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AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department will be a host site of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. It will take place June 26 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Aiken public pool, 416 Kershaw St. NE. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson was created in 2010...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Blighted properties can bring crime, fires and a lower quality of life to neighborhoods, and no one denies it’s a problem in Augusta. 12 On Your Side Investigates found how the city got here and what’s holding it back from making progress. On Wilson...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new research and innovation center opened in downtown Aiken, named after state Sen. Tom Young, who represents Aiken. The city of Aiken and the nonprofit Aiken Corporation partnered to bring the Tom Young Center for Research and Innovation to life. Officials said the center will focus on rese

A South Carolina woman is safe after a truck driver saved her from an alleged kidnapping. Jonathan Willard, 39, was arrested on Saturday, according to […] Frantic South Carolina Woman Bolts from Woods After Alleged Kidnapper Posing as Cop Handcuffs Her, But His Wild Chase Ends with One Heroic Stranger

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two 19-year-old suspects have been arrested in connection with a February kidnapping in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said Nametrius McClam was taken into custody on May 21, while Demarion Simpson was arrested on June 4. Investigators said both men we

GROVETOWEN, Ga. (WJBF)- Southern Pickleball Academy began four years ago in Aiken County, helping keep the youth and communities healthy through pickleball. Over the years they have donated pickleball equipment to 28 schools. “We saw that there was so much opportunity for children to benefit and their families to benef

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A veteran and her service dog received a vehicle donation that will help an organization provide trained service dogs to veterans across the country. Sara Hillyard and her service dog. October are part of Pawsitive for Heroes, an organization that provides highly trained service dogs to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office wanted to talk to the man pictures about an Armed Robbery at the ET Food Store also known as the “yellow store” on East Boundary. Reports say a man entered the store as it was set to close on May 21st armed with a kitchen knife. […]

On the June 3 edition: Gas prices rise as the gas tax suspension ends; The IRS office in Atlanta has a rat problem; And Augusta passes a moratorium on new data centers, but some are questioning what that means for one that's already under construction. Peter Biello: Welcome to the...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Canhope held its Colors of Hope golf tournament at the Reserve Club on Wednesday. The tournament marked its 10th year and raised funds for Canhope, a group that advocates for people affected by cancer. “It’s very uplifting and motivating to see all of the hard work...