Audrey Dickherber
Multimedia Journalist
WRDW
Audrey Dickherber joined the WRDW team in June of 2023 as a multimedia journalist.
She graduated with a degree in broadcast journalism from the world’s first journalism school at the University of Missouri in Columbia in May 2023.
Her career in journalism started in high school, when she became an editor for her school's publication program, hopeful that she would get to work for a news station one day.
During her time at Mizzou she worked at NBC affiliate KOMU 8 News in Columbia, Missouri as a reporter, anchor, digital producer, producer and production assistant.
Audrey was born in Oceanside, California, and grew up in St. Charles, Missouri. She is super excited to be in the South and experience everything it has to offer!
During her free time, she loves to spend time with her friends and family, go on walks and participate in retail therapy around the CSRA.
Audrey loves meeting new people and is always open to new story ideas. Feel free to reach out to her at audrey.dickherber@wrdw.com with any ideas!
The charges include multiple counts of aggravated assault and various gun related charges. The investigation began on July 6th after a series of shootings that took place within city limits.
Fans gathered to watch the Georgia Bulldogs take on Alabama in the 2023 SEC Championship.
The Umoja Village in Aiken celebrated the opening of their new space designated to helping the community on Friday. Their new building is named after Richard Johnson Jr., who is a civil rights activist and war veteran.
Christmas season has arrived and there were events all over the CSRA, ranging from tree lightings to tree donations at Fort Eisenhower.
Donald Shapiro passed away Tuesday and those who knew him say he was an all around amazing guy. On Facebook, numerous people are commenting and posting about the impact he had on their lives.
Thanksgiving weekend is the busiest for Gay’s Christmas Tree Farm. There are at least 8,000 trees growing there, and up to 600 are sold in one weekend.
As downtown Augusta grows, locals are excited to support small businesses. It's not just about one day but about supporting small businesses all year.
Throughout her husband’s political career, Georgia's Rosalynn Carter chose mental health and problems of the elderly as her signature policy emphasis.
33-year-old Anthony Orlando Jones has been arrested on multiple charges following a fatal shooting that killed a man on Bleakley Street
The fall Steeplechase returned to Aiken and was the last race in the season on the National Steeplechase Association’s calendar. Over 15,000 people attended.
A decal for food trucks in Augusta is in the process of being finalized. The idea is to help officials and customers know who has passed proper inspections.
Located directly across from the Municipal Center on Georgia Avenue, Beacon Bluff will be a mixed-use development including restaurants, retail space, professional space and apartments.
A 13-year-old is in the ICU after being shot in the head on Tuesday in Thomson. People in the area were shocked and upset over the violence now affecting children.
We’re learning more details about a fire that displaced five families at the Azalea Park Apartments. Deputies arrested the man accused of starting the blaze.
The FBI, Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office captured the third of four inmates who escaped from the Bibb County jail in October.
Maurice Johnson known for playing roles in TV shows like Chicago Fire, Vampire Diaries, Hawaii Five - O and was part of a recent movie released back in August called Jones Plantation.
Rain or shine, people marched or stood on the sidelines to support our Veterans at the parade in Downtown Augusta.
Five families are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a Thursday evening fire at Azalea Park Apartments.
The Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority on Thursday held its first meeting since voters approved a sales tax to build a new James Brown Arena.
More than 10,000 Richmond County voters decided it’s time for a new James Brown Arena. Leaders are already looking to bid on big events when the arena opens in 2026.
Augusta ComiCon brought hundreds of local comic book fans together to end the Halloween season over the weekend.
Just after the first two days, organizers say at least 100,000 people came out; developers of Augusta are hoping to have more events will help build up downtown.
People gathered in front of the Columbia County courthouse for a peaceful protest supporting Palestinians and calling for a cease-fire.
Residents of the Allen Homes public housing got a chance to learn about the planned transformation of their neighborhood.
Columbia County bus drivers are honoring one of their own who died unexpectedly over the weekend. Heather Walls was a cancer survivor, but the cancer came back.
Investigators say around 2:47 a.m., Sunday, deputies were called to the 300 block of Hamelin Road in Aiken for a person threatening neighbors with a firearm. That person was ultimately killed.
Neighborhood raises money for Allison Lillie, who is recovering after being severely injured in a car accident a few months ago, and for Jennie Phillips, who has a terminal illness.
- Families that live at the Highlands Apartment complex are recovering after a fire on Thursday. One family lost a dog in the fire on Walden Drive but everyone else was able to get out.
A local foster care agency, Wellroot, has seen a 50 percent drop in families interested in fostering since the pandemic. 421 foster kids are in Columbia and Richmond counties.
Ossoff says an internal audit from the Department of Family and Children Services shows that 84% of reviewed cases failed to make efforts to address risk and safety concerns of kids.
Della Hertzberg returned to the U.S. after being in Israel as the war began. She is part of the organization called Volunteers for Israel, where people can help out at army bases there.
Avner Even-Zohar grew up in Israel and served in the Israeli Army as a captain officer. His family still lives in Israel and he is speaking out about the war and what Augusta can do to help.
Voters in Aiken headed to the polls on Tuesday for the Aiken County Council District 8 special elections. The votes are in and Hightower takes the seat for Aiken County District 8.
Nearly 160 dogs were rescued from a hoarding situation in Bulloch County and were living in unsanitary conditions. Now some of them are Southern Souls Rescue.
Aiken Peace hosted a Vigil for Peace in Gaza and Israel on Monday. It took place from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Whiskey Road across the street from the Fresh Market.
After announcing his candidacy for president as an independent instead of a Democrat, Robert F. Kennedy made a stop in Augusta as part of his campaign.
They’re lighting candles all around the world tonight for Israel as they mourn the lives lost and for Shabbat, to welcome in the Jewish Sabbath.
Several days after Hamas launched attacks on Israel, Augusta’s Jewish community is planning a gathering tonight to show solidarity.
An Augusta family is still recovering after an electrical house fire in July that destroyed everything their mom owned. Yesterday, she passed away due to her injuries from the fire.
The 69th Annual Halloween regatta returned with over 170 sailboats apart of the competition.
Hardy festival returns to Harlem bringing in a crowd of 25,000.
The Mr. Clark Hill Fishing Tournament returned this year with over 180 participants. For local businesses, it’s a way to generate more business.
We’ll be voting before you know it, and the city of Grovetown is getting ready for a race for mayor and city council in November. First up to speak was Incumbent Gary Jones, followed by Deborah Fisher and Ceretta Smith.
The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta and Southern Nuclear staff are gearing up for Paceline, starting with building bicycles and donating 10 of them with helmets to local kids.
Children’s Week continued through the Augusta Partnership for Children with a Teen Resource Fair. There were booths with everything from health care to mentoring.
Augusta is launching a new program, Second Chance Desk, for Richmond and Burke County residents on Tuesday.
A North Augusta Public Safety blood drive is being held in honor of Dustin Beasley, who died of COVID, and Sgt. Andy Cook, who had cancer.
The nationwide vet shortage is still impacting people in the CSRA. Veterinarian shortages, overcrowded shelters, and high prices have some in our area worried about how they’ll find care for their pets when they need it.
Columbia County deputies are continuing to investigate what appears to be a murder suicide in Evans. We spoke to some people who live in the neighborhood.
The judges have decided who had the best foods as well as creative offerings at this year's Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival. What was your favorite?
