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South Carolina budget stalemate puts teacher pay raises, school funding in limbo

Updated: moments ago
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By Stephen Biddix
Two and a half weeks into South Carolina’s new fiscal year, the state still does not have a final budget, and education leaders warn local school districts could soon feel the effects.

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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is running for governor with Mike Reichenbach as...

Wilson officially adds Reichenbach to November ballot as running mate

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Staff
Republican governor nominee Alan Wilson has officially added Florence County state Sen. Mike Reichenbach to the November general election ballot as his running mate.

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Salvatore Minolfo

12 On Your Side Investigates: Aiken County Superintendent declines Minolfo interview

Updated: 37 minutes ago
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By Meredith Anderson
As another school year begins in Aiken County, a cloud of unanswered questions still hangs over the district’s handling of its now-former human resources chief.

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Jermaine Orr

Richmond County deputies searching for 17-year-old wanted on aggravated assault charges

Updated: 41 minutes ago
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By Staff
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Jermaine Orr, 17, who investigators say is wanted in connection with an incident on Dublin Drive.

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Rapper Desiigner arrested again in Horry County, accused of chasing victim with hammer

S.C. rapper Desiigner arrested again, accused of chasing victim with hammer

Updated: 42 minutes ago
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By Staff
Grammy-nominated rapper Desiigner, whose legal name is Sidney Selby, has been arrested in Horry County for the second time this year.

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Richmond County traffic stop attempt leads to chase, rollover crash

Updated: 53 minutes ago
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By Staff
A traffic stop attempt by the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office ended in a rollover crash Friday afternoon after the driver refused to stop, authorities said.

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Newly-sworn Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., sister of Lindsey Graham, walks past cameras as she...

Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By MEG KINNARD and SEUNG MIN KIM
Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full U.S. Senate term.

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Wellstar Columbia County Hospital

Opening date scheduled for Wellstar Columbia County Hospital

Updated: 4 hours ago
Wellstar said Friday that Columbia County’s first hospital is scheduled to open Aug. 26. A community open house planned for Aug. 8

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Savannah River Mission Completion employees rolled up their sleeves at Golden Harvest Food...

Staff from SRS contractor help serve hope at soup kitchen

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Staff
Savannah River Mission Completion employees rolled up their sleeves at Golden Harvest Food Bank’s community kitchen, The Master’s Table, serving hot meals to neighbors in need.

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FILE - U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., gestures as he speaks to the media in Kyiv, Ukraine,...

Memorial services et for late S.C. Sen. Lindsey Graham

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff and wire reports
Memorial dates have been scheduled to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.
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4 local bank locations to reopen as credit union branches

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff
Customers in Waynesboro, Sardis, Gibson and Hephzibah will soon see a new name on their local bank branches.

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Tax assessment notices mailed to Augusta property owners

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff
The 2026 annual notices of assessment for real estate and personal property have been mailed to property owners in Augusta.

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Tracking opinion on passenger rail line that could pass through Augusta

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
The Georgia Department of Transportation asked people to weigh in on a proposed intercity passenger rail corridor between Atlanta and Savannah through an online survey open through Aug. 6.

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New breakfast taco spot opens in North Augusta

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Nick Proto
A new breakfast restaurant has opened in North Augusta, bringing Texas-inspired tacos to the area.

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Attorney General Alan Wilson and his running mate join the We The Palmetto podcast to talk...

S.C. joins 48-state settlement over generic drug price-fixing conspiracy

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Staff
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in a $29.6 million settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark.

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A mama bear and her cubs were seen in a backyard in Easley.

WATCH: Mama bear and 4 cubs caught playing in S.C. backyard

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Staff
An Easley woman said she found a mama bear and her four cubs in her backyard on Sunday.

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South Carolina kratom ban bill stalls in Senate

Kratom vs. 7-OH: What experts, advocates want S.C. lawmakers to know

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Amanda Shaw
Lawmakers and consumers alike are grappling with a fundamental question: what is kratom, and is it the same as the semi-synthetic compounds now sold alongside it?

