Thursday, March 6 2014 10:35 PM EST2014-03-07 03:35:19 GMT
Two suspects are facing charges after a purse theft at a North Augusta Walmart Monday night. A victim was walking out of the store around 8P.M., when two people knocked her down and took her purse. TheMore >>
Two suspects are facing charges after a purse theft at a North Augusta Walmart Monday night. A victim was walking out of the store around 8P.M., when two people knocked her down and took her purse. TheMore >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 10:35 PM EST2014-03-07 03:35:01 GMT
In recent months, Harlem's Department of Public safety has seen an increase in drug arrests and the police chief wants everyone to know that the increase is because officers are doing their job right.More >>
In recent months, Harlem's Department of Public safety has seen an increase in drug arrests and the police chief wants everyone to know that the increase is because officers are doing their job right.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 4:23 PM EST2014-03-06 21:23:17 GMT
An Augusta man is dead after an apartment fire Thursday afternoon.Augusta Fire Department and Gold Cross EMS responded to the 4100 block of Pinnacle Pines Court in reference to a fire and unresponsiveMore >>
An Augusta man is dead after an apartment fire Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 11:54 AM EST2014-03-06 16:54:31 GMT
Commissioner Marion Williams has requested an investigation into former City Administrator Fred Russell.Williams has accused Russell of deleting files from a county-owned computer hard drive prior to hisMore >>
Commissioner Marion Williams has requested an investigation into former City Administrator Fred Russell.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 1:00 AM EST2014-03-06 06:00:13 GMT
One person is dead after a shooting in Aiken earlier this evening. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says witnesses heard gunshots around 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Greed Rd. They found a man nearby sufferingMore >>
Investigators have now obtained an arrest warrant for Reginald Jerome Hamilton, Jr, 22, for a murder charge.More >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 10:25 AM EST2014-03-05 15:25:07 GMT
The proposed fiscal 2015 budget by President Barack Obama has put the brakes on the mixed-oxide fuel project at the Savannah River Site.Pres. Obama's budget, sent to Congress on Tuesday, put the plansMore >>
The proposed fiscal 2015 budget by President Barack Obama has put the brakes on the mixed-oxide fuel project at the Savannah River Site.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 1:16 PM EST2014-03-06 18:16:06 GMT
A man in Aiken in now in custody after officers said they found him hiding in the ceiling of Aiken County Magistrate Court.Aiken Dept. of Public Safety officers responded to the Kalmia Shopping CenterMore >>
A man in Aiken in now in custody after officers said they found him hiding in the ceiling of Aiken County Magistrate Court.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 1:11 PM EST2014-03-06 18:11:12 GMT
Gov. Nikki Haley spoke about jobs at the Republican Luncheon in Downtown Aiken, Wednesday afternoon.The palmetto state's top lawmaker touted her record of lower unemployment and job creation. She saidMore >>
Gov. Nikki Haley spoke about jobs at the Republican Luncheon in Downtown Aiken, Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:59 PM EST2014-03-06 17:59:14 GMT
Our first "High 5 4 Kids" is Karlee Jones. "They told me that I was never going to be able to do anything like that but I'm walking and doing everything they said I was never going to be able to do,"More >>
At age 4, Karlee Jones was diagnosed with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. See why she's our High 5 4 Kids honoree of the week. More >>
Thursday, March 6 2014 12:05 PM EST2014-03-06 17:05:41 GMT
The month of February saw a dramatic increase in disasters, with five shelters and significant aid distributed by the Aiken Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. With Aiken County receiving the bruntMore >>
The month of February saw a dramatic increase in disasters, with five shelters and significant aid distributed by the Aiken Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.More >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 11:09 PM EST2014-03-06 04:09:25 GMT
The Red Cross of Aiken helped over 400 people get back on their feet last month, after house fires left them with no place to turn. Director Derek Dugan said many fires began during the bad weather, whenMore >>
The Red Cross of Aiken helped over 400 people get back on their feet last month, after house fires left them with no place to turn.More >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 3:52 PM EST2014-03-05 20:52:18 GMT
The White House will stream a concert celebrating women of soul, Coldplay is dropping a new album and more music news in this week's Your Week in Music.More >>
