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Education

Aiken High School

Aiken County high schools to transition to block scheduling for 2023-24 year

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Staff
Aiken County high schools will transition to block scheduling starting in the 2023-2024 school year, according to school officials. High school classes will switch from a 50-minute period to 90 minutes.

Politics

South Carolina State House

S.C. lawmakers again weigh breakup of massive health agency

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Mary Green
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control oversees everything from pandemic response to regulating dams. But maybe not for much longer.

News

Richmond County patrol car TikTok

The story behind viral video of Richmond County patrol car

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nick Viland
A video made the rounds on TikTok overnight, showing what appeared to be a stolen patrol car from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. We talked to the woman in the video and the woman who filmed it.

News

Edgefield County School District

Edgefield County school board approves employee signing bonuses

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff
School trustees approved a $1,000 signing bonus for full-time employees who agree to continue their employment. Part-time employees will get $500.

News

Helping the homeless goes deeper than food and shelter, Salvation Army finds

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Macy Neal
Last year, the local organization served more than 520,000 meals and provided more than 21,000 beds for a night. But there's more behind the numbers.

Crime

7 Evans Middle School students charged with possession

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff
It's already been a busy week for law enforcement officers at schools in Richmond and Columbia counties, and Wednesday was no different.

News

What the Tech: FCC cracks down on spam text messages

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jamey Tucker
The Federal Communications Commission is taking on scammers using text messages to spam random people. In the past several years the number of spam text message reports increased by over 500%.

News

Aiken dachshund breaks stigma against disabled pets

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Will Volk
Rick Cook loves his wiener dog on wheels, Tater Tot the Wonder Weenie. He smells all the smells and plays, not letting intervertebral disk disease stop him.

News

‘A struggle each day’: Family fights for justice after daughter killed in hit-and-run

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By William Rioux
A family is fighting for justice after a driver killed their daughter in a hit-and-run crash on Richland Avenue. The driver was sentenced, but the victim’s family doesn’t feel the punishment is enough.

Business

Augusta airport cuts ribbon on state’s 1st plane-charging station

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
Just in time for Masters week, Augusta Regional Airport says it has installed the first electric plane-charging station in Georgia.
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News

2 teachers investigated over how they got students’ attention

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
Two teachers at Stevens Creek Elementary School in Martinez are being investigated over techniques that don’t meet administrators’ approval.

News

Gold Cross ending month-to-month ambulance contract

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Staff
As Central EMS hurriedly prepares to take over ambulance service in Augusta, the current provider plans to pull out even before Central was planning to start.

Sports

GreenJackets to play as Los Pavos Salvajes de Augusta for 3 games

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Staff
The GreenJackets, single-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, announce their new alternate identity in partnership with Minor League Baseball’s Copa de la Diversión (Fun Cup).

News

Here’s how you can have some local fun on National Goof-Off Day

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Macy Neal
Today isn’t just hump-day. It’s also National Goof Off Day. And there are plenty of options if you want to goof off this afternoon.

Politics

Bill would allow you to buy lottery tickets with debit card

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Anisa Snipes
This bill will take effect upon approval by Governor Henry McMaster.

News

Amid property tax season, local expert shares information

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Staff
Property tax season is right around the corner and a local private wealth advisor shares information on what you should know and some moves that you should make before April 1.

News

Bill for $6,500 vouchers creeps toward Georgia House passage

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Georgia conservatives are getting closer to a long-held goal of broadening state funding for private school tuition and home schooling, with a House committee passing a bill Tuesday that would give $6,500 educational vouchers to students who would otherwise attend low-performing schools.

News

Lewiston Road project bringing more changes in coming days

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Viland
Back in 2017, the Lewiston Road construction project widened both lanes coming off of I-20 to ease traffic problems, now engineers say it’s almost over.

News

Columbia County moves forward with study on becoming a city

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Viland
Leaders in Columbia County are looking at the possibility of establishing a city outside of Harlem and Grovetown. They are optimistic the study will show the pros outweigh the cons.

News

Lowery wins special election for Richmond County school board

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Staff
After a special election Tuesday to fill a seat on the Richmond County Board of Education, voters have chosen who they want to represent District 6.

Regional

Attorneys: Stephen Smith’s death ruled homicide

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Marissa Lute, Steven Ardary and Amanda Alvarado
Stephen Smith was 19 years old when he was found dead on the side of a road in Hampton County, South Carolina, in 2015.

Regional

WATCH: Team coverage of Sumter shooting that left five people dead, including three children

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Marcus Flowers, Mayra Parrilla-Guerrero, Chris Joseph and Nick Neville
Five people dead, including three children after shooting in Sumter.

News

Grovetown Police Department looking for missing 13-year-old

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Staff
Sara McBride was last seen around midnight Wednesday at her residence on Whiskey Road. She was wearing a black sweater and black jogging pants.

News

Richmond County education leaders vote to close 2 schools

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Taylor Martin
The Richmond County Board of Education decided to shut down Terrace Manor Elementary and Willis Foreman Elementary. Those two schools will merge into Wheeless Road Elementary, Deer Chase, and Hephzibah Elementary.

News

Special election held for Blythe mayor, council member

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:34 PM EDT
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By Staff
Blythe voters decided on a successor to the recently resigned mayor as well as a City Council member.

Politics

Lawmakers push to remove Stone Mountain Park’s Confederate designation

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Natasha Pollard and Abby Kousouris
A bill has been introduced to remove Stone Mountain Park as a Confederate Memorial designation by three DeKalb County legislators.

