RCSO looking for missing man who reportedly suffers from schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder
Curtis Ray White, 40, was last seen at approximately 4 a.m. on Dec. 22 at the 500 block of Bennock Mill Road.
Evans, Ga. man injured in Highway 21 motorcycle crash in Escambia County, Alabama
An Evans, Ga. man was injured in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on December 21 on Highway 21, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. Trooper Joshua Thompson said the crash occurred at approximately 3 p.m. on Sunday. “The crash occurred when the 2018 Indian motorcycle operated by Charles...
Local family helps domestic violence victims by turning grief into mission
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The family of a woman killed in a domestic violence incident in January has started a foundation in her honor and held its first event. Chartara Courtney was shot to death by her boyfriend, Willie Wimbley, who then killed himself, according to law enforcement in Harrisburg, North Carolina.
Vulnerable adults in CSRA get treat-filled stockings for holidays
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem Program of South Carolina prepared 100 holiday stockings and delivered them to vulnerable adults. Receiving the stockings were some in assisted living and skilled nursing facility locations in the CSRA. Toys for Tots has extended its donation...
Lucy Craft Laney Museum announces release of 2026 calendar
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History and Conference Center announces the release of its 2026 calendar. The calendar highlighting Black history is titled “Augusta Achievers - Celebrating Augusta’s Black History: Trailblazers, Gamechangers, Luminaries, Pacesetters.”. Every month...
Authorities investigate fatal shooting on Teapot Road in Beech Island
Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night on Teapot Road in Beech Island, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. At approximately 8:13 p.m. on Friday, December 19, the Coroner’s Office responded to WellStar MCG to investigate the death of Demarcus Crawford, 30. Crawford had...
Boil water advisory in effect for some Beech Island residents
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Beech Island officials are warning some customers of a boil water advisory. Customers affected are located from the intersection of Pine Log Road and Williston Road, extending to Finklin Road, and the Tower Landing subdivision. Officials say the advisory is in effect if you...
A quiet start to winter… with a warm-up just in time for Christmas
Saturday night update: High pressure remains in control tonight, keeping skies clear and winds light across the CSRA. That setup allows temperatures to drop efficiently, though a subtle breeze just above the surface may keep things from getting too cold. Expect overnight lows mainly in the low to mid-30s, which...
Local family turns grief into mission to help domestic violence victims
The family of a woman killed in a domestic violence incident in January has started a foundation in her honor and held its first event.
Golden Harvest helps combat military hunger for Fort Gordon families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the fifth consecutive year, Golden Harvest Food Bank partnered with Fort Gordon Christmas House to provide food boxes to service members at Fort Gordon. The boxes went to active-duty service members ranked E6 and below. Preregistered military families were able to shop for gifts for...

















