Radioactive wasps discovered at South Carolina nuclear facility
AIKEN, SC (WTOC) - A radioactive wasp nest was discovered earlier this month in South Carolina by workers at a nuclear facility, according to a report from the US Department of Energy. The report states that on July 3, 2025, workers found a wasp nest on a stanchion near a...
Georgia Woman Arrested After Waving Handgun At Florida Keys Hotel Pool
Intoxicated Woman Charged with Improper Display of Firearm and Disorderly Conduct at Stock Island Resort. A 49-year-old Georgia woman was arrested Sunday evening after allegedly brandishing a .380-caliber pistol at a hotel pool in Stock Island, Florida. Authorities reported no injuries in the incident, which occurred...
VA healthcare facilities in Georgia set to receive upgrades
VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence says veterans affairs facilities in Atlanta, Augusta and Decatur are on the list to get improvements.
Teen injured in fatal I-40 car crash after Christ School prom sues school, driver
ASHEVILLE – A teen severely injured in a fatal car crash after a school dance in 2024 has filed a lawsuit against the school and the driver, accusing both of negligence in the high-speed accident that killed two passengers. Isabella Tarantelli of Charlotte filed the suit July 23 in Mecklenburg County Superior Court...
Smith and Randan take the title at Junior Championship
EVANS, Ga. — With a Day 2 catch of 8 pounds, 7 ounces, Tennessee’s Scotts Hill High School Anglers Junior duo Parker Smith and Carson Randan claimed the 2025 Bassmaster Junior National Championship title at Clarks Hill Lake with a two-day total of 20 pounds, 7 ounces. Parker...
Richmond County home listings asked for more money in June – see the current...
The median home in Richmond County listed for $225,000 in June, up 1.5% from the previous month's $221,700, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to June 2024, the median home list price decreased 5.1% from $236,450. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Richmond...
Greater Augusta Summer Troupe performs show called ‘Urinetown’
Man wanted in connection with hit and run that seriously injured motorcyclist. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has issued arrest warrants for Quanterius Marquette Nelson, age 37, in connection with a hit-and-run crash. Augusta Captain’s Seafood Festival is a ‘great time for anybody’. Updated: 16 hours ago. The...
Augusta business hosts back-to-school bash
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A back-to-school bash was held Sunday at Universal Plumbing in Augusta as a way to get kids prepared to go back to school. Families could get school supplies and haircuts, as well as get popcorn and pet animals at a petting zoo. One of the organizers...
GA deputy speaks to group of girls about bullying, cyberbullying
Members of the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office spoke with a group of young girls on Saturday about bullying and cyberbullying.
Zayday Foundation’s toy drive delights kids at Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – A local organization is giving back to the Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Zayden Wright was a former patient at the Children’s Hospital of Georgia but sadly passed away in 2018. Now his parents want to continue his legacy by giving toys to patients. “They did so much and so many […]
