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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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a single-vehicle collision that killed one person this morning.
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More officers patrolling our streets. It’s what local law enforcement, elected officials, and activists all say we need to help get gun violence down in our communities.
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With masks required for those returning to school next week in Richmond County, you probably have questions. We've compiled the answers.
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Many parents thought they wouldn’t have to make this decision again. Whether to send your kids to school or keep them at home.
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The rise in COVID cases isn’t the only problem for local health officials. At two of our major hospitals, overcrowding is becoming an issue.
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The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing teenager.
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Authorities say 87 people were indicted after single largest gang bust in Georgia’s history called Operation Kibosh.
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We’re hearing from a family in Aiken devastated after they say dogs killed one of their mini-horses. The owners say this problem isn’t new and they’re ready for something to do be done to keep it from happening again.
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For weeks we’ve been telling you about a possible increase in the cost for an ambulance ride in Augusta. Today we talked to one family who says they already can’t afford it as is.
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Three people in 13 hours were hurt or killed by gun violence. The ripple effect goes much deeper.
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Local health experts are seeing a spike in RSV, a respiratory virus most common in the winter. Though it is happening in adults, doctors at the children’s hospital are starting to worry.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a wanted man.
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A multi-vehicle accident had traffic moving slowly on Washington Road at the I-20 east ramp Sunday afternoon.
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‘I guarantee you, it’s a fight’: Commissioner Sias holds community breakfast amid federal indictment
Augusta Commissioner Sammy Sias hosting his monthly community breakfast at the Jamestown Community Center this morning after his federal indictment.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing Augusta woman.
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Two shootings in less than two days in Aiken County. One person killed, three more hurt. Now we’re asking the sheriff’s office what’s being done about it.
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South Carolina school bus riders aren't required to wear face masks, but there are still some questions since federal guidelines are still in place.
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Doc Anderson and Austin Martin face murder charges along with another woman face kidnapping charges. A lot of questions tonight over whether the murder case is connected to the kidnapping case.
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Aiken County Sheriff’s Office dispatch confirms a vehicle accident on Heritage Road near Beck Road in Aiken County.
The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision that happened in Orangeburg County early this morning.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal collision in Aiken County that left one person dead this morning.
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The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a death that occurred in a traffic accident this afternoon.
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The Emmanuel County Sheriff’s Office says one person is dead and three people are injured after a shooting incident in Emmanuel County.
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A suspect is behind bars after a shooting that happened at a North Augusta apartment complex last night.
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Demolition is underway to clean up the blighted and abandoned properties around Augusta. Crews worked through the rain today to start the work on Sherman and Maple streets right in heart of the Bethlehem community.
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This is one of the highest views you can have over downtown Augusta. Now there are plans to turn this iconic view into something everyone can use. The Lamar Building has sat empty for about six years.
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University Hospital delays a move to move its doctors out of the United Healthcare network. But patients' anger lingers.
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A candlelight vigil is planned tonight for a man who was shot dead last week in McCormick County.
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The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a motor vehicle collision that claimed the life of an Aiken man.
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The South Carolina Highway Patrol confirms that one person is deceased after being hit by a car in Orangeburg County.
The McCormick County Sheriff’s Office confirms one person is dead after a shooting, and a suspect has been charged.
One person is dead after a single vehicle collision early this morning in Barnwell County, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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People are finding themselves in deep water not knowing anything about this state law: The South Carolina Underwater Antiquities Act.
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It’s welcome home for a local hero. Check out the streets today as friends, family, and neighbors lined the streets with signs and flags to welcome home a North Augusta officer.
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Commission just voted in favor of raising the county’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. That’ll take effect in just two weeks on July 1.
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The Barnwell County Coroner confirms there was a shooting early Saturday morning in Blackville, S.C.
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The Saluda Police Department is investigating a homicide on Bouknight Ferry Road in Saluda.
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Aiken County crews worked Saturday to put out a camper fire on I-20 eastbound near mile marker 9.
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Aiken city officers responded to the area of Sommers Avenue and Alfred Street in reference to a shooting at about 4 a.m. Saturday.
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As more schools let out for summer it’s time for many parents to make decisions about child care. Often the choice is between some sort of daycare facility or summer camp. But this year some families are finding they don’t have a choice at all.
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This week, law enforcement sat down with local activists to talk about ways to curb the number of shootings we’re seeing in our area.
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One of Aikens’s most historic areas is on track to get a major makeover. This is a first-look at renderings of plans to transform the Aiken Farmers Market and the Williamsburg Street Corridor.
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Authorities on Monday identified a pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday night.
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a pedestrian that was struck last night in Aiken, South Carolina.
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We’re following up with the Richmond County sheriff’s office after an investigator was arrested for DUI over the holiday weekend.
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There are still a lot of questions to answer about what exactly happened where Olivia Ford and Kerry White were found dead in Evans.
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Tina Prince hasn't been seen since Friday night, when she left a restaurant to take a phone call and didn’t come back.
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One local girl is kicking all doubts aside when it comes to her passion. 24-year-old Meghan Bayer has only a few accomplishments under her belt to say the least.
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The recent surge in shootings across our area has many of us asking what can be done to curb the violence? We’ve talked to our local law enforcement about more resources, more patrols, and community outreach.
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One local teenager has been waiting three years for a transplant and now the community is stepping up to help search for a donor.