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Driver killed in single-car crash just north of Monetta
MONETTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Aiken County. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the driver as 33-year-old Kevon Parker of Johnston, who was pronounced dead on the scene from blunt-force injuries. On Saturday at 4:05...
Crash backs up traffic on Edgefield Road after chase
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic on Edgefield Road was backed up around the Interstate 20 Exit 5 ramp Tuesday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. According to the North Augusta Department of Public Safety, the pursuit started in Edgefield County with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office....
Crashes kill pedestrian in Augusta, driver in Burke County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic accidents on Wednesday were deadly in both Augusta and Burke County. Other wrecks Thursday caused traffic problems in Edgefield County and Aiken. In Burke County. A driver, identified as Trevor James Michael Prevatt, 27 years old, from Temple, Ga., was thrown out of the vehicle...
Crews respond to fire at Edgefield Pizza Hut
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WFXG) - The Edgefield County Sheriff's Office and several fire crews were called to a fire at the Pizza Hut on Augusta Road late Wednesday night. Deputies say the call came in around 10 p.m. and that they believe the fire started in the kitchen. Officials told FOX54...
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...
‘It’s disturbing’: Slain Saluda man’s family speaks after sentencing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One family is speaking out after learning their cousin’s killer who is behind bars is now facing another murder charge for someone else’s death. The body of 22-year-old Zonnie Cyrus was found on a secluded dirt road along Hiland Farm Road in Monetta. Zonnie was shot seven times.
South Carolina residents confuse cicadas' mating calls for warning sirens
NEWBERRY COUNTY, SC (WACH) -- Calls of cicadas are filling the air in parts of South Carolina especially in like counties Newberry and Saluda. The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office said people that have been calling the office about sirens or roars that it's just the sound of nature. “It...
Saluda High band wins in honor of teacher killed in crash
SALUDA, S.C. (WIS) - Saluda High School continues to mourn the loss of their beloved band director and girls’ soccer coach Jennifer Wingate after she was killed in a crash back in January. Wingate’s memory lives on through the band and soccer team, who are continuing to push themselves...
Mostly Cloudy & Warm Friday
Some high level clouds are moving in from the west, along with some smoke in the sky from controlled burns. Tonight, lows will be in the mid 50s with dry conditions. Friday will be mostly cloudy with a 10% chance of spotty showers. Highs will reach the low 70s to low 80s.
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