AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a crash in Aiken County.

The crash happened around 9:15 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Augusta Road and Weeping Willow Lane.

A News 12 crew at the scene observed South Carolina Highway Patrol troopers directing traffic around the crash site.

It is unclear whether anyone was injured. News 12 has reached out to the South Carolina Highway Patrol for additional information, including what may have caused the crash and whether any injuries were reported.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta firefighters took on a five-alarm Reaper Challenge at Dave’s Hot Chicken Saturday, eating two Carolina Reaper tenders without a drink while also teaching the crowd about fire safety.

A portion of the competition’s proceeds will go toward smoke detectors for families in need.

Dustin Portillo, director of culture at Built Different Brands, said the event was about giving back to the community.

“Of course, we have Augusta’s finest out here, but really an incredible day with a huge give back to Augusta Fire,” Portillo said. “The men and women are out there busting their butts every single day. And if we can do a little bit of good in the community to give back to our families out there who really need it, man, that’s what it’s all about.”

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – On Good Trouble Day, the anniversary of civil rights leader John Lewis’ death, organizers gathered in Augusta for a community conversation about voting rights, election access and civic participation.

Among the topics discussed was educating people about their voting rights, including those impacted by the justice system.

Gayla Keesee, co-president of the League of Women Voters of the CSRA, said the issue came into focus for her during a recent conversation ahead of a primary election.

“We were talking just before the primary and trying to tell people, it’s early voting, get out and vote,” Keesee said. “And a young man said, ‘I can’t vote.’ And I said, ‘why not?’ He said, ‘I’ve got a felony.’ And I said, ‘are you off paper?’ And he went, ‘yes.’ And I said, ‘how long?’ ‘Eight years?’ I said, ‘we’ll register you today. You are eligible.’ He cried, because he never thought that he would be able to vote again.”