Investigation Leads To Arrest In Alleged Holiday Gathering Assault
JOHNSTON COUNTY — A South Carolina man has been charged with attempted sexual assault following a Thanksgiving gathering in Johnston County. Martin Martinez, 33, of Graniteville, S.C., was arrested Jan. 14 by the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office after detectives alleged he tried to assault a 33-year-old woman he knew...
Richmond, Columbia County SWAT respond to another standoff; suspect identified
The Richmond and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office SWAT teams are currently on the 800 block of Hay Meadow Drive for another standoff, authorities said late Tuesday.
Feds share seized assets with local law enforcement agencies
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Federal authorities are sharing criminals’ seized assets with several law enforcement agencies in the CSRA. U.S. Attorney Margaret E. Heap said the federal government has disbursed more than $3 million to more than 50 local law enforcement partners and federal agencies for the 2025 fiscal...
Proposed Augusta data center surprises nearby residents
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – For many Haynes Station residents, is was hard to compute. “It did come out of nowhere. I was getting ready to prepare for New Years and I saw a post on our internal Facebook group for our community and I immediately start researching,” said Dr Zakiya Mabrey, a Haynes Street Resident. […]
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Geoff Duncan comes to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia’s former Lt. Gov. and current gubernatorial candidate, Geoff Duncan, came to Augusta on Tuesday. He toured the Carpenters Local Union 283 training facility. He spoke with staff about his plans to lower costs for workers across the state. Duncan also spoke about artificial...
Aiken business owners, Salvation Army see rise in homelessness in recent years
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Salvation Army and local businesses in Aiken say they have seen an increase in the homeless population in downtown Aiken, with some incidents scaring shoppers, but they don’t want this to scare away business and are hoping for a change and for people to get the help they need.
Augusta interim finance director resigns after brief tenure
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s interim finance director, Tim Schroer, has resigned. Schroer was voted in as interim finance director back in September 2024. In a letter sent to City Administrator Tameka Allen on Friday, Schroer asks that his leave be effective April 17, 2026. It says he will...
Freezing temps, sleet, snow possibly headed to Augusta. What you need to know.
Augusta officials held an emergency weather briefing on Tuesday in preparation for a potential polar vortex causing a winter storm possibly headed to Augusta this week. Augusta Emergency Management Agency Director Kymber Keaton led the briefing, saying city departments were going through checklists to prepare for any...
Crews called to mobile home fire on Sudlow Lake Road
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews responded late Tuesday morning to a report of a structure fire. Smoke was reportedly coming from a single-wide mobile home around 15 Sudlow Lake Road, according to authorities. The report came in around 11:45 a.m. Crews had responded to a repiort of trauma and found...
Lego lovers gather at CSRA Brick Con to showcase their creations.
CSRA Brick Con in Augusta, Georgia, drew Lego fans of all ages to showcase intricate builds and spark creativity. Hosted by Michael Dominy, the event featured displays from builders like retired engineer Mark Lorah, who recreates local landmarks such as Augusta National, Sacred Heart, and the Imperial Theater....
