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Aiken school leaders want public’s input on improvements
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s time for Aiken County voters to decide how tax dollars will be spent in the school district. Back in 2014, voters approved a 10-year 1% sales tax to help fund reconstruction of Aiken High, North Augusta High, Leavelle-McCampbell Middle, Ridge Spring-Monetta’s K-12 campus and the career center.
‘Going to die tonight’: Aiken suspect tries to run over victim
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 24-year-old suspect has been accused of attempting to run someone over with a vehicle in Aiken on Monday, according to authorities. Aiken Department of Public Safety says officers responded to a disturbance around 1:53 a.m. on the 500 block of Barnwell Avenue. One of the...
Harlem baseball punches ticket to state; N. Augusta, Midland Valley softball advance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Friday, a total of seven of our local baseball and softball teams hit the diamond with a chance of getting one step closer to making their dreams of winning a state title a reality. See the highlights for Harlem, North Augusta and Midland Valley above.
Nominations open May 13 for Aiken's Choice 2024 awards
Voters can cast nominations for their favorite businesses in Aiken’s Choice 2024 beginning Monday, May 13. Nominations close June 14. This contest can become very competitive amongst businesses. The winners proudly display their plaques in their places of business. The voting differs slightly from past years, with a new...
5 reported missing in Augusta, Aiken this week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three juveniles and two adults have been reported missing this week in Augusta and Aiken as of Thursday, according to authorities. Derrick Gaines Jr. was last seen April 24 in the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road, according to authorities. Gaines was last seen wearing a...
SLED investigates Aiken mayor Teddy Milner
AIKEN, S.C. - According to a spokesperson for the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, the mayor of Aiken is under investigation on suspicion of "exploitation of a vulnerable adult." SLED tells FOX54 that the investigation was requested by the Aiken Department of Public Safety Director on February 29, 2024. According...
1 Augusta Mall shooting suspect caught in Connecticut; 1 still at-large
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One of two suspects sought in the Augusta Mall shooting has been apprehended, authorities said. Kay-Sean Nealy, 20, was arrested in Waterbury, Conn., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said Monday. Samoney Tanksley, 26, who’s 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 133 pounds, is still...
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