Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Augusta Community Outreach Collaborative (A.C.O.C.) is recognizing the people who serve the community every day with its upcoming First Responders and Community Leaders Appreciation Breakfast. The event is set for Monday, July 20 at 7 a.m., and will honor law enforcement officers, firefighters

WINDER, Ga. (Court TV) — A teenager charged with killing four people at his Georgia high school will stand trial in Columbia County, two hours away from the scene of the crime. Colt Gray was 14 when he allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School on Sept. 4, 2024, killing teachers Richard Aspinwall, 39, and […] The

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) – Severe storms moved through the CSRA Friday, leaving behind downed trees, power outages, and property damage. Following the storms, Georgia Power reported just under 2,000 customers without power, while Aiken and Jefferson electric are reporting minimal disruptions at the moment. The damage served

Big Lots has long been a popular stop for discount furniture, gadgets, snacks , and other general retail merchandise. But the chain has gone through a lot of change in the last few years. In September 2024, Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, followed by the closure of hundreds of stores. Several locations were bought and r

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Newly released records show the investigation into former Aiken County Public Schools human resources chief Dr. Sal Minolfo was broader than previously known, involving at least three separate matters and allegations about relationships with district employees, professional boundaries, recusal

Friday evening update: It has been a very busy end to the work week with severe storms rolling through the area. Tree and power line damage was reported from a microburst in the Augusta area. We expect things to quiet down after sunset with the loss of daytime heating, however we can’t rule out a few showers or rumbles

Tucked along Whiskey Road in Aiken, South Carolina, Dukes Bar-B-Que has been feeding hungry locals and travelers for over 30 years with hickory smoked meats made completely from scratch. This beloved buffet-style restaurant has earned a 4.5-star rating from nearly 2,000 reviews, and it is easy to see why people keep co

I have a love-hate relationship with St. Augustine grass. When it is acting right, it is the best yard grass around. When it isn’t, it can frustrate you to no end. I have St. Augustine in front of my house that has probably been there since the house was built in the 1950s, and it looks great right now. Unfortunately,

EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Migrant laborers are central to the harvest at Costa Farms in Edgefield County, where 140 legal workers from Latin America help keep crops picked and the food supply moving. But many of those workers have no access to basic health care. For more than two...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A thunderstorm blew through the CSRA Friday afternoon, causing power outages and knocking down trees. Around 3:20 p.m., trees and power lines were down in Lincolnton. About 1,000 customers lost power. Around 4:50 p.m., thunderstorm wind damage was reported in the North Augusta and Clearwater