CRIME & SAFETY
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...
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...
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.
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...
Smoke across Augusta area caused by controlled burn at Fort Eisenhower
Augusta Fire Department officials said those noticing thick smoke across the Augusta area should not be concerned. The smoke was caused by a controlled burn on the southern portion of Fort Eisenhower, according to the installation's Facebook page. Smoke from the burn is forecasted to travel southwest. ...
Missing Augusta woman’s family fears for her well-being
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A missing woman’s family and deputies are pleading for the public’s help finding her. Whitney Keira Rivers was last seen on the 1600 block of Gordon Highway in the Southgate Plaza parking lot. Rivers, who is homeless, is known to frequent the areas of...
AU Engage series hosts Human Trafficking panel discussion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Human trafficking has increased throughout the country, primarily involving children. Local leaders, law enforcement and college staff are taking action at Augusta University through their “AU Engage” series. We learned that right here in Richmond County, many children are victims of trafficking for...
Armed robber sought after holding up Gordon Hwy Circle K
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating an Armed Robbery suspect. The incident happened Wednesday morning, at the Circle K located at 1947 Gordon Highway. If anyone recognizes the subject pictured, they’re asked to contact the RCSO at (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080.
Student caught with pocket knife at Evans High school
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Criminal charges are being filed after a student brought a pocket knife to Evans High School and a fracas between eight-graders disrupted instruction at Grovetown Middle School. The pocket knife incident happened Thursday, Evans High School Principal Wade White told parents in a letter. Administrators and...
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