Aiken County authorities are investigating a fatal shooting on Friday night in Beech Island. Demarcus Crawford, 30, was found shot when deputies responded to gunfire on Teapot Road around 7:15 p.m., and officers and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures on the scene. The victim was pronounced dead soon after arriving at Wellstar MCG Health in...

A man pleaded guilty Friday in Aiken County to murder and kidnapping in the death of Jamilla Smith, resulting in a lengthy prison sentence and the dismissal of additional charges tied to the case.

Richmond County authorities have custody of a North Augusta man accused of beating up his child’s mother, abducting their daughter and taking her to Tennessee. 

Authorities say a coordinated gang enforcement operation led to multiple arrests, the seizure of large amounts of drugs and cash, and the takedown of a suspected gang leader tied to criminal activity across Augusta and Grovetown.