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2 killed in fatal car crash in Barnwell County
Barnwell, S.C. (WJBF) – Two people are dead following a crash in Barnwell County early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 3:10 a.m. on US 78, six miles east of the Town of Blackville. According to Master Trooper William Bennett with South Carolina Highway Patrol, a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria was traveling west on US […]
Man charged, accused of stabbing brother in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has been hospitalized after a stabbing on the the 200 Block of Clearmont Drive in North Augusta on Friday. According to Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at 8 a.m. Friday. Officials say the male victim was stabbed by one of...
Claflin University VP identified as Wednesday shooting victim in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. — A man shot while driving from an event at Claflin University on Wednesday has been identified as a member of the university's administration. An incident report from the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Orangeburg on Wednesday just before 9 p.m., where they spoke with a shooting victim, now identified by the university as Dr. Leroy A. Durant. Durant is the Vice President of Student Development and Services at Claflin University.
Stuck together? West Columbia chicken plant might not be going anywhere anytime soon
There’ve been some high hopes that the longtime, stinky slaughterhouse on the river could be replaced by a new House of Raeford chicken plant in Aiken County. But there’s a wrench in those plans now.
Augusta man wanted in connection to Aiken County murder turns himself in
A second suspect wanted in the disappearance and murder of an Aiken County woman turned himself in late last week. Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, turned himself in Friday and is charged with accessory after the fact to murder, according to a news release from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
SLED charges 3 after Barnwell woman found kidnapped in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three subjects are facing charges after a Barnwell woman was found injured in Jasper County near Corner Lake Landing. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office requested SLED to assist with an investigation on April 3, after a woman was found. Our sister station WTOC reported...
Volunteers band together for Bamberg Street cleanup
BAMBERG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A group of local volunteers got together ahead of Earth Day to clean up Bamberg Street. The team contributed 46 volunteer hours, collecting 24 bags of trash, totaling 360 pounds. The collected waste included various items, such as boards, construction siding and even a weed trimmer.
Dress for Success: Denmark Highschool students lead professional clothing donation effort
Atlanta, GA, April 23, 2024: Inspired by an Intro to Business and Tech class at Denmark High School that promotes ‘Dress for Success’ days, three 9th grade students – Rishi Patel, Christopher Twomey, and Jack Hardy – alongside their supportive teacher, Mr. Jarrod Shirley of Denmark High School set to make a difference in the community, spearheading a Professional Clothing Drive on March 28, 2024 at Fowler Park.
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