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Darryl “DJ” Jenkins is wanted for aggravated assault in reference to a shooting that occurred...

Augusta 17-year-old wanted for aggravated assault 2s5a2u

Updated: 10 minutes ago

By Staff

Darryl “DJ” Jenkins is wanted for aggravated assault in reference to a shooting that occurred along the 3600 block of Alene Circle on Saturday.

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Double murder suspect arrested in Taliaferro County 5b1q1b

Updated: 28 minutes ago

By Staff

The sheriff’s office responded to a 911 call from a motorist who reported a suspicious individual on the shoulder of I-20 around 3:41 p.m.

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Calvin C. Philpot Jr. is wanted for aggravated assault in reference to a shooting that...

Deputies searching for a man wanted for aggravated assault 532sl

Updated: 52 minutes ago

By Staff

Calvin C. Philpot Jr. is wanted for aggravated assault in reference to a shooting that occurred on the 2500 block of Lyman Street on May 19.

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James Sullivan is wanted for aggravated assault for a shooting that occurred on June 6. He...

Augusta man wanted for aggravated assault 6e1g59

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Staff

James Sullivan is wanted for aggravated assault for a shooting that occurred on June 6. He should be considered armed and dangerous.

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Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced the arrest of three suspects after an...

3 arrested after investigation leads to large drug seizure in Orangeburg County, deputies say 2y4x6c

Updated: 3 hours ago

By WIS News 10 Staff

Orangeburg County Sheriff Leroy Ravenell announced the arrest of three suspects after an investigation led to the seizure of illegal drugs and weapons.

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Taylor Brown was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder, and this week marks...

Evans 16-year-old donates music therapy cart to Children’s Health Care of Atlanta 3t1e5v

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Staff

Taylor Brown was diagnosed with aplastic anemia, a rare blood disorder, and this week marks the fourth anniversary of her bone marrow transplant.

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The Sandersville Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunrise...

One person shot at apartment complex in Washington County, officials say 6d20v

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Staff

The Sandersville Police Department and Washington County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sunrise Apartments early Saturday morning in reference to a shooting.

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Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire Friday...

Three firefighters injured in house fire in Graniteville 2b5l2t

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Staff

Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire Friday evening.

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Malcolm Wellmaker agreed to a short-notice fight on Wednesday, which sticks him in the octagon...

From Augusta to the Octagon: Wellmaker Set for UFC Showdown in Atlanta 2v22f

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Alyssa Lyons

Malcolm Wellmaker agreed to a short-notice fight on Wednesday, which sticks him in the octagon at State Farm Arena next Saturday.

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FIRST ALERT: Check forecast, conditions on our streaming weather channel 5h4t5u

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Staff

Worried about the weather? Here's a live feed from Augusta Weather 24/7, our around-the-clock digital weather channel.

7-Day Planner 4h2033

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Communities and leaders across the CSRA are came together on Friday to raise awareness about...

CSRA communities come together to raise gun violence awareness, mourn victims 1k543j

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Kennedy Payne

Communities and leaders across the CSRA are came together on Friday to raise awareness about violence by wearing orange.

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The Augusta Junior Players last performance of the season is “Percy Jackson and the Lightning...

Augusta Junior Players performing ‘Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief’ 594i39

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Ashley Campbell

The Augusta Junior Players last performance of the season is “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.” The cast is full of different personalities.

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The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library hosted a community event, Book Bash, to kick off an...

Book Bash kicks off summer program that helps kids with reading 6f735u

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

The Augusta-Richmond County Public Library hosted a community event, Book Bash, to kick off an annual free summer reading program on Saturday.

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Deadline approaching for Helene emergency housing program 1y2t29

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

The application period for the Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering program will close soon.

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This combo of images provided by the Arkansas Department of Corrections shows an actual photo...

‘Devil in the Ozarks’ escaped prisoner has been captured 2m222n

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff and wire reports

A former police chief and convicted killer known as the “Devil in the Ozarks” was captured 1.5 miles northwest of the prison grounds.

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Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center downtown

More changes at top come to Augusta VA Medical Center 48j1z

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Staff

There are more changes coming to the Augusta Veterans Affairs Medical Center amid an investigation at the center.

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Paceline cancer research grant recipients announced 24422p

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Staff

Despite Hurricane Helene forcing the cancellation of PACELINE’s signature annual fall event, PaceDay, a total of $252,710 was raised during PACELINE’S 2024 campaign.

