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A family is speaking out about the deaths of two 18-year-olds and a father who were killed just after their graduation.

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has announced charges for an alleged suspect in an officer-involved shooting back in March. Jacob Harrison Craven, 32, was charged with Attempted Murder on Thursday, May 28. Craven was booked into the Aiken County Detention Center. Back on March 6, deputi

Housing costs are often the biggest Georgians deal with every month, so it's important to try and save money where possible. Last week, WalletHub released its ranking of the most affordable cities to buy a home . It analyzed 300 cities based on 10 metrics, with the biggest weight going to housing affordability and cost

A new boutique hotel will break ground this fall in downtown Aiken. “It’ll be a revitalization and a cornerstone of downtown Aiken. It’s really by Aiken for Aiken. We really want to embody the spirit of Aiken,” operator Tina McCarthy told What Now Charleston. The Laureate is...

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Many families are ready for summer vacations and fun. But for some kids, summer means wondering where their next meal will come from. Many Georgia children depend on SNAP benefits to eat. Funding cuts under the latest state budget mean some families in Georgia will not receive that extra help toward food

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s Pride parade will not return to downtown this year. Organizers said it is because of the ongoing downtown construction. However, the other Pride events will continue as normal. City leaders said most of the disruptive work between 5th and 13th streets should be completed...

A 63-year-old North Augusta man has died after being struck by a vehicle earlier this month in a road work zone, officials said. Kenneth Overby died Thursday at Wellstar MCG Health, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. He was pronounced dead at 4 p.m. Authorities said the incident occurred on May 16, while

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Downed power lines are causing traffic troubles in North Augusta. According to Aiken County dispatch, Atomic Road at Jefferson Davis Highway has one lane closed down due to an 18-wheeler. No word on how long this area will be slow to traffic. Motorists should find an alternate route.

Richmond County officials issued a warning. They want families to know about curfew laws that bar minors from wandering public spots without grown-ups during late-night hours. The rules kick in at 11 p.m. on school nights and don't let up until 5 a.m. Weekends? The clock starts at midnight on Friday and Saturday, endin

MACON, Ga. — As summer approaches, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division is reminding Central Georgians to stay "GatorWise" while enjoying the state's lakes, rivers, ponds and other waterways. The DNR says over 225,000 of gators live in the Peach State. Officials say alligators c