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James Jackson Captured After Standoff in Augusta

May 1, 2025

News Summary On April 29, federal fugitive James Jackson was captured by the Richmond County SWAT Team in Augusta, Georgia. The standoff began early morning during an attempted arrest for...

Investigation Launched in Death of Former Georgia Representative

May 1, 2025

News Summary The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of Ben L. Harbin, a former Georgia House Representative, who passed away at a hotel in Augusta on April...

Graniteville’s St. John Methodist Church Property Dispute

May 1, 2025

News Summary The St. John Methodist Church in Graniteville faces a property dispute after voting to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. This situation is part of a larger trend...

North Augusta Man Arrested for Disturbing Incident at Walmart

April 30, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Hephzibah, Tyler Woods, was arrested at Walmart in North Augusta after allegedly making unwanted advances towards young girls, leading to community concerns about safety....

Aiken County Closes Hurricane Helene Debris Hotline

April 28, 2025

News Summary Aiken County has decided to close the Hurricane Helene debris hotline due to a significant decrease in usage. The community continues its recovery efforts following the storm’s devastation...

Augusta Welcomes Dr. Russell T. Keen as New President

April 27, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta University celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as its new president. Dr. Keen, a native of Augusta, has extensive experience in...

Aiken Faces Health Care Crisis Amid Rapid Population Growth

April 27, 2025

News Summary Aiken County is experiencing a significant health care crisis due to a rapid influx of residents, leading to increased demand for medical services. Emergency room wait times have...

Couple Arrested After Attempted Robbery and Shooting in Augusta

April 26, 2025

News Summary In Augusta, a couple was arrested for aggravated assault after a failed robbery attempt that resulted in a shooting. Da’Mon Cole and Destiny Reeves allegedly fired at a...

Dr. Russell T. Keen Invested as Second President of Augusta University

April 26, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta, Georgia celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as the second president of Augusta University. The ceremony, attended by community leaders and...

POLITICS

Investigation Launched in Death of Former Georgia Representative

May 1, 2025

News Summary The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of Ben L. Harbin, a former Georgia House Representative, who passed away at a hotel in Augusta on April...

Graniteville’s St. John Methodist Church Property Dispute

May 1, 2025

News Summary The St. John Methodist Church in Graniteville faces a property dispute after voting to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. This situation is part of a larger trend...

Augusta Welcomes Dr. Russell T. Keen as New President

April 27, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta University celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as its new president. Dr. Keen, a native of Augusta, has extensive experience in...

Dr. Russell T. Keen Invested as Second President of Augusta University

April 26, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta, Georgia celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as the second president of Augusta University. The ceremony, attended by community leaders and...

Debate Heats Up Over New Dental College Campus in Savannah

April 24, 2025

News Summary The establishment of a new Dental College campus in Savannah, with a budget of $178 million, faces scrutiny regarding its necessity and planning. Local dentists express concerns over...

Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 Rebounds with Fundraising

April 24, 2025

News Summary After facing severe financial troubles due to misappropriated funds, Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 is reigniting its fundraising efforts. Community support is vital for veterans and ongoing programs,...

North Augusta Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Reform Agenda

April 23, 2025

News Summary On April 22, 2025, North Augusta was alive with energy as Congresswoman Nancy Mace shared her vision for reform at the Camellia Center. Supported by local Republican groups,...

Aiken Teachers Rally Against In-Person Learning Decision

April 22, 2025

News Summary In Aiken, nearly 200 teachers, parents, and students protested against the school board’s decision to resume full-time in-person learning. They raised concerns about safety amid rising COVID-19 cases...

Augusta’s Tiffany’s Eatery Faces Alcohol License Revocation

April 21, 2025

News Summary Tiffany’s Eatery and Lounge in Augusta is under scrutiny as the city considers revoking its alcohol license due to numerous safety violations. Investigations indicate that the establishment has...

CRIME

James Jackson Captured After Standoff in Augusta

May 1, 2025

News Summary On April 29, federal fugitive James Jackson was captured by the Richmond County SWAT Team in Augusta, Georgia. The standoff began early morning during an attempted arrest for...

Investigation Launched in Death of Former Georgia Representative

May 1, 2025

News Summary The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of Ben L. Harbin, a former Georgia House Representative, who passed away at a hotel in Augusta on April...

North Augusta Man Arrested for Disturbing Incident at Walmart

April 30, 2025

News Summary A 21-year-old man from Hephzibah, Tyler Woods, was arrested at Walmart in North Augusta after allegedly making unwanted advances towards young girls, leading to community concerns about safety....

Couple Arrested After Attempted Robbery and Shooting in Augusta

April 26, 2025

News Summary In Augusta, a couple was arrested for aggravated assault after a failed robbery attempt that resulted in a shooting. Da’Mon Cole and Destiny Reeves allegedly fired at a...

Aiken Residents Shocked by Armed Robbery at Dollar General

April 25, 2025

News Summary Residents of Aiken are in disbelief after an armed robbery at the Dollar General store on Edgefield Highway on April 20, 2025. Two suspects from Florence, aged 17...

Armed Standoff in Richmond County Concludes Without Violence

April 25, 2025

News Summary An armed standoff in Richmond County ended peacefully on April 25, 2025, when suspect Terrell Crawford surrendered after barricading himself inside a home. The SWAT team negotiated his...

Aiken Attorney Faces Voyeurism Charges

April 25, 2025

News Summary Aiken attorney William Daniel ‘Danny’ Mayes is in serious legal trouble after being charged with voyeurism and sexual exploitation of minors. Arrested multiple times, he faces alarming allegations...

Arm Standoff in South Augusta Ends Peacefully with Arrest

April 24, 2025

News Summary An armed standoff in south Augusta lasted over two hours on April 22, involving the Richmond County SWAT team and local authorities. The suspect, Mason Meeks, surrendered peacefully...

Aiken Woman Arrested Following Hit-and-Run Incident

April 24, 2025

News Summary An Aiken woman, Elena Herrera-Cruz, has been arrested after a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian injured. Traffic cameras aided police in tracking her down within weeks. Herrera-Cruz faces...

ECONOMY

Graniteville’s St. John Methodist Church Property Dispute

May 1, 2025

News Summary The St. John Methodist Church in Graniteville faces a property dispute after voting to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. This situation is part of a larger trend...

Aiken County Closes Hurricane Helene Debris Hotline

April 28, 2025

News Summary Aiken County has decided to close the Hurricane Helene debris hotline due to a significant decrease in usage. The community continues its recovery efforts following the storm’s devastation...

Augusta Welcomes Dr. Russell T. Keen as New President

April 27, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta University celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as its new president. Dr. Keen, a native of Augusta, has extensive experience in...

Dr. Russell T. Keen Invested as Second President of Augusta University

April 26, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta, Georgia celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as the second president of Augusta University. The ceremony, attended by community leaders and...

Aiken Attorney Faces Voyeurism Charges

April 25, 2025

News Summary Aiken attorney William Daniel ‘Danny’ Mayes is in serious legal trouble after being charged with voyeurism and sexual exploitation of minors. Arrested multiple times, he faces alarming allegations...

Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 Rebounds with Fundraising

April 24, 2025

News Summary After facing severe financial troubles due to misappropriated funds, Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 is reigniting its fundraising efforts. Community support is vital for veterans and ongoing programs,...

North Augusta Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Reform Agenda

April 23, 2025

News Summary On April 22, 2025, North Augusta was alive with energy as Congresswoman Nancy Mace shared her vision for reform at the Camellia Center. Supported by local Republican groups,...

Controversy Erupts Over LGBTQ Representation at Columbia County Library

April 17, 2025

News Summary Columbia County faces a divisive debate over LGBTQ representation in its library after a 15-year-old advocate read from her diary to demand more inclusive literature. The library’s new...

