Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta University indoor track and field competed at the Camel City Sprints and Camel City Distance meets on Feb. 6-7 at JDL Fast Track, posting strong performances across sprint and distance events against a deep field of Division I and Division II competition. Josalyn Branch highlighted...

A driver ran from a traffic stop on I-20nin Taliaferro County on Feb. 7 and has not been found yet, according to the Taliaferro County Sheriff’s Office. The person who fled is suspected to be 43-year-old Derrick Delwone Carlyle, who is wanted in Richmond County for felony aggravated stalking.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University’s Summerville Campus will see a significant shift in traffic this week, according to a news release. University officials say this is to accommodate “large equipment” being used to plant two new trees near the main entrance off Walton Way. The trees,...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After nearly 16 years on the Columbia County Board of Education, District 2 board member Kristi Baker has announced her decision not to seek another term. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing school district. It has meant so much to me...

A large crowd gathered at the Columbia County Commission meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, as they voted on three data centers. More: SEE IT: Columbia County Commission votes yes on two data centers, rejects one This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Large crowd gathers for vote on...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three men have been sentenced to life in prison for last year’s murder of an Augusta smoke shop owner. Antwan Herndon, Terrance Walker and Terry McClennon all entered guilty pleas in early December in the murder of Abdallah Rubeha, 29. The murder happened during a...

WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene Monday morning after a man in an electric wheelchair fell into the Sand River. The incident took place shortly before 9:00 am at a small overpass between the 400 and 500 blocks of Augusta Road in Warrenville, S.C. According to Aiken County...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - After seven years of detecting narcotics throughout Aiken County, K-9 Ace is trading his badge for a life of leisurely naps and long walks. The 9-year-old Dutch shepherd retired from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division. Ace worked alongside Deputy Brian Ruge to...

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in Saturday night’s crash on Deans Bridge Road.

The market pavilion in Columbia County hosted the third annual Chocolate and Wine Festival Saturday.