Steps of Grace holds spring recital for kids with special needs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Last week, we told you about the Steps of Grace and how they allow kids with special needs to experience ballet. On Sunday night, the group had their recital. Steps of Grace has been open for 14 years, born from a love of dance by an...
Richmond County sheriff chases down shoplifting suspect
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County’s sheriff chased after and caught a shoplifting suspect while shopping at local store. It happened Friday at the Walmart on Wrightsboro Road. A bicyclist has died in a crash on Peach Orchard Road at Willis Foreman Road on Monday morning, according to officials.
Bicyclist hit, killed on Peach Orchard Rd. in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office responded to Peach Orchard and Willis Foreman Road in reference to a pedestrian struck. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Jolene Davis of Augusta, was riding her bike northbound on Peach Orchard when she was struck by a vehicle headed the same direction....
Woman’s body found inside South Carolina home, coroner says
Law enforcement officers were responding to a call when they discovered the unresponsive 53-year-old woman, according to the coroner’s office.
Grovetown woman wanted on several charges
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – The Grovetown Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating a wanted woman. Jessica Nicole Harmon is wanted for several charges including Felony Fleeing and Eluding and Child Endangerment. Harmon is 32 years old, 5’03” and approximately 130 lbs. Authorities say she requents the...
Allendale students mourn teen who dies days ahead of graduation
ALLENDALE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Allendale County student has died just days ahead of graduating from high school, according to the Allendale County School District. The school district says Andrey Gadson was a senior at Allendale-Fairfax High School. “His loss has deeply affected our entire Tiger Family, and we are...
White coat and combat boots: Medical College of Georgia grad ready for residency and...
Stephanie Cumbey isn’t just preparing for her residency in emergency medicine at the University of Texas in San Antonio, but she’s also beginning military service as a commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. It’s a trajectory few take, and one Cumbey embraces wholeheartedly. A member of the Medical...
“911, what’s your emergency?” Columbia Co. woman arrested for 21 false 911 calls in...
HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County woman was arrested after numerous calls for emergency services. Reports say Cathy Lee Coker called 911 on May 17th, requesting the fire department because her fire alarm was going off. Upon arrival, fire crews found there was no fire AND the alarm was silent. The deputy who...
2 arrested after shooting incident, standoff with Richmond County SWAT
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two people have been arrested after a shooting on the 2400 block of Bahama Drive in Augusta on Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say they responded to Bahama Drive in reference to shots fired. Upon arrival, deputies say they located one...
Details slowly emerge about bicyclist struck, killed in south Augusta
Authorities are seeking more information about a bicyclist who was fatally struck from behind early Monday in south Augusta. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office arrived at about 4:44 a.m. where Willis Foreman Road meets Peach Orchard Road in response to a reported injured cyclist. Jolene Davis, 42, of Augusta, was...