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Orangeburg man sentenced in violent assault of postal worker delivering mail to daycare
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - An Orangeburg man was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison after assaulting a postal worker he had a prior relationship with. According to evidence presented in court, on March 20, 2023, the U.S. Postal Mail worker arrived at a daycare facility to deliver mail but tried escaping once Gregory Ellison, 42, arrived. Ellison then caught her and assaulted her inside a daycare facility where children and workers were present.
Aiken Music Fest begins 2024 season Saturday
A venue known for its equestrian events will be home to a variety of concerts this summer during the 2024 Aiken Music Fest series. Concerts begin Saturday at Highfields Event Center, and this year’s opening show will feature headliners Scott Tournet & The Spark. "Tournet is known for being...
No arrests yet after 1 killed, several injured at after-prom party
SANTEE, S.C. (WIS) - One teenager was killed and several were injured in an after-prom party near Santee. Harrison Rollins, 19, was shot and killed at the party, the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Chief Deputy Chandra Gibbs said there was a mix of adults and teenagers at the...
Three USC Aiken graduates make history
AIKEN, S.C. (WFXG) - It's graduation season, a time when students enter into the next chapters of their lives. In total, there were 379 undergraduate students and 83 graduate students. All of them walked across the stage Wednesday, beginning a new chapter in their lives. Margaret Knotts, Lizbeth Smiley, and...
Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash causes 2 miles of traffic on I-20
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash, followed by another crash on I-20 that blocked two miles of traffic in Graniteville Tuesday morning, according to authorities. Aiken County dispatch says they were on the way to the scene of the crash on the I-20 at mile...
Amid search for missing woman, coroner called to a scene
DENMARK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 25-year-old after she sent concerning text messages to a friend. Meanwhile, the family hopes the site of a dead body found in Bamberg County isn’t her. Along with assistance from the South Carolina Law...
Teacher’s family has new filing in suit over death by utility pole
WAGENER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of the Wagener-Salley High School teacher has a new filing in their lawsuit after she was killed by a falling utility pole. The family of 31-year-old Jeunelle Robinson is suing Dominion Energy, Comporium and PBT Telecom over the Aug. 16, 2023, tragedy. The family’s...
Family of missing Bamberg County woman searches for answers after discovery of human remains in burnt car
BAMBERG COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - As authorities in Bamberg County work to find a missing and endangered woman, they made a grisly discovery off a dirt road: apparent human remains inside of a burnt car. Some family members now fear the worst as they search for answers. 25-year-old Megan Bodiford...
EAT. PLAY. GO. grab a plate like grandma used to make at The Proper Plate
AIKEN, S.C. (WFXG) - One local executive chef is determined to make customers' tastebuds happy with a new restaurant in downtown Aiken called The Proper Plate. Southern mac and cheese, marinated rotisserie chicken, meatloaf and mashed potatoes and gravy are just some of the items found on the buffet. The...
Lower Savannah Council of Governments holds first public meeting on changes to Aiken County transportation
AIKEN, SC. (WJBF) – The Lower Savannah Council of Governments coordinate public transportation in Aiken County. But as the county continues to grow, they have seen a need for changes to improve the county’s transit system. They have teamed up with SRF Consulting Group to do a year-long study, which is now 10 months in. […]
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