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S.C. inmate chooses to die by lethal injection amid concerns about firing squad 83o1f

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

The next South Carolina death row inmate set to be executed – a killer in a case with ties to Augusta – has selected lethal injection as the method.

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Ga. man accused of trying to abduct woman with crossbow 645h1i

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 6:32 PM EDT

By Staff

Deputies say Jack Thomas Harkins approached a woman walking her dog in north Georgia and tried to abduct her with a crossbow. She ran away.

Local

Man convicted in 2023 killing of pregnant woman over parking space 6k6m5m

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 5:39 PM EDT

By Staff

A man has been convicted in a 2023 shooting that killed a pregnant woman and injured her fiancé and one of his children.

Regional

11 taken to hospital, officers respond to apparent shooting in Little River

Teen arrested in South Carolina party boat shooting that hurt 11 294n2z

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

A 19-year-old has been taken into custody in Illinois and authorities said they plan to charge him in a shooting that hurt nearly a dozen people after a party boat cruise in South Carolina.

Local

Man wanted for questioning in 2024 murder of 28-year-old 2y6u5e

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 10:17 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are looking for a unknown man who is wanted for questioning in connection to a 2024 murder.

Local

32-year-old man wanted in aggravated assault case in Augusta 4j1l6f

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM EDT

By Staff

A 32-year-old man is wanted in connection to an aggravated assault case, according to deputies.

Local

3rd suspect arrested in Augusta murder of Wrens 16-year-old 412v20

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM EDT

By Staff

Last July, a teen old from Wrens was gunned down in an Augusta parking lot on Peach Orchard Road. Now authorities have made a new arrest in the case.

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Damekion Garlington, also known as Sxarfaxe, is among the 28 people indicted in May 2022 for...

One of the last YSL defendants sentenced in historic Ga. case 1q6m68

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM EDT

By Staff

Damekion Garlington, also known as Sxarfaxe, was among 28 people indicted in May 2022 for alleged involvement in what prosecutors described as a violent street gang.

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FILE - Former DeKalb Police Officer Robert Olsen stands during his arraignment in Decatur, Ga....

Ga. ex-cop who fatally shot naked man pleads guilty to aggravated assault 6s2j4e

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

A former Georgia police officer who shot and killed an unarmed, naked man has pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated assault and won’t serve any additional time behind bars.

Local

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman during seizure 6262

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT

By Staff

An Augusta man has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a medical emergency, according to authorities.

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SAFETY ALERT: Have you seen this Augusta shooting suspect? 345r24

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 10:43 AM EDT

By Staff

Antoine Keshawn Smith, 28, is wanted after an argument at a home continued in a vehicle and then ended with a shooting.

Local

Driver arrested in crash that killed 23-year-old on Deans Bridge Road 4l2s10

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM EDT

By Staff

An Augusta man has been arrested in connection to a crash that killed a 23-year-old earlier this week, according to officials.

Local

2nd suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Augusta apartments 6h6l3a

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM EDT

By Staff

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting at an Augusta apartment complex last week.

Local

Waynesboro police looking for man wanted for questioning in homicide 4d286h

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is looking for a man wanted for questioning in reference to a death ruled as homicide.

Regional

Slutty Vegan founder’s Bentley stolen in front of new Ga. restaurant 593t58

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 4:02 PM EDT

By Staff

Pinky Cole, the founder of the acclaimed hamburger chain Slutty Vegan, said her luxury SUV was stolen in front of her new restaurant earlier this week.

Local

Augusta man arrested after shooting sends 1 to hospital 4p5d1i

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 9:33 AM EDT

By Staff

A man is facing charges after a shooting incident on the 3600 block of Madrid Drive N on Sunday.

Local

Telvin Osborne was fatally shot on Feb. 23, 2025, in Keysville. Hannah Cobb has been arrested.

No charges for woman in Burke County killing of boyfriend 2p512e

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM EDT

By Staff

A grand jury opted not to pursue charges against Hannah G. Cobb, who was accused of felony involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, Telvin Osborne.

