Two arrested in Alexandra Alston murder case
Two people are now in jail in connection with the killing of Alexandra Alston, and a public alert asking for help finding a wanted man has been called off after deputies caught him at a highway rest stop early Sunday. What’s happening: Richmond County deputies arrested two people at about...
CSRA community gathers for car show to benefit local business owner
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The CSRA community gathered Saturday afternoon to help the owner of Mosh Pit Eats. Jason Parrish recently had quadruple bypass surgery, and the new Mosh Pit Plaza and Event Center hosted the Moshin Hearts Car Show as a fundraiser for Parrish and his family. Attendees viewed...
Columbia County traffic updates for the week of Sept. 27, 2026
Road work continues in Columbia County with lane closures and traffic shifts expected in the coming week. The road-widening project on Furys Ferry will include a traffic shift. Beginning Tuesday, southbound traffic at the roundabout at Hardy McManus Road to North Belair Road will shift from existing pavement to the new
Richmond County Sweep Nets 145 Arrests, a Pound of Fentanyl and 54 Guns
Richmond County Sheriff's Office — Gang Unit Behind Operation Wildfire. Richmond County law enforcement wrapped up a 45-day crackdown on gangs, guns and drugs with 145 arrests, including 79 felony arrests and 30 suspected criminal street gang members taken into custody. Deputies say the sweep, dubbed Operation Wildfire
Blythe Fever returns with a surprise from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
BLYTHE, Ga (WJBF) – The annual Blythe Fever festival returned to Richmond County with its yearly parade. This year the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office debuted their new ice cream truck. After the parade they set up near the other vendors and gave out free popsicles to children. Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley
Knights swat Yellow Jackets on Sept. 25
The Evans High School Knights took the sting out of the Wayne County Yellow Jackets at home 42-6 on Friday, Sept. 25. Knights’ quarterback Grant Deal had an outstanding evening, completing 10-of-11 pass attempts for 157 yards and three touchdowns. Deal added another touchdown with his legs, on a seven-yard run.
Fort Jackson holds ceremony for retiring commanding general
FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WIS) - The U.S. Army Training Center and Fort Jackson held a relinquishment-of-command ceremony for Maj. Gen. Daryl Hood, Fort Jackson commanding general. Hood relinquished command and retired from the Army after over 41 years of service this Friday. Lt. Gen. Johnny Davis served as the reviewing off
Richmond County deputies seek help identifying man in homicide investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County sheriff’s deputies are asking the public for help identifying a man they want to interview in connection with a homicide investigation. Investigators said the homicide occurred in the 1900 block of Watkins Street on September 25. Alexandra Alston, 56, of Augusta, was found...
Authorities arrest 145, seize drugs and guns in Operation Wildfire
A 45-day joint law enforcement initiative called Operation Wildfire resulted in 145 arrests in Richmond County, according to authorities. Officers seized 54 illegal firearms alongside fentanyl, marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine, according to law enforcement officials. The operation was led by the Richmond County
Dearing man gets 10 years for meth distribution
McDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Dearing man has been sentenced in federal court for distributing methamphetamine. Shawn Duwell Grier, 54, of Dearing, Georgia, was sentenced to 120 months in prison and a $2,500 fine followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribut
