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UPDATE: Augusta woman in custody for aggravated assault near Marvin Griffin Rd.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an Augusta woman who is wanted for aggravated assault.
UPDATE: Man recaptured without incident after failure to return to Augusta Transitional Center
The Georgia Department of Corrections is reporting that an Augusta Transitional Center resident failed to return to the center from his place of employment in Aiken, SC.
Cyber security expert details warning signs your loved one could be radicalized
A SC man was recently arrested for attempting to join ISIS. A local cyber security expert talks about the warning signs that someone you know may be being radicalized.
Golden Harvest to open extra mobile food banks
Golden Harvest Food Bank is opening extra mobile food pantries through the end of July. They’re calling them “Summer Markets”.
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Augusta-Richmond County commission holds 2022 T-SPLOST meeting
The Augusta-Richmond County commission and city staff held a meeting today to put together their wish list of projects to fund with the 2022 T-SPLOST.
Sheriff’s Office warns of card cracking scheme in Augusta area
A card cracking scheme is plaguing young people in the area, according to the Richmond County Sheriffs Office. Their investigators are seeing multiple cases every week.
Homeless man arrested for attacking child outside Augusta library
A homeless man has been arrested for allegedly attacking a child outside an Augusta library.
Shepeard Community Blood Center critical need for blood
Shepeard Community Blood Center is critical need nationwide for O Negative blood.
Facebook debuts new tool to help you donate blood
The Red Cross says only 3 percent of people in this country who can give blood do so, and tens of thousands of donors are needed every day.
Augusta native participates in BALTOPS excerise in Navy
An Augusta native represents the United States with 18 other nations by participating in the Baltic Operations (BLATOPS) exercise.
H54K: 7 Aiken teens are heading to the Junior Olympics for boxing
Seven boys and girls, ages 13 to 16, are the best in the south when it comes to boxing, and they all train at the same Aiken gym.
UPDATE: Hwy 126 clear after accident in Aiken County
South Carolina Highway Patrol dispatch confirmed that an accident has occurred on Belvedere Clear Water Rd.
City of Aiken, historians at odds over what to do with hospital building
The future of Aiken’s historic hospital building is still up in the air, and the city council is working with developers to find a solution. The debate now has the attention of local and state historians.
Groundbreaking ceremony of Euchee Creek GreenWay project
The Columbia County Board of Commissioners held a groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the Euchee Creek Greenway.
UPDATE: Cyclist killed in crash on Ellington Airline Rd. in Dearing
The McDuffie County Coroner’s Office is on the scene of a deadly crash involving a bicycle in Dearing.
Gold Cross negotiations with City of Augusta continue
Contract negotiations between the city of Augusta and Gold Cross continue
Crash involving motorcycle on Washington Rd. in Martinez
The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle in Martinez.
More than 20 kilos of cocaine seized, 2 arrested in Augusta
Two men have been arrested by federal agents in Augusta for allegedly bringing more than 20 kilograms of cocaine into the city.
Future for Georgia-Pacific workers and the city of Thomson
McDuffie County leaders are working to help hundreds of people who are still out of a job after a fire permanently shuts down the Georgia Pacific plant in Thomson. Now, more unemployment is expected in the area after Hollander Sleep Products announced it’s closing their Thomson facility in the fall
Woodstock 50 in doubt: Organizers in talks with another venue
The festival has faced a series of setbacks, and the latest came Monday afternoon, when Watkins Glen International announced it's not hosting the anniversary event in August.
Local Sprint store and gas station to help former Georgia Pacific employees in Thomson
A local store and gas station in Thomson is offering to help the 100 former employees of Georgia Pacific, a plant in Thomson that was deemed a total loss after a fire destroyed the property.
Safety improvement project begins on Gordon Highway at Old Louisville Road
Safety improvement project begins on Gordon Highway at Old Louisville Road
Aiken City Council discusses future of old hospital building
The abandoned property could turn into a hotel and conference center and apartment buildings.
AFA CyberCamp kicks off first day
Fifty students are attending a camp at the Georgia Cyber Center that prepares and informs them about the importance of online safety.
Mayor Hardie Davis discusses security detail and city safety with Augusta’s top law enforcement officials
Mayor Hardie Davis discusses security detail and city safety with Augusta’s top law enforcement officials
Augusta mother and daughter killed in Alabama boating accident
Mother and child killed on Wilson Lake in Alabama.
Augusta man missing, last seen May 31
Michael Andrew May, 51 years old, was last seen at around 2 p.m. May 31 at his home on Oxford Dr.
Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to a fight on Twitter
The 25-year-old singer tweeted the challenge to the 56-year-old actor on Sunday evening.
Rapper Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys dies at 52
The rapper whose legal name is Richard Shaw died Sunday at a Colorado hospital.
UPDATE: Standoff in McDuffie County ends without incident
Chief Deputy Ronnie Williamson says the woman is out of the home
Grave marker discovery at Dent’s Undertaking Establishment doesn’t surprise local funeral director
Coroner's office working to match headstones found at Dent's Undertaking Establishment with proper graves.
UPDATE: Family mourns loss of man killed while working on Thomson gas station sign
A man was killed Friday afternoon while working on a sign at a McDuffie County gas station, according to Columbia County Coroner Vernon Collins.
Two arrested for attempted murder in Beech Island
Two suspect have been arrested in connection to a shooting in Beech Island.
Evans to Locks Rd. temporary lane closure
Drivers should be aware of a temporary lane closure on Evans to Locks Rd.
GreenJackets game postponed due to storm
Patrons who have a ticket for the Friday game will be allowed admission Saturday for a $1 fee, and those with Saturday tickets do not have any charge.
UPDATE: Missing 13-year-old girl found
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is ask for the public’s help in locating a missing teen who has been missing since May, 14.
CEO Lee Ann Liska leaves Augusta University Medical Center
CEO Lee Ann Liska is leaving Augusta University Medical Center. Liska has served as CEO of the hospital for nearly 3 years.
Double house fire on Eve St. in Augusta
Augusta-Richmond County Fire/EMA is on the scene of a double house fire on Eve St.
Man’s car stolen while he’s standing right next to it, police chase follows
Richmond County dispatch tell FOX 54 that a stolen vehicle was found at 1729 Walton Way.
Augusta Mall shoplifting suspect pulls out firearm on authorities
On Thursday, June 6 a man in the Augusta mall was arrested after allegedly pulling out a firearm on authorities.
Retailers pull Fairlife products as authorities investigate alleged animal abuse at famous farm
Retailers Strack & Van Til, Jewel-Osco and Family Express began pulling Fairlife milk products from their shelves in response to the video.
Fort Gordon and U.S. Cyber Center of Excellence have new commander
The change of command ceremony took place on post Thursday, June 6. Major General John B. Morrison relinquished his command over to incoming commander Major General Neil S. Hersey.
Daughters of American Revolution holds D-Day remembrance ceremony
Over 125 years ago the Daughters of the American Revolution was founded for women who are direct descendants of those who served for this country. To honor those brave men and women the Trenton Chapter hosted a remembrance for the 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing teen.
New Orleans musician Dr. John dies at 77
Dr. John had a Top 10 hit with “Right Place, Wrong Time,” collaborated with numerous top-tier rockers, won multiple Grammy awards and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
No more babies for April the Giraffe - she’s going on birth control
The country will no longer actively await another birth from April the Giraffe.
Missing Augusta woman last seen near Deans Bridge Rd.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old woman who was last seen at the American Inn located at 3320 Deans Bridge Rd.
Hundreds come out for The Big Run
The 5K joins hundreds of others, all starting at the same time to celebrate Global Running Day.
Cold War Patriots organization hosts ice cream social for SRS employees
On Wednesday, the Cold War Patriots organization hosted an ice-cream social at the North Augusta Community Center to honor and recognize uranium workers.
Local professional boxer signs with sports management agency
Local professional boxer Divante Jones signed a contract Wednesday with Roberson Sports Management. Included in that deal will be his own reality show.
Woman wanted for questioning in Kroger theft
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman wanted for questioning in a theft at a local grocery store.
UPDATE: Truck removed from Olive Rd. train overpass
A large box truck has become lodged underneath the train overpass on Olive Rd. in Augusta.
Columbia County man arrested for cruelty to children
The Columbia County Sheriff’s office arrested a Columbia County man after deputies arrived to his residence to perform a welfare check and found unbearable living conditions.
Aiken County Animal Shelter being flooded with animals, lots of puppies and kittens
The shelter took in over 500 animals in May.
Sand Hills Community Center gets money for summer program
The money is coming out of the city's contingency fund.
Excavation done behind abandoned funeral home, nothing found
A Richmond County crime scene unit spent Tuesday, June 4, behind the abandoned Dents Funeral Home digging up what appeared to be three graves.
Fourth person arrested for Grovetown home invasion
Fourth person believed to be involved in violent home invasion arrested.
Dozens of students call Fort Gordon home this week to train at Camp Semaphore
Fort Gordon hosts Camp Semaphore at Fort Gordon Monday June 3 through Friday, June 7
Kids in Richmond County look ahead to Summer Enrichment Program
The Richmond County Juvenile Court held their opening ceremony today to celebrate the start of their inaugural Summer Enrichment Program partnered with Richmond County Schools.
UPDATE: 90+ graves found for abandoned veteran grave markers
Richmond County Coroner's Office releases full list of names for markers found in abandoned funeral home.