Fiery Crash Collapses I-20 Bridge: South Georgia Travelers Face Ripple Effects
Inferno Under I-20 At approximately 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, a tanker truck carrying over 8,500 gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire underneath the Old Vaucluse Road overpass in Aiken County, South Carolina. The intense heat weakened the structural integrity of the overpass, causing a partial collapse...
3 local counties get Ga. state funds to help attract industry
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three local counties are getting some extra money from the state to spend on economic development. One of them is Burke County, which will get $35,278 to achieve Georgia Ready Accelerated Development certification for the county’s remaining 150 acres in the Waynesboro-Burke Industrial...
Another tanker fire backs up traffic on I-20 in Aiken County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A semi-truck caught on fire on I-20 westbound around Exit 18 at around 3:25 p.m., according to dispatchers. The truck was carrying water, and no one is believed to be endangered at this time, officials say. Officials from Aiken County and the South Carolina Highway Patrol...
Guilty verdict for man accused of killing Deidre Reid
CHESTERFIELD CO., S.C. – A guilty verdict for the man accused of killing a mother of three from Pageland. On Thursday, a jury in Chesterfield County convicted Emanuel Bedford in the 2021 murder of Deidre Reid. Bedford was Reid’s ex-boyfriend. The two were last seen together at a bus...
Aiken makes ‘Best Places to Live in South Carolina’ list
AIKEN, S.C. - Real estate company Redfin recently released a blog highlighting South Carolina’s Top 10 places to live in. Columbia took the top spot, but Aiken made the list:. Columbia. Greenville. Charleston. Spartanburg. Myrtle Beach. Rock Hill. Aiken. Mount Pleasant. Wade Hampton. Florence. Redfin said its list...
State leaders gather public input on Augusta’s economy issues
The Georgia House Democratic Caucus is kicking off the fourth week of their listening tour in Augusta.
Susan Rhodes Still Missing: No Leads After One Week
Susan Rhodes hasn't been seen since she was involved in a two-vehicle crash in North Augusta on June 11. It's been one week since she reportedly walked away from the crash site on Gregory Lake Road near the Gregory Landing subdivision. A witness said she appeared to be disoriented, but saw her walk toward a driveway...
New additions to Creighton Park unveiled at ribbon cutting
The Lord spoke to him and told him to “resign today,” Alvin Mason said at the Augusta Commission meeting. Popular quick-service chain Chipotle is opening a new location in Augusta. Collapsed I-20 overpass could take 9-12 months to rebuild. Updated: 3 hours ago. Here's an update on the...
Burke County sheriff to address lawsuit against board of commissioners
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams will hold a press conference on Thursday regarding the mandamus filing against the county’s Board of Commissioners. According to officials, Williams will address the legal action, outline the circumstances leading to the filing and will introduce his...
Aiken County teen dies after being found in pool
News 12 FastCast for June 19 - Quick headlines for busy people. A person in South Carolina had to be flown to a hospital after being bitten by a shark, according to officials. Georgia officials warn of measles misinformation spreading as cases rise nationwide. Updated: 3 hours ago. Health officials...
