Officials with North Augusta met in Newberry Wednesday for a strategic planning session that aimed to narrow focus on how to manage the citys burgeoning growth, encourage new enterprise and leverage the recent cross-river relocation of the Armys cyber command. Part of this involves using cookies to collect anonymous data for statistics and personalization. This is a recording of WRDW First at Four News at 4 p.m. Font Size: +-Share & Bookmark Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. A North Augusta man was arrested Friday in connection to a road rage incident at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Langley Dam Road in Graniteville. Young ladies will be able to come, look at dresses, and take one home for free. Contact Us. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - North Augusta Middle School families and community are mourning the passing of a longtime teacher there. Second Providence Baptist Church is closer than ever to its dream building. The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: Four were presented to the public. When she's not in the classroom, shes surrounded by a great support system at home. "First time any whole-team sport, outside of our track program, has had an opportunity to compete for a state championship so it is definitely history-making in our school. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a deadly crash on I-520 Eastbound between Wheeler Road and Wrightsboro Road. AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - A celebration of Black History happened at A. Brian Merry Elementary on February 28th. Our city is growing, our future is bright, and we need to have a facility for our public safety to continue to do what they do, which is protect our citizens and improve our quality of life, said North Augusta Mayor Briton Williams. It will take place at First Baptist Church in North Augusta in the Children Learning Center. Plus some extras. The path to get here has been nothing but easy. The Souths answer to Dutch Bros., another drive-thru coffee brand, 7Brew is the double drive-thru of Chick-fil-A married to the double espresso of the classic coffee shop. Further information on how we and our partners collect and use data can be found in our Among Westwood's key victories are wins over Class AAAAA semifinalists Sumter and Spring Valley (twice), and Class AAAA semifinalist A.C. Flora (three times, including for the Lower State championship). North Augusta native MacKenzie Blake caught the performance bug while singing live on Christmas Day at Southbound Smokehouse. He was gunned down on Jan. 30, 2022, in a parking lot while leaving Club 706 at 2623 Deans Bridge Road in a shooting that also injured three other people. The board also approved the creation for 38 new aide-level positions to meet a new state law that requires 30 minutes of unencumbered free-of-duty time for full-time K-5 teachers. Jeremy Glenn Nobles is accused of killing 28-year-old Rebekah Clark in a drive-by shooting last week, officials said. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. According to the incident report, Aiken County deputies responded to a call of a young man laying naked along the roadway near the intersection of Blackstone Camp and Atomic roads, near Beech Island, around 7:43 a.m. Jan. 3. Ad Technology Providers list This new position and the law would go into effect for the 2023-2024 school year. City Directories City Council Meetings Online Service Request Sitemap. Police provided medical aid to the victim until EMS arrived. A new Dollar General convenience store is under construction near Exit 1 in North Augusta. According to authorities, Klaimon Bradford, 31, and Brianna Owens, 25, were arrested Tuesday. North Augustas Art and Heritage Center is celebrating Black history in North Augusta with the Artists of Color Exhibition. document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "© " + html; The sheriffs office said an investigation began on July 15 after deputies responded to a shots fired call at 426 Audubon Circle in North Augusta. WRDW-TV (CBS) Augusta / WAGT-CD (NBC) Augusta Thanks for joining our community and keeping it a friendly and respectful place. Aiken County literacy teacher strives to make reading fun and free. Significant progress on the site of the new police headquarters in North Augusta was made starting March 1. Jabez Beggs has last been seen around 10:30 a.m. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) The suspect wanted by the North Augusta Department of Public Safety in a road rage shooting has been arrested. Sarah Emerling teaches special education at Hammond Hill Elementary School. Low 62F. The tears weren't the joyful ones that punctuated so many of the Jackets' championships and other big wins over the last several years. Weather / 51 seconds ago As of 7am Tuesday: Sky is clear and temps are in the 60s. An estimated $750,000 in stadium improvements at SRP Park will have to be completed by the 2025 Minor League Baseball season or North Augusta wont have a ball club. 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Miller has been arrested for multiple charges Follow her on Twitter: @samanthamwinn and on Instagram: @swinnnews. NORTH AUGUSTA (WJBF) - The North Augusta Department of Public Safety is investigating a shooting. Midlands restaurants with worst February inspections, Historic SC race car track to become an industrial park? Zoning scenarios for Highland Springs Middle School, which is on schedule to open for the 2023-2024 school year, were discussed at the Aiken County Board of Education meeting on Feb. 28. When you ask people what their favorite class is, most of the time English isnt at the top of their list, but students we talked to say at this school, it often is. Their seniors are the last remaining pieces from the team's last championship, and they know firsthand what the expectations are of them. Barry Moulton speaks about weighing the decisions between two zoning scenarios. "It's really just already a standard here of being a winning team, and we just try to live up to that," Smith said. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. Police say an Alzheimer's patient missing in North Augusta has been found. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. They're also behind on angel tree donations, with 100 kids left to buy gifts for before the deadline on Friday the 16th. Read moreCOVID-19 conspiracies soar after latest report on origins, The bill would allow the state to license retailers to perform curbside pickup of alcohol orders and use a delivery service to deliver beer and wine right to customers doors. 