Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a crash on the 3700 Block of Mike Padgett Highway. The driver of one vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene at 7:45 Wednesday morning. The driver of the second vehicle was taken to the hospital. Richmond County Coroner, Mark...

NewsChannel 6 is gathering the latest details on a crash involving an 18-wheeler that sent one person to the hospital.

The Aiken County Sheriff's said Narcotics Investigators have dismantled a "major drug operation" after a seizure on May 6.

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia Middle student was found with a knife on campus on Wednesday, according to school officials. Officials say there was no threat made against students or staff. A report was made that a student possibly had the knife, according to officials. Upon investigation, the Columbia...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA Augusta health system has announced some events and initiatives that are aimed at enhancing veterans’ mental health. On Wednesday, VA Augusta hosted its 3rd Annual Mental Health Resource Fair. The event took place from 9 a.m. to...

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Burke County Schools employee has resigned amid an ongoing investigation, according to a spokesperson for the school system. School officials say they received allegations on April 16 concerning James Jarvis, a paraprofessional, in regards to inappropriate disciplinary measures...

Columbia County is withdrawing from the Greater Clarks Hill Library Region to become a Single County Region within the state library system, the county announced Tuesday.

AIKEN, Sc. (WJBF)- USCA LIFE. Learning Is for Everyone. These 13 students, who have intellectual disabilities get the opportunity of a lifetime. To Graduate. And their parents get to see them. I asked, “Who’s coming to your graduation?” “My dad, my mom, my stepdad, his roommate and myself. That’s it,” said graduate,...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and VA Augusta health system has announced some events and initiatives that are aimed at enhancing veterans’ mental health. The Federal Bureau of Investigation says three people from Augusta are facing charges in connection with a child sex abuse operation. Columbia Middle...

Neel Krishnan, a senior at Harrison High School, won the 2024 Augusta Symphony Youth Concerto Competition. As a result, Krishnan was invited to perform Édouard Lalo's "Cello Concerto" as soloist with the Augusta Symphony Orchestra. His solo was part of the ASO's 70th Anniversary Celebration Concert on May 3. "It was...