City of Grovetown mayor resigns; interim announced
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The City of Grovetown mayor announced his resignation on Friday and spoke about his future plans. Gary Jones, who was granted a third term by voters back in 2023, made the announcement during a press conference at city hall. Jones told attendees that he plans to...
Aiken County sheriff says deputies shot Graniteville suspect who pulled gun on them
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — A suspect is in the hospital after authorities say he pulled a gun on Aiken County deputies responding to a home burglary on Friday. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded to the 100 block of Connector Road in the Graniteville area around 9 a.m., where a burglary was reportedly...
Prayers go out for slain Augusta 16-year-old Janell Carwell
At the courthouse, community members held a prayer vigil for Janell Carwell while the jury deliberated over her murder.
Guilty verdict reached, sentencing in case of Leon and Tanya Tripp in killing of...
A jury has found Leon Tripp and Tanya Tripp guilty of murder in the killing of their daughter of Janell Carwell.
Driver dies in head-on crash in Augusta
A driver died Wednesday morning after a head-on crash on Barton Chapel Road in Augusta, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said. What’s Happening: At 6:34 a.m. on March 4, a gray Mitsubishi Mirage and a black Chevrolet Impala collided head-on in the 2600 block of Barton Chapel Road. The Mirage was heading east when...
Someone shot at an SCDNR officer multiple times. The case remains unsolved.
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. — State agents are continuing their investigation and asking for public tips after someone opened fire at a South Carolina wildlife officer in December. On Friday, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) renewed its call for information about the shooting, which happened in Edgefield...
Aiken to Host Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ at City Park
Aiken's Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department will present Movie Night in the Park on Saturday, March 7. The amphitheater at Beverly D. Clyburn Generations Park will show the movie with free admission. Gates open at 5 p.m. The film begins after sunset, around 7 p.m. If the weather interferes, the...
Georgia-based Delta Air Lines makes leadership changes
ATLANTA, Ga. — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines, the primary carrier at Augusta Regional Airport, is making some key changes to its leadership team. CEO Ed Bastian announced the moves Thursday in a memo to employees. “These changes demonstrate Delta’s deep bench of talent and commitment to developing and uplifting...
Take a look: Augusta holds second annual Mardi Gras parade
Augusta held their second annual Mardi Gras parade through downtown on Feb. 28, 2026. More: SEE IT: Augusta holds second annual Mardi Gras parade This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Augusta holds second annual Mardi Gras parade
Hi, neighbor: New Columbia County subdivision proposed near Riverwood
A new subdivision, more than 20 years in the making, is coming back before the Columbia County Planning Commission. Meybohm Development has submitted a preliminary plat showing the proposed layout for Knollwood, a planned unit development covering more than 94 acres off Washington, Old Washington, and Clanton roads....

