The White House will stream a concert celebrating women of soul, Coldplay is dropping a new album and more music news in this week's Your Week in Music. More >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 3:50 PM EST2014-03-05 20:50:23 GMT
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers J. Strom Thurmond Lake Office will open the following campgrounds for the 2014 recreation season on the dates listed below. All campground reservations can be made by callingMore >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 10:38 AM EST2014-03-05 15:38:51 GMT
Richmond County will hold a Volunteer Service Day on March 8th, 2014 to assist those still in need of debris removal. The volunteer groups: GA Southern Baptist, Samaritan's Purse, and Team Rubicon haveMore >>
Richmond County will hold a Volunteer Service Day on March 8th, 2014 to assist those still in need of debris removal.More >>
Wednesday, March 5 2014 10:34 AM EST2014-03-05 15:34:11 GMT
The start of one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, the NCAA Tournament, is aptly timed because Brian needs firm convincing this is a sport worth watching.More >>
The start of one of the most exciting sporting events of the year, the NCAA Tournament, is aptly timed because Brian needs firm convincing this is a sport worth watching.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 10:45 PM EST2014-03-05 03:45:20 GMT
The Aiken Department of Public Safety said Jarvis Wilson was electrocuted the morning of Monday, March 3rd when he tried to take copper from electrical boxes behind Walmart. Officials at the Whiskey RoadMore >>
The Aiken Department of Public Safety said Jarvis Wilson was electrocuted the morning of Monday, March 3rd when he tried to take copper from electrical boxes behind Walmart.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 10:10 PM EST2014-03-05 03:10:03 GMT
Country music filled the air as people crowded the Country Club Dance Hall and Saloon to support the Music for Memories concert. Andrea Bussey works for the Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer's Care andMore >>
Country singer Lee Brice was in town Tuesday, but it wasn't for what you think. We were at the Country Club Dance Hall and Saloon where people packed the club for a good cause.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 8:05 PM EST2014-03-05 01:05:54 GMT
One of the main focuses of the meeting was improving the safety of pedestrians on Highland Ave. After 100 wrecks and accidents in five years, neighbors are speaking out. Maggie Douglas' children were bothMore >>
Augusta held it's monthly commission meeting earlier this afternoon. More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 7:58 PM EST2014-03-05 00:58:10 GMT
Columbia County Tax Commissioner Kay Allen and her husband County Commissioner Charles Allen have both resigned.In a statement, Allen sites her husband's prostate cancer and her recent legal battle withMore >>
Columbia County Tax Commissioner Kay Allen and her husband County Commissioner Charles Allen have both resigned.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 11:22 AM EST2014-03-04 16:22:09 GMT
A man in Aiken County is behind bars for shooting his two dogs to death, according to Aiken County Sheriff's Captain Eric Abdullah.Edward Smith, 83, told deputies that social services representatives saidMore >>
A man in Aiken County is behind bars for shooting his two dogs to death, according to Aiken County Sheriff's Captain Eric Abdullah.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 11:07 AM EST2014-03-04 16:07:01 GMT
Dana Snay's "suck it" Facebook post on a confidential settlement between her father and the school that employed him has cost the family the $80,000 payout.More >>
Dana Snay's "suck it" Facebook post on a confidential settlement between her father and the school that employed him has cost the family the $80,000 payout.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 10:06 AM EST2014-03-04 15:06:51 GMT
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), in conjunction with the Georgia National Guard, will host several law enforcement and public safety agencies for a military personnel career fair on Thursday,More >>
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC), in conjunction with the Georgia National Guard, will host several law enforcement and public safety agencies for a military personnel career fair on Thursday, March 20 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta, Ga.More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 10:00 AM EST2014-03-04 15:00:27 GMT
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 iBuddyClub and Ronald McDonald Charities® of Augusta will unveil a new mobile coupon book App for mobile phones which allows Augusta residents to save money at over 60+ localMore >>
