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Inmate missing from Edgefield’s Federal Correctional Institution

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An inmate was missing from an Edgefield prison on Sunday afternoon. According to authorities, Travis Shaqwann Fair, 36, was 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 originally sentenced...

Edgefield, SC · 1d

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Edgefield County Breaks Ground on Star Park, Set to Open by May 2027

Edgefield County officials broke ground on Star Park, a nine-acre recreation complex at 358 Star Road, just off Rabbit Trail Road near Edgefield, South Carolina. The park should open by May 2027, according to WRDW. "We're getting more people coming to Edgefield County, and they expect services. And we, as...

Edgefield County, SC · 1d

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Crash at GA/SC state line slows traffic coming into Augusta

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – Traffic at the Georgia-Carolina state line is at a crawl following a crash. According to South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) website, the right westbound lane (coming into Augusta) is shut down. The site says traffic is back up from the state line to around Edgefield Road, about 4 miles. […]

Augusta, GA · 1h

WRDW-TV

Driver sentenced in DUI death of beloved YMCA worker

Donnell Brown has died from his injuries in the crash that happened on Interstate 20 near Wrightsboro Road.

Augusta, GA · 2d

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The 10 Most Affordable Towns In Georgia Where Living On Social Security Alone Is Possible

Curious about the most affordable towns in Georgia where your Social Security alone can cover the bills?. These 10 towns offer low costs and real charm that make retirement genuinely enjoyable!. 1. Augusta. Augusta is a city that the whole world knows for the Masters Golf Tournament, but the people...

Georgia · 9h

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At This Little Country Store In South Carolina, They Make Your Sandwich By Hand, Then You Fill Your Jugs With Fresh Spring Water

Some of the best lunches in South Carolina hide at the end of quiet country roads, far from any highway sign. You pull up expecting a quick snack and walk out with a warm sandwich, a jar of local jelly, and a story to tell. This little store pairs hand-built...

Blackville, SC · 17h

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23-year-old wanted for Aggravated Assault and Burglary, RCSO says

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A 23-year-old is wanted in connection to an alleged aggravated assault and burglary at an Augusta apartment complex over the weekend. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Jameel Thompson Jr. is wanted for Aggravated Assault and Burglary stemming from a reported incident that occurred on the 3100 Block of Wrightsboro […]

Augusta, GA · 18h

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9th Battle of the Bands in Richmond County

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – The Battle of the Bands brings local high school marching bands and some college programs to Richmond County for an afternoon of music and community spirit. People filled the stands to cheer on their favorites. Wanda Haynes said she came all the way from Anderson, South Carolina to watch her niece. […]

Richmond County, GA · 1d

The Post and Courier

Running to the rescue: Aiken welcomes Whiskey Road Race crowd

AIKEN — Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons got a weekend boost from dozens of neighbors in athletic shoes Nov. 7, as the nonprofit organization held the 47th annual Whiskey Road Race, with Virginia Acres Park as the base of operations. The fundraiser, in which participants are challenged to handle a distance of one mile, five kilometers (3.1 miles) or 10 kilometers (6.2) miles, is "a huge event," in the words of Jessica Coach, Cumbee Center's executive director. All the proceeds go straight into providing victim services, in the facility's ongoing effort to "support and empower domestic vi...

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The Augusta Chronicle

Fundraiser grows for deputy wounded in Aiken County shooting

An online fundraiser for an Aiken County deputy shot in an Oct. 23 traffic stop has raised more than half of its $16,000 goal by Friday afternoon. Deputy Preston Metts "has been through multiple surgeries and is facing a long road to recovery," according to a page started on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe . Anatomy of a scam: Richmond County warns fake deputies seek inmate bond payments | WATCH Metts had pulled over a vehicle on Shiloh Heights Road at about 11:30 p.m. when one of the two people in the vehicle exited the car and ran. During the chase, the fleeing passenger opened fire on Metts with an AR-style semiautomatic weapon, hitting the deputy several times, according to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division, which took over the shooting investigation because an injured officer was involved. "In the middle of everything, he and his girlfriend have also been fixing up a house together, and this sudden crisis has brought so much uncertainty into their lives," according to the page started by William Sutton, a game warden with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and a colleague of Metts'. "The funds raised will help cover the unknown expenses Preston

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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City of Aiken Announces the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands

City of Aiken Announces the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands. Aiken, SC — November 2026 — The City of Aiken invites residents and visitors to celebrate the holiday season at the 35th Annual Christmas in Hopelands, taking place December 12–23, 2026, from 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken, South Carolina. This beloved holiday tradition brings the community together to experience the beauty and magic of the season surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights, festive displays, and holiday entertainment. Guests can stroll through more than two miles of illuminated pathways, admire more than 100,000 lights, and enjoy a festive evening with family and friends. Whether it is your first visit or an annual family tradition, Christmas in Hopelands offers a special opportunity to make lasting holiday memories.

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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,” […]

Aiken, SC · 2d

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Aiken recount starts Tuesday in close U.S. House District 2 race with Joe Wilson and Zyon Khalifa

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – In anticipation of a statewide recount of the U.S. House District 2 race in South Carolina between incumbent Republican Congressman Joe Wilson and Democratic challenger Zyon Khalifa, Aiken County will begin its own countywide recount starting Tuesday, November 10th. Khalifa currently has 144,865 votes counted in his favor, while incumbent Joe […]

Aiken County, SC · 19h

coladaily.com

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...

Aiken, SC · 2d

WJBF

USC A to host Veterans Job and Resource Fair

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Veterans, service members, and military families will have a chance to connect with employers and community resources in Aiken. USC Aiken’s Office of Veteran and Military Student Success is partnering with SC Works to host a Veterans Job and Resource Fair Tuesday, November 10. More than 40 employers and community […]

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Grace Project Homes hosts Veterans Buffet Bash to support housing efforts

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — A local nonprofit is working to help veterans, low-income residents, and people experiencing homelessness find housing. Now, Grace Project Homes is asking the community to support those efforts through its annual Veterans Buffet Bash. Bishop Ricky Kidd, a veteran of nine years, serves on the organization’s board of directors as […]

North Augusta, SC · 1d

Yahoo!

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 · 2d

MaxPreps

Football Recap: Tough Loss for South Aiken + How To Watch

South Aiken came into this one having lost three straight on the road. They went ahead and made it four, dropping their record to 6-5 in the process. They had to suffer through a 39-0 loss at the hands of the Irmo Yellow Jackets. While losing is never fun, the Thoroughbreds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina football rankings (they are ranked 66th, while the Yellow Jackets are ranked tenth).

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Fort Mill Sun

Nation Ford and Catawba Ridge Post Strong Runs at 4A Cross Country State Qualifier

Catawba Ridge High School senior Ryan Pierson won the boys Odd race Saturday at the South Carolina High School League 4A state cross country qualifier at The Farm at Newberry, finishing the 5K course in 16:57.00. Pierson beat Aiken sophomore Brayden Ramsey by 10.73 seconds. Nation Ford High School had strong runs of its own, […]

Fort Mill, SC · 1d

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