Inmate charged with Murder in stabbing death
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – An inmate at the Augusta State Medical Prison has been charged with Murder in the death of another inmate. John Jaquis Trimer is accused of stabbing Jerry Merritt with a “sharpened object” in the chest and shoulder resulting in Merritt’s death. The incident happened January 20th at the...
Woman wanted for questioning in aggravated assault case
Julianna Rodriguez is wanted for questioning in reference to an aggravated assault that occurred in the 1100 block of D’Antignac Street.
Public gets chance to weigh in on Richmond County school changes
Richmond County residents got another chance to weigh in on proposed school changes at a public meeting Thursday.
Aiken County deputies respond to shooting on Jefferson Davis Highway
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office went to Jefferson Davis Highway for a shooting incident Friday night. Officials say the incident occurred on Jefferson Davis Highway near Belvedere Clearwater Road. The sheriff’s office said it appears someone shot at a car, but there are no patients at...
Strike teams proposed for Augusta new vegetation maintenance plan
With new landscaping, part of all the street work in Augusta, the mayor said now is the time to create a standalone maintenance department to handle this growing job.
Local schools seeing more kids missing class from the flu, doctors say it’s “second...
The state health departments in Georgia and South Carolina are continuing to track the fluctuating number of flu cases.
Man accused of fatally stabbing Helms College student appears in court, bond denied
The man accused of killing a Helms College student in the school's parking lot will remain behind bars after appearing in court on Friday, Feb. 13.
Search ongoing for 12-year-old runaway in Augusta
Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office are searching for a 12-year-old who left his home Thursday.
Aiken residents oppose plans to develop former middle school into housing complex
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Residents packed an Aiken County Board of Appeals meeting Thursday night to voice concerns about plans to convert the former Leavelle McCampbell Middle School into an apartment complex. The historic school, which has been closed for a decade, sits under the shadow of the old Graniteville...
Things to Do in Augusta This Weekend: February 13 – 15
From candlelit rock tributes and classic country to top-tier comedy and standout weeknight performances, Augusta's lineup delivers plenty of reasons to step out. Valentine's weekend anchors the schedule with big-name shows and stylish nights out, while the days that follow bring intimate concerts, cultural...