Local

FBI has been ‘conducting law enforcement activities’ at Augusta city offices 543x1f

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Staff

The FBI confirms that it’s been at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building this week. However, the agency is not saying exactly what it's investigating.

Local

Man shot at after allegedly snubbing stranger at Aiken gas station 3rw41

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

By Staff

A man was shot at after allegedly failing to acknowledge a stranger after making eye with them at an Aiken gas station, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.

Local

ing the victims: Here’s who’s been killed in CSRA slaying surge d4h6y

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM EDT

By Staff

Since mid-April, there’s been a wave of homicides and other sweeping the CSRA. Although as the largest city, Augusta has been hit especially hard, the crime wave is affecting places large and small.

Regional

‘A needed law’: McMaster says he plans to sign S.C. fentanyl bill 3i2bb

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM EDT

By Staff

Prosecutors in South Carolina disagree over whether an expected change in state law will help them stop the deadly trade in fentanyl.

Local

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an armed...

Individual wanted for questioning on Waynesboro armed robbery 6p135

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:33 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual in relation to an armed robbery.

Local

Authorities still working to solve 2022 Bamberg killing of 37-year-old 5v416h

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM EDT

By Staff

It's been nearly three years since 37-year-old Latoya McMillan was shot dead on Ho Street in Bamberg. Her killer is still on the loose.

Local

SAFETY ALERT: Phone scammers duping Augustans out of a fortune j4c2j

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says local residents are losing thousands of dollars to sophisticated phone scams as callers convince them a loved one needs their help.

Regional

S.C. inmate is ready to die after his death row friends are executed 256v2v

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 10:44 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

James Robertson, 51, has been on death row since 1999 after killing both his parents in their Rock Hill home. Now he says he's ready to die.

Local

Richmond County Sheriff's Office vehicles outside a convenience store that was shot up by...

Augusta shooting victim runs to AutoZone for help, deputies say x5i4i

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM EDT

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are investigating a shooting that occurred on Lyman Street on Monday night.

Regional

S.C. fentanyl crackdown continues with new round of indictments 2n5v1b

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM EDT

By Staff

"Devil in Disguise" operation has seized over 44 kilograms of cocaine, 4 kilograms of fentanyl, and 10 kilograms of methamphetamine and $1 million in cash.

Local

Sheriff Eugene Brantley, right, and a deputy are shown on another deputy's body camera after...

Richmond County sheriff chases down shoplifting suspect 6p294t

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM EDT

By Staff

During a visit to Walmart, Richmond County’s sheriff happened to be in the right place at the right time to chase down and capture a shoplifting suspect.

Local

2 arrested after shooting incident, standoff with Richmond County SWAT 70k6t

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM EDT

By Staff

Two people have been arrested after a shooting on the 2400 block of Bahama Drive in Augusta on Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

Regional

Roxie Wolfe appears in bond court, charged with threatening the life of U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace

Mace reacts to bond denial for 19-year-old accused of death threat 4r5060

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 6:48 PM EDT

By Staff

A 19-year-old from Greenville who was accused of threatening to kill Republican U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace was denied bond on Friday morning.

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Smoke Shop, located at 2303 Lumpkin Road

3rd suspect arrested in Augusta Smoke Shop murder y6i5l

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 3:48 PM EDT

By Staff

A third suspect has been arrested in the January armed robbery and murder of Abdallah Rubeha at the Augusta Smoke Shop.

Local

Have you seen this suspect in Aiken hit-and-run case? 14322n

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 2:31 PM EDT

By Staff

Bennett Wiggins is accused of hit-and-run of an attended vehicle; possession with intent to distribute marijuana; reckless driving; and more.

Local

Suspect convicted in 2021 quadruple shooting that killed 2 on Telfair Street 13z2d

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:09 PM EDT

By Staff

A man has been convicted in a 2021 shooting that left two people dead, including the suspect’s pregnant sister, and injured two others.

