Audrey Dickherber

2 days ago | wrdw.com | Audrey Dickherber

ALLENDALE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Effects from Monday’s early morning storms extend far beyond Langley and Wagener. We made our way through several counties, including Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale, all of which have areas that are underwater. Flooded roads, parking lots, yards, cars and even homes. “This is what happens, the ditches are run over, you don’t know where the ditches (are) at, there’s a drain right there, but I’m surrounded by ditches,” Priscilla Conners, an Allendale resident.

5 days ago | wrdw.com | Audrey Dickherber

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a week when Richmond County has seen three traffic deaths – including a boy who died on his eighth birthday – deputies are cracking down on dangerous drivers. In addition to the traffic deaths, the crackdown comes just ahead of what’s known as the 100 deadly days of summer – a period between Memorial Day and Labor Day that’s known for a lot of traffic deaths. Deputies announced the crackdown this week with a post on Facebook.

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Audrey Dickherber

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA Augusta health system has announced some events and initiatives that are aimed at enhancing veterans’ mental health. For the first time ever, the VA Augusta healthcare system is accepting involuntary psychiatric admissions. Leaders say this is a pivotal move to helping our veterans by removing the barriers to help people experiencing an immediate crisis.

1 week ago | walb.com | Audrey Dickherber

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It was silent for miles on Monday as people of all ages lined the streets to remember Deputy Brandon Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26. They came out to see the procession as Sikes’ casket traveled to his funeral at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center. Speaking with members of the community, it’s easy to tell how much these people care for each other.

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Audrey Dickherber

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It was silent for miles on Monday as people of all ages lined the streets to remember Deputy Brandon Sikes, who was killed in the line of duty on April 26. Speaking with members of the community, it’s easy to tell how much these people care for each other. “I don’t think we realize they really put their lives on the line, and one was taken,” said Gail Vozniak, a community member.