Sunday, May 19 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:20:12 GMT
One person has been transported to the hospital after being shot at Axis Barbershop in Beech Island. Aiken County dispatch said it happened around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. There are at least two suspects,More >>
Aiken County Coroner's office has confirmed that 32 year old Zann Worrell Jr. of North Augusta died at GRU Medical Center on May 18, 2013 at 3:37 p.mMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 3:11 PM EDT2013-05-19 19:11:10 GMT
Richmond County Dispatch confirms there has been a stabbing at a Family Dollar. Deputies say it happened on the 2900 block of Dean's Bridge Road around 7:18 tonight. Information is limited at this tiMore >>
UPDATE: Richmond County investigators said Tonya S. Terry was stabbed several times in the chest area inside the Family Dollar on Dean's Bridge Road Saturday evening.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:04 AM EDT2013-05-19 14:04:50 GMT
Richmond County dispatch received a call around 7:20 a.m. that the Millbrook Apartment building was on fire located off of Skinner Mill Road. Firefighters were on the scene until around 8:30 a.m. No injuriesMore >>
Richmond County dispatch received a call around 7:20 a.m. that the Millbrook Apartment building was on fire located off of Skinner Mill Road.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:38:46 GMT
Aiken County deputies say they searched with New Ellenton police officers for two armed men who shot dogs on Sizemore Avenue on Saturday night. Aiken County deputies say they started searching for the suspectsMore >>
Aiken County deputies say they searched with New Ellenton police officers for two armed men who shot dogs on Sizemore Avenue on Saturday night.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 11:00:12 GMT
A lot has changed since the days of journeying across the ocean to Ellis Island. Instead of a long journey by ship, immigrants to this country have to navigate a sea of red tape.More >>
A lot has changed since the days of journeying across the ocean to Ellis Island. Instead of a long journey by ship, immigrants to this country have to navigate a sea of red tape.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:23:19 GMT
A fundraiser was held Saturday in honor of Wesley Spires. Local firefighters held a boot drive to honor their fellow volunteer firefighter who remains in critical condition after he was beaten by whatMore >>
A fundraiser was held Saturday in honor of Wesley Spires. Local firefighters held a boot drive to honor their fellow volunteer firefighter who remains in critical condition after he was beaten by what investigators said was a bat along the Augusta Riverwalk on May 3rd.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 23:05:19 GMT
Instead of spending the day at the computer, some Augustans spent their day learning about it. People gathered at the Imperial Theater for Web Afternoon. Mayor Deke Copenhaver gave remarks about Augusta'sMore >>
People gathered at the Imperial Theater for Web Afternoon. Mayor Deke Copenhaver gave remarks about Augusta's growth in the technology sector.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:55:44 GMT
Michael Robert Bradford, an employee of DynCorp International, has been killed in Afghanistan.Bradford was a Grovetown resident, according to information from a DynCorp spokesperson.The spokesperson toldMore >>
Michael Robert Bradford, an employee of DynCorp International, has been killed in Afghanistan.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:47:31 GMT
Georgia Power crews are working to fix power lines at William Few Parkway and Knob Hill that were struck from a car crash around 9 a.m. Saturday. Columbia County dispatch said two cars were involved withMore >>
Georgia Power crews are working to fix power lines at William Few Parkway and Knob Hill that were struck from a car crash around 9 a.m. Saturday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 2:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 18:40:22 GMT
Richmond County Sheriff's Office released the following information in regards to Deputy Creech: Sheriff Roundtree and the family of Deputy Alton Daniel Creech would like to thank everyone within our community forMore >>
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Augusta, 3500 Walton Way Extension, Augusta, Georgia on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013 at 11am. Deputy Creech will lie in state for one hour prior to the service.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:47 AM EDT2013-05-18 09:47:44 GMT
Source: RCSO
Officials are on the hunt for a driver who hit a bicyclist along Mike Padgett Road this morning. Officials say the cyclist was hit around 6:30 near the intersection of Tobacco Road. We're told the cyclistMore >>
UPDATE:
Christopher Provost has been denied bond in his first court appearance Friday morning. Provost is charged with leaving the scene of an accident and a vehicular homicide in the death of Dennis John Skillman.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:31 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:31:56 GMT
Hundreds of people sang through their grief Friday night as they mourned the death of Richmond County deputy Alton Creech. Two of Creech's close friends, who go by Solo and Ruff, say they've been unableMore >>
Hundreds of people sang through their grief Friday night as they mourned the death of Richmond County deputy Alton Creech.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:49:03 GMT
It's that time of year again for swimming and the YMCA is stressing the importance of water safety. The YMCA wrapped up a week long program that teaches children the basics of water safety. This is partMore >>
