Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Wyatt
At two years old this dog has everything you would want! And… he will sit when asked and let you smooch him!. Wyatt has been at the shelter far too long, please consider adopting this gorgeous guy!. Wyatt is available for adoption at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. All...
Fort Gordon hospital, pharmacy dealing with phone problems
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eisenhower Army Medical Center hasn’t changed its pharmacy hours, but phone problems may be keeping people from getting through. Callers may get a message saying the pharmacy is closed when it’s not. The Main Outpatient Pharmacy is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6...
Brandon Wilde raises awareness for Alzheimer’s during 5K run, 1K walk
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Brandon Wilde Senior Living Community is raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s with a 5K run and 1K walk on Wednesday. The event is part of the National Senior Fitness & Wellness Day. National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation’s largest annual senior...
Local inmate accused of running drug empire from behind bars
Operating from behind bars, Washington State Prison inmate Luis Alfonso Ramirez was the kingpin of a drug-trafficking network, prosecutors say.
Shooting reported on Mixon Road in Aiken County
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon after gunfire was reported in the 100 block of Mixon Road. The gunfire was reported at 2:20 p.m., sending sheriff’s deputies and emergency medical crews at the scene. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office didn’t have details on...
Richmond County parents, teens get a reminder about curfew
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Authorities are reminding parents and teens about the curfew ordinance in effect. Minors may not be in public places without adult supervision in the overnight hours. That’s 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday through Thursday and midnight to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
Update: Georgia spellers advance to semifinals round of Scripps National Spelling Bee
Both representatives from Georgia advanced to the semi-finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC on May 27. Sarv Dharavane from Peachtree Middle School in Dunwoody, the state’s winner, correctly spelled “vivificate,” to animate or revive, and seventh grader Sreeya Lakkimsetti, from Stallings Middle
Old Barnwell to host 2028 Women’s Western Junior
Old Barnwell in Aiken, South Carolina, will host the Women’s Western Junior Championship in June 2028, the Women’s Western Golf Association (WWGA) and the Western Golf Association (WGA) announced. The championship’s debut at Old Barnwell beings one of the game’s most prestigious junior championships to one of the...
A look at the mental health help for veterans at VA Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) The hard-working team at the VA Augusta Health Care System is ready to help veterans with their mental health needs. They have the resources to get our vets on a road to better mental health. Watch our interview with Dr. Sarah Rowland. She’s the chief of mental health at the VA and […]
North Augusta Opens Teen Citizens Academy for Middle and High School Students
North Augusta Department of Public Safety will offer its Citizens Academy to middle and high school students this summer for the first time ever. The one-day program gives teens a shot at learning about law enforcement with hands-on activities. Middle school students attend on June 29. High school students participate.
