William Rioux
4 p.m. Anchor/Reporter
Augusta, GA
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William Rioux is a multimedia journalist/producer and graduate from the University of South Carolina with a degree in broadcast journalism. His true passions include video games, sports, and any outdoor activity.
Rioux had an internship with the sports department at ABC Columbia his senior year of college. This is where he fell in love with reporting and producing news content. He plans to become an on-air talent at a major news organization later in his career.
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Two guys from our region found a new hobby exploring all the random stuff that ends up underwater in local rivers and ponds.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT
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A South Carolina man told our ITEAM he hasn’t seen a state tax return in more than a decade and never received any warning it was being taken. If true, that would be illegal.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM EDT
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Former Columbia County teacher Scott Hooker was granted a $25,000 bond Monday on charges of inappropriately touching a student in 2017.
Updated: Sep. 23, 2022 at 6:46 PM EDT
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Laney High School will have to wait until October to finish up its battle against Thomson. We spoke with Head Coach Ronnie Baker about what happened, and he calls it inexcusable and avoidable.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
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We have an I-TEAM exclusive as we learn about a month-long investigation into complaints filed in the Augusta Fire Department.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 12:08 PM EDT
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We’re learning more about the pandemic’s impact on spikes in crime. We went over data to see if there is a larger connection between the pandemic and crime.
Updated: Sep. 20, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
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It’s been almost two years since Paine College announced it was getting a women’s golf program. We caught up with the team after doing pretty well in their first tournament.
Updated: Sep. 16, 2022 at 11:49 PM EDT
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Burke County is off to an impressive start to the new year, and Friday night was homecoming for the Bears.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
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Funding was secured for Augusta business owners. We talked with Sen. Raphael Warnock and the Downtown Development Authority about how a "micro-enterprise" can boost business.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
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For 16 years, the Equine Rescue of Aiken has rescued horses, nursing them back to health so they can find a loving home. The non-profit has struggled over the past few years, and now they’re asking for the community’s help.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 12:16 AM EDT
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The Laney Wildcats have been doing everything they can to put some respect on their names and their football program. Laney is 2-0 for the first time since 2007 and they feel like they have something to prove this season.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
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Scott Hooker was in court on charges of inappropriately touching a former student in 2017. Here’s how proper reporting could have prevented later incidents.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2022 at 10:37 AM EDT
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Scott Hooker faces a jury trial over allegations from 2017 in Columbia County, before he moved on to teaching in Burke County.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:24 PM EDT
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The opioid crisis is a battle the country has fought for years. For our veterans, it’s an issue that’s gotten worse over the last decade.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
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We have a local family’s journey and message to everyone after their son took his own life at the beginning of the school year.
Updated: Aug. 29, 2022 at 6:48 PM EDT
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Augusta city leaders say homelessness is not the only issue impacting truancy. They held a meeting addressing teen mental health and crime.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2022 at 11:31 PM EDT
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Even though it’s been tough sledding for the warriors in recent years, there’s a great deal of optimism around their program.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2022 at 6:49 PM EDT
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Cynthia Wright's family speaks out about gun violence. They say that they never expected to end up in this position, remembering Wright.
Updated: Aug. 23, 2022 at 6:21 PM EDT
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We’re continuing coverage of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office investigation into a teacher. What are school districts supposed to do when these cases happen?
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 6:22 PM EDT
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We sat down with Izzy Scott's mother for the first time since they shared the story of their son. They’re working on a foundation in their son’s honor to educate and prevent future drowning tragedies.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:25 PM EDT
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Here are the highlights for the Evans High School v. North Augusta High School game on August 19.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
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Lawsuits against Georgia’s six-week abortion ban are still playing out in court. This week, a superior court let the law stay in place while that happens. Meanwhile, DPH wants to make birth control and contraceptives available to everyone.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 10:03 AM EDT
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AU Health confirmed area’s first case of monkeypox, followed by Piedmont Augusta with a case and a highly suspected one at AU.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 6:15 PM EDT
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With kids back in the classroom, all of our major school districts are telling us students’ mental health is a top priority. Here are ways parents can get their kids the help they need.