The YMCA wrapped up a week long program that teaches children the basics of water safety. This is part of an initiative that is driven by CDC statistics; nearly 3,600 people die each year from drowning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:37:49 GMT
Richmond County Sheriff's Office donates bullet proof vests to City of Harlem Public Safety officers after the administration did not budget for new ones. "It wasn't something you wanted to talk aboutMore >>
Richmond County Sheriff's Office donates bullet proof vests to City of Harlem Public Safety officers after the administration did not budget for new ones.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:00:58 GMT
(RNN) - Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature. According to Gas Buddy, a five-year record in prices for gasoline is poised to be broken, with many of the recordMore >>
Summer is fast approaching and gas prices may be increasing with the temperature.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:33 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:33:39 GMT
Source: Richmond County Sheriff's Office
A Richmond County deputy was rushed to the Gerogia Regents University Thursday night in critical condition after he was hit by a vehicle while he was on his motorcycle. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office saysMore >>
Richmond County deputy Alton Creech has died, according to Vernon Collins, the Columbia County coroner.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:11:43 GMT
Investigators are looking for the people responsible for stealing jerseys belonging to a local football stand out. The jerseys belonged to the late John Small, a former ARC Musketeer, Citadel All-AmericanMore >>
Investigators are looking for the people responsible for stealing jerseys belonging to a local football stand out.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:06:46 GMT
An audit by the Georgia Board of Regents found that Georgia Regents University officials violated policy when GRU personnel and a GRU bus was used at a private wedding at president Ricardo Azziz's house.More >>
An audit by the Georgia Board of Regents found that Georgia Regents University officials violated policy when GRU personnel and a GRU bus was used at a private wedding at president Ricardo Azziz's house.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:49:24 GMT
OFFICIAL RELEASE:Pastor Jason Nelson's latest CD, "Shifting the Atmosphere", was awarded a Stellar Award in the category of Praise & Worship CD of the Year. On Saturday, June 1st, Nelson will be the featuredMore >>
On Saturday, June 1st, Nelson will be the featured artist in a concert that is being sponsored by the Jenkins County Middle School Choir.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:19:16 GMT
The woman accused of driving on the wrong side of Riverwatch Parkway in December has been indicted on eight felony charges. Monique Sullivan is being charged with five counts of aggravated assault, twoMore >>
The woman accused of driving on the wrong side of Riverwatch Parkway in December has been indicted on eight felony charges. Monique Sullivan is being charged with five counts of aggravated assault, two counts of serious injury by vehicle and one count of child cruelty in the second degree.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:22:26 GMT
This Saturday's Powerball drawing is now worth at least $600 million. No one matched Wednesday night's numbers, making Saturday's jackpot the third largest in U.S. history. The largest jackpot was $656More >>
The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:13:08 GMT
Nine residents of a North Augusta apartment complex lost everything Wednesday evening after what apartment officials said was caused by a grease fire on the first level of the building. "They said thatMore >>
Nine residents of a North Augusta apartment complex lost everything Wednesday evening after what apartment officials said was caused by a grease fire on the first level of the building.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:49:50 GMT
You've seen the Eagle Cam, the Falcon Cam and the Owl Cam. But what about the Roach Cam? Thanks to the fine folks over at Animal Planet, the Roach Cam is now a reality, complete with a fully-furnishedMore >>
You've seen the Eagle Cam, the Falcon Cam and the Owl Cam. But what about the Roach Cam?More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:22:21 GMT
Anjelica Rouse, DeMichaels Glover and Nicholas Mason are all behind bars tonight after investigators say the trio robbed the Rite Aid on Walton Way Thursday night.Deputies arrived at the scene around 11:50pmMore >>
Anjelica Rouse, DeMichaels Glover and Nicholas Mason are all behind bars tonight after investigators say the trio robbed the Rite Aid on Walton Way Thursday night.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 9:16 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:16:29 GMT
(RNN) - A jury found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of more than 200 counts involving the deaths of babies killed during failed abortions on Monday. Gosnell, 72, was sentenced the three consecutive life sentencesMore >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:38:28 GMT
DaCara Brown is one of the latest victims to copper theft. "We came in. It was very HOT in the building," Brown said. "We turned on the air, and there was no air." A maintenance man walked Brown to theMore >>
Richmond County investigators say Augusta is the "front-runner" of scrap metal thefts because of all the scrap yards and recycling centers in the area. Right now, copper can be recycled for $2 to $3-a-pound, making it a hot item to get-a-hold of.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 2:39 AM EDT2013-05-17 06:39:42 GMT
Jeannette Stevens holds back tears, continuing to mourn the death of her little boy, Jon. "I will not stop searching and finding answers," she vowed. "I cry. I want to know why my son is gone. I wantMore >>
