Man, 26, wanted in Augusta on multiple charges
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is looking for a 26-year-old man wanted in connection to an incident that took place in Augusta on Tuesday.
Boil water notice sent to Valley Public Service Authority customers
A boil water advisory was issued Tuesday, Oct. 21 to some customers with the Valley Public Service Authority.
Salvation Army, local bank collects candy for Kroc Fest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army Kroc Center of Augusta and Queensborough National Bank & Trust Co. are collecting bags of candy for its October Candy Drive. Community members are invited to drop off unopened bags of candy to help bring smiles to this year’s Kroc Fest. The...
Augusta commissioners split on need for new mower
Augusta ball fields need to be maintained, but some city leaders are cutting down the idea of buying a new mower to handle it.
DoorDash Teams Up With Food Bank To Bring Free Meal Delivery To Those In...
A new service brings food straight to homes in five Georgia counties. Golden Harvest Food Bank started Project Dash by working with DoorDash and United Way to get meals to those who can't reach food banks. The service runs in Richmond, Columbia, Burke, McDuffie and Jefferson areas. United Way covers...
Man trying to escape cops on Harley-Davidson crashes and dies, SC officials say
A man who was trying to escape from law enforcement officers over the weekend was killed when the motorcycle he was driving crashed, South Carolina officials said. Roosevelt Walker, a 46-year-old North Augusta resident, is the motorcycle rider who died, Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said Sunday. The...
North Augusta Gets $1M Grant for Environmental Clean-up; More Funding in the Pipeline
Federal officials awarded North Augusta $1 million to repair storm damage from Hurricane Helene. The city awaits word on an additional $1.3 million. Through the USDA's Natural Resources program, crews will fix seven spots in local water basins. At Willow Wick creek, workers have finished most repairs. They've also...
South Carolina School Bus Driver Charged with DUI While Transporting Students
A South Carolina school bus driver is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after authorities say she was impaired while transporting a bus load of elementary students from a field trip, reported WBTV 3. According to the news report, 62-year-old Janice Waldorf was pulled over Sept. 25, while driving in...
Beech Island, SC – Sheriff’s Office Hosts “Coffee with Our Cops” Set for Wednesday...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Beech Island, SC – Residents will have the chance to sit down with Aiken County deputies this Wednesday morning during a special “Coffee with Our Cops” event at Sunrise Bistro at Crossroads. According to...
Bomb squad training will bring some booms this week
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Hephzibah and south Augusta residents may be hearing some loud booms this week, but it’s nothing to worry about. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad is conducting some training at the range this week. On Tuesday, four charges were detonated. The training is...
