Boil water advisory in effect for some Beech Island residents
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Beech Island officials are warning some customers of a boil water advisory. Customers affected are located from the intersection of Pine Log Road and Williston Road, extending to Finklin Road, and the Tower Landing subdivision. Officials say the advisory is in effect if you...
A quiet start to winter… with a warm-up just in time for Christmas
Saturday night update: High pressure remains in control tonight, keeping skies clear and winds light across the CSRA. That setup allows temperatures to drop efficiently, though a subtle breeze just above the surface may keep things from getting too cold. Expect overnight lows mainly in the low to mid-30s, which...
Local family turns grief into mission to help domestic violence victims
The family of a woman killed in a domestic violence incident in January has started a foundation in her honor and held its first event.
Golden Harvest helps combat military hunger for Fort Gordon families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the fifth consecutive year, Golden Harvest Food Bank partnered with Fort Gordon Christmas House to provide food boxes to service members at Fort Gordon. The boxes went to active-duty service members ranked E6 and below. Preregistered military families were able to shop for gifts for...
Richmond County deputies look for this missing woman
Angel Kelly was last seen on Sunday, Dec. 21 at around 2:53 p.m. at the intersection of Peach Orchard Road and I-520.
Doreatha Gillis-Bishop turns 111, inspires generations with faith and love
BARNWELL, S.C. (WACH) — Not many people live long enough to see more than a century pass, but Doreatha Gillis-Bishop reached a milestone few ever achieve, celebrating her 111th birthday over the weekend Sat. Dec. 20, surrounded by family, friends and a lifetime of memories. The celebration took place...
South Carolina Man Gets 75 Years After Running Over Ex-Girlfriend During 911 Call, Then...
AIKEN COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina man has been sentenced to 75 years in prison after authorities say he chased down his ex-girlfriend, ran her over with a car while she was speaking to 911 dispatchers, and later shot her in the head, ending a months-long search for her body.
RCSO needs public’s help finding 16-year-old runaway
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance finding a runaway 16-year-old. According to authorities, Carlos Antwan Doughtry, 16, has been described to be 6’2″, weighs 172 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. Authorities say Doughtry was last seen on Saturday,...
James Brown Family Foundation hosts toy giveaway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The James Brown Family Foundation had its toy giveaway Saturday morning. The foundation said they registered about 400 children this year, which they say is slightly more than last year. The holiday fun hit the Kroc Center as ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was played Friday...
Pop! To The Culture: Literary events at the Book Tavern
(Editor’s note: Columns often contain opinion and those opinions belong to the author) David Hutchison, tall, lanky, creative, and bearded, figuratively taps around the wooden floors of The Book Tavern as the Willy Wonka of the Augusta Book Community. Only, he lacks the top hat and, instead of chocolate delights, has...
