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Lawsuit alleges Edgefield County student with autism was denied accommodations

EDGEFIELD — The Edgefield County School District, a teacher and the parent of a separate student are facing a lawsuit following an incident involving a child with autism. The lawsuit was filed in the South Carolina 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Common Pleas following allegations that a student diagnosed with autism and attention deficit disorder was denied proper accommodations. The denial of disability-related accommodations deprived the student of "meaningful and equal access to the educational benefits and services offered by the district," the lawsuit states.

Edgefield County, SC · 2d
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Lawsuit filed over cat killing at Lincolnton mayor’s behest

A national cat advocacy group has sued the city of Lincolnton and Mayor Mike McCombs, who had his wife shoot a cat for a citizen who wanted the pet euthanized.

Lincolnton, GA · 1d
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Road widening project in Grovetown slowing traffic, causing headache

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction barrels and concrete barriers line Horizon South Parkway in Grovetown, where a road widening project has slowed traffic on the way into the city and frustrated drivers. Tonya Starks opened House of Jameny, a clothing boutique, on Horizon South Parkway in the spring. “We are...

Grovetown, GA · 1d
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Aiken Has a 2,100-Acre Forest Inside the City. 7 Things to Know Before You Walk Hitchcock Woods

Hitchcock Woods Aiken is one of the largest urban forests in the United States. Aiken...

Aiken County, SC · 2d

The Augusta Chronicle

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See the winners of Georgia’s 2026 midterm election in photos

The votes have been cast and the winners decided. Take a look back at some of the candidates who came out on top in state and local races across Georgia in the 2026 midterm election. Now read about the election: Georgia's political map shifts as Democrats dominate midterms See Augusta-area voters head to the polls Intro: The results tell one part of the story. Now, take a look back at Election Day as voters in Augusta and Columbia County headed to the polls to cast their ballots. 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 at cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: See the winners of Georgia’s 2026 midterm election in photos

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Saluda mayor’s race comes down to 2 votes as county voters renew penny sales tax

Two votes separate the candidates for mayor of Saluda after Tuesday's election, according to unofficial results. Mayor Miliken Matthews got 354 votes (49.9%), and Josh Morton got 352 (49.6%). Three write-in votes were cast. The margin is inside the 1% difference that triggers an automatic recount under state rules. Saluda...

Saluda, SC · 3d

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GOP hold weakens in Columbia County as Democrats flip commission seat

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County, a Republican stronghold in Georgia politics, showed a shift in voting in Tuesday’s midterm election, according to state and county elections records. Four years ago, seven out of 10 local voters chose Republican candidates, the records show. In Tuesday’s election, the vote was...

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Temporary lane closures at the intersection of Washington Rd., N. Belair Rd.

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – There will be temporary lane closures at the intersection of Washington Road and North Belair Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The lanes are scheduled to remain closed from Monday, November 2nd, 2026, through Friday, November 6th, 2026, weather permitting. The following lanes will be temporarily closed: North […]

Columbia County, GA · 1d

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Delvin Howard Wants Year-Round Tutoring for Richmond County Students

Delvin T. Howard is one of three school board candidates vying to unseat the incumbent of District 9, Venus Cain. The two are running against Thomas Gardiner and Brad Owens. Howard is a lifelong Augusta resident, graduate of Richmond County public schools, local business owner, and father of two sons attending county schools. His experience includes serving in school council and PTO leadership roles at C.T. Walker Magnet School and Richmond County Technical Magnet School. He is also the co-founder of Blessing Our Community, an outreach initiative supporting Augusta residents. He is part of the Howard family that has held Augusta’s Georgia state representative seat since 1990, when Henry Lee Howard served, followed by Wayne and Karlton Howard, who is currently on the ballot.

