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25-year-old suspect accused of stabbing in Warrenville
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 25-year-old suspect has been accused of a stabbing incident in Warrenville, according to a state of South Carolina arrest affidavit. On April 30, in Warrenville around 1:42 a.m. Ivan Avila, 25, of North Augusta, stabbed the victim with an edged weapon under his left armpit at his lungs with the intent to kill, according to the affidavit.
Aiken Public Safety arrests two linked to April hospital parking lot shooting
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Aiken Department of Public Safety has arrested two men in connection to a shooting that happened in April in the parking lot of a hospital. According to Aiken Public Safety, 19-year-old Rashod Boyd and 18-year-old Jaylon Sims are charged with Possession of a Weapon During the Commission of a Violent Crime, Assault and Battery High and Aggravated Nature, Breach of the Peace, Aggravated in Nature, and Discharging a Weapon into a Dwelling.
Augusta abuzz! Cicadas Emerge After 13 Years Underground
Spring in Augusta is a time of vibrant renewal. The Garden City comes alive with blooming azaleas; the prestigious Masters Tournament captures the world’s attention; and the air carries the promise of warmer days. But hold onto your hats, because this year, Mother Nature has decided to throw in an extra special treat: the emergence of the 13-year cicadas, aka Brood XIX. Yep, you heard that […]
Coroner identifies men found dead in vehicle in Florence County after apparent altercation
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people were found dead in a vehicle with gunshot wounds early Friday morning after an apparent argument turned into a shooting, authorities said. Florence County Coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the two men as Darryal Jerome Shaw, 43, of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Demestric Dicks, 42, of Winnsboro, […]
Family and friends honor 14-year-old Anthony Harrison’s life
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Family and friends said goodbye to 14-year-old Anthony Harrison at a balloon release, Saturday night. Richmond County coroner, Mark Bowen, says Harrison was shot at least once Tuesday night at the Cedarwood Apartments in Augusta. There was a balloon release held in his honor at Josey’s...
Nacho Average Sunday Forecast!
Sunday Morning Update: Buenos Dias and Happy Cinco de Mayo! With visibilities under 1 mile, a dense fog advisory in effect for our western counties until 10am. More patchy fog may be present in other areas, especially in low lying areas. In “queso” you missed it, it was a pretty soggy Saturday, especially for our northwestern counties, where over 3 inches of rain fell. Today you don’t have to fiesta in the rain all day, as the first part of the day we will see partly to mostly cloudy skies with showers and storms popping up in the afternoon hours. Unlike the widespread activity of yesterday, today’s rain will be isolated to scattered with much lower accumulations expected. Temperatures will climb into the mid 80s today and we will be near 90 by mid week. Salud!
Other Augusta Mall shooting suspect pleaded guilty to armed robbery in 2014
City records show one of two suspects wanted in connection to a shooting on April 28 inside Dillard's at the Augusta Mall has an extensive criminal history. Samoney Tanksley, 26, and Kay-Sean Nealy, 20, are both wanted for aggravated assault in connection to the shooting, according to previous reporting. The...
Local Organization CSRA Community-In-Action held an event, march to “Stop the Gun Violence and Crime”
During a week that saw several acts of violence across the CSRA - including two 14-year-olds shot and killed - local organization CSRA Community In Action held an event at May Park aimed at looking for solutions.
‘Very special’: Aiken Charity Horse Show honors late equestrian
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken Charity Horse Show is back at Bruce’s Field this year, honoring the late Aiken Horse Park Foundation founder, Bruce Duchossois. Before his passing, Duchossois lived in Aiken most of his life. In 2010, he found out developers wanted to buy the land at the Aiken House Park, which inspired him to buy the land and preserve it.
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