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1 dead after single-vehicle crash in Orangeburg County
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly single-vehicle Orangeburg County crash that happened on Tuesday. Troopers say the crash happened around 2:02 p.m. on Mims Lake Road at Sapphire Trail, around three miles west of Holly Hill. The driver of a c was the only...
SLED charges 3 after Barnwell woman found kidnapped in Jasper County
JASPER COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three subjects are facing charges after a Barnwell woman was found injured in Jasper County near Corner Lake Landing. The Jasper County Sheriff’s Office requested SLED to assist with an investigation on April 3, after a woman was found. Our sister station WTOC reported...
‘You won’t survive a second time’: Aiken suspect sentenced to 6 years
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The suspect who was arrested in connection to an assault, attempted murder back in 2023 was sentenced on Monday, according to authorities. Authorities say Cameron Lott was sentenced to six years and is required to get his GED for an incident that happened on Jan. 29, 2023.
2nd suspect sought in Murder investigation of Jamilla Smith
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating another Murder suspect in the Jamilla Smith investigation. 35-year-old Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr. of Augusta, is wanted for Accessory after the fact to Murder. He’s described as is Black male, approximately 6’2” tall, 160 lbs., black hair and […]
Murder suspect apprehended in Ladson while out on bond for burglary charges: DCSO
LADSON, S.C. (WCIV) — A suspect wanted for murder in Orangeburg County was apprehended in Ladson Wednesday morning. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) has charged Demetrius Dickerson, 19, of Ridgeville with murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime. According to the Dorchester County Sheriff's Office...
Injuries reported after Pine Log Road accident in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken Department of Public Safety was on the scene of a two-vehicle accident with injuries on Pine Log Road near Shawnee Drive. According to dispatch, the accident was reported at 1:36 p.m. on Wednesday. A News 12 viewer reported a firetruck, EMS vehicles and an...
Prosecutor in Bowen Turner case no longer being considered for judge position
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The solicitor involved in prosecuting and negotiating a sweetheart plea deal for Bowen Turner, the Orangeburg man who was accused of multiple rapes, has withdrawn from consideration for a judge position. On Tuesday, Second Circuit Deputy Solicitor David Miller, withdrew his application for the seat...
Aiken man arrested in connection to October 2023 murder
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A man has been arrested in connection to the murder of 46-year-old Kenneth Jones. The incident happened on October 31st, 2023. According to the Aiken Department of Public Safety, Jemaurea Deonte Johnson was arrested, and the arrest warrant states that Johnson did commit the offense of Murder after shooting Jones with […]
New police chief in Bamberg makes history
BAMBERG, S.C. — The Bamberg Police Department swore in Regina Gatling, their first ever African American chief, who also happens to be their first female chief, as well. Chief Gatling, who is in her 20th year with the department, says hard work and determination is what got her to where she is.
Woofstock 2024 happening this weekend in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Annual FOTAS Woofstock Festival & Doggie Derby Days event will take place Saturday, April 20, at Citizens Park. Citizens Park is located at 651 Old Airport Road in Aiken. There will be dog contests of all kinds throughout the day, culminating in the famous Doxie Derby, which features the fastest […]
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