50th annual Aiken’s Makin’ wraps up with major support for downtown
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 50th annual Aiken’s Makin’ show wrapped up across the river Saturday. The annual arts and crafts festival brought locals and visitors to Aiken, South Carolina. From art and jewelry to clothing and pottery, local vendors and businesses showed off their talent to the...
Volunteers turn donated lumber into beds for local children in need
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - People gathered at the First Presbyterian Church of Augusta to build beds for kids in need. They came together to serve the Bunks Across America initiative, which works to give every child a place to lay their head. Volunteers worked to transform donated lumber into safe...
18-year-old wanted for questioning in Augusta Aggravated Assault investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an 18-year-old to question about an Augusta crime. Kendrell McCloud is Wanted for Questioning ONLY in reference to an Aggravated Assault that occurred on the 1700 Block of Starnes Street on Friday, September 11th. Authorities say McCloud frequent
Aiken Co. man dies after mower overturns into Augusta Canal
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded at 2:00pm Saturday to the canal at Fenwick Street and James Brown Blvd. Authorities said an employee with a privately owned lawn company was cutting grass near the canal, when the mower overturned into the canal trapping the operator under water. The
Yellow Jackets grind out 15-8 win over Westside Patriots
Southeast Bulloch secured the win in its first-ever meeting with Westside after its defense stepped up. Southeast Bulloch’s defense came to play after a one-hour lightning delay, forcing multiple turnovers against Westside. The Yellow Jackets capitalized on multiple Westside penalties, and they stopped the Patriots on
Deputies seek man for questioning in suspicious death investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man wanted for questioning in connection with a suspicious death. Officials said the incident occurred Friday in the 1900 block of George Road. Shannon Weeks, 46, of Augusta, was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:50
RCSO searching for missing 23-year-old seen leaving Lowe’s with pet dog
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 23-year-old. According to RCSO, Olizic Jones was seen leaving his his residence on the 2300 block of Overlook Road on Aug. 26, 2026. He was said to have left with a bookbag which contained his gaming system, miscellaneous papers and ID.
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Revenge, rescue and recovery: Aiken-area residents recall their responses to 9/11
AIKEN — Fredie Littles III, as a South Aiken High School sophomore in the 2001-02 academic year, was standing in the school's cafeteria on the morning of Sept. 11, when he learned of high drama taking place in New York City. Details were sketchy, and precautions included a school lockdown.
Column: Where were you when 9/11 terror attacks changed the world?
Sam Pulia places flags on names inscribed in the 9/11 Memorial to commemorate the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Most of us were working. Some of us were in classrooms. A bunch of us weren't even born. I know exactly where I was on the morning of...

