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Proposed S.C. Buc-ee’s still stalled over $60M infrastructure gap

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Brookley Cromer
A proposed Buc-ee’s travel center off I-85 at Exit 21 in Anderson County remains on hold, with tens of millions of dollars in infrastructure costs still unresolved.

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Harrisonburg City Council pledges to remove flock cameras in the city.

More Ga. officers fired, accused of misusing Flock camera system

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
Three more police officers in Georgia have been fired after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system.

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Suspect in custody nearly 2 weeks after deadly Thomson crash

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Staff
Authorities have arrested a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Thomson earlier this month.

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Suspect arrested in McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office substation fire

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Brett Buffington and Staff
A man who was wanted for setting fire to a McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office substation in Dearing has been arrested.

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Laney girls basketball coach Otis Smart achieved the 1,000 win mark.

Prayer vigil set to honor late Coach Otis Smart

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Staff
The Lucy C. Laney High School community has planned a prayer and balloon release on Sunday to honor the life of Coach Otis Smart.

Back To School

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Back to school 2026: When CSRA students return to class

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Staff
The 2026-27 school year is just around the corner. Here is everything you need to know about when students across the CSRA return to class.

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Deputies say Brown lost control of the vehicle on the 2500 block of Blueberry Drive, striking...

Driver taken into custody after chase, rollover crash in Augusta

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Staff
A driver is in custody after leading Richmond County deputies on a chase that ended in a rollover crash Thursday evening.

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Jefferson County residents push back on data centers at community meeting

‘So many negatives’: Jefferson County residents push back on data centers

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ethan Hunter
A packed room of Jefferson County residents made their feelings clear Thursday night: they do not want data centers in their community.

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Amber Alert canceled for teen who was believed to be in danger

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Staff
An Amber Alert has been canceled after a 13-year-old girl was believed to be in extreme danger after being abducted in south Georgia.

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Lindsey Graham is remembered by childhood friends.

‘We all have to do something in life and Lindsey did it’: Late senator remembered by childhood friends

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ashley Listrom
Two men who grew up alongside the late senator reflect on his life, his roots, and the small town that shaped him.

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Rick Jackson holds first rally as Georgia GOP governor nominee

Rick Jackson holds first rally as Georgia GOP governor nominee

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Abby Kousouris
Billionaire healthcare CEO Rick Jackson held his first rally as the Republican nominee for governor Thursday night, pushing one message to a packed room of conservatives: unite after a hard-fought primary.

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Augusta University police updating license plate reader policy after News 12 inquiry

AU police updating license plate data request policy after News 12 inquiry

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Owen Gillies
Augusta University police are updating their license plate reader data request policy after a News 12 inquiry found a gap in practice.

Sports

CSRA flag football team heading to NFL national championship in Indiana

CSRA flag football team heading to NFL national championship in Indiana

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alyssa Lyons
A local flag football team is heading to the national stage after qualifying for the NFL Flag Football National Championship later this month.

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This is the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., on...

Richmond County schools under federal Title IX review for harassment handling

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Staff and Liz Owens
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating 20 school districts across the country over concerns that those districts may not have correctly addressed sexual misconduct.

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FBI warns cyber attackers could use your router to cover their tracks

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Tracey Amick Peer
FBI officials said bad actors in other countries are trying to hack into U.S. government systems and could be using your home internet router to cover their tracks.

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Video shows the moment a driver fleeing police went airborne and crashed into a Myrtle Beach...

Fleeing driver crashes into Myrtle Beach sports bar sign

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Staff
Newly released video shows the moment a driver fleeing police went airborne and crashed into a sign at a Myrtle Beach sports bar last month.

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Jason Saucier with the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources said early catches are...

