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AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A man reported missing by family members over the weekend was arrested after a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, according to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office (ACSO). Daniel Harmon, 34, was found at a home on Carpentersville Road in North Augusta under the...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Many questions remain about the disappearance of a 30-year-old mom who’s still missing after the arrest of the man last known to be with her. Jamilla Shanae’ Smith was reported missing after her family hadn’t heard from her. She was thought to be with...

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Friends are fondly speaking about a woman who has been reported missing. “She’s a good person. One thing about it. I know she loves her kids. She loves her kids. That’s all she talks about and she loves singing,” says Nicole, a friend of Jamilla Smith. Jamilla Smith, the 30-year-old mother […]

At least one person was shot on the property of a Walmart in Aiken, law enforcement said.

SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has charged a man who deputies say refused to put down his shotgun during a confrontation. Responding to a 911 call on Nov.26, deputies encountered an armed man, identified as Cody Talley, 30, around Depot Avenue. The Aiken County Sheriff’s...

Bamberg County, one of the poorest counties in South Carolina, has experienced significant development throughout 2023. This progress has positively impacted its citizens. The county, along with state officials, will mark another milestone on Friday, December 8, 2023, with the opening of the new Bamberg Veterans Affairs Office and Health Department.

The deadly collision happened on a stretch of the interstate that runs through the Midlands, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.

AIKEN, S.C. — The family of Adam Crow, a 36-year-old man who died in the Aiken County Detention Center, has filed a lawsuit against Southern Health Partners, the healthcare provider operating in the facility. This lawsuit follows a similar case in Bamberg County involving the death of inmate Alan Thibodeau due to alleged negligence.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Emergency Services held training sessions on Wednesday to show off their new CPR machines. Aiken County EMS will be the first EMS agency in the United States to deploy a new automated CPR device, according to officials. Aiken County Emergency Services says ZOLL’s AutoPulse...

BARNWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office needs your help finding Regina Arroyo. According to the agency’s Facebook, she was last seen on November 28. Arroyo is described as a white female, age 56, 5’ 5”, 180 lbs. Arroyo is from New York and may be in the New York or Virginia areas […]

Bamberg, South Carolina, began the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 3, 2023. The Bamberg County Council organized the event at Veterans Park, which included various festive activities. Local groups, schools, and community leaders participated in the parade, and children anticipated Santa Claus's arrival. Despite the warm weather, a bubble machine created a snow-like effect.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Four local school districts in South Carolina are about to receive hundreds of dollars in safety grants to ensure students and staff are safe. Bamberg, Saluda, Aiken, and Edgefield along with several other county districts in South Carolina are getting a 20-million-dollar cut. The money went towards a school safety grant program in this year’s state budget.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 20-year-old attempted murder suspect has been arrested in connection with a road-rage shooting and vehicle crashing into a home in Aiken County, according to authorities. According to records, Johnathan Coppinger, 20, was arrested Friday over an incident that happened Nov. 19. Authorities say the shooting...

Photo from Unsplash and unrelated to the city. For most people, it is a constant necessity of life to manage gas prices. The national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas on Tuesday is $3.229, a week ago the price is $3.246 , according to AAA.

Local 4-H members earn cash and awards while learning. Ehrhardt, SC- Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, Oct. 23 at H&S Stockyards by participating in the annual Savannah Valley 4-H Market Hog Sale & Awards Program. Participants sold a total of 10 animals with an average...

ALLENDALE, SC — The Original Six Foundation (O6), has been awarded a $38,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support O6 Afterschool enrichment, STEAM development, and career discovery programs for students in Allendale County at Allendale-Fairfax Middle School. “Workforce development in rural and underserved...

Clear your schedule for the high school basketball action taking place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina today. For a comprehensive list of the local high school games and how to watch them, continue reading. Follow high school basketball this season on the NFHS Network! Keep tabs on your family or...

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating an alleged case of violent misconduct. Christopher Lamar Williams, 31, was arrested on Dec. 1 for assault and battery first degree as well as misconduct while in the office of an Aiken County sheriff's deputy, according to SLED Spokesperson Renée Wunderlich. Copies...

Police are calling it an "accident."

BARNWELL, S.C. (WJBF) – The City of Barnwell announced the cancellation of its Christmas parade and celebration due to the threat of rain. Here’s what’s written on their Facebook page: We are disappointed to announce that this year’s City of Barnwell Christmas Celebration and Parade scheduled for Saturday, December 2nd has been cancelled due to […]