Regional

Becky Hill, the former Colleton County Clerk of Court linked to the Alex Murdaugh trial, had a...

Does 2023 interview shed light on Murdaugh trial clerk’s arrest? 3z6m53

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM EDT

By Kevin Connaughton

Becky Hill is accused of trying to sway Alex Murdaugh's jurors trial to sell copies of her book. She speaks about that book in a 2023 interview.

Regional

Federal gang bust brings 30 arrests across Georgia, including in Augusta 1k4xw

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM EDT

By Staff

An eight-count indictment was unsealed Thursday in the Southern District of Georgia charging 30 defendants – all alleged Sex Money Murder gang and associates.

Regional

Food service worker accused of groping S.C. prison inmate 4l5u54

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:37 AM EDT

By Staff

A man is facing charges after allegedly groping an inmate at South Carolina state prison.

Local

North Augusta public safety officer assaulted trying to make arrest

Man accused of assaulting North Augusta officer during arrest 1np2c

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:24 PM EDT

By Staff

A man is charged with 13 different charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer, pointing a gun and resisting arrest.

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Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

12 On Your Side Investigates: Ex-deputy pleads guilty to aggravated assault 722e3z

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT

By Meredith Anderson

Brandon Keathley is charged with Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer.

Local

SLED asking for help in solving 2023 Bamberg murder 3q692v

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM EDT

By Staff

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is once again asking for the public’s help with information regarding the unsolved murder of Dylan Richburg.

Local

Shooting suspect arrested after manhunt in Wilkes County 266b5n

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 4:34 AM EDT

By Staff

A man is in critical condition and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in Washington, according to the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office.

Local

Woman arrested after stabbing on Windsor Spring Road 2d4m3z

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies went to a stabbing this afternoon.

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FSU shooting suspect denied bond, ordered no with victims or witnesses 5426r

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 1:23 PM EDT

By WCTV Staff

Bond was denied Tuesday morning for the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of opening fire on campus nearly a month ago.

Local

2 arrested, accused of smuggling contraband into state prison

2 men accused of smuggling contraband into Washington State Prison 5n3351

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 9:41 AM EDT

By Staff

Two people were arrested over the weekend after they were accused of smuggling contraband into the Washington State Prison.

Regional

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has ed a bipartisan group of state attorneys...

Messaging app under fire for alleged fentanyl connection in Carolinas 3v4b3t

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM EDT

By Jason Puckett

SC, NC Attorneys General are demanding that WeChat take immediate action.

Local

Parents arrested after 14-month-old found walking in heavy rain 6r4723

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 5:57 PM EDT

By Staff

Two people are being charged with cruelty to children after leaving their 14-month-old alone in their residence.

Local

Local men face federal charges in FBI child sex abuse investigation 2g6r2x

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 12:21 PM EDT

By Staff

On Monday, the United States Justice Department announced the results of “Operation Restore Justice,” a child sex abuse operation.

Regional

2 people hospitalized after shooting in Batesburg-Leesville 1ma4h

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM EDT

By Staff

Batesburg-Leesville Police Chief Darren Amick said a call came in Saturday regarding a shooting at the Creek View Apartments on Willis Street.

Regional

Some Georgia families are struggling to put food on the table as they wait to receive their...

Ga., S.C. SNAP benefits pilfered by international crime rings 3b4g21

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM EDT

By Anastassia Olmos

As scammers continue stealing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from electronic food benefit cards, federal agencies are linking the fraud to international crime rings.

Local

Stalking charge added against suspect in Aiken attack 19495h

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM EDT

By Staff

Authorities have again arrested a man accused of chasing down and attacking a hospice worker in an incident that was caught on video.

Local

Winn’s Grocery was once a fixture in Edgefield County at 406 Highway 378 West.

Edgefield County deputies seek help on decade-old murder case 185362

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM EDT

By Staff

Winn’s Grocery was once an Edgefield County fixture at 406 Highway 378 West. Now it's a forlorn ruin, the site of a 2015 murder during a robbery.