CRIME & SAFETY
ADPS looking for vehicle of interest involved in shooting incident at Hitchcock Animal Hospital parking lot
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department Public of Safety is looking for a vehicle of interest involved in a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of Hitchcock Animal Hospital. Hitchcock Animal Hospital is located on Trail Ridge Road and Hitchcock Parkway. Authorities say around 3:26 P.M. on Tuesday, ADPS units responded to […]
Crash backs up traffic on Edgefield Road after chase
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic on Edgefield Road was backed up around the Interstate 20 Exit 5 ramp Tuesday afternoon, according to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. According to the North Augusta Department of Public Safety, the pursuit started in Edgefield County with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office....
Augusta man wanted in connection to Aiken County murder turns himself in
A second suspect wanted in the disappearance and murder of an Aiken County woman turned himself in late last week. Bryan Alexander Hampton Jr., 35, of Augusta, turned himself in Friday and is charged with accessory after the fact to murder, according to a news release from the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.
Coroner: Shooting death of 24-year-old Augusta man a homicide
The Richmond County Coroner's Office is investigating the shooting death of a 24-year-old man Sunday night in Augusta. Gregory Campbell, 24, of the 300 block of Barrow Drive, was taken to Wellstar/MCG, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight, according to a news release from the coroner's office. The shooting occurred on the...
22-year-old accused in shooting at motel on Gordon Highway
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 22-year-old has been accused of a shooting that injured one at the Budget Inn Express on Gordon Highway in December, according to authorities. Deputies say on Dec. 14, 2023, they responded to the Budget Inn Express located at 1616 Gordon Highway in reference to an aggravated assault that happened around 5:40 a.m.
Thief spreads fear and frustration at one Augusta church
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A church thief is at it again. The church off Mike Padgett Highway in far south Augusta is dealing with a thief who’s repeatedly striking. Lawnmowers, bricks and more are disappearing from the church. Pastor Mark Barnwell of Fielding Spring Missionary Baptist Church says the...
Less than 24 hours later, missing 11-year-old in Augusta returns home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Less than 24 hours later, Richmond County deputies say a missing 11-year-old has returned home safely. Authorities say Jayda Mack returned home safely Tuesday after being last seen on Monday at 5 p.m. on the 1700 block of Sibley Road. Officials say she is known to...
Man shot once in Augusta shooting
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting. Investigators say on Sunday, April 21 at about 5:15 p.m., deputies responded to the Circle K, on Peach Orchard Road, about a shooting. A male victim who had been shot at least once was located at a local hospital where he […]
Fire in North Augusta damages back portion of home
NORTH AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A family in North Augusta is safe following a house fire. A home on the 200 block of Edisto Drive was moderately damaged after the back portion caught fire. The call came in about 9:00 a.m. Monday morning and several crews from different fire agencies responded. No injuries have been […]
2 buildings damaged in church fire along Essie McIntyre Boulevard
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Fire Department crews responded to a blaze Tuesday afternoon at a church at Essie McIntyre Boulevard and Meadow Street. The fire at Fellowship Baptist Church didn’t injure anyone but damaged two buildings. It broke out around 4 p.m. in a light-colored concrete-block storage building.
How to hire a reputable mover and avoid scams
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - With summer right around the corner, peak moving season is upon us. However, the process can be stressful. If you're in the market to find movers, here's what you need to know. Josh Keck, a realtor with the Corden Group says the housing market is about...
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