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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Newsweek
Missing Woman Found Alive Two Months After Disappearing Following Car Crash
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A South Carolina woman who went missing in June after a car crash has been found following a nearly two-month search, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety confirmed Tuesday. Newsweek has reached out to the North Augusta Department of Public Safety for additional information via email on Wednesday. Why It Matters Susan Rhodes' disappearance led to an extensive search involving multiple agencies and community members. Every year, tens of thousands of Americans go missing, with the majority eventually located. In June 2025, National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, NamUS, which is funded by the Department of Justice, reported there are more than 25,600 active missing persons cases, and 60,000 total resolved cases. A photo of Susan Rhodes provided in the North August Department of Public Safety's June release. A photo of Susan Rhodes provided in the North August Department of Public Safety's June release. North August Department of Public Safety What To Know Rhodes, 66, was reported missing on June 11, after a car crash around 2 p.m. Shortly after the crash, officials and Central Georgia K-9 responded to the scene, with six search and rescue dogs scouring the scene. She was reportedly last seen entering the woods near the site in a confused state. The North Augusta Department of Public Safety announced in a Tuesday Facebook post that she has been accounted for, writing: "We are happy to report that Susan Rhodes has been safely located." According to local outlets WRDW and News Channel 6, local authorities received a call at about 4:30 p.m. Tuesday that Rhodes was seen at her residence. The officers then went to her residence and confirmed she was there. "Thank you to everyone who shared the information and assisted in the search," the post continued. The department thanked community members and agencies who assisted in the search, noting that "support and vigilance played a vital role in helping bring this situation to a safe conclusion." Local outlets reported that the police said Rhodes was suffering from an unknown medical condition and emergency medical crews arrived. She was transported to the local hospital for evaluation. K-9 units are often used in missing persons cases. Last week, a 5-year-old bloodhound from a Missouri K-9 unit found a missing teenager alive at the bottom of a ravine. What Happens Next The North Augusta Department of Public Safety said in its Facebook post that the "investigation is still ongoing." Officials have not released further details about Rhodes' condition, if she remains in the hospital or where she was during the nearly two-month absence. Anyone with information on the matter is encouraged to call local authorities and relay any details to help in their investigation.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Burning Tesla causes back-up on I-20 Eastbound at Georgia, South Carolina state line
(WJBF) – The ramp from the Eastbound Welcome Center at the Georgia-South Carolina border to I-20 East closed Thursday afternoon, according to South Carolina Department of Transportation. According to North Augusta Department of Public Safety, a Tesla caught fire at the entrance to the South Carolina Welcome Center, causing traffic to be diverted. As of 3 p.m., one lane of I-20 Eastbound is closed, causing traffic building and slowed travel conditions in the area. Georgia and South Carolina first responders from North Augusta Public Safety and Augusta Fire Department are both on the scene. Motorists are advised to look for temporary signage indicating a detour across Martintown Road to re-enter I-20 East. Please exercise caution and look to out for first responders while traveling in the area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Yahoo
North Augusta woman dies in single-car crash
Feb. 6—A North Augusta woman has died following a single-vehicle crash. A 2010 Toyota Corolla was traveling south on Knox Avenue when the vehicle veered into the median and struck a tree, according to a release from Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. The driver and sole occupant, 80-year-old Brenda Bevill, was transported by EMS to Wellstar MCG where she succmbed to her injuries, Ables said. Bevill will be autopsied in Newberry. The coroner's office and the North Augusta Department of Public Safety are investigating.
