Crews respond to fire in downtown Augusta, investigation underway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Fire Department is investigating a structure fire that occurred in downtown Augusta, according to department officials. Fire crews and emergency personnel responded to the call at the intersection of 12th and Broad Street Monday evening. According to authorities, there were no...
Separate crashes in Allendale, Edgefield County leave 2 dead, others injured
In Aiken, we spoke with the Aiken city manager and local businesses to see what is causing brown water as well as how it's affecting them. Burke, Richmond counties to hold conference for man killed in hit-and-run Updated: 5 hours ago. The press conference will be held on Monday at...
Joint press conference with Richmond and Burke Sheriff’s Offices on death of Xavion Wimberly
Big news and big money came out of that conference today after new developments in the death of 23-year-old Xavion Wimberly. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office and Burke County Sheriff's Office held a joint news conference today.
Authorities working to hunt down thief of dying man’s items
Not knowing when you’ll be able to take your next shower is a challenge many people experiencing homelessness face every day. Woman faces charges in deadly May crash on I-20 in Grovetown. Updated: 4 hours ago. A woman is facing charges after a deadly car crash that happened in...
Neighbors weigh in after Augusta leaders vote to take action against Bon Air owners
Augusta commissioners are preparing to take action against the company in charge of running two low-income apartment complexes.
City Officials Threaten to Remove James Brown Name From Newly-built Music Arena
JB’s daughter fights to keep father’s legacy intact. For Atlanta Daily World (Real Times Media) For nearly 20 years, the largest concert venue in Augusta, Ga. has been named to honor the city’s favorite son – the “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown. In recent...
S.C., Ga. agencies battle for title of best looking cruiser
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Georgia State Patrol are both competing for a top spot in America’s Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest. The annual contest is held by the American Association of State Troopers. A bear was captured on a Ring camera in a South...
Hephzibah woman charged during National Health Care Fraud Takedown
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – One Hephzibah woman has been charged in an incident involving two South Carolina cases that are among hundreds of criminal charges against defendants in connection with alleged health care fraud. According to the U.S. Department of Justice District of South Carolina’s Office, the charges that...
Midlands law firm opens Aiken office, adds estate attorney
LawyerLisa opens new office in Aiken, South Carolina. Firm focuses on estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid planning. Attorney Karl Lutterloh joins with experience in trust administration. New location expands firm’s reach across the Midlands. An Irmo-based law firm has opened a new Midlands location and added an...
Single-vehicle crash in Allendale County leaves one person dead
Burke, Richmond counties to hold conference for man killed in hit-and-run The press conference will be held on Monday at 3:45 p.m. at Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Walton Way. Frustration grows as less than half of eligible Georgians have received their surplus tax refund. Updated: 3 hours ago.
