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Man loses part of scalp during alleged attack in Augusta
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (253+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man lost part of his scalp after he allegedly tried to attack another man behind an Augusta barber shop, according to authorities. According to an incident report by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded…...
Testimony continues Monday in trial of parents charged in Janell Carwell’s murder
18+ hour, 1+ min ago (62+ words) Destiny Littleton, Tiffany Mitchell and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan were competing in Israel when the strikes started. Testimony continues Monday in trial of parents charged in Janell Carwell's murder Dawn Staley trying to get former USC players out of Middle East…...
S.C. hands-free driving law takes effect this weekend
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (75+ words) S.C. hands-free driving law takes effect this weekend'WRDW S.C. hands-free driving law takes effect this weekend Biden credits South Carolina with saving his path to the White House Laken Riley's father files wrongful death lawsuit against University System of Ga. North Augusta…...
Sentencing process underway for S.C. former sheriff
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (81+ words) Sentencing process underway for S.C. former sheriff'WRDW Sentencing process underway for S.C. former sheriff Biden credits South Carolina with saving his path to the White House Laken Riley's father files wrongful death lawsuit against University System of Ga. North Augusta boys, girls…...
Hands-free driving law citations are looming in South Carolina
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (156+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina drivers have until Saturday before warnings under the state's new hands-free driving law turn into tickets. The state has already handed out nearly 12,000 warnings since the law took effect Sept. 1. The law includes a six-month…...
Augusta to pay $700K to family of man killed in crash involving sheriff’s deputy
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (72+ words) Augusta to pay $700K to family of man killed in crash involving sheriff's deputy'WRDW Augusta to pay $700K to family of man killed in crash involving sheriff's deputy Citizen files lawsuits over Columbia County data centers Honduras man finds new life at…...
Ga. bill could curb public access to police body camera footage
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (68+ words) Ga. bill could curb public access to police body camera footage'WRDW Ga. bill could curb public access to police body camera footage Citizen files lawsuits over Columbia County data centers Honduras man finds new life at Augusta burn center after…...
New drone first responder program takes flight in S.C.
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (849+ words) SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCSC) " A box sitting outside the Summerville Police Department could soon change what happens the moment someone calls 911. After three years of development, the department is launching a drone first responder program, becoming the first law enforcement agency in…...
S.C. rape kit waits grow to nearly 3 years, report shows
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (182+ words) COLUMBIA, S.C. - A new report shows rape kit wait times in South Carolina have grown to nearly three years, with more than 4,000 sexual assault kits currently in the State Law Enforcement Division's lab awaiting results. Data from the Sexual Assault Kit…...
Burke County inmate throws human waste on correctional officers
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (298+ words) WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Burke County inmate is facing additional after throwing human waste on two correctional officers. Over the weekend, the sheriff's office says an inmate, Jayven Ward, threw toilet water mixed with urine on a detention officer…...