Finding Solutions

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is helping in the fight against hunger by offering free...

Finding Solutions: YMCA of Greater Augusta providing free meals to kids 3l1l1k

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Zayna Haliburton

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is helping in the fight against hunger by offering free meals to kids and teens 18 and under.

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The Augusta University School of Public Health teamed up with McCorckle Nurseries for a health...

Health fair helping people in rural areas get access to care 4n495q

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Staff

The Augusta University School of Public Health teamed up with McCorckle Nurseries for a health fair on Friday.

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Washington County traffic accident kills at least 1 person 4q5t1h

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Staff

At least one person is dead after a traffic accident Friday afternoon in Washington County, according to Sheriff Joel Cochran.

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Community marched, had a wreath-laying ceremony and a sign-waving in of...

‘So many things being cut right now’: Veterans honor D-Day with rally in North Augusta 5926v

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Staff

Community marched, had a wreath-laying ceremony and a sign-waving in of veterans at the Wade Hampton Veterans Park.

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Richmond County deputies say 27-year-old Morgan Gray struck a car turning onto Interstate...

Community rallies around rider involved in hit-and-run in Richmond County 1d2s2x

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Sydney Hood and Staff

Richmond County deputies say 27-year-old Morgan Gray struck a car turning onto Interstate Parkway when she crashed.

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Phyllis Jackson's son was shot and killed in Augusta in July 2019. Jackson is now the head of...

Mother of son killed in Augusta now spreads awareness about gun violence 5w5m6j

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Sydney Hood

Phyllis Jackson's son was shot and killed in Augusta in July 2019. Jackson is now the head of the local Moms Demand Action group - turning her pain into purpose.

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Here’s a reminder about new golf cart law in South Carolina 4j453s

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Staff

There's a new law in South Carolina on how you're allowed to use golf carts to get around on roads. Here's a look at the rules.

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Burke County sheriff seeks arrest of commissioners, manager over budget battle 5d139

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Staff

Embroiled in a yearslong budget battle with county commissioners, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams now wants to arrest them.

Regional

CAUGHT ON CAM: Bear swims in lake while wakeboarder goes by

CAUGHT ON CAM: Bear s wakeboarder, jet skier on S.C. lake 394i6x

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Anisa Snipes

A bear, a jet skier, and a wakeboarder go to the lake ... It sounds like the setup for a punchline, but it was a real sight in South Carolina.

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Caribou Coffee on track to open 2 locations in Augusta area 607263

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM EDT

By Staff

Caribou Coffee is planning on opening two locations in the Augusta area. We previously reported the plans, but now we know the locations.

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An Eastern diamondback rattlesnake is shown at the Miami Science Museum, Tuesday, June 7, 2011...

SAFETY ALERT: It’s snake season – What if you run into one? 1j526t

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

You may start seeing more snakes because they like things like wood and brush piles – just the kind of debris that’s still around in many places, months after Hurricane Helene.

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AESC announced it's expanding its Florence County electric vehicle gigafactory.

S.C. battery plant paused amid concerns over tariffs, vehicle sales 2du28

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

A Japanese company has halted construction on a $1.6 billion factory in South Carolina to help make batteries for electric BMWs, citing “policy and market uncertainty.”

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FILE - A vial of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table at an inoculation station in...

CDC official resigns after RFK Jr. byes experts on COVID shots 2s5d26

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Until she resigned a few days ago, Dr. Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos worked with the committee that recommends vaccinations at the Atlanta-based CDC.

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5th measles case confirmed in Georgia, state health officials say 266b2y

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 12:15 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

A fifth measles case in the ongoing outbreak has been discovered in the Peach State, the Georgia Department of Public Health said Friday.

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Methadone overdose suspected in Augusta death of 16-month old 153g3

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 11:09 AM EDT

By Staff

A deputy's report is shedding light on the suspicious death of a 16-month-old, saying emergency medical crews suspect the Augusta boy died of an overdose of methadone.

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Graduates at Academy of Richmond County and Davidson Fine Arts walk across stage on Wednesday.

Richmond County’s 2025 graduates earn nearly $42M in scholarships 425n62

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County's 2025 graduates earned more than $41.6 million in scholarships, highlighting their determination, talent and hard work.

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Name released for person found buried under 15th Street bridge 252t2d

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has released the name of the person’s body who was found in a shallow grave near the 15th Street bridge near Riverwatch Parkway.

