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Three firefighters injured in house fire in Graniteville 3hu6s

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

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

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Burke County sheriff seeks arrest of commissioners, manager over budget battle d32o

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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 k102a

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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Washington County traffic accident kills at least 1 person 6t2d37

Updated: 22 hours ago

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

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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 i3m5h

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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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 2p6t6a

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

Augusta 17-year-old wanted for aggravated assault 625s1m

Updated: 14 minutes ago

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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 5k1y2w

Updated: 33 minutes ago

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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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Wellmaker agrees to short notice fight in Atlanta next weekend 4sq16

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CSRA communities come together to raise gun violence awareness, morn victims 6u3h5r

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Community rallies around rider involved in hit-and-run in Richmond County l1s47

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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’ as3f

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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 2u6y1u

Updated: 57 minutes ago

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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 1y4z57

Updated: 2 hours ago

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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 2w296t

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 2l1w2u

Updated: 4 hours ago

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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 374d5u

Updated: 5 hours ago

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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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Augusta Junior Players performing ‘Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief’ 1h3m1b

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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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 3e3m52

Updated: 22 hours ago

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

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

CAUGHT ON CAM: Bear s wakeboarder, jet skier on S.C. lake 291bp

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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Name released for person found buried under 15th Street bridge 146df

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

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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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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? sq4

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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Methadone overdose suspected in Augusta death of 16-month old 2x21t

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

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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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Caribou Coffee on track to open 2 locations in Augusta area 705833

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

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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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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 1z5j4n

Updated: 20 hours ago

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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 3k1ze

Updated: 20 hours ago

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

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Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center downtown

More changes at top come to Augusta VA Medical Center 81j1a

Updated: 21 hours ago

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

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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 5b71e

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 a6q6h

Updated: 22 hours ago

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

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Here’s a reminder about new golf cart law in South Carolina 4k5v1t

Updated: 22 hours ago

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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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12 On Your Side Investigates: Nearly deadly night ‘could have been stopped way before it happened’ 1n2f3t

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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Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale 6oo20

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Riley Hale

FIRST ALERT for possible severe storms Saturday and Sunday. Damaging winds and isolated hail are the main threats.

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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 6j2t35

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 46s19

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.