Augusta

An Allendale County deputy has resigned after officials with the sheriff's office said he allegedly posted racist content on Facebook. (Source)
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An Aiken man is looking to get kids on the right path with a backyard boxing program.He hopes sharing his passion for the sport with these kids will give them new outlet instead of resorting to violence.The slogan for the boxing gym is "Gloves Up, Guns Down". Aiken resident James Hankinson has his gym certified […]
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McCormick County Deputy Coroner Chris Doolittle has identified the drowning victim at Clark Hill Lake as 52-year old David Fliehler.Doolittle says Fliehler, a blind man, was at the Elijah Beach Cove swimming area with his family when he went missing in the water. McCormick County deputies, Columbia County deputies and South Carolina DNR were called to the […]
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Just the other day, South Carolina’s Drought Response Committee upgraded the entire states drought status.Every county is now in the second or moderate stage of drought.South Carolina is currently experiencing low stream flows, dry soil moisture and widespread low rainfall.Andrew Warner, the Clemson Agronomic agent for lower Savannah River valley, said right now some farms […]
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The world's richest boat race finished its second day in Augusta on Saturday. Boats were racing down the Savannah River at speeds up to 270 miles per hour all afternoon, going 1,000 yards in about 3 and a half seconds.I talked to the only female crew chief and she gave me a little insight on what it […]
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Southeastern Grocers, which includes BI-LO, Harvey’s and Winn-Dixie, donated all their proceeds on the Fourth of July to the Wounded Warriors Project.The numbers are in and the Company has donated $3,044,091.38 to the project.This includes all customer and vendor donations made at the store registers between July 1st and July 5th.This was the largest partnership […]
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A new service to help you recognize scams before they hit your area is being rolled out by the Better Business Bureau.This national program is currently in beta testing mode, but already has thousands of scam warnings.Just last year here in Augusta we saw scammers presenting themselves as contractors after the winter ice storm.This new […]
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Many around our area are saddened by the Chattanooga shooting. They say it's a tragic situation that didn't have to happen. (Source)
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The Aiken County Animal Shelter is over loaded with animals needing homes right now. They said they are in need the community’s help.With a large number of intakes recently they said they simply don’t have enough room for the animals.The Aiken County Animal Shelter said they are eager to find forever homes right now. Usually […]
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The Federal Highway Administration said that flashing yellow arrows make drivers more aware and cautious when going through an intersection.Richmond and Columbia County are using this information to make their roadways safer.The Augusta traffic specialist said the counties are putting new traffic signals in place that will feature a flashing yellow arrow. It has been […]
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