S.C. shrimp labeling law: Here’s what it means for you

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Stephen Biddix
South Carolina restaurants that serve imported shrimp will be required to disclose that on their menus beginning Oct. 28, under a new state law passed in response to “Shrimp Gate.”

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Man shot, killed at convenience store in Denmark

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Staff
A man is dead after a shooting at a convenience store in Denmark, the Bamberg County Coroner’s Office said.

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ACTS of Aiken

Finding Solutions: Acts of Aiken Christmas in July sale benefits families in need

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:26 PM EDT
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By Zayna Haliburton
Acts of Aiken is holding a Christmas in July sale at its resale stores through the end of the month, with all proceeds going to families in need.

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Dairy company owned by Coca-Cola hit by ransomware attack

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:20 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
A dairy company owned by the Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company was recently hit by a ransomware attack, resulting in the suspension of its U.S. operations, Coca-Cola announced Thursday.

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S.C. man gets 9 years in federal prison for hate crime shooting

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By Staff
The first man charged under a South Carolina hate crime law is expected to be sentenced Thursday in federal court.

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VA Augusta launches new ambulance service for veterans

VA Augusta launches new ambulance service for veterans

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:02 PM EDT
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By Sydney Palmer
The VA Augusta Healthcare System has launched an emergency ambulance service for veterans, addressing transportation barriers that can prevent some from accessing medical care.

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Georgia Lottery raises $1.54 billion for education in fiscal year

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Staff
Gov. Brian P. Kemp on Thursday announced the Georgia Lottery raised $1.54 billion for education in fiscal year 2026.

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Spain fans pack FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta

More than 500k fans attend fan festival, World Cup matches in Atlanta

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 4:06 PM EDT
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By Staff
After hosting eight matches, Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run is over — but the tournament will go down in history as one of the city’s most well-attended events.

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Driver shot by someone in passing car in Orangeburg County

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT
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By Staff
Authorities are investigating after a driver was shot in Orangeburg County.

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Authorities look for missing people across the CSRA

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDT
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By Staff
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they look for missing people across the CSRA. Here are some of those missing-person cases.

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Vaccination

SAFETY ALERT: Update your child’s vaccines for coming school year

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 12:18 PM EDT
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By Staff
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is reminding families to update their children’s vaccines for the upcoming school year.

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What would full-time daylight saving time mean in the CSRA?

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 11:47 AM EDT
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By Doug Reardon
First introduced to the U.S. in 1918 to conserve the nation’s energy sources during World War I, changing the clocks has become a twice-annual ritual for Americans.

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Fans cheer during the player introductions in this file photo. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Gray Media and Atlanta Hawks bring NBA games to CSRA

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 11:25 AM EDT
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By Staff
Gray Media and the Atlanta Hawks have announced a landmark broadcast partnership that will bring all non-nationally televised Atlanta Hawks regular season games to the Peachtree Sports Network.

Regional

The FBI is now assisting the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) in its...

11th arrest made in connection to deadly S.C. State homecoming shooting

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 9:47 AM EDT
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By Staff
SLED has charged a man in connection with a shooting that occurred at South Carolina State University’s homecoming.

Local

School supplies at Mooreville Elementary School in Mooreville, Mississippi

WRDW/WAGT, YMCAs team up to help classrooms start school year prepared

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 8:20 AM EDT
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By Staff
WRDW/WAGT and local YMCAs are teaming up for a school supply drive to help area classrooms start the school year prepared by supporting teachers.

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Georgia State Patrol

DA warns more DUI cases could be dropped following ‘PIT for Pay’ scandal

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 7:48 AM EDT
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By Madalyn Bierster
District Attorney Shalena Jones said that her office has identified as many as 150+ cases that could be affected.

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Hotel Aiken

Hotel Aiken project to begin construction as businesses ordered to vacate

Updated: Jul. 16, 2026 at 5:46 AM EDT
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By Ethan Hunter
The city of Aiken says construction and renovation on the Hotel Aiken project will begin next month, following five years of delays.
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