4 suspects arrested in shooting death of 17-year-old in Beech Island
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Four people have been arrested in connection to the murder of a 17-year-old in Aiken County. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says Jared Marsh, 18, and Tyler Lariscey, 17, have been charged with murder. Marsh is also charged with possession of a weapon during...
Police searching for missing 13-year-old in Georgia
GEORGIA — Authorities in east Georgia are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenage girl who was last seen Tuesday evening. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, 13-year-old Taylor Huff was last seen around 5:30 p.m. on Deans Bridge Road in Richmond County. Investigators described Taylor as standing 4 feet 7 […] The post Police searching for missing 13...
Augusta GA, Is the Real Estate Haven Where Smart Gen X Grew Their Wealth
New 2025 data reveals how this regional market is fueling net worth for established owners.
Memorial service arrangements announced for retired RCSO Chief Deputy Patrick Clayton
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The memorial service arrangements for retired Chief Deputy Patrick “Pat” Clayton have been announced. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, the memorial service will take place Saturday, April 25th at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors with visitation from 10 AM to noon with the memorial service immediately following. […]
Aiken County Shelter Hosts Woofstock Event as Facility Faces Overcrowding
The Friends of the Animal Shelter in Aiken County will host its Woofstock Family Day of Fun this week. The facility is bursting at the seams. Next week's event welcomes everyone, whether they want to adopt or not. Last week alone, the shelter admitted more than 100 animals. Kathy Cagle,...
Syracuse receives commitment from transfer C Luke Wilson
Syracuse shored up its front court with the addition of a transfer center on Tuesday.
JENNIE: Piedmont Augusta pulmonologist explains the importance of LDCT lung cancer screenings
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– About 80 to 85% of all lung cancers are caused by or attributed to cigarette smoking. But that’s not the only thing. Doctors see a lot of lung cancer in people who don’t normally have those kind of risk factors. So people who are younger, people who’ve never smoked. And it could […]
Richmond County School Board Cancels Ellerbe Middle School Closure Study After Community Opposition
The Richmond County Board of Education voted 4-3 Tuesday to reverse a proposed closure study for Ellerbe Middle School. Community pushback drove the decision. Last month, officials approved a plan at the work session to examine shutting down the school and cutting costs. Vice Chairwoman Bobbie Sue Ormsby motioned to...
Aiken County residents raise concerns over possible gas-fired power plant near Montmorenci, New Holland
A growing pushback is forming in rural Aiken County over a proposed gas-fired power plant that residents say could change the character of the Montmorenci and New Holland area.
Augusta Commission votes to refer housing audit to Inspector General
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Commission voted Tuesday to refer unresolved questions from a housing department audit to the federal Office of Inspector General, escalating concerns over missing financial records tied to COVID-19 rental assistance funds. The motion passed after commissioners debated whether to involve the FBI directly or...