News

Speaking up on domestic violence: Who will answer the call?

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
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By Hallie Turner
In the last month, we have reported on at least two incidents of husbands accused of killing their wives. Some people in the community have voiced their frustration saying authorities are not doing enough to stop the violence.

Politics

Warnock pushes bill to make sure Coast Guard vets get full benefits

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Staff
Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock is pushing new legislation to fix an error that excluded Coast Guard members from a tax break for military members.

Politics

Changes could be brewing for S.C. craft beer business

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
There's a push to loosen regulations around the S.C. craft brewing industry, and Tuesday was the first step in the legislative process at the State House.

News

Leaders refuse appeal of Jones Creek Golf Course rezoning

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Nick Viland
“I’m very disappointed. I’m disappointed in these people that we elect, and we expect to uphold not only our laws but also public opinion,” HOA chief says.

Crime

Guns found in book bag at Laney High, car at Grovetown High

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:18 PM EDT
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By Staff
In separate incidents this week, guns have been discovered at two local high schools, according to the Richmond County and Columbia County school districts.

Education

Strom Thurmond seniors help special needs students exercise

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:11 PM EDT
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By Maria Sellers
Strom Thurmond high students are studying sports medicine while helping middle school special needs students exercise. The students get a classroom, gym, and dance floor all in one.

Regional

Podcast hosts release statement after publishing private Murdaugh jail call

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:49 PM EDT
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By Amanda Shaw
The team behind Hidden True Crime, a podcast and YouTube channel, released a statement on Tuesday afternoon about the decision to publish the recording of a call between Alex Murdaugh and his attorney.

Education

Local students forecast their futures during Grovetown career event

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Lyons
Columbia County students forecast their futures at an event to display what career they might take on in the future, on Tuesday in Grovetown.

News

Grovetown mourns ex-Mayor, Councilman Dennis Trudeau

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:38 PM EDT
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By Staff
Mayor Gary Jones said: “Mayor Trudeau was instrumental in paving the way to make Grovetown what it is today. My sincere condolences are extended to his family.”

Politics

Ga. legislation stalls over dispute on definition of antisemitism

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A bill that would define antisemitism in Georgia law has stalled after an unfriendly amendment in a Senate committee altered the measure in ways its sponsors disagree with.

News

What the Tech: The rising cost of streaming platforms

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:00 PM EDT
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By Jamey Tucker
With the rising costs to include channels in their lineup, those streaming companies have been forced to raise prices again and again. Millions of cable and satellite subscribers cut the cord in the past few years in hopes of saving money.

News

Augusta looks at costs to tear down troubled boathouse

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT
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By Craig Allison
The Augusta Boathouse needs a lot of work to be usable — nearly $6 million worth. But some city leaders think tearing it down and rebuilding may be a better option.

News

Snap! Venus fly trap fans ask South Carolina to honor plant

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT
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By JEFFREY COLLINS
Conservationists want South Carolina to make the Venus fly trap the state’s official carnivorous plant.

Crime

Armed robber steals drugs from Augusta pharmacy

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:08 PM EDT
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By Staff
An armed robbery happened at 11:10 a.m. Tuesday at Peach Orchard Drugs, 2529 Peach Orchard Road, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

News

Where free rabies shots are being offered for pets in the CSRA

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Staff
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environment Control is partnering with veterinary centers to offer vaccination clinics, including several in the CSRA.

Politics

Ga. Senate passes ban on gender medical treatments for youths

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM EDT
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By Staff and wire reports
Senate Bill 140 would prevent doctors from prescribing hormone therapy or performing gender-affirming surgeries on transgender people under the age of 18.

Politics

Ga. lawmakers vote to restrict vaping just like smoking

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:59 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
“It doesn’t expand anything. It just says if you can’t smoke in an area, you can’t vape in an area,” says House Public Health Committee Chairman Sharon Cooper, R-Marietta.

Crime

Suspect arrested in Augusta drive-by shooting on Henry Circle

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
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By Staff
Victim of shooting said her black 2019 Nissan Sentra that was parked in front of her residence was damaged by gunshots, but no injuries were reported, deputies said.

Crime

Mom arrested in 23-month-old baby’s fentanyl death in Aiken

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 1:01 PM EDT
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By William Rioux
Arrest warrant alleges Alexzandra Howell engaged in "consistent abuse" of non-prescribed drugs and left them within reach of 23-month-old.

News

New month brings new jobs; check out who’s hiring

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:55 PM EDT
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By Macy Neal
If you’re looking to start or change your career, check out who is hiring in the CSRA. There is a wide variety of employment opportunities.

Crime

Driver sentenced for killing woman in 2020 Columbia County crash

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By Staff
Robert Anthony Stanley pleaded guilty, and he was sentenced Monday to 15 years in prison for homicide by vehicle and failure to maintain a lane.

Regional

Gun used in kidnapping of Americans in Mexico came from U.S.

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:52 AM EDT
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By The Associated Press and WMBF News Staff
The complaint said that he admitted to buying firearms for people he knew were going to provide them to a member of the Gulf Cartel in Mexico.

Crime

2 women, 1 man injured in shooting at Augusta nightclub

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:23 AM EDT
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By Staff
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy working special duty at Level 9 in the 3000 block of Damascus Road heard a gunshot inside the club.

News

Angler sets new record with catfish at Clarks Hill Lake

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
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By Riley Hale
New lake record Flathead Catfish caught after nearly an hour long battle on light tackle
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