Richmond County deputies look for this missing woman
Angel Kelly was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 21 at around 2:53 p.m. at the intersection of Peach Orchard Road and I-520.
Doreatha Gillis-Bishop turns 111, inspires generations with faith and love
BARNWELL, S.C. (WACH) — Not many people live long enough to see more than a century pass, but Doreatha Gillis-Bishop reached a milestone few ever achieve, celebrating her 111th birthday over the weekend Sat. Dec. 20, surrounded by family, friends and a lifetime of memories. The celebration took place...
South Carolina Man Gets 75 Years After Running Over Ex-Girlfriend During 911 Call, Then...
AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after authorities say he chased down his ex-girlfriend, ran her over with a car while she was speaking to 911 dispatchers, and later shot her in the head, ending a months-long search for her body.
RCSO needs public’s help finding 16-year-old runaway
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance finding a runaway 16-year-old. According to authorities, Carlos Antwan Doughtry, 16, has been described to be 6’2″, weighs 172 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Authorities say Doughtry was last seen on Saturday,...
James Brown Family Foundation hosts toy giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The James Brown Family Foundation had its toy giveaway Saturday morning. The foundation said they registered about 400 children this year, which they say is slightly more than last year. The holiday fun hit the Kroc Center as ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was played Friday...
Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern
(Editor’s note: Columns often contain opinion and those opinions belong to the author) David Hutchison, tall, lanky, creative, and bearded, figuratively taps around the wooden floors of The Book Tavern as the Willy Wonka of the Augusta Book Community. Only, he lacks the top hat and, instead of chocolate delights, has...
Jags fall to Columbus State Dec. 20
COLUMBUS, Ga. – In the final game before the holiday break, the Augusta University men dropped a Peach Belt Conference matchup Dec. 20 against Columbus State 80-71 at the Lumpkin Center. The Jaguars are now 2-3 in PBC play and 7-8 overall. The Cougars are 3-2 in conference and...
SEE IT: Construction continues on new Augusta Arena
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: SEE IT: Construction continues on new Augusta Arena
Toys for Tots extends deadline after receiving 900+ requests
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Toys for Tots has extended its donation deadline to Monday as the organization works to fulfill more than 900 toy requests with Christmas less than a week away. The original deadline was Saturday, but coordinators said they received numerous calls from people who could donate through...
Red Cross assisting family in Aiken County after house fire
WAGENER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - American Red Cross volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Gunter Pond Road in Wagener, was damaged by a fire Sunday morning. The Red Cross is helping six people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing and shelter, along with referrals...

















