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Aiken wins designation from state as a cultural district
AIKEN. S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The South Carolina Arts Commission has designated the city of Aiken as a cultural district. With the announcement Friday morning, Aiken became the 12th city in South Carolina and the first in the CSRA to achieve this status. Within the district are public art pieces; multiple...
Incumbent District Attorney Jared Williams shares plans if re-elected
AUGUSTA, G.A. (WJBF)- Georgia’s Statewide General Primary is next Tuesday. One of the big local races we’ve been following is for District Attorney of the Augusta Judicial Circuit. Incumbent Jared Williams is facing a challenge from Columbia Judicial Circuit Assistant District Attorney Amber Brantley “Community safety is all of our responsibility, let’s work together, let’s […]
Meriwether monument sees new upgrades with educational panels
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A controversial monument in North Augusta now has some new changes. The Meriwether monument was built in 1916 to honor the only white man killed in the Hamburg Massacre, where seven African Americans were also brutally killed. Some updates to the monument aim to better...
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...
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.
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.
Aiken considers tiny homes for unsheltered residents. So would anyone want one?
Aiken’s lack of attainable housing is not unique. The city and county have the same housing troubles that every other community in the state have – escalating prices driven by tight inventory, which is in turn driven by an influx of new people moving in and a lot of longtime residents aging in place.
Friday forecast includes rain and storms
As of 6am Friday: Clouds are increasing with temps in the 60s. We’ll see showers and storms moving in for the afternoon with highs in the low 80s. Low risk for severe storms today, but increasing to a slight risk for Saturday. Main threats from severe storms would be strong damaging winds and large hail. Rain totals today through Sunday will range from .25″-1.25″. Sunshine returns Monday with cooler highs in the upper 70s.
Plea hearing set for suspect accused in death of Laken Riley, records show
ATHENS, Ga. — A plea hearing date has been set for the suspect accused in the murder of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley. On Thursday, 11Alive obtained documents from the Clarke County Superior Court showing that Jose Ibara has an arraignment scheduled for Friday, May 31 at 11 a.m.
Via Cognitive Health to open new building in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Via Cognitive Health says it is opening a new building next month to help people with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. This will allow them to be physically active with things like a walking track, gym area and putting green. They also will add an art room,...
Local Results for May 17
North Augusta defeated York for the second straight time Thursday night, eliminating the Cougars from the playoffs to reach the Class AAAA Upper State finals. The Jackets trailed 4-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth. Sarah Henry doubled and eventually scored on a passed ball, and LeAnn Gilbert hit an RBI single to pull North Augusta within one. Lia Allen drove in Savannah Allen with a single in the bottom of the seventh, and an Emily Geddes single with the bases loaded brought in Lia Allen to give the Jackets a walk-off win.
Georgia is prepped to spend millions on tackling the opioid crisis. What do drug users want?
A syringe service program recipient in Augusta dumps her used needles into a sharps container on April 1, 2024. It's an example of harm reduction, part of the continuum of care for addiction that could be funded by Georgia's share of opioid settlement funds.
Jeepers! Here's why lovers of America's iconic SUV are headed to Aiken on May 18
Automobile enthusiasts are converging on Aiken this weekend, and because they're all driving Jeeps, good luck stopping them. Battlefield Jeep Invasion 2024 is expecting fans of the iconic sports-utility vehicle from across the Southeast to the Battle of Aiken park, 1210 Powell Pond Rd. The CSRA Jeep Owners Alliance is playing host.
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