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Charles Steele Jr. also demanded answers at a news conference outside the Richmond County Judicial Center.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:37:12 GMT
Phil Kestin, an Aiken Department of Public Safety captain, says an intense police chase began when a detective saw a man in fire a gun into a house on Pinecrest Avenue. He says the chase after three armed menMore >>
The chase after three armed men in a white vehicle lasted 20 minutes and reached speeds of nearly 100 miles per hour.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:58:29 GMT
It's a month to celebrate Asian Pacific American heritage. A ceremony was held Thursday at Fort Gordon that focused on leadership and cultural values. The keynote speaker was Appellate Court Judge CarlaMore >>
A ceremony was held Thursday at Fort Gordon that focused on leadership and cultural values. The keynote speaker was Appellate Court Judge Carla Wong McMillian, the first Asian American judge to sit on Georgia's second-highest court.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:29:40 GMT
BOSTON (RNN) – On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon. TheMore >>
On Thursday, the Boston Athletics Association announced it will invite the more than 5,000 runners who were unable to cross the finish line because of the terrorist attack to participate in the 2014 Boston Marathon.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:13:06 GMT
(RNN) – David Beckham, the most recognizable soccer player to U.S. audiences since Pele, will retire at the end of the season. Beckham, 38, has been playing in France for Paris St.-Germain and donatingMore >>
David Beckham announced he is retiring from soccer.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-05-16 14:40:07 GMT
Columbia County wishes to inform the driving public of two temporary road closures in the Evans Towne Center for this year's Thunder Over Augusta Event. The first road closure will be the closing of theMore >>
Columbia County wishes to inform the driving public of two temporary road closures in the Evans Towne Center for this year's Thunder Over Augusta Event.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:45 AM EDT2013-05-16 10:45:20 GMT
They say driving a car is just like driving a boat. Officer Jeffery Billips is patrolling Augusta's Riverwalk marina enforcing a new Georgia law: the legal limit for boaters consuming alcohol is now .08;More >>
They say driving a car is just like driving a boat. Officer Jeffery Billips is patrolling Augusta's Riverwalk marina enforcing a new Georgia law: the legal limit for boaters consuming alcohol is now .08; the same for drivers on the streets.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:03:03 GMT
Two people were taken to the hospital after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Columbia road and Washington road Thursday night. Columbia County investigators don't know how serious the injuriesMore >>
Two people were taken to the hospital after two vehicles collided at the intersection of Columbia Road and Washington Road Wednesday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:58:38 GMT
The remaining Riverwalk assault suspect has turned himself in to authorities in Indiana.Kevin D. Richardson is currently jailed there, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office.RCSO has confirmedMore >>
The remaining Riverwalk assault suspect has turned himself in to authorities in Indiana.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:28:01 GMT
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
As students are being crushed under massive student debt, the Obama administration's student loan program is set to turn about $51 billion in profit.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:20:04 GMT
Theresa Kinard, a single mother of three children, lost everything when her North Augusta apartment building was destroyed by a fire. "I've been here maybe a month and a half and I put everything IMore >>
Theresa Kinard, a single mother of three children, lost everything when her North Augusta apartment building was destroyed by a fire. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 9:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 01:17:11 GMT
Two suspects were denied bond after they are accused to being involved in recent downtown attacks, including one suspect charged with the brutal beatings along the Augusta Riverwalk. "I'm denying bondMore >>
Two suspects were denied bond after they are accused to being involved in recent downtown attacks, including one suspect charged with the brutal beatings along the Augusta Riverwalk.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:30:04 GMT
(RNN) - Josh Saviano, who played Paul on "The Wonder Years," wants you to know he's not Marilyn Manson. It's one of the oldest rumors on the internet. And because everything you read on the internet isMore >>
Just because it's on the internet doesn't make it true. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:09:20 GMT
North Augusta Public Safety and Belvedere Fire Department have responded to a call a little before 5 p.m. at an apartment complex at Conifer Court in North Augusta.Details are limited but no injuries haveMore >>
North Augusta Public Safety and Belvedere Fire Department have responded to a call a little before 5pm at an apartment complex at Conifer Court in North Augusta. More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:59 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:59:50 GMT
We're learning more today about the furloughs headed to Fort Gordon. Officials say they can't give exact numbers, but the vast majority of the 3,100 federal appropriated fund employees at Fort Gordon willMore >>
Officials say they can't give exact numbers, but the vast majority of the 3,100 federal appropriated fund employees at Fort Gordon will be affected by the furlough.More >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 2:02 PM EDT2013-05-15 18:02:34 GMT
