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Man accused of throwing explosive device into downtown Augusta crowd
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Burke County man is accused of throwing an explosive device into a crowd on Broad Street and is now facing several charges. It happened amid the extended July Fourth weekend as fireworks are in abundant supply – and in the same place where a shooting on a crowded sidewalk panicked downtown visitors nearly a month ago.
Burke County candidate drops out of sheriff race
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Lewis Blanchard, a Burke County sheriff candidate, announced on Wednesday that he is ending his campaign. In a statement, Blanchard says the primary election outcome shows strong support for the current sheriff’s office and Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. “I sincerely thank everyone who supported me throughout...
Headed to the Bench: Judge-Elect Charles Lyons 'Ready to Learn and Accept Good Advice'
Augusta attorney Charles Lyons has been elected to the Augusta Judicial Circuit Superior Court bench that serves Burke and Richmond counties. Judge-elect Lyons will replace retiring Augusta Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Daniel J. Craig. Lyons is set to take office in January. During a June 18 runoff election, voters in...
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