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City of Aiken public pool, 416 Kershaw St. Northeast.

Kids can learn how to stay safe in the water at this Aiken event 3f3r65

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

By Staff

More than 600 water parks, aquatic centers and swim schools – including the Aiken public pool – will host a life-saving lesson later this month.

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If you are not trained in R and first aid, Columbia County Fire Rescue is hosting a training...

Finding Solutions: Teen’s life saved after experiencing cardiac arrest at school g6e3w

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 9:11 AM EDT

By Zayna Haliburton

This week is R and AED awareness week. We heard from an Aiken County high school student who went into cardiac arrest before his coach and a nurse helped save his life with R and AED.

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Will City Council decide fate of Hotel Aiken soon? 5f2m68

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 7:12 AM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

There could be some big developments coming to Hotel Aiken next week. As early as Monday, we could know a developer for the hotel.

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The Eric J. Smalls Memorial Scholarship was established by United Elite Basketball, a...

In honor of 3rd-grader killed in crash, local students get scholarships 153m6o

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:58 AM EDT

By Mikel Hannah-Harding

The Eric J. Smalls Memorial Scholarship was established by United Elite Basketball, a nonprofit youth basketball organization, in memory of Eric smalls.

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Gainesville family fights to regain access to life-changing drug for 4-year-old daughter

Ga. parents fight to regain access to life-changing drug for their daughter 111rv

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 6:35 AM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

A Gainesville family is searching for answers — and hope — after their 4-year-old daughter was suddenly cut off from a drug that had given her a chance at an ordinary childhood.

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This booking photo provided by South Carolina Department of Corrections shows Stephen Stanko.

‘Answer to his maker’: S.C. death row inmate victim’s son awaits execution 221n2w

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM EDT

By Ashley Listrom

An Horry County murder victim’s son is coming forward, with a little more than a week now separating him from the justice he’s been seeking for two decades.

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‘It is rewarding’: Kids get chance to fish at Bass Pro Shops 125n71

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 4:40 AM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

At Bass Pro Shop on Cabela Drive, kids of all ages are invited to go fishing at the catch-and-release ponds in the store.

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This week marked the first Jags baseball camp in their renovated facilities, more than 60 kids...

Augusta University hosts baseball camp in renovated facilities 4r4t37

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:56 PM EDT

By Staff

This week marked the first Jags baseball camp in their renovated facilities, more than 60 kids showed up.

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There were vendors and live music; guests from Aiken and around the area were all enjoying the...

‘Unbelievable that we have this for tourism’: Guests enjoy Aiken’s Market in the Alley 29u6v

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM EDT

By Staff

There were vendors and live music; guests from Aiken and around the area were all enjoying the outdoors.

12 On Your Side Investigates

12 On Your Side Investigates: Nearly deadly night ‘could have been stopped way before it happened’ 5m5m1a

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 7:42 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

The survivor of a brutal attack by her estranged husband is breaking her silence, speaking about a system she believes is broken.

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City of Sardis issues boil water advisory 121ae

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM EDT

By Staff

The City of Sardis has issued a boil water advisory to all residents within the city limits, we learned on Thursday.

Regional

What did S.C. officials learn from hurricane practice exercise? 304t2x

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM EDT

By Mary Green

Gov. Henry McMaster ed state leaders Thursday to share the latest on preparations and what South Carolinians need to do now to be ready.

Fish and Game Forecast

This week’s Reelin’ with Riley is not from anywhere local, but we think you’re going to like it.

Reelin’ With Riley: Family vacation in Hawaii 6u3w5o

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Riley Hale

This week’s Reelin’ with Riley is not from anywhere local, but we think you’re going to like it.

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Here's what a search warrant turned up at a home on Kousa Lane Southwest in Aiken.

Aiken bust yields enough fentanyl to kill all of Augusta 6f1n73

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM EDT

By Staff

A search warrant in Aiken turned up a big stash of various drugs, as well as gun and cash, according to deputies.

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Alliyah Ash was last seen on May 29 on the 1400 block of Commonwealth Way.

Have you seen this missing 17-year-old from Richmond County? 4p5v5o

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM EDT

By Staff

Alliyah Ash was last seen on May 29 on the 1400 block of Commonwealth Way.

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Man accused of pointing gun at S.C. school bus with children inside 2s1i55

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM EDT

By WIS News 10 Staff

Federal agents arrested a South Carolina man this week, accused of pointing a gun at a school bus with children inside.