Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating Sydnie Yilmaz, 39, who deputies say is wanted in connection with a Cruelty to Children in the 1st Degree investigation tied to an incident on Telfair Street. According to an incident report, deputies...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta city leaders are concerned about illegal dumping. When Augusta Commission members met Tuesday at the committee level, City Administrator Tameka Allen described the problem. She said officials recently toured some of the worst sites in Augusta and found “ungodly looking” areas that nee

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 39-year-old inmate died after he was found unresponsive Monday night at the Federal Correctional Institution Edgefield, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Officials said Dale Scott was found unresponsive at about 10:35 p.m. Tuesday. Employees began life-saving measures and reque

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A woman is behind bars in Aiken County charged with Accessory After the Fact to a Felony and Obstructing Justice. Reports stated Jennifer Blanchard knowingly helped a man accused of Attempted Murder. Jason Roy Walker was arrested and charged with Assault/Attempted Murder and the Possession of a Wea

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of a 25-year-old Augusta woman shot and killed earlier this month is speaking out, demanding answers. Khyla Rodriguez was found shot to death on Cameron Drive on May 15. Richmond County investigators have questioned three people, but no one has been charged in connection with her d

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Ogeechee Judicial Circuit district attorney’s death has been an “unimaginable loss” for his staff, they said. On Friday, the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit announced that District Attorney Robert Busbee had died. The Bulloch County coroner said there was no suspicion of foul play.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Another arrest has been made in connection to a shooting during a roadside confrontation earlier this month. Aiken County deputies arrested Jennifer Blanchard, 44, on Monday. Blanchard’s arrest stems from the May 17 shooting that injured a motorcyclist during a roadside argument. Deputies were

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A board filled with names stood at a ceremony held by VFW Post 12190. Each name represented a fallen service member. Veterans and community members gathered to honor those who never made it home. David Shipp served 22 years in the Navy and the Army. He wrote two names on the board.

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The Tony Award-Winning musical phenomenon “SIX” by Tony Award-winners Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss will heads to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center June 9-11. The current cast includes Emma Elizabeth Smith as Catherine of Aragon, Nella Cole as Anne Boleyn, Kelly Denice Taylor as Jane Seymour, Hailey Alexis Lewis a