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Considering teaching your kids how to be eco-friendly? Here are some tips to get started
For some, juggling everyday life, making sure the kids finish their homework, preparing dinner, while trying to introduce a more eco-friendly way of living can be challenging. But there are a number of ways to make it fun and keep the kids engaged, experts say. ...
Two people injured in shooting on James Drive in Richmond County
Augusta, GA (WFXG)- Two people are injured after a shooting on in Richmond County. According to the sheriff's offices, the incident happened at 11:34pm on Aug. 18 on the 4200 block of James Drive. Upon arrival deputies say they found two victims who had been shot at least one time.
Law enforcement shares safety tips following shots fired outside of football game
Continuing coverage now on a story we broke Friday night. The Laney-Westside football game ending in a shooting outside the stadium, causing chaos in the stands. Fox54 spoke with the Richmond County Sheriff's office on safety. Don't Miss These Articles. Captain Danny Whitehead says stats on gun crimes have gone...
Students continue at Langford awaiting new Belair Middle School
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students continue at Langford Middle School while waiting for construction of the new Belair Middle to be completed in Richmond County. Students were expected to attend the new school this school year. But the Building Program Director Jeff Baker said in an update last month the...
3 die in crash on Deans Bridge Road while fleeing Blythe police
BLYTHE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three people died in a car crash on Deans Bridge Road on Friday night. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened at 7:53 p.m. when a Blythe police officer attempted a traffic stop. Deputies say the driver of the vehicle fled on Deans...
Homes in Richmond County sold for higher prices recently: See how much here
Newly released data from Realtor.com for May shows that potential buyers and sellers in Richmond County saw houses sell for higher than the previous month's median sales price of $182,000. The median home sold for $185,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. That means May, the most recent month for which figures are available, was up 1.6% from April. ...
Woman found shot to death in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death in Richmond County Saturday morning. The Richmond Coroner’s Office responded to Dan Bowles Road, where she was found lying in the street with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead a little before 3 a.m. The victim has been […]
Vehicle accidents kill 3 people in Aiken, Burke and Orangeburg counties
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic accidents killed at least six people over three days across the CSRA. Three of those people died in a crash Friday night in Richmond County when a car fleeing police slammed into a truck head-on on Deans Bridge Road. The other fatal accidents included:. Just...
Augusta under a severe thunderstorm watch until Sunday night
On Sunday at 3:28 p.m. the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. The watch is for Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Aiken, Chesterfield, Edgefield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Richland and Saluda counties. Staying safe as lightning approaches: Expert advice. Atlanta’s # 1...
Missing man with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia found safe
UPDATE | According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Robert Entwistle has been located and returned home safely. AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing man. Authorities say 62-year-old Robert Entwistle was last seen on August 17th at approximately 7:00am near the 1300 block […]
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