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) – The Augusta Worship Center held its seventh annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday, distributing backpacks filled with supplies to students ahead of the new school year.

Students who attended were also entered into a raffle for a chance to win a free laptop.

Jaidi Stephens, a missionary with the center, said the organization wants to be ready when families need help.

“We just want to do our best for those times — you never know when that time is going to hit — so we just want to be here for them for when that happens,” Stephens said.

Ashley Stephens, a minister and missionary with the center, also took part in the event.

The center said its goal is to address a growing need in the community. In addition to the annual backpack giveaway, the Augusta Worship Center operates a food pantry every Tuesday year-round.