Augusta GA

ATLANTA, Ga. — Columbia County is the likely site of the trial of the suspected gunman in the Sept. 4, 2024, mass shooting at Apalachee High School. During a Thursday status hearing for Colt Gray, Judge Nicholas Primm said Columbia County is currently the likely venue. “The leading candidate...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man has been arrested in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in Aiken County. Aiken County deputies arrested 32-year-old Dashawn Trevalle Hankinson, of Aiken, on Wednesday in connection to the death of Reginald Young III. Hankinson is charged with murder and possession of a weapon...

A 19-year-old employee of the Augusta Fire Department accused of unauthorized inspections at local schools has been arrested and is facing charges.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The United States Geological Survey reported a small earthquake in South Carolina on Thursday morning. Officials reported a 1.9 magnitude earthquake around 4:20 a.m. about 1.7 miles west-northwest of McCormick, South Carolina. It reached a depth of 6 kilometers. The earthquake was repo

SOUTH CAROLINA — Several South Carolina public school districts are wrapping up the 2025-26 school year this week, with official district calendars showing final student days on Thursday, May 28. Dorchester School District Two’s approved 2025-26 calendar lists May 28, 2026 as “End of 4th Quarter / 2nd Semester / Last D

At two years old this dog has everything you would want! And… he will sit when asked and let you smooch him!. Wyatt has been at the shelter far too long, please consider adopting this gorgeous guy!. Wyatt is available for adoption at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. All...

FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eisenhower Army Medical Center hasn’t changed its pharmacy hours, but phone problems may be keeping people from getting through. Callers may get a message saying the pharmacy is closed when it’s not. The Main Outpatient Pharmacy is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Brandon Wilde Senior Living Community is raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s with a 5K run and 1K walk on Wednesday. The event is part of the National Senior Fitness & Wellness Day. National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual senior...

Operating from behind bars, Washington State Prison inmate Luis Alfonso Ramirez was the kingpin of a drug-trafficking network, prosecutors say.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after gunfire was reported in the 100 block of Mixon Road. The gunfire was reported at 2:20 p.m., sending sheriff’s deputies and emergency medical crews at the scene. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office didn’t have details on...