Title IX Investigation Kicks Off at Horse Creek Academy

April 16, 2025

News Summary A Title IX investigation is currently underway at Horse Creek Academy in Aiken, South Carolina. The inquiry does not involve any students but emphasizes the school’s commitment to...

POLITICS

Investigation Launched in Death of Former Georgia Representative

May 1, 2025

News Summary The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of Ben L. Harbin, a former Georgia House Representative, who passed away at a hotel in Augusta on April...

Graniteville’s St. John Methodist Church Property Dispute

May 1, 2025

News Summary The St. John Methodist Church in Graniteville faces a property dispute after voting to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church. This situation is part of a larger trend...

Augusta Welcomes Dr. Russell T. Keen as New President

April 27, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta University celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as its new president. Dr. Keen, a native of Augusta, has extensive experience in...

Dr. Russell T. Keen Invested as Second President of Augusta University

April 26, 2025

News Summary On April 24, 2025, Augusta, Georgia celebrated the investiture of Dr. Russell T. Keen as the second president of Augusta University. The ceremony, attended by community leaders and...

Debate Heats Up Over New Dental College Campus in Savannah

April 24, 2025

News Summary The establishment of a new Dental College campus in Savannah, with a budget of $178 million, faces scrutiny regarding its necessity and planning. Local dentists express concerns over...

Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 Rebounds with Fundraising

April 24, 2025

News Summary After facing severe financial troubles due to misappropriated funds, Aiken’s American Legion Post 26 is reigniting its fundraising efforts. Community support is vital for veterans and ongoing programs,...

North Augusta Hosts Congresswoman Nancy Mace’s Reform Agenda

April 23, 2025

News Summary On April 22, 2025, North Augusta was alive with energy as Congresswoman Nancy Mace shared her vision for reform at the Camellia Center. Supported by local Republican groups,...

Aiken Teachers Rally Against In-Person Learning Decision

April 22, 2025

News Summary In Aiken, nearly 200 teachers, parents, and students protested against the school board’s decision to resume full-time in-person learning. They raised concerns about safety amid rising COVID-19 cases...

Augusta’s Tiffany’s Eatery Faces Alcohol License Revocation

April 21, 2025

News Summary Tiffany’s Eatery and Lounge in Augusta is under scrutiny as the city considers revoking its alcohol license due to numerous safety violations. Investigations indicate that the establishment has...

SPORT

Concerns at Savannah River Site: Gaps Found in Key Waste Disposal Units

April 25, 2025

News Summary Recent inspections at the Savannah River Site have uncovered gaps in the gaskets of Saltstone Disposal Units 7 and 8, prompting immediate safety measures. These findings, noted by...

Augusta GreenJackets Kick Off 2025 Baseball Season

April 1, 2025

News Summary The Augusta GreenJackets are set to begin their 2025 baseball season at SRP Park this weekend. With an exciting schedule against the Columbia Fireflies, fans can anticipate great...

DISASTERS

Aiken County Closes Hurricane Helene Debris Hotline

April 28, 2025

News Summary Aiken County has decided to close the Hurricane Helene debris hotline due to a significant decrease in usage. The community continues its recovery efforts following the storm’s devastation...

Augusta’s Tiffany’s Eatery Faces Alcohol License Revocation

April 21, 2025

News Summary Tiffany’s Eatery and Lounge in Augusta is under scrutiny as the city considers revoking its alcohol license due to numerous safety violations. Investigations indicate that the establishment has...

Tragic Shooting Incident at Walmart in Covington, Georgia

April 12, 2025

News Summary A shooting spree at the Walmart Supercenter in Covington, Georgia, in the early hours of April 11, 2025, resulted in two fatalities and one injury. Dwayne Eduh, a...

Aiken County Woman Arrested After Domestic Shooting Incident

April 11, 2025

News Summary A 25-year-old woman, Shakira Alberta Singleton, was arrested in Salley, Aiken County, for allegedly shooting two individuals late on April 4, 2025. The shooting occurred shortly before midnight,...

