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Inmate discovered missing from Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield’s satellite camp

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An inmate was discovered missing from a Edgefield prison on Sunday afternoon. According to authorities, Travis Shaqwann Fair, 36, was discovered missing from the satellite camp adjacent to the Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield. The satellite camp at FCI Edgefield is a minimum security facility. Fair was...

Edgefield, SC · 10h

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‘People are going crazy’: Inside the 90-day blackout panic

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Shopping carts loaded with bottled water, dehydrated meals and batteries are rolling out of big-box and specialty stores across parts of the Southeast. What’s fueling this? Viral “doomsday” posts about a supposed 90‑day nationwide imposed blackout. It’s happening even though experts say the...

Augusta, GA · 1d

The Augusta Chronicle

Two charged with murder in fatal Augusta shooting

Two people have been charged with murder after a 31-year-old man was found fatally shot Thursday night in Augusta. Richmond County sheriff’s deputies responded about 8:52 p.m. Nov. 5 to the 2800 block of Waterside Drive, where they found Troy Clay Jr. unresponsive on the ground with what appeared to be at least one gunshot wound, according to the sheriff’s office. More: Richmond County deputy jailer arrested after reported incident Investigators later brought in Jaylen Peck, 22, and Kaya-Rose Peck, 21, for interviews. Jaylen Peck was charged with murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. Kaya-Rose Peck was charged with murder. Both were booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and no additional information was available for release. This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information-gathering, review, editing, and publishing process. Learn more . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Two charged with murder in fatal Augusta shooting

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Teens forced Columbia County fair ride to swing out of control

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A pair of 13-year-olds have been charged by deputies from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office who believe the two intentionally caused a ride at the county’s fall fair to go out of control. An agency spokesperson told News 12 the teenagers were warned before...

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Authorities look for missing people across the CSRA

Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they look for missing people across the CSRA. Here are some of those missing-person cases.

Augusta, GA · 7h

The Post and Courier

Fabulous frankfurters: Hot dogs get the gourmet treatment at new downtown Aiken restaurant

AIKEN — Bobby and Allison Hilton have elevated frankfurters to gourmet status at HOTT Dogs, which made its debut downtown Oct. 31. The wieners served at the restaurant are “all beef,” Allison said. “There are no fillers and no preservatives.” And they’re also kosher. “Our bread is brioche artisan bread that we season and we cultivate into something different and new,” Allison said. The hot dogs are baked, and diners can order one served plain or topped with ketchup, mustard and/or onions.” But much fancier options also are available. The “Eight Four Three,” named for the area code for Charlest...

Aiken, SC · 2d

FOX Carolina

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2 displaced after fire destroys home in Greenwood County, chief says

HODGES, S.C. (FOX Carolina) — The chief of the Hodges-Cokesbury Volunteer Fire Department said a home in Hodges was destroyed in a fire on Saturday afternoon. Officials said fire crews were called to a home on Terrapin Pointe Road in Hodges around 12:30 p.m. When crews arrived, officials said...

Hodges, SC · 1d

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Missing 66 y.o. Augusta woman, may have altered mental state

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman. 66-year-old Robin Key was last seen on the 1000 block of Windsong Cir., in Augusta on Novemeber 5th around 7:00 pm. Robin is on foot and was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black jogging […]

Augusta, GA · 2d

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Driver sentenced in DUI death of beloved YMCA worker

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A driver has been sentenced for a DUI crash that killed a local YMCA worker. Donnell Brown died a few weeks after a June 2025 crash that happened on Interstate 20 near Wrightsboro Road. He was struck from behind while on his way to pick up...

Augusta, GA · 1d

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First Veterans Day Parade in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County is getting an early start on Veterans Day. The Aiken County Veterans Council put on the first Veterans Day Parade through downtown. People filled the streets to watch the celebration of veterans. It kicked off with the singing of the National Anthem by Presley Jane. “It was very cool,” […]

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Green Sea Floyds advances through state playoffs with win over Ridge Spring-Monetta

GREEN SEA, S.C. — An incredible turnaround season for Green Sea Floyds Trojans will continue for at least one more week, as the Trojans advanced to the second round of the postseason with a 72-48 victory over Ridge Spring-Monetta on Friday night at Green Sea Floyds High School. After...

