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Local districts lead the way as school year starts earlier across S.C.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - It might be hard to believe, but some South Carolina students are already back in school – including in Aiken, Edgefield and McCormick counties. They’re among six South Carolina school districts already back in the classroom. That’s despite a state law saying no students...
Deputy-Involved shooting in Aiken County near Aiken R-V Park and JD Lever Elementary School
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to calls of a suspect acting erratically. The suspect and deputies got into a physical altercation, resulting in one deputy being injured and the suspect being shot.
Now closing: Bankrupt furniture, home goods stores leaving the Augusta area
A pair of national home goods retailers filing for bankruptcy are closing their stores in Augusta and Columbia County. Conn's Home Plus acquired competitor Badcock Home Furniture & More in December 2023, but earlier this month the combined retail entity began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, according to numerous media and trade publications this...
After 50 years, Children’s Place in Aiken gets new building
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Soon, there will be a new building for the Children’s Place in Aiken. Their mission is to protect, heal and strengthen families and children impacted by trauma. The non-profit has been in the same location for more than 50 years and bursting at the seams.
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia set to open on Georgia Southern’s Armstrong campus
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Medical College of Georgia is finally ready to open its doors on the Armstrong campus of Georgia Southern. After a little more than a year building the school, leaders from around the state came together Friday for an official ribbon cutting. This is a dream...
Complete this survey to create a more climate-resilient Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The University of Georgia is seeking the public’s help in creating more climate resilience in Augusta. The project aims to address the impacts of climate change in vulnerable and underserved communities in Georgia. The team consists of a group of climate scientists from UGA, who...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A backdoor cold front will move in Friday. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening but less coverage and intensity compared to the past few days. Wind will be out of the northwest ahead of the front and then turn to the northeast behind it. Staying dry tonight with overnight lows dropping to near 70 by daybreak Saturday.
What the Tech: How to avoid smishing scams
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After years of being scammed by robocalls and emails, many consumers know how to ignore them. In recent years, many cyber criminals have switched to texting scams because they know if we receive a text message, we’re going to open it. The FTC, FBI, AARP...
‘Show mercy’: Georgia Power hikes, summer heat send bills skyrocketing
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Many Georgians are reporting sticker shock as they open up their recent power bills with Georgia Power. “Everyone is saying, ‘Wow, what happened to the Georgia Power bills?’” said Gene Milkey, during a Public Service Commission board meeting on Wednesday. The heat this summer...
Another coffee chain may be coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in Augusta, chain officials tell us. Construction will likely start in early fall with an anticipated opening date of early 2025, pending approval. A new Lowes Foods store held a grand Thursday in Aiken. It’s at the intersection...
Scattered storms today before a mostly dry weekend
Highs staying cooler in the upper 80's as more scattered storms develop this afternoon. Storms will not be as widespread as the past couple of days, but pockets of heavy rain will last until mid-evening. This weekend brings a brief period of lower rain chances and more sunshine. Highs stay...
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