Bond denied for internet technician who stole explicit photos from woman’s phone
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was denied for a broadband technician who was arrested and accused of snooping on a customer’s cellphone. WOW technician Soumen Sinha, 34, was arrested on Dec. 22, 2025 by Grovetown police on suspicion of felony unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance, according to authorities. During...
Hildebrandt’s sandwiched in Augusta’s history
A slice of Augusta history can be found on the corner of Sixth and Ellis Streets where Luanne Hildebrandt has carried on her family’s business for more than 50 years. Much like George Bailey in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Hildebrandt had planned a life of adventure leaving Augusta to see the country when things took a...
South Carolina Has A Secret Train Museum And It’s As Fascinating As It Sounds
Here’s a fun fact: some of the best museums in South Carolina are the ones nobody’s talking about. The Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum in Aiken is proof that the coolest discoveries often happen when you’re not following the crowd. You know what’s funny about visitors...
First Alert Forecast l A cold start to the week ahead
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Freezing temperatures return Monday morning with lows dipping to near 30 degrees. Breezy conditions will put wind chill values in the lower 20s at the bus stop Monday morning. Monday will be another quite breezy day with 15-20 mph sustained winds from the northwest gusting 25...
Augusta church marks Black History Month with two-day celebration
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local church commemorated Black History Month through a two-day celebration honoring faith, heritage, and the achievements within the African American community. The Black History Musical and Unity Day Celebration at Williams Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church kicked off...
New mental wellness opens center opens in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Warren church in Augusta had its grand opening for the Hope Mental Wellness Center Sunday morning. The church said the addition helps them expand care beyond the walls of the church to meet the needs of the community and that they want to create a stigma-free environment where people can...
Off-duty Richmond County deputy charged with DUI
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County deputy has been charged with DUI after being involved in a traffic accident, the sheriff’s office said. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went to a motor vehicle accident at Washington Road and Charlestown Way on Sunday, authorities say. Upon arrival, deputies made...
Aiken officers hold 5th annual day of service, food distribution event
The Aiken Department of Public Safety held a day of service and food distribution on Friday morning.
Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards business spotlight: Gerald Jones Honda
Editor’s note: This story is part of the Cyber City’s Best Community’s Choice Awards, a program celebrating the best businesses and organizations in the area, as voted on by readers of The Augusta Chronicle. To nominate your favorites, cast your vote or learn more, visit this website . Gerald Jones Honda is a new and...
Still looking for a 4-year-old who went missing in 1985 from North Augusta, South...
Jeremy James Grice was only 4 when he went missing. He would be 44 now. He's been missing from North Augusta, South Carolina, since November 22, 1985. His photo above is age-progressed to 34 years.
