Pickup truck collision with moped kills rider in Aiken County; investigation underway
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say a Salley man is dead after his moped was struck by a pickup truck on Saturday evening. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said 61-year-old Donald Rushton was on a 2018 Hozhou three-wheeled moped heading north on Walker Road around 7:45 p.m. when a northbound 2011 Toyota Tundra hit...
61-year-old moped driver killed in crash on Walker Road
SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a deadly crash in Salley that resulted in the death of a moped driver. The two-vehicle collision happened on Saturday around 7:46 p.m. in the 100 block of Walker Road, according to a news release from the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
Harlem ‘a-buzz’ as Border Bowl host
HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s in the air in Harlem. “Very, very excited,” said Cameron Vasquez. That’s because Harlem is in a place of honor: the fifth site to host a Border Bowl. “We’re very proud to bring people into Harlem and show off our facilities,” said Harlem Mayor Roxanne Whitaker. “Yeah, Harlem takes stuff […]
Parts of Camp Tanglewood reopen after Helene cleanup
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Grovetown Girl Scout camp is partially back open after Hurricane Helene damage closed the camp. Camp Tanglewood in Grovetown reopened Saturday with a new hiking trail. The trail was designed by three Girl Scouts who have been working since July to get it completed and...
Augusta, Ga. Lt. Governor candidates meet with voters for breakfast
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Candidates for Lt. Governor of Georgia and the Augusta Commission seat for District 6 met with voters for breakfast Saturday morning. While paperwork hasn’t been filed to officially put these candidates on the ballot, they’re hoping to secure votes early. We spoke with the...
Georgia Lt. Gov candidate Rep. David Clark visits Augusta
Georgia Lt. Gov candidate state Rep. David Clark made a stop in Augusta Saturday. He says that some of his priorities if he wins include expanding school choice, eliminating the state income and property taxes, and reaching out to younger voters.
Local Girl Scouts to host Camp Tanglewood Hiking Trail reopening celebration on Saturday
The Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is inviting the community to celebrate the grand reopening of the Camp Tanglewood hiking trail on Saturday which was closed after damage sustained in Hurricane Helene.
A new chapter for AU’s Student Health Services begins with a ribbon cutting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Since classes have begun earlier this week for Augusta University, students will now have a new facility on the Health Sciences Campus. A ribbon cutting will be held for the new Student Health Services Facility. The student health services facility was originally located at Pavilion 1 and 2,...
Aiken’s Legacy: The Winter Colony Tradition
Long before Aiken became known as a charming Southern getaway, it earned its reputation as one of America’s most beloved winter retreats. Beginning in the late 19th century, Aiken emerged as a seasonal haven for wealthy families escaping harsh Northern winters—a movement that shaped the city’s architecture, culture,...
Authorities seek missing people in multiple counties across CSRA
Kennedy Morrison, 16, was last seen on Friday, January 9, around 8:00 a.m., leaving her home in the 2800 block of Dearing Drive.

