New Releases Lady Antebellum: Golden - May 7 Rod Stewart: Time - May 7 She & Him: Volume 3 - May 7 Jessica Sanchez: Me, You & The Music - April 30 Lights: Siberia Acoustic - April 30 Kenny Chesney: LifeMore >>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:51 AM EDT2013-05-15 05:51:24 GMT
Emmy Award winning So You Think You Can Dance has spawned franchises across the globe and has become one of the biggest dance competition shows on television. One of the show's former finalists, KathrynMore >>
Emmy Award winning So You Think You Can Dance has spawned franchises across the globe and has become one of the biggest dance competition shows on television. One of the show's former finalists, Kathryn McCormick, got her start right here in an Augusta dance studio.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:45:15 GMT
North Augusta leaders presented the Aiken County School Board with a revised proposal to develop the riverfront Tuesday night. North Augusta officials reworked the proposal to build a baseball stadium,More >>
North Augusta leaders presented the Aiken County School Board with a revised proposal to develop the riverfront Tuesday night.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:39:49 GMT
It took a few moments for these high school students to answer when asked what they would do if they knew one of their teachers was abusing a fellow classmate. In the CSRA, more and more stories aboutMore >>
It took a few moments for these high school students to answer when asked what they would do if they knew one of their teachers was abusing a fellow classmate.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:03 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:03:32 GMT
The team owner of the Augusta RiverHawks announces the team will not be playing in Augusta next season. OFFICIAL STATEMENT:"The Augusta RiverHawks organization regrets to announce thatMore >>
"The Augusta RiverHawks organization regrets to announce that we will not be playing in Augusta next season. After waiting over two and a half months, the League deadline to commit to play next year is at hand and a decision needed to be made." More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 3:17 PM EDT2013-05-14 19:17:13 GMT
This week Aimee Copeland is going through the process to receive bionic hands. Copeland lost her hands, left leg and right foot to rare flesh-eating bacteria last year. Her father Andy Copeland saysMore >>
Aimee Copeland's father Andy Copeland says she's being fitted for the new hands in Ohio at a company called Touch Bionics.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:33:13 GMT
(RNN) – The federal agency responsible for travel safety investigations recommended Tuesday that all states lower the blood-alcohol content level for drunken driving. The National Transportation SafetyMore >>
The National Transportation Safety Board stated the current BAC level of .08 should be lowered to .05 in an effort to reduce the number of deaths in connection to impaired drivers.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:15 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:15:07 GMT
A north Charlotte couple says they want to know who jumped over their fence and stole their 5 month old puppy. The couple's neighbors caught it all on surveillance video.More >>
A north Charlotte couple says they want to know who jumped over their fence and stole their 5 month old puppy. The couple's neighbors caught it all on surveillance video.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:51:01 GMT
A NASCAR driver accused of stealing a race competitor's race hauler has had his cell phone confiscated by deputies as they investigate the crime.More >>
A NASCAR driver accused of stealing a race competitor's race hauler has had his cell phone confiscated by deputies as they investigate the crime.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.More >>
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:22:26 GMT
This Saturday's Powerball drawing is now worth at least $600 million. No one matched Wednesday night's numbers, making Saturday's jackpot the third largest in U.S. history. The largest jackpot was $656More >>
The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:59:31 GMT
(RNN) – Those buying a $2 Powerball ticket are fantasizing what to do with the $500 million jackpot. Buy a boat? Travel? Buy your mom a house? Party so hard that you would put the Rolling Stones to shame? "FirstMore >>
The winner of the $600 million Powerball ticket could have more problems than they bargained for.More >>
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Pretty soon, just about everything we do on the Web will be logged, analyzed, and used for things outside of our control. Here are some ways to help stop that.More >>
Would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you prefer to wait for the sparkly, contemporary version, which should age a bit slower?More >>
Would you rather get a good deal on a new car that's built on a seven-year-old design, or would you prefer to wait for the sparkly, contemporary version, which should age a bit slower?More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
People who opt for nonsmoking rooms in hotels with a partial smoking ban are not fully protected from harmful exposure to so-called "thirdhand" smoke, according to a new study.More >>
Has a member of your family or a friend just graduated from GRU? Watch as all the graduates receive their degrees and begin the transition to the rest of their lives.More >>
Has a member of your family or a friend just graduated from GRU? Watch as all the graduates receive their degrees and begin the transition to the rest of their lives.More >>
Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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