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Heavy thunderstorms are dropping dangerous amounts of rain across parts of east central Georgia and central South Carolina this afternoon. A flash flood warning is in effect for northeastern Columbia County, and a broader flood advisory covers the wider region. Both expire at 6:45 p.m. What’s happening: As of 4:51...

Deputies and investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2800 block of Washington Road in reference to a shooting on Monday.

SWAINSBORO, Ga. (WSAV) – A GoFundMe has been started for the family of two people killed in an accident over the weekend when a falling tree struck their vehicle. Swainsboro High School posted the following message on its Facebook: “It is with extremely heavy hearts that we share the tragic passing of two of our […]

Late spring in Georgia has a way of making everyday life feel a little softer. Dogwoods bloom along quiet streets, downtown patios fill with neighbors lingering over sweet tea, and warm evenings stretch just long enough for slow walks by the river or through an old town square. In many...

WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman was injured during a shooting incident on Arnold Drive early Monday morning. Aiken County deputies responded to the 100 block of Arnold Drive in Warrenville just before 5 a.m. According to deputies, a woman was walking outside when a male shot her near the...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local fire crews are working to put out a structure fire on Bluetick Trail in Aiken on Monday. Crews responded to the scene on the 1100 block of Bluetick Trail just before 10 a.m. Officials say a man was inside, but crews were able to remove...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A man wanted for questioning in a Richmond County homicide was arrested in Florida. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Kemfton Quewanaki Kenon was located in Miami-Dade, Florida. He was interviewed, and arrested on an unrelated warrant. Authorities wanted to talk to both Kenon and

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Aiken is set to host a new community event focused on support, awareness, and connection for people living with autoimmune conditions and invisible disabilities. Chronic Audacity is a free community event designed for people living with autoimmune and chronic illnesses. It combines patient educatio

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — A stormy and dangerous weather pattern is continuing across northern and central Georgia this Sunday, with the threat for strong to severe storms carrying damaging wind gusts and flash flooding expected to intensify through the afternoon and evening hours today. Severe Threat Level Active Across Atla

BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two crashes that occurred on Highway 56 South, about a half mile south of Pine Hill Church Road. Officials say a a tree fell across the roadway Saturday night. Shortly after 9:00 pm, deputies and emergency personnel responded to the area in r