Man shot on Ellis St. in Augusta, charged with Aggravated Assault
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On June 22nd, around 1:45 am, multiple RCSO deputies and investigators were on Broad Street working the area, when they heard several gunshots coming from the 900 block of Ellis Street. Upon officers’ arrival they located a man with gunshot wounds and administered aid until an ambulance arrived....
Augusta commissioner abruptly resigns, citing health concerns and a message from God
Citing health issues and a message from God, Augusta District 4 Commissioner Alvin Mason resigned abruptly Tuesday during the city's regular meeting. Mason, 63, thanked his commission colleagues and the city where he "became a man" as a young U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Gordon in 1984. "I've done all that I...
Sergeant rescues father, son from drowning at boat ramp behind Augusta Regional Airport
A Richmond County Sheriff's Office sergeant rescued a father and son from drowning on Father's Day at a boat ramp behind Augusta Regional Airport. Sgt. Darrell Grooms was patroling near Lock and Dam Park's Baurle Boat Ramp at about 12:10 p.m. when he spotted Glenn Wright, 63, "flailing" in the Savannah River,...
‘Take Kids Fishing Day’ took place at Strom Thurmond Lake this weekend
With June being Pride month, members of Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer held their annual Pride Community Service. Person dies in construction accident at Lowe’s in North Augusta. Updated: 2 hours ago. Authorities arrived on the scene and found a man crushed under heavy machinery.
Local church holds service centering around importance of Pride month
The Valley Public Service Authority Water System is urging certain residents to exercise caution when using tap water. Person dies in construction accident at Lowe’s in North Augusta. Updated: 3 hours ago. Authorities arrived on the scene and found a man crushed under heavy machinery.
Tiger Woods Visits Site Of New Augusta Nine-Hole Par-3 Course
The 15-time Major winner has appeared at the site of a new short course in Augusta, which his TGR Design is overseeing
Augusta plays host to multiple Juneteenth celebrations this weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There were multiple Juneteenth celebrations in Augusta on Saturday. The Augusta Museum of History held an event on Saturday that celebrated Juneteenth. People were able to tour the museum, participate in art projects and learn about the history of Juneteenth. A local artist taught people...
‘We need to know what our body is doing’: Paine College hosts health fair
‘Take Kids Fishing Day’ took place at Strom Thurmond Lake this weekend. The fishing area was freshly stocked with catfish, and event organizers say more than 100 were caught. Updated: 27 minutes ago. The Valley Public Service Authority Water System is urging certain residents to exercise caution when using...
Car crashes into North Augusta O’Reilly Auto Parts building
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A car crashed into the O’Reilly Auto Parts building on Knox Avenue in North Augusta on Sunday, according to North Augusta Public Safety. A female was pulling into a parking spot when she mistakenly pressed the gas pedal instead of the brakes, officials say.
Georgia mother seeks justice after 7-year-old injured in hit-and-run
ATLANTA, Ga. - A Georgia mother is pushing for answers after an unknown driver hit her seven-year-old daughter in front of her DeKalb County home. Security video from the neighborhood captured the terrifying moments of a car hitting Rashonda Vandervort’s daughter Ramia on May 4. Ramia was in the...