Richmond County, GA · 3d

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From boom to backlash: Ga. election brings a reckoning for data centers

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Georgia once courted data centers as the future. Now, they’re the fight. In the same election that ushered in a national wave of Democrats promising to crack down on AI and data centers, Georgia voters put two key levers of power into the hands of skeptics:

Georgia · 20h

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Columbia County Fall Fair opens Thursday with rides, food and shows

It's county fair season and the annual Columbia County Fall Fair opens Thursday with rides, thrills, entertainment, and plenty of fair food. The annual event put on by the Merchants Association of Columbia County opens at 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds at 5462 Columbia Road in Grovetown. It continues through Nov. 15. The popular Demolition Derby will be back at the fair this year beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 13. And on Nov. 14, all rides are free from noon to 1 p.m. More: Mendoza's Mexican Grill opens with authentic flavors in Grovetown | Exclusive There will also be plenty of exhibitions for all ages, including a large wild animal and taxidermy display at the Golabchi Educational Center at the fairgrounds that's included in the admission fee. For the center's hours, visit columbiacountyfair.net/events/fall-fair/fall-fair-events-calendar . On Nov. 15, the popular local duo Little Roy and Lizzy will perform at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The musical duo from Lincolnton is known for their bluegrass and country music. The Eudora Petting Zoo will have plenty of animals to pet. Admission to the fair is $10, with anyone 6 and under getting in free. Unlimited ride tickets are $25 Monday

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Rick Allen wins reelection in closer race as Democrats make gains in Columbia County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Congressman Rick Allen is heading back to Washington for another term, but his latest victory in Georgia’s 12th Congressional District was much closer than his previous races. Allen defeated Democratic challenger Ceretta Smith in Tuesday’s election, receiving about 52% of the vote compared to Smith’s nearly 48%. The margin was just […]

Columbia County, GA · 2d

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Pastor’s march to Columbia honors blinded WWII veteran Isaac Woodard

BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. (WIS) - A faith leader from Baltimore began a 40-mile walk before dawn Thursday from Batesburg-Leesville to Columbia, retracing Highway 1 to demand state lawmakers establish a study commission on racial harm and remedies. The walk marks 80 years since an all-white jury acquitted a Batesburg police chief...

Batesburg, SC · 1d

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Khalifa awaits final count in tight race against Wilson for SC’s 2nd Congressional District

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The race for South Carolina’s Second Congressional District remains undecided as Democrat Zyon Khalifa waits for the final vote count against longtime Republican Congressman Joe Wilson. Wilson leads Khalifa by about 3,000 votes. Khalifa says his campaign’s ground game helped close the gap. “I think the work they put on […]

South Carolina · 2d

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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 · 15h

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Aiken City Council Weighs Demolition and Repair Options for Fairfield Street Bridge

Aiken City Council held a specially called work session on Nov. 2. The topic was simple but tough: tear down the Fairfield Street Bridge or install shoring under the bridge. A South Carolina Department of Transportation analysis says the bridge is structurally compromised. It crosses the historic railroad cut from Colleton Avenue SE to Park Avenue SE.

Aiken, SC · 1d

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Spradley wins write-in campaign against incumbent for seat on Aiken County school board

AIKEN — Christy Spradley grew up in the Midland Valley area and attended schools there through high school. When the opportunity came to run for the District 6 seat that represents the area on the Aiken County Board of Education, she seized it. After a month of campaigning, it...

Aiken County, SC · 2d

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Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 80 Years with Annual Banquet Bash

Batesburg-Leesville, SC 11/06/2026 - The Batesburg-Leesville Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a special evening of celebration as it marks 80 years of serving and supporting the local business community. Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Chamber Banquet Bash, scheduled for Thursday, November 19, from 7 p.m. to...

Batesburg, SC · 21h

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Theo Lane Steps Down as Greenwood County Council Chairman; Dayne Pruitt Assumes Role

Greenwood County Council Chairman Theo Lane voluntarily stepped down as chairman, effective at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at which time Vice Chairman Dayne Pruitt assumed the role of chairman. Lane, who has served on Greenwood County Council for 10 years, has held the chairmanship for the past two...

Greenwood County, SC · 1d

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Downtown Augusta business owners describe effects of Broad Street construction - clipped version

Construction on Broad Street downtown is continuing, with paving between 13th and 15th streets expected to finish this week and the full project still set to finish by February.

Augusta, GA · 1d