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Sprinkles, chocolate and sweets for Fox Creek High School senior Maritza Bautista is something of a hobby that turned into a small business. (Samantha Winn/Staff). The Whiskey Road/Powderhouse Road intersection is the top-ranked interchange that needs upgrades, according to the results of the Whiskey Road Feasibility Study. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Digital payments include Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Their only loss since mid-December and their only loss to a team from South Carolina came Jan. 14 against Keenan, thanks to a 40-point, 12-rebound, eight-assist, six-steal performance from McDonald's All-American and future South Carolina Gamecock Milaysia Fulwiley. "This is a very unique opportunity," Westwood head coach Gregory Bauldrick said. Taylor, a 5-11 native of Blythewood, averaged 21.5 points and 14.0 rebounds per game in two wins last week. SRP Park will be a cashless facility for all events going forward. Scenario 1 at least pulls from all four middle schools and I like that it gives an equal distribution across all the schools," said Dr. Patricia Hanks, who represents the North Augusta area. Decked out in her Team USA jacket, Paul Knox Middle Schools Ayla Holmes was the last person standing Monday night at the Aiken County Spelling Bee. The plan is to offer cooking classes to the community for the next few months at least. document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "© " + html; Iconic Rock and Roll performers Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are making a stop in the CSRA on June 4, 2022 after two COVID-19 postponements. The Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta wants you to enter Hit the Bricks, Brick Ponds first-ever photography competition. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. All of the donations stay local, and go towards helping people in need in the community. Augusta's 7Brew is expected to open off Washington Road in mid-April. Read moreSC House GOP approves asking voters to remove ban on taxes directly aiding private schools, var html = new Date().getFullYear(); (Samantha Winn/Staff). He is suspected to be in the area of the Walmart on Edgefield Road, according to authorities.(Contributed). 3 Westwood at 5 p.m. for the state title at the USC Aiken Convocation Center. Suspect search underway after shooting leaves one man injured 56th Annual Aiken Spring Steeplechase to be held in March A Marine Corps veteran begins his 22-hour workout on Wednesday to raise awareness for mental health in the veteran community. Newscast schedule (all times Eastern): Mon.-Fri.: 4:30-7 a.m., 12-12:30 p.m., 4-6:30 p.m.,. Warm lights, velvet couches, a baby grand piano and checker board floors are some of the unique features of a new jazz lounge in Aiken County. "It is really difficult and to me, it makes 5 and 1 very difficult to choose between, he said. , Post and Courier, an Evening Post Publishing Newspaper Group. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy. All construction projects were said to be within budget and are expected to finish on time: Aiken High Schools auditorium is expected to finish in September 2023, Hammond Hills Phase 2 to finish in March 2023, Highland Springs to finish on time in mid-summer 2023 and Wagener-Salley to be completed by July 1, 2024. Chance of rain 50%.. Cloudy during the evening. The North Augusta library and the South Carolina State Library provided everything the program will need. Win or lose, it doesn't look like the Jackets are going away any time soon. The theme for the 2023 parade will be 'Christmas in July', NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) - After years of planning, and having an old building with many issues, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety is finally getting an updated building it so desperately needs. She had her first court appearance on Monday morning. Church members, community members, and those who are involved with the project gathered together for the church's Groundbreaking program, this week. 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. at SRP Park, the home of the Augusta GreenJackets. Subscribe. Contact Us. She came back to the lineup in the latter half of Region 4-AAAA play, helping the Jackets extend their region winning streak to 69 games, and has made key plays in the postseason when her team has needed it most. Black History Month: First Black man to earn varsity letter at West Point. Clearance Sale! Through the program, job seekers can get personalized coaching USC Aiken celebrated their new students a part of their postsecondary program for people with intellectual disabilities. 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Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree addresses the arrests of two deputies accused of assaulting an inmate. BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County crews have responded to a structure fire Monday morning at the 100 block of Pinewoods Park Circle. The Redhawks are led by the senior All-State duo of Korletta Daniels and Jessica Woods, and three of their top four scorers are seniors the other is a junior. Zoning scenarios for Highland Springs Middle School, which is on schedule to open for the 2023-2024 school year, were discussed at the Aiken County Board of Education meeting on Feb. 28. The agency is now opening a location in Downtown Augusta. The motorcyclist was identified as Luc Yasuda, 21, of Grovetown. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) A longtime North Augusta Middle School English teacher has died, according to Aiken County Public Schools. | Terms of Use| Privacy Policy, By Elizabeth Hustad Head coach Al Young found reason to be optimistic in all of that. For North Augusta couple Ryan and Shaundra Mann, fellowship and food have always been synonymous. Attention subscribers Students from various North Augusta schools showcased their visual artwork in the yearly exhibit hosted at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta. Once again, the backstop measure for ensuring that North Augusta taxpayers recoup their investment at Riverside Village is in play: the developer will owe a combined $747,000 on top of its tax. Refresh this page later for more updated information. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A North Augusta Public Safety officer was shot Thursday afternoon during a exchange of gunfire in downtown North Augusta. By tomorrow evening a warm front will push back to the north ahead of a strong cold front by Friday. "For our young kids to get this and especially now getting ready to go into a big game, I'm just so glad they're getting that experience and we can move on.". You can also try pizzerias with unusual options. 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