SLED seeks tips into shots fired investigation involving SCDNR officer
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) continues to seek information into a shots fired investigation involving a state state Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) officer. SLED has released photos of the truck that shot at and hit multiple times after the SCDNR officer attempted to stop a suspicious...
Truck fire slows traffic along eastbound I-20 in Aiken County
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Shortly before noon Monday, a truck fire slowed traffic on Interstate 20 and sent black smoke billowing into the air. The initial call was for flames on the underside of a truck on the eastbound side of the interstate near mile marker 14 in Aiken County.
Richmond County deputy’s first suicide call ends with man stepping back from the edge
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley honored Deputy Paul Whittenberger for what he called “his compassion, professionalism and empathy during a suicide call.”. Body camera footage from the call shows Whittenberger and Corporal Kevin Cheillada spending nearly 30 minutes at the banks of...
Pink Azalea drink sounds fancy but takes just 3 minutes
Some drinks just feel like a small celebration the moment you hold the glass. If you love a simple cocktail that fits right in with a spring afternoon of watching golf, the Pink Azalea drink is the kind of tradition that makes the day feel a little more special.
Richmond County deputy involved in crash on Peach Orchard Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County deputy was involved in a crash on Peach Orchard Road on Monday morning. According to the sheriff’s office, the crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of Peach Orchard Road and Reedale Drive. The sheriff’s office says a Richmond County deputy...
Take a look: Augusta Charter Review hits impasse over revisions
The Augusta Charter Review Committee held a public meeting on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal building. More: SEE IT: Augusta Charter Review hit impasse over revisions This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Augusta Charter Review hits impasse...
Augusta man hit by truck in Washington Co., airlifted to hospital for treatment
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that occurred over the weekend in Washington County. Sheriff Joel Cochran told NewsChannel 6 that the incident happened Sunday morning on the 200 block of Phillips Road in Tennille, Georgia. The victim, identified as 23-year-old...
DISH could pull WRDW from its service soon
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - DISH Network customers could lose access to WRDW/WAGT News 12 26 Tuesday, March 10, at 7 p.m. unless a renewal agreement is reached soon. If an agreement is not reached, DISH will pull WRDW from its lineup Tuesday evening. This means DISH customers will no longer have access to our...
Authorities look for missing people across the CSRA
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in searching for Caitlyn Rouse, 36.
A deputy from Aiken County shoots a suspect in a break-in
Aiken County deputies responded to a burglary in progress on the 100 block of Connector Road in Graniteville, S.C., around 9 a.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026. They found the back door forced open, with suspects 32-year-old Jacob Craven and 51-year-old Grady Owenby inside the home. No residents were present at the time.