On Tuesday, March 4, 2014 iBuddyClub and Ronald McDonald Charities® of Augusta will unveil a new mobile coupon book App for mobile phones which allows Augusta residents to save money at over 60+ local businesses, as well as permits them to donate to the Ronald McDonald Augusta House.More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 10:36 PM EST2014-03-04 03:36:36 GMT
Benjamin Newton works for Timber Tree Services. They're based out of Asheville, North Carolina, but Aiken, South Carolina has been keeping them busy since the ice storm hit. Newton said, "We've been linedMore >>
Benjamin Newton works for Timber Tree Services. They're based out of Asheville, North Carolina, but Aiken, South Carolina has been keeping them busy since the ice storm hit.More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 10:15 PM EST2014-03-04 03:15:09 GMT
Surrounded by friends and community members today Camille Furgiuele announced her candidacy for Aiken County Council District Two's open spot. She says the amount of support she has received today wasMore >>
In the Palmetto state people are beginning to announce they're running for office. We were at one candidate's formal announcement tonight. More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 9:06 PM EST2014-03-04 02:06:10 GMT
The doors opened at 9 a.m. Monday in Augusta for candidates for mayor, commission seats, Richmond County school board and two state court judgeships.John Stone is running for Georgia's 12th CongressionalMore >>
Candidate qualifying for 13 Augusta and Richmond County offices as well as several other local, state and federal offices began today. More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 11:07 AM EST2014-03-03 16:07:22 GMT
The driver involved in a Saturday crash at a Martinez Dollar General store has been charged for the incident.Roshana Lequisha Payne, 27, is facing charges of DUI, reckless driving, and having an open containerMore >>
The driver involved in a Saturday crash at a Martinez Dollar General store has been charged for the incident.More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 10:53 AM EST2014-03-03 15:53:25 GMT
The Edgefield County Coroner's Office has confirmed a 28-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday.Wesley D. Lawrence died around 12:05 a.m, according to officials.The incident occurredMore >>
The Edgefield County Coroner's Office has confirmed a 28-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday.More >>
Monday, March 3 2014 10:19 AM EST2014-03-03 15:19:26 GMT
The Augusta Sports Council announces the CSRA Fight Party Round 1 Boxing event to take place Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Paine College's Heal Complex. Divante Jones, a lightweight boxer andMore >>
The Augusta Sports Council announces the CSRA Fight Party Round 1 Boxing event to take place Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at Paine College's Heal Complex. More >>
Sunday, March 2 2014 10:37 PM EST2014-03-03 03:37:52 GMT
Since fairy godmothers aren't real, the South Carolina Bar Association took it upon themselves to make prom dreams come true by giving local girls dresses and accessories, free of charge.More >>
Since fairy godmothers aren't real, the South Carolina Bar Association took it upon themselves to make prom dreams come true by giving local girls dresses and accessories, free of charge.More >>
Sunday, March 2 2014 10:00 PM EST2014-03-03 03:00:10 GMT
Mary Bruce has lived on Plunkett Avenue in Aiken for five years, and says she's afraid knowing crime is so close to her house. "It feels scary because you never know when it may come to your street," sheMore >>
Three people are in jail and one is still on the loose after a drug bust in Aiken yesterday. Hear from Aiken residents about the incident and what they say needs to be done to prevent this in the future.More >>
Sunday, March 2 2014 9:10 PM EST2014-03-03 02:10:20 GMT
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office says two suspects in a shooting and armed robbery are in custody. Darrell Hill and Marquese Parrish have both turned themselves in at a detention center at 2:44More >>
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office says two suspects in a shooting and armed robbery are in custody.More >>
Sunday, March 2 2014 1:35 PM EST2014-03-02 18:35:32 GMT
Three people are injured after a car crashed into a Dollar General on Saturday night. Two customers have minor injuries and a cashier suffered significant injuries in the crash. Columbia County Sheriff'sMore >>
Three people are injured after a car crashed into a Dollar General on Saturday night. Two customers have minor injuries and a cashier suffered significant injuries in the crash. Columbia County Sheriff'sMore >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 10:40 PM EST2014-03-02 03:40:17 GMT
Mark Bowen was sworn in this morning as coroner of Richmond County and was surrounded by family, friends, and community elected officials. Bowen has worked for the coroner's office for 14 years and saysMore >>
