Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on I-20 in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A deadly crash on Interstate 20 shut down the roadway early Wednesday morning. Richmond County deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash on the I-20 westbound Exit 196 ramp to I-520 at 1:39 a.m. Deputies say the vehicle struck the guardrail, crossed two lanes of traffic and...
Driver dies after vehicle flips on Richmond County interstate ramp
A driver died early Wednesday after his vehicle hit a barrier wall and flipped on the ramp from I-20 west to I-520 in Richmond County, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: Deputies arrived at the crash on Exit 196 at 1:39 a.m. The sheriff’s office said...
Driver dead after single-vehicle crash on I-20W ramp to Bobby Jones Expressway
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – One person has died after a single-vehicle crash on the ramp from I-20 to Bobby Jones Expressway. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 1:39 A.M. on Wednesday, the Traffic Division responded to a single-vehicle crash on the I-20 westbound Exit 196 ramp to Bobb
JENNIE: It’s Reining Purple event raises awareness and funds for Lyzee’s Hope
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Lyzee’s Hope is a nonprofit organization devoted to building healthy families. This year, they partnered with Partners for Faith & Justice – advocating for healthcare, education, economic and social justice. Elizabeth Hope Brown is an author, survivor and founder of Lyzee’s Hope. Her upcoming event
JENNIE: Oysterfest set for Sept. 19th at St. Augustine’s Church
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church wants you to know more about their church and they’re sponsoring a fun-filled “Oysterfest” for the community to enjoy! It’s coming up Saturday, September 19th. We’ve got two special guests here today to tell us more about the event: Junior Warden, Mollie
Golden Harvest gets $100,000 boost from Georgia program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Golden Harvest Food Bank is getting a major boost from the state’s Farm to Food Bank program. It’s part of nearly $1 million being invested in fresh, Georgia-grown food for families in need. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper said Golden Harvest will receive...
Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center Set to Open Aug. 26 in Georgia
The facility includes dedicated intensive care unit rooms, while every patient room can be converted to function as an ICU room if needed. | Photo Credit: SmithGroup. Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center is scheduled to begin seeing patients Aug. 26 in Grovetown, Georgia. The 100-bed hospital will expand access to..
Thieves take $2.7M in school bus parts, including in 3 local districts
Authorities are working to bust a theft ring that’s taken more than $2.7 million in parts from school buses in multiple counties.
2nd man sentenced in Jamilla Smith kidnapping, murder case
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man accused of helping dispose of Jamilla Smith’s body has been sentenced in connection with her death. Clyde Hendley II was sentenced June 16 to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to accessory after the fact to murder, according to court records. He...
Suspect in custody after ‘shooting incident’ at Aiken Regional
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect is in custody after what officers are calling a shooting incident at Aiken Regional Medical Center on Tuesday evening. Officers say no injuries have been reported. The Aiken Department of Public Safety says that officers were on scene as of 9:20 p.m. A secondary...
