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North Augusta exhibit brings in a new set of creativity
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta rotates exhibits monthly and this month they’re featuring artists from all over the river region. They’re bringing some of the area’s most unique art right to your back door. “We have over 40 artists...
Aiken Master Gardeners Association awards two local high school students with scholarships
Two local high school students have been awarded $1,500 scholarships by the Aiken Master Gardeners Association. The group offers scholarships each year to high school students who have been admitted to a college and plan to major in a field relating to agriculture or horticulture. Scholarships are a minimum of $1,000 and will only apply to each student’s freshman year.
Feeding the Fearless golf tournament raises funds for first responders
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Katie Mode started her nonprofit, Feeding the Fearless, seven years ago to support the men and women working to keep our communities safe. “I am the younger sister of a law enforcement officer, and I just got to see firsthand how thankless their job was. So I just made it my mission to make sure that law enforcement officers all over the United States felt appreciated and knew that they had people in their corner and praying over them,” she said.
Four local high school students receive The Girl Scouts Gold Award
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – Four local high school students have received the highest achievement within the Girl Scouts: The Gold Award. In Aiken, Claire Woodworth, along with a team, painted address numbers on street curbs to help first responders find locations quickly during emergencies. In Lexington, Kendall Brown built 10 birdhouses for the Piney Woods […]
12-year-old high school graduate ‘wants to learn everything’
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 12-year-old is already a high school graduate, while also earning college credits at Aiken Tech. Megyn Bolen graduated last Friday at a ceremony for homeschooled students. She has earned a scholarship and is working towards an associate in science degree at Aiken Tech. Her parents...
New Providence Baptist Church Pastor talks returning home, vision for church
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A celebration is brewing at First Providence Baptist Church in North Augusta as they prepare for the installation service of their 15th pastor, Pastor Hayward L Dock Jr. Born and raised in Augusta, he brings a wealth of experience and a deep connection to the area. After graduating from Butler […]
North Augusta man ‘dumbstruck’ by $1M lottery win
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A North Augusta man was shocked when Columbia lottery staff showed him his Powerball ticket was worth $1 million. “I was dumbstruck,” he said. The winner says he bought the ticket at the Quik Trip on Edgefield Road in North Augusta. The message read “See...
Accused foot-licker and former school aide sentenced in court today
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An accused foot-licker who once was a school aide was sentenced to 10 years in court on Monday. Caurey Rollins was arrested in January 2023, accused of sucking, licking and kissing a boy’s feet at Urban Air. Then he got arrested again while out on...
Strom Thurmond softball advances to Upper State Championship Series for the first time in program history
Strom Thurmond softball visited Saluda for an elimination game in the South Carolina Class-AA State Softball Tournament. In the top of the third with the Rebels up 1-0, Leigh Anne Strock - who entered the game hitting .468 - drives home another run. Later on, Rebels up 4-1 Strock strikes again to make it 5-1. After that it was all up to Madison Rodrigues, who entered the game with 1.72 ERA. She managed to go the distance earning her 13th win of the year.
'Armed and dangerous' suspect wanted in weekend shooting arrested, Batesburg-Leesville police say
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE, S.C. — An 18-year-old who was wanted in connection with a weekend shooting in Batesburg-Leesville has been arrested, according to police. He had been considered 'armed and dangerous' by police. Police say Da’Jae Wigfall was arrested in connection with the shooting that occurred on May 10, 2024.
City of Aiken now designated cultural district
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Aiken now boasts an achievement shared by only a handful of cities across South Carolina. The city is designated as a cultural district. “It is truly a win win scenario for everyone,” S.C. Arts Commission Executive Director David Platts said. The S.C. Arts Commission recently designated Aiken as a cultural district. […]
Garden show is ‘educational tool’ to Aiken neighbors
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A garden show in Aiken is bringing some of Aiken’s most beautiful gardens and plants to life. The Aiken Garden Show only comes every other year. “We have six beautiful gardens, we have over 20 vendors and then we have a juried flower show, which means they’ve been judged, and they can see all that and buy a ticket to see the gardens,” said Peggy Thome, president of Aiken Council of Garden Clubs.
Missing 14-year-old girl from Aiken found safe
A 14-year-old girl who went missing last week has been found safe. According to the Aiken Department of Public Safety, Aireahna Clark ran away on May 8th. Authorities announced on the City of Aiken, South Carolina Government Department of Public Safety she was found safe on May 13.
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