Updated: Aug. 16, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
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Augusta University Health confirmed our area’s first case of monkeypox Monday. Here are symptoms health officials say to watch for.
Updated: Aug. 15, 2022 at 7:02 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
Our largest school district on the South Carolina side is back in the classroom. The school district says safety and mental health are at the top of their priorities.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
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We have been looking into accusations against Scott Hooker dating back to 2015 and found a pattern of alleged inappropriate behavior.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
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The fun of move-in day on Augusta University’s campus is on hold for about 30 students, after the university found mold in dorms at Oak and Elm Hall.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
Kailey Blumel died in a car accident on a rural Saluda County road. SCHP says her ex-boyfriend was driving and left the scene.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2022 at 6:28 PM EDT
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For the students and parents, it’s the first time in over two years that COVID is not the biggest topic on everyone’s mind. We were out in schools Thursday to see what this year will look like.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
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We’re checking back in with Richmond County schools and their bus driver openings after being in crisis mode several times last year. What’s the outlook for driver openings now?
Updated: Aug. 2, 2022 at 6:29 PM EDT
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Aiken County schools hired a new director of security and emergency management. We spoke with the new director, and she says that safety and security are top of mind for every person in the district.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2022 at 6:17 PM EDT
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We’ve seen five homicide investigations in Aiken in the month of July alone. But why? We sat down with Aiken County Sheriff’s Office about why we are seeing this string of violence.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
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We’re digging deeper into the murder of 16-year-old Kaymaya Greene at the Economy Inn on Deans Bridge Road.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:50 PM EDT
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The leading cause of death for children ages one to four is drowning. For kids up to 14 years old, it’s the second leading cause of death. Here’s what parents need to know before getting their kids in the water.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
There are no confirmed monkeypox cases locally, but Georgia is ranked 5th in the country for total cases. We spoke with our local doctors who say it’s only a matter of time before our area has its first case.
Updated: Jul. 25, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
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North Augusta is in the middle of plans to redevelop over 1,300 acres. While questions arise about the developer, we found is that the group some online thought was behind it, no longer has a part in it.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2022 at 6:32 PM EDT
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After lightning killed a soldier and injured nine during a Fort Gordon training exercise, we look at the weather conditions that played a role.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:27 PM EDT
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Attacked by about five dogs, a 48-year-old pedestrian suffers bite marks to both legs, her arms, hands, face, and back. We sat down with the Barnwell police chief to find out more about this case.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:13 PM EDT
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Augusta is ground zero for the future of unmanned cargo flight testing. While the flights are little ways out, we get to watch it all develop firsthand.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 6:57 PM EDT
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Flying over 5,000 miles away, one nurse not only saved lives but taught others medical techniques so care wouldn’t stop once she was gone.
Updated: Jul. 18, 2022 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
State officials have finished their investigation of fire that killed 10-year-old Nicolas Mai on May 31 in Martinez.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 6:31 PM EDT
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An area off Wrightsboro Road is clustered with apartment complexes — and crime. But what's being done about it?
Updated: Jul. 14, 2022 at 7:07 PM EDT
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Sheriff says Georgia does not have any regulations on the ratios of students and teachers for private swim lessons.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 6:42 PM EDT
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One local police officer used everything that has happened to him to lead a life of service. After a life-changing experience, David Pouler is now an officer at Augusta University.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
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Amazon Prime Day is July 12 and 13 and behind the scenes, workers at our own Amazon centers are moving even faster to make sure you get your stuff on time.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 6:26 PM EDT
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We visited the HUB for Community Innovation for their grand opening two weeks ago. Now, they are starting phase two of the project. We have more on the new developments.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2022 at 6:38 PM EDT
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The Charlie Norwood VA works daily to care for the men and women who sacrificed for our country. New cutting-edge exoskeleton therapy is changing their lives one step at a time.
Updated: Jul. 6, 2022 at 2:45 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
Authorities haven't shared much about the drowning of Israel Scott three weeks ago. But his family and their attorney have opened up.
Updated: Jul. 5, 2022 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By William Rioux
A new rideshare, Trips4Women, tells us by having women drivers and riders, they can cut down on sexual assault incidents.
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