Tragic Train Accident Claims Life in Aiken County

April 6, 2025

News Summary A 31-year-old woman from Aiken County, South Carolina, tragically lost her life after being struck by a train near Warrenville. The investigation into the circumstances is ongoing, as...

Aiken County Investigates Tragic Death of Darrelle Wheeler

April 5, 2025

News Summary Authorities in Aiken County are investigating the mysterious death of 36-year-old Darrelle Wheeler, a homeless man found with a traumatic injury. The investigation began early morning on April...

Pedestrian Struck by Train in Burnettown, South Carolina

April 3, 2025

News Summary In a tragic incident early on April 3, 2025, a pedestrian was struck by a train in Burnettown, South Carolina. Emergency services responded promptly, and while the victim’s...

Aiken Residents Face Challenges from Collisions at Historic Rond Point Wall

April 3, 2025

News Summary The historic brick wall at the Rond Point estate in Aiken has been repeatedly damaged by vehicular collisions, causing community concerns and prompting repair efforts. Since 2019, seven...

HEALTH

Aiken Faces Health Care Crisis Amid Rapid Population Growth

April 27, 2025

News Summary Aiken County is experiencing a significant health care crisis due to a rapid influx of residents, leading to increased demand for medical services. Emergency room wait times have...

Concerns at Savannah River Site: Gaps Found in Key Waste Disposal Units

April 25, 2025

News Summary Recent inspections at the Savannah River Site have uncovered gaps in the gaskets of Saltstone Disposal Units 7 and 8, prompting immediate safety measures. These findings, noted by...

Debate Heats Up Over New Dental College Campus in Savannah

April 24, 2025

News Summary The establishment of a new Dental College campus in Savannah, with a budget of $178 million, faces scrutiny regarding its necessity and planning. Local dentists express concerns over...

Aiken Teachers Rally Against In-Person Learning Decision

April 22, 2025

News Summary In Aiken, nearly 200 teachers, parents, and students protested against the school board’s decision to resume full-time in-person learning. They raised concerns about safety amid rising COVID-19 cases...

Aiken City Takes Action Against Student Vaping

April 16, 2025

News Summary The city of Aiken is addressing the rising concerns over student vaping, with school principals seeking help from the City Council to regulate e-cigarette accessibility. Recent statistics highlight...

CDC Division Closure Threatens South Carolina Public Health

April 11, 2025

News Summary The Trump administration’s closure of the CDC’s Division of Environmental Health Science and Practice raises serious concerns for public health in South Carolina. This division played a crucial...

Local Restaurants Undergo Health Inspections: The Good and The Not-So-Good

April 9, 2025

News Summary Health inspections conducted in Augusta from March 31 to April 4 revealed varied results for local dining establishments. No eateries failed, but Taqueria El Patron and Huang Wing...

HEALTHTECH UPDATES

Revelyst Appoints Jeff Foster as New President

April 23, 2025

News Summary Revelyst Precision Sports Technology announces the appointment of Jeff Foster, a former Augusta University golf alum, as the new president, succeeding co-founders Jon Watters and Scott Werbelow. With...

Meta to Build $800 Million Data Center in Aiken County

April 22, 2025

News Summary Meta has announced its plan to invest $800 million to build a data center in Aiken County, South Carolina. This facility, spanning 715,000 square feet, will create over...

Meta to Invest $800 Million in Aiken County Data Center

April 17, 2025

News Summary Meta is set to invest $800 million in a new data center in Aiken County, South Carolina, creating 100 job opportunities. This development in Sage Mill Industrial Park...

Savannah River Site Selected for Future AI Data Centers

April 10, 2025

News Summary The U.S. Department of Energy has identified the Savannah River Site in Aiken County, South Carolina, as a key candidate for future AI data centers. This initiative aims...

SCIENCE

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