by trailer in Aiken County
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Authorities say a man has died after falling off the back of a truck and being run over by the trailer the truck was pulling. According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, the incident occurred on Friday, August 16th at approximately 4:03 p.m. on the 6000 block of Northside Drive, […]
First-year teachers enjoy a sweet introduction to the Aiken County Public School District
Aug. 16—Induction teachers from the Aiken County Public School District enjoyed an ice cream social on Aug. 14 — the first in a string of monthly meetup sessions for teachers in the district who are stepping into the role for the first time. ACPSD Educator Effectiveness Coordinator Christen Sikes said the event was designed to let first-year teachers "come and feel appreciated and meet one ...
Dealing in hope: How Aiken's recovery community helps each other through addiction journey
Aug. 16—Daniel Grant, 46, overdosed on fentanyl in 2020. He passed out just before heading into work. His boss found him with the straw he used to snort what he thought was pure oxycodone still in his hand 45 minutes after snorting the pill. Paramedics gave him an IV of naloxone — an overdose reversal agent — twice, but it didn't keep his heart from stopping three times. They gave him another ...
Pitching dominant as Augusta takes third win in five games
NORTH AUGUSTA – JR Ritchie and the bullpen combined for 15 strikeouts, and the offense did just enough to crack through for a 3-1 win over Fayetteville in front of a packed house on Saturday night. Both sides played the game in their Copa de la Diversion alternate identities,...
Begging for more burritos? Chipotle opening third location in Augusta area. Here's where
Columbia County will soon have a new option for burritos, tacos, and other Mexican meals. Chipotle Mexican Grill confirmed that they will open their first Evans location at 710 Province Way on Thursday, Aug. 22. It will be open all week 10:45 a.m. to 10 p.m. and will feature the company's "Chipotlane," a drive thru pick-up lane that allows guests to conveniently pick up online orders without leaving their vehicles. ...
The 2024 Standard 10: The full list
Aug. 17—Author's note: The Standard 10 is our yearly preseason list of the top 10 high school football players to watch in the Aiken Standard coverage area. This isn't a list of who we think are the best players — we'll let the recruiting sites take that heat. Instead, these are the players we feel are ones with the most intriguing storylines. That could be because they're established stars, ...
Aiken High football hoping to reverse recent struggles
Aug. 17—It's been a rough stretch for Aiken High School's football program, which hasn't notched a winning season in its last eight and is on its fifth head coach during that span. Despite that, these Hornets have shown in the preseason that they have some fight — and interim head coach Heath Corley said that can be traced back to a strong locker room eager to turn around the team's recent ...
Prep football season returns to Aiken County with jamboree
Aug. 16—Finally, Friday night lights are back in the Aiken Standard coverage area. The 2024 edition of the Aiken County Jamboree took place Friday night at South Aiken High School, with three 20-minute games featuring six schools. Silver Bluff was the night's first winner, stifling McCormick in a 19-0 victory. Most of the game was played closer to McCormick's end zone, and in the rare cases ...
South Aiken football looking to get tougher after difficult season
Aug. 17—South Aiken head football coach Chris Hamilton sat down with each of his players individually, like he always does, once last season came to an end. It was a tough one for the T-Breds, who struggled to a 3-8 record and at times had a habit of waiting for bad things to happen to them rather than putting a foot down to prevent them. The post-season conversations covered the good, the bad ...
Silver Bluff football leaning on perimeter speed in Hayes' 1st season
Aug. 17—New surroundings and a difficult schedule can be enough to faze any first-year high school football head coach. Silver Bluff's Matt Hayes, however, is the exception to that rule. A former Bulldog player and longtime assistant, he knows this comes with the territory at his alma mater. "You want to play and coach at a school where football matters," he said. "Everyone uses the terms ...
Who Is Blazin’ 92.3 (WZBX-FM) – Augusta, GA
Ever thought about what makes a radio station the heart of a city? In Augusta, Georgia, Blazin’ 92.3, or WZBX-FM, is more than just a radio station. It’s a cultural cornerstone. With its engaging programming and popular music, it captures the spirit of Augusta’s diverse population. In...
Local church to hold Outdoorsmen Extravaganza
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — Victory Baptist Church is hosting its second annual Outdoorsmen Extravaganza on Saturday, August 17 at 2 p.m. at their North Augusta location on West Martintown Rd. The event features inspiring talks from Pastor CT Townsend and comedian Dennis Swamberg, a wild-game feast, practical teaching on outdoor skills and hunting from […]
UPDATE: 3 die in crash outside Augusta after an attempted stop for speeding
A dangerous chase with Augusta authorities on Friday turned deadly. Georgia Department of Public Safety spokesperson Franka Young said via news release that a Blythe police officer tried to stop a Mercury Sable for speeding north on Deans Bridge Road when the suspect allegedly refused to stop. As they approached the Bath Edie...
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