Richmond County's new coroner was sworn in today. Katy Solt was at the event and found out the new plans he hopes to put in place.More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 5:29 PM EST2014-03-01 22:29:21 GMT
An extensive drug investigation led to 3 arrests and the recovery of drugs and weapons. According to the Aiken County Sheriff's Office, North Augusta Department of Public Safety and ATF worked togetherMore >>
An extensive drug investigation led to 3 arrests and the recovery of drugs and weapons.More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 4:36 PM EST2014-03-01 21:36:48 GMT
If a man comes up behind you and barks like a dog, the proper response is not – NOT – to stop and talk to him. The proper response is to slap him senseless and then step on him as you walk away.More >>
If a man comes up behind you and barks like a dog, the proper response is not – NOT – to stop and talk to him. The proper response is to slap him senseless and then step on him as you walk away.More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 12:51 PM EST2014-03-01 17:51:36 GMT
An Anti-Bullying Awareness Summit was held this afternoon in evans Town Center Park. The summit focused on taking a stand against bullying and also taught people how to no longer be bystanders if theyMore >>
Evans hosted an Anti-Bullying Awareness summit earlier this afternoon.More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 9:11 AM EST2014-03-01 14:11:48 GMT
Twins Madison and Mackenzie Braddock will turn two next week, and even though the girls are twins, they're different in a major way explains their mother Victoria Prater. "Madison was a week old, we gotMore >>
February 28 is National Rare Disease Day, a day dedicated to informing the public about the impact of rare diseases on patients' lives.
We spoke to one family whose young daughter is battling a rare genetic illness, and they have a message for every new parent out there. More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 9:00 AM EST2014-03-01 14:00:19 GMT
A retired South Carolina soldier who plans to ride his bicycle across the U.S. in honor of fallen military members will make a stop at USC Aiken this week. Tom von Kanenel will bike about 6,600 milesMore >>
A retired South Carolina soldier who plans to ride his bicycle across the U.S. in honor of fallen military members will make a stop at USC Aiken this week. More >>
Saturday, March 1 2014 2:08 AM EST2014-03-01 07:08:44 GMT
Augusta traffic engineer Steve Cassell has been turned into the ringleader of the city's massive operation: getting ice storm debris cleaned up before March is over. Cassell said the city has signed aMore >>
Augusta traffic engineer Steve Cassell has been turned into the ringleader of the city's massive operation: getting ice storm debris cleaned up before March is over.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 8:24 PM EST2014-03-01 01:24:32 GMT
The Second Annual Kickin' for a Kidney is planned for Columbia County's Riverside Park.The event will be held Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m.Here's the message on the event's Facebook page:As many of youMore >>
The Second Annual Kickin' for a Kidney is planned for Columbia County's Riverside Park.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 8:18 PM EST2014-03-01 01:18:58 GMT
Augusta will host the US Rowing Masters National Head Race Championship this fall.The race will take place on the Savannah River and will span 5,000 meters. The event is being held along with the HeadMore >>
Augusta will host the US Rowing Masters National Head Race Championship this fall.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 6:14 PM EST2014-02-28 23:14:30 GMT
President Barack Obama made a brief statement on the acts of violence in Ukraine Friday, warning Russia not to get involved with the broken country by using its military.More >>
President Barack Obama made a brief statement on the acts of violence in Ukraine Friday, warning Russia not to get involved with the broken country by using its military.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 5:54 PM EST2014-02-28 22:54:40 GMT
The Cavaliers - who have been in the ACC for half a century - are the last line of defense between the proud, old guard of their highly-thought-of league and those newcomers, Syracuse.More >>
The Cavaliers - who have been in the ACC for half a century - are the last line of defense between the proud, old guard of their highly-thought-of league and those newcomers, Syracuse.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 2:25 PM EST2014-02-28 19:25:54 GMT
Just a few months left until city elections and if you want to put yourself on the ballot, you have just one week to qualify."It's a simple process, assuming someone meets all the qualifications," saidMore >>
