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Latest Augusta shooting leaves 1 person hospitalized
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has been taken to the hospital on Friday night after a shooting at Fox Trace in Augusta, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirms. The sheriff’s office says deputies responded to Fox Trace in reference to shots fired with one person down at 9:43 p.m.
Man charged, accused of stabbing brother in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has been hospitalized after a stabbing on the the 200 Block of Clearmont Drive in North Augusta on Friday. According to Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at 8 a.m. Friday. Officials say the male victim was stabbed by one of...
As weather warms up, watch out for alligators on the prowl
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (WTOC) - Warmer weather means alligators are crawling around the region. While the reptiles tend to mind their own business, it’s important to take caution around them. With gator mating season underway, you may see more of the reptiles outside of the water. Wildlife specialists say...
Crashes kill pedestrian in Augusta, driver in Burke County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic accidents on Wednesday were deadly in both Augusta and Burke County. Other wrecks Thursday caused traffic problems in Edgefield County and Aiken. In Burke County. A driver, identified as Trevor James Michael Prevatt, 27 years old, from Temple, Ga., was thrown out of the vehicle...
‘It’s disturbing’: Slain Saluda man’s family speaks after sentencing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One family is speaking out after learning their cousin’s killer who is behind bars is now facing another murder charge for someone else’s death. The body of 22-year-old Zonnie Cyrus was found on a secluded dirt road along Hiland Farm Road in Monetta. Zonnie was shot seven times.
Coroner identifies Augusta pedestrian killed by car
The Richmond County Coroner's Office recently released the name of a 22-year-old woman who died Wednesday after being hit a car. Dominique A. Abraham, 22, of Augusta, was crossing on the 3500 block of Windsor Spring Road when she was struck by a southbound vehicle, according to a news release from the coroner's office.
Campbell Vaughn: Latest crop of Vidalia onions are now on sale. Learn why they are so special.
What was the significance of April 17 in Georgia Agriculture? It was the first day set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture that the oh so delicious Vidalia onion could be packaged and sold. Fried onion ring lovers unite. BLTs can be taken to the next level. Hamburgers no longer...
Car crash on East Pine Log Road causes minor injuries
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A two-vehicle crash caused minor injuries on East Pine Log Road on Thursday morning, according to authorities. Aiken City Department of Public Safety dispatch says they responded to a crash on East Pine Log Road and Banks Mill Road at 8:45 a.m. Authorities say they were...
Local foodie promotes Wiener Fest by dressing as a hot dog
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - You may have seen a man dressed like a hot dog walking around Augusta. We decided to ketchup with him to find out why. “I feel like a big goof right now,” said Scott Russell. Frankly, who wouldn’t? Russell mustard up the courage to walk...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Chris Still
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We are currently experiencing our driest April since 2001 with no rain relief to speak of anytime soon. There will be considerable cloud cover for the weekend, but rain chances are only around 10 percent Saturday and Sunday. Mainly dry weather is on tap for the...
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