Green Sea, SC · 1d

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First-round football playoffs roundup

Midlands teams had a strong showing in the opening round of the high school playoffs. W.C. Hawkins Stadium was one of 10 local sites for first-round games. It was the site of a Class 5A rematch from the regular season between Irmo and South Aiken. For the second time this...

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Strom Thurmond football rolls through Silver Bluff for a 2nd time to advance in playoffs

JOHNSTON — Strom Thurmond football may have come out on top to start the playoffs, but head coach Andrew Webb knows the work is far from over. On paper, another 46-13 victory over Silver Bluff to open the postseason looked dominant. But, after giving up two more touchdowns to the Bulldogs than they did a couple of weeks ago, Webb said the key moving forward will be consistency. “ Didn't play our best; we'll go fix it and keep trying to get better on Monday,” he said. “Thought we did a lot of good things well, threw the ball down the field well. Defense played really well at times. We’ve just g...

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NNSA announces new SRS field office manager

AIKEN — Betty L. Huck has been named manager of the National Nuclear Security Administration Savannah River Field Office, the NNSA announced Nov. 2. Huck replaces Michael A. Mikolanis, who served as manager of the office since March 2024. Mikolanis was named manager of the NNSA Los Alamos Field Office in August. He previously served as the manager of the Environmental Management Los Alamos Field Office from August 2021 to March 2024.

Aiken, SC · 21h

The Post and Courier

Aiken County data centers could bring 'generational wealth,' industry representatives say

AIKEN — There’s plenty of noise, both figuratively and sometimes literally, surrounding data centers. There are concerns about water usage, power consumption and noise pollution. But the economic incentives can be “transformational” and bring “generational wealth” to communities, according to a panel discussion held Nov. 6 at Newberry Hall. At the First Friday Means Business breakfast put on by the Aiken Chamber of Commerce, attendees heard from representatives from two of the three data centers under construction in Aiken County. Laura Warren, community development regional manager for Meta, ...

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels needs volunteers as wait list nears 100

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly 100 people are on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County, and the program needs more volunteers to make deliveries, according to Aiken Senior Life Services. For some seniors in the county, a Meals on Wheels delivery is about more than a...

Aiken, SC · 2d

WJBF

Greenbrier flag football clinches region with blowout win over Grovetown

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- Two nationally ranked flag football teams from Columbia County went head-to-head, as undefeated Greenbrier and Grovetown battled for bragging rights. The matchup opened with a defensive showdown, as both teams threw interceptions in their own end zones. Grovetown’s Ruby Ethridge came up with one pick, while Greenbrier’s Kate McDonald answered with an […]

Grovetown, GA · 2d

The Post and Courier

Creativity and color combine for ADDA's Paint the Town Aiken

AIKEN — The weekend started with an extra splash of color and light along Laurens Street, with a first-of-its-kind local event offering a look at creations by dozens of artists gathered from Aiken and as far afield as Augusta and Columbia. Paint the Town Aiken, a presentation of Aiken Downtown Development Association, had participation from Aiken Artist Guild, Sanctuary Farms Artwork, Virginia K. Knits, Naturally Fresh Handmade Soap, Black Shepherd Studios, Pink Putter and more, with hundreds of items offered for sale, all starting around sunset, with a temperature of about 70 degrees. "We had...

The Post and Courier

'A great outreach': Aiken's St. John's welcomes visitors for Applefest

AIKEN — The weekend started on a fruitful note at St. John's Methodist Church, as the congregation held its annual Applefest, a church-wide effort to boost local charities via a truckload of fresh apples. The opening evening, Nov. 6, drew more than 260 visitors, with each paying $10 for a chance to do some early exploration and shopping, and the Nov. 7 list of free-admission guests was also impressive, in the assessment of volunteer Audrey Osteen – "lots of sales, lots of folks who were shopping for Christmas." She added, "It's our opportunity to have a great outreach with the community and ha...

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