Augusta, GA

4 car accident blocks traffic on I-20 eastbound

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1 year ago

September 30, 2023

4 car accident blocks traffic on I-20 eastbound

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – A four-car accident is blocking traffic on I-20 eastbound on the Washington Road overpass bridge.

Around 3:30 p.m. on September 30, News 12 received a viewer tip about a traffic accident on the I-20 bridge over Washington Road, and we sent a reporter to the scene.

Upon arrival just before 4 p.m., our reporter noted four cars with damage respectively on their front, back, and side. Multiple Augusta fire trucks, sheriff’s officers, and Central EMS ambulances were on scene, with a tow truck already removing one of the damaged cars.

There were also two people from the accident who were on gurneys and put into Central EMS ambulances on the scene.

At one point, only one lane of traffic is able to pass through this section of I-20 eastbound, but officers on the scene say the accident should be cleared up sometime before 5 p.m.

Just after 4:30 p.m., two lanes of traffic are moving, with some officers still on scene.

While we’re still waiting to hear back from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on more details of what led up to the accident and any injuries, News 12 will continue to follow this incident as more information becomes available.

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Augusta, GA

One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

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6 hours ago

January 13, 2025

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One dead after being hit by car in Aiken County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -One person is dead after being struck by a vehicle on US 1 in Aiken County.

The South Carolina High Patrol and Aiken County Coroner’s Office said a pedestrian was walking south on US 1 near Bogeyville Road around 7:18 Sunday night when a 2021 Chevrolet Camero hit them.

The driver of the Camaro was not injured.

The woman was taken to Aiken Regional Medical Centers, according to Coroner Darryl Ables, where she died from her injuries at 8:35 Sunday night.

The victim’s name will be released at a later time.

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Augusta, GA

Tree giveaway helps Augusta get back to normal after Helene

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18 hours ago

January 12, 2025

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – It’s been more than 100 days since Hurricane Helene came through our area.

Now, those in the CSRA are still cleaning up the aftermath.

On Saturday, Rooting for Augusta helped the area get back to normal.

“Every once in a while, we have a horrific event that unites us all, and we certainly had it with the storm. Everybody can agree that it’s a good thing to plant trees back in the right spots,” said Dennis Trotter with Rooting for Augusta.

Rooting for Augusta gave away 700 trees as part of the event.

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Augusta, GA

New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

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1 day ago

January 12, 2025

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New Richmond County sheriff promotes deputies, other employees

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After swearing in 100 new deputies at the beginning of his tenure, Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley also addressed promotions and appointments for those in the sheriff’s office.

It happened on Friday before the winter weather got underway and impacted the region.

Brantley spoke with us after about why the new promotions, appointments and people in the sheriff’s office will benefit the community.

“For the most part, when you’re suffering from a shortage of staff like we have been and so many other agencies in the state of Georgia and around the country, I think it is a boost in the arm to onboard 100 people to help get things that we need slow down crime and stop what is plaguing our community,” said Brantley.

Brantley said it was the first step to making the community safer.

He says he has been working on improving the jail as well.

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