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41-year-old shot, killed early Thursday in Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Thursday morning just after midnight, Richmond County Deputies responded to the 700 block of East Chapman Street in reference to a suspicious situation. Upon arrival, they found a man who had been shot at least once. The victim, identified as 41-year-old Willie Lee Gordon, was transported to a local hospital for treatment, […]
Georgia officials reverse course on blocking state funds for AP African American Studies Program
On Wednesday, Dr. Richard Woods had chosen not to approve state funding for the AP course, designed by the College Board and test-piloted in Georgia, but left the door open for school districts to individually fund it on their own.
Grovetown man sentenced to prison in wire fraud scheme
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia County man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to a scheme to sell expensive computer equipment to more than 40 customers, according to officials. Steven Drawdy, 40, of Grovetown was sentenced to 32 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire...
Car crashes into ditch near USC Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that caused injuries on Robert M. Bell Parkway on Wednesday morning, according to authorities. Dispatch says the call came in at 10:46 a.m. The crash has caused injuries but they are unsure of how many people are injured,...
Dougherty County Police Department presents National Night Out 2024
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - National Night Out is coming up again. The Dougherty County (DOCO) Police Department is presenting National Night Out 2024 on Thursday, July 25 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Attendees can find the event at the Exchange Club of Albany Fairground at 819 South Westover Boulevard...
Scattered heavy storms lead to potential flash flooding Thursday
Flood Watch: Columbia, McDuffie, Richmond, Aiken, Barnwell, Bamberg counties now until midnight. Scattered light to steady rain continues this morning. A cooler day in the mid to upper 80's as more scattered heavy storms arrive this afternoon. Heavy rain will continue through early overnight. This could lead to flash flooding...
How will election go down in history? 2 AU experts weigh in
AUGUSTA, Ga. - President Joe Biden facing former President Donald Trump in 2024 was a race that was full of historical implications all its own. It would have been the first time two presidential candidates would have faced each other in consecutive elections since 1956, when GOP President Dwight D. Eisenhower again defeated Democrat Adlai Stevenson in a repeat of the 1952 election.
Piedmont Augusta honored for work with stroke patients
Piedmont Augusta has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke...
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