Beginning next week, any Richmond County resident can put in a bid to run for a variety of offices.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 11:29 AM EST2014-02-28 16:29:57 GMT
LEXINGTON, MS (WAPT/CNN) - A Mississippi man declared dead was just minutes away from meeting the embalming needle when family members say he came back to life. "I asked the coroner what happened and heMore >>
A Mississippi man declared dead was just minutes away from meeting the embalming needle when family members say he came back to life.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 8:00 AM EST2014-02-28 13:00:21 GMT
Gov. Jan Brewer's veto of the "religious freedom" bill, the attorney general being rushed to the hospital and the death of a famous actor and director all made headlines this week.More >>
Gov. Jan Brewer's veto of the "religious freedom" bill, the attorney general being rushed to the hospital and the death of a famous actor and director all made headlines this week.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 2:27 AM EST2014-02-28 07:27:52 GMT
LGBTQ activists are chalking up a win in the southwest, after Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed the controversial religious freedom bill there - but a storm is brewing in the Peach State. "Read the wordingMore >>
LGBTQ activists are chalking up a win in the southwest, after Arizona Governor Jan Brewer vetoed the controversial religious freedom bill there - but a storm is brewing in the Peach State.More >>
Thursday, February 27 2014 6:18 PM EST2014-02-27 23:18:52 GMT
Goodwill said donations are running low and the culprit may come as a surprise to you.Representatives from Goodwill of Middle Georgia and the CSRA say donations are at an all time low and that's not justMore >>
Goodwill said the recent storm may be affecting its low donations.More >>
Thursday, February 27 2014 5:39 PM EST2014-02-27 22:39:07 GMT
Jean Claude Van Damme's epic split takes over space, Scandal is back after a long hiatus, David Byrne's epic cover of a Biz Markie jam and more this week in pop culture.More >>
Jean Claude Van Damme's epic split takes over space, Scandal is back after a long hiatus, David Byrne's epic cover of a Biz Markie jam and more this week in pop culture.More >>
Thursday, February 27 2014 4:28 PM EST2014-02-27 21:28:16 GMT
Columbia County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a natural gas leak at Washington Road and Halali Farm Road in front of Cushman Paint and Body. The leak was caused by a private utility vehicle, said EMAMore >>
Columbia County Fire Rescue is on the scene of a natural gas leak at Washington Road and Halali Farm Road in front of Cushman Paint and Body. More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 6:14 PM EST2014-02-28 23:14:30 GMT
President Barack Obama made a brief statement on the acts of violence in Ukraine Friday, warning Russia not to get involved with the broken country by using its military.More >>
President Barack Obama made a brief statement on the acts of violence in Ukraine Friday, warning Russia not to get involved with the broken country by using its military.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 12:25 PM EST2014-02-28 17:25:00 GMT
While Savannah's film community prepares to pay tribute to Sarah Jones on Oscar night, a campaign is underway to have her mentioned during the awards show.More >>
While Savannah's film community prepares to pay tribute to Sarah Jones on Oscar night, a campaign is underway to have her mentioned during the awards show.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 11:29 AM EST2014-02-28 16:29:57 GMT
LEXINGTON, MS (WAPT/CNN) - A Mississippi man declared dead was just minutes away from meeting the embalming needle when family members say he came back to life. "I asked the coroner what happened and heMore >>
A Mississippi man declared dead was just minutes away from meeting the embalming needle when family members say he came back to life.More >>
Friday, February 28 2014 10:42 AM EST2014-02-28 15:42:47 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Myrtle Beach Police are looking for a man they say stole cash from the register of a hotel gift shop after attempting to cover the surveillance camera with a maxi pad. AccordingMore >>
Myrtle Beach Police are looking for a man they say stole cash from the register of a hotel gift shop after attempting to cover the surveillance camera with a maxi pad.More >>
Wednesday, February 26 2014 12:13 PM EST2014-02-26 17:13:59 GMT
Three local human rights groups are planning a protest Wednesday morning of a new Georgia license plate that prominently features the Confederate battle emblem. More >>
Members of three local human rights groups held a protest Wednesday morning outside the South Cobb DMV tag office to try to convince people not to buy a newly-designed, specialty license plate that prominently features the Confederate battle emblem.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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