Man wanted in Georgia found in Oak Ridge dumpster
A man accused of trying to strangle a relative in Georgia is in the Anderson County jail after being caught in Oak Ridge on Mother's Day. Jose Isidro Morales Martinez, who is days shy of his 29th birthday, resisted arrest by Anderson County Sheriff's Office deputies and fled. He was later caught in a dumpster by the de
Local restaurants host Mother’s Day brunches
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local restaurants hosted brunches for Mother’s Day, allowing neighbors to celebrate the day with the special women in their lives. The Brunch House of Augusta on Greene Street hosted a brunch. The restaurant served berry pancakes and French toast, waffles, ham and cheese breakfast sliders and
More overnight lane closures scheduled for I-20 at Old Vaucluse Road Bridge
More overnight lane closures are scheduled for Interstate 20 for the replacement of the Old Vaucluse Road bridge.
Burke County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff arrested on DUI charge
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Burke County Sheriff’s Office Chief of Staff Richard Elim was arrested early Sunday morning on a DUI charge, according to the Richard County Sheriff’s Office. We are working to learn more details and the exact time he was arrested.
RCSO: 15-year-old initially reported as runaway, now considered missing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 15-year-old. Robert Frazier was last seen on the 1900 Block of Harvest Point Way on May 9th between 9 and 10 pm wearing a white tank top and black Nike slides carrying a Nintendo Switch. He may possibly be in the […]
Man charged with murder, victim dies nearly 10 years after shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is now facing murder faces after a shooting victim died nearly a decade after he was shot. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Marcus Tobias Jackson shot Warren Gordon at Salem Arms Apartments on Rosier Road in 2016. The shooting left Gordon...
1 injured after shooting on Hancock Road in Aiken County
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - At least one person has been injured after a shooting in Aiken County on Sunday. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were on the scene of a reported shooting on Hancock Road around 8:40 p.m. Investigators and the agency’s forensic unit were also called...
Dementia patient missing in Augusta, last seen on Greenway Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman. 65-year-old Yolanda Apker was last seen leaving from the 1600 Block of Greenway Drive on Sunday, May 10th around 1:00 pm. Yolanda has a history of dementia. She was wearing a blue jacket and dark colored pants. Anyone with info
The most deadly crashes in the Midlands in 2026. Here’s what to know
Fatal collisions across the Midlands region of South Carolina have claimed multiple lives since January, with crashes spanning Richland, Lexington and Aiken counties. The wrecks involved pedestrians, head-on collisions and impaired driving charges, according to state troopers and county coroners. Here are key takeaways
‘Seussical Jr.’ features a mix of fun characters from the world of Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and Lazy Mayzie are some of the magical Dr. Seuss characters who the audience will meet in Musical Theatre Workshops production of “Seussical Jr.” May 15-17. “One of the most fun parts for kids is the fantastical characters....
