South Carolina man airlifted to hospital in Columbia where he died, coroner says
A South Carolina man involved in a recent crash died after being airlifted to a hospital in Columbia, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office . Robert Stempel, a 63-year-old Salley resident, is the man who was killed in what Coroner Darryl Ables called an accident. The single-vehicle crash happened at about...
Radioactive wasp nests found at former nuclear weapons site
A radioactive wasp nest discovered near a nuclear waste tank at the Savannah River Site in South Carolina tested over 10 times the federal contamination limit. The U.S. Department of Energy says the nest poses no health risk, but questions remain about how wildlife continues to interact with radioactive materials.
Grovetown hosts back-to-school event at Liberty Park
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Parents and students were able to get last-minute school supplies at the National Night Out Back-to-School Bash in Grovetown Friday. Students also received food and enjoyed plenty of activities. Kids were also able to see some of their favorite characters. Aiken County Sheriff’s Office...
First Watch offers a variety of healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options
The name First Watch probably won't make many think of a restaurant. But the founders of First Watch restaurant cleverly adopted the nautical term for the first watch, or work shift, on a ship. According to the company website, the name emphasizes the early start of the day on a ship, which works for a restaurant...
Revolutionary War Vet Stephen Day honored with new grave marker dedication in Columbia County
A ceremony was held at the Evans Market to honor Revolutionary War Veteran Stephen Day and celebrate a new memorial marker being placed at his gravesite, with descendants and members of the Sons of the American Revolution in attendance.
State superintendent highlights big changes happening in Ga. schools
Aiken County adult education program finishes first week at new location. The Aiken County Adult Education Program just finished up its first week of classes at its new location in North Augusta. Updated: 5 hours ago. A bill intended to keep South Carolinians’ hands on the wheel and eyes on...
Aiken County Parks and Recreation breaks ground on new construction project
Aiken County Parks and Recreation officially broke ground on a new construction project at the Aiken County Recreation Center at 917 Jefferson Davis Highway in Graniteville on Aug. 1, 2025.
26-year-old killed in McDuffie County crash on Lincolnton Highway
Aiken County adult education program finishes first week at new location. The Aiken County Adult Education Program just finished up its first week of classes at its new location in North Augusta. Updated: 4 hours ago. A bill intended to keep South Carolinians’ hands on the wheel and eyes on...
McMaster holds ceremonial signing for S.C. hands-free driving bill
Aiken County adult education program finishes first week at new location. The Aiken County Adult Education Program just finished up its first week of classes at its new location in North Augusta. Large police presence seen on West Clifton Avenue in N. Augusta. Updated: 5 hours ago. A large police...
SAFETY ALERT: Dangers of posting back-to-school photos
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With kids going back to school across the CSRA, it’s important to know how to keep them safe in ways you may not think of. Charles Kicklighter with the GBI said parents need to be careful when posting pictures of their children online, especially back-to-school photos.
