Aiken County to Build Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic to Address Record Shelter Intake
Aiken County will construct a clinic offering affordable spay and neuter services. Capital Projects Sales Tax V will fund the project with collections starting in May. Construction begins later this year, and the 2027 budget will cover staffing costs. The county animal shelter has seen intake numbers skyrocket....
Child exploitation videos, drugs seized in Aiken County home
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken County man is behind bars for allegedly possessing videos exploiting children. Reports say 29-year-old Christopher Bultman of Belvedere had several recordings of minors, some under the age of 1, engaging in sexual acts. Authorities say they found the videos after executing a...
Man wanted for Aggravated Child Molestation in Augusta, RCSO says
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is looking for a man it says is wanted in reference to Aggravated Child Molestation.
Trooper performs live-saving measures on driver after crash in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Georgia State Patrol trooper saved a man after a crash in Richmond County early Thursday morning, according to officials. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a single vehicle collision at 2423 Milledgeville Road at 12:30 a.m. The crash involved a vehicle...
Augusta Regional Airport Starts First Formal Internship Program for Aviation Students
Augusta Regional Airport unveiled its Education and Workforce Initiative Program on Jan. 14. This marks the airport's first structured internship. The initiative gives students a window into aviation jobs. Pilots, mechanics, and technicians are among the positions featured. Participants get real, hands-on training at...
2 Richmond County Schools Earn National Honor Roll Recognition
A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet and John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet schools were named to the College Board’s 2024-2025 Advanced Placement School Honor Roll on Jan. 9. The recognition identifies schools whose Advanced Placement programs deliver strong results and expand college readiness. What’s...
A county-by-county look at winter weather preparations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahead of this weekend’s expected winter storm, we checked in with county officials across the CSRA to see how they’re preparing. Emergency management officials on Wednesday were in many preparedness meetings. They said they would offer updates once the weather forecast models stabilize....
Augusta 33-year-old sentenced for child molestation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man was sentenced to life in prison in a sexual abuse case. Brenton Matthew Life, 33, was convicted Friday of charges that included aggravated child molestation and child molestation, according to District Attorney Jared Williams. Judge Jesse Stone sentenced him to life in...
Local shelters preparing for dangerous winter conditions
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local shelters are preparing for an influx of guests as people seek refuge from freezing temperatures and a possible ice storm. “One thing we know that we are doing is offering a safe environment, warmth and trying to help people be safe during this time it can be very dangerous,” Chris...
Six arrested after RCSO executes search warrants at Augusta hotel
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team, Narcotics Division, and Crime Suppression Team executed two search warrants, leading to multiple arrests on Wednesday.
