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RICHMOND/AIKEN COUNTIES (WJBF) – On Sunday, August 9th, at 11:00 a.m. the Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to WellStar MCG to investigate the death of a Beech Island man following a crash. Authorities said on Saturday morning, August 8th, approximately 1:40 a.m. 39-year-old JarrettDandridge was reported to have

Four-month Peach State trek offers chance to fly in iconic P-51 Mustang and other historic aircraft.

Leon Lott receives permanent name-recognition within the ongoing development of Centennial Park. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, a South Carolina Military Veterans Hall of Fame inductee (Class of 2025), has received yet another honor with a brick bearing his name and law-enforcement title installed directly below th

The hallways were busy, classrooms filled up and another school year got underway as Richmond County middle and high school students returned on Aug. 6. From reunions with friends to first-day routines, these photos capture the energy and excitement of a new year across the district. This story was created with the as

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 39-year-old Augusta man on Monday in connection to alleged burglaries at a local self-storage facility.

Primark has secured the old Sears anchor spot at Augusta Mall. This marks the company's first Georgia store. The Dublin-based clothing seller operates in 19 countries. They said the store will open soon, but gave no exact date. "We're so excited – Primark is opening soon! Stay tuned!" the mall...

Novolex Holdings LLC will close a thermoforming plant on Old Jackson Highway in the Beech Island area later this year. The move eliminates 133 jobs. Workers will begin losing their positions Oct. 6. All separations will wrap up on or before Nov. 20. The facility runs through Pactiv LLC, a subsidiary operating in southe

According to the Georgia Lottery Corporation, a Grovetown resident won $462,147 playing Elephant King Jackpots on Aug. 10

The Richmond County Marshal's Office is celebrating a milestone as Lieutenant Monica Ephraim is set to be promoted to Colonel, making her the first female black Colonel in the history of the agency.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Belair Middle School will be closed Monday following an issue involving coolant in the school’s air conditioning system, school officials said. Richmond County School System officials announced the closure Sunday, citing an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of students and staff