William Rioux
Multimedia Journalist/Producer
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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We have new details after a third alleged victim comes forward with allegations against a local teacher charged with sexual misconduct.
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At 1:14 a.m. Sunday, deputies say a fight broke out inside the Bar on Broad when a subject fired a gun and struck a man in the abdomen.
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We’re following updates on the nationwide formula shortage. We talked to two local experts about what parents can do in the meantime.
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Some relief may finally be in sight for parents looking for formula. The FDA just reached an agreement to reopen a major plant for production. But still, it could take months for more supplies to hit local stores.
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Since she was a teenager, Mary Garrett has enjoyed everything the Savannah River has to offer, but now she’s concerned.
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Researchers believe they may have found the cause of SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome. We talked to the health experts.
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We now have our first post-conviction look at Charles Sconyers, the man found guilty of killing his girlfriend’s nearly 2-year-old son in Columbia County.
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A jury found the boyfriend of a mother guilty of all counts in the 2019 murder of her nearly 2-year-old son in Columbia County.
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Charles Sconyers is on trial for the murder of a Columbia County 2-year-old. On Thursday, he took the stand.
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Madison Cooksey stood up in front of members of the Columbia County Board of Education and delivered an emotional plea for change.
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The Columbia County Board of Education had their board meeting and Madison Cooksey spoke during the public participation session.
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As of this week, the sheriff’s office says they’re implementing a new technology to help identify and stop that violent crime from happening in Richmond County.
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We requested Scott Hooker’s personnel file from the Columbia County School System. Here's a look at what we found in it.
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It’s a problem we continue to follow. A shortage of bus drivers in our local school districts. Leaders in Richmond County tell us it’s only getting worse.
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The SOAR program launched in 2019 at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office to help employees get their degrees. Sheriff Williams says it allows his deputies to better serve the community.
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With summer approaching, kids will be home, which means less access to meals at school. Augusta Locally Grown is just one resource working to help parents.
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We’re hearing from folks frustrated about the Hot Air Balloon Festival. We were at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds with what organizers say happened.
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A teacher returned to work for a couple of days after being accused of groping a student at Burke County High. However, this wasn’t the first time he was accused. We spoke to an alleged victim who wants to share her story.
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One of the biggest needs is more diversity in the healthcare field. We spoke to med students at AU who want to help change the culture.
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For most of us, spring showers come and go, but for neighbors living on Wharton Drive, the cleanup can take days. Neighbors say they deal with flooding time and time again.
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On April 25, Eynn Wilson and EJ Kirk drowned at Clarks Hill Lake. One year later, the families of the two Augusta men are still searching for answers.
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A community of first responders remembers a fallen officer, a public servant, and a brother.
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For some local businesses, it’s not just staff shortages. Rising inflation is now their biggest obstacle.
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Construction is something drivers and residents along Furys Ferry Road are starting to get used to. Officials say this is a big project.
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Officials say the Savannah River has remained at or near flood levels for nearly two weeks.
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After most of the units of a storage facility were damaged by fire, one storage facility owner down the street said it was like something out of a nightmare.
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After the death of her son, one Aiken County mom knows the pain fentanyl can cause. Here’s her story and how she’s keeping her son’s legacy alive.
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Easter celebrations are returning to normal. We went to a flower shop downtown that says they’re working non-stop to keep up with their holiday orders.
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Our Sky 12 was up over the Thurmond Dam, where the water is still high. We spoke with an expert who says the dam did everything it was supposed to.
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It’s the home stretch to summer, but local school districts are dealing with the same problem. We talked to one man who steps up every day to fill the need of bus drivers.
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One patron is leaving Augusta with a story he’ll never forget. On Saturday, their brand-new Ford pickup truck was stolen.
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Nothing screams tournament week quite like traffic. Traffic engineers tell us the No. 1 thing is not to use your GPS. Instead, follow the signs.
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It’s a bummer for the players, but the weather’s not raining on patrons’ parades. After more than six hours of delay, the players and the sun finally made it out to Champions Retreat.
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Inspiring young women’s love for the game of golf is what the Augusta National Women’s Amateur is all about.
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A heartbreaking situation is happening thousands of miles away, but the distance is not stopping many of you from stepping up to help.
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Vaccines, COVID treatments, and personal protective equipment have all been available as COVID-19 cases rise and fall. As for the future--we could see some issues.
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It’s been a month since Russian forces invaded Ukraine. We spoke with organizers of an auction raising money for those still living in the war-torn country.
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What would you do if an accident happened right before your eyes? One local Good Samaritan got more than he asked for.
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PureCycle Technologies Inc. broke ground Tuesday on its new plastic waste purification plant in Augusta. It's expected to bring dozens of jobs.
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The Georgia Power Foundation announced continued support of the transformation of the Harrisburg-Laney Walker area of Augusta.
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Claps and cheers for the state champions. Celebrations for Grovetown High School boys’ basketball team are underway.
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AU Health is the only local medical facility offering a new way to stop the spread of COVID and keep immunocompromised patients safe.
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VA wants to consolidate Charlie Norwood services at the Wrightsboro Road location, but there’s hesitation from vets on how care will be impacted.
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We’re hearing from a couple who claims a nurse violated their granddaughter during an office visit last week in Edgefield County.
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‘Don’t take your eyes off of me.’ Those are the words a local woman heard from the men who saved her life.
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Cyber facilities on Fort Gordon can expect to see over $70 million to modernize the cyber instructional facility, construct a new training facility, and more.
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The family of Jerry “Bean” McKinnon is offering a $1,200 reward for clues on the hit-and-run crash that killed him last month near Butler High School.
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Nineteen members of a drug trafficking organization are off the streets. We talked to Sheriff Roundtree about the operation.
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Millions are hoping to escape Ukraine. It’s a heartbreaking reality for native Ukrainians living here in Augusta.
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It’s a heartbreaking end to an incredible season for the girls’ basketball team at Denmark-Olar High School. They made it to the state championship and played for the title on Friday.