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Deputies seek suspect wanted for aggravated assault in Augusta shooting

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a 20-year-old wanted for aggravated assault. The sheriff’s office says Jaleel Gantt is wanted for multiple counts of aggravated assault in connection with a shooting that happened in the 1100 block of D’Antignac...
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New shopping center proposed for Evans along Washington Road

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — A new retail development could be coming to Evans. The plan includes a major shopping center on Sir Galahad Drive across from the Evans Post Office. The plan includes a new 51,000-square-foot grocery store alongside a series of smaller shops, plus a two-story medical office building.
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Softball drops a pair at USC Aiken

Aiken, S.C.-- The Lenoir-Rhyne Softball team dropped a pair of games at USC-Aiken on Saturday. Lani Warren connected on a three-run home run in the night cap but the Bears fell 3-0 and 10-5 on Saturday. Adriana Lamantia collected two hits in each game while Autumn Joyce added three more...
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In pictures: Augusta Chinese New Year Gala 2026

Augusta area residents celebrated the coming Lunar Year 2026 – the year of the Fire Horse – on Valentine’s Day with the Chinese New Year Gala at Augusta University. The celebration of Chinese culture included various dances and songs by performers, many wearing rich traditional dress. The...
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Former S.C. Rep. James Felder to visit Rotary Club of Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Former South Carolina Representative James Felder will visit the Rotary Club of Aiken on Monday afternoon. Felder is the Board Chairman of the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum and the first African American male elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives from his...
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Sheriff’s office seeks help to find missing boy, 12, in Augusta

Augusta, Ga (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating Zyhare Betancourt. Betancourt was last seen on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at around 3:00am leaving his residence on the 3600 block of Deans Bridge Road. Zyhare Betancourt was last seen wearing all black clothing....
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Umoja Village holds 5th annual Black History Month program

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Umoja Village had its 5th annual Black History Month program Sunday after it was delayed due to winter weather. It was held at the UCSA Convocation Center, and each year, a theme is picked for the event, and this year’s theme was heal. Community influencers...
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Take a look: The Patch set to open to general public on April 15

The Patch is set to open to the general public on April 15, 2026. See the update on the course. More: The Patch set to open in April, see how construction progresses This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: The Patch set to open to general public on April 15
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2 teens wanted for kidnapping on Lumpkin Road

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating two teens wanted for kidnapping.
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2 inmates killed at local prisons amid flare-up in violence

The latest death was at Hancock State Prison on Friday morning, but News 12 meanwhile learned of another killing at Augusta State Medical Prison.

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