Hephzibah High teacher placed on administrative leave, letter sent to parents Thursday
A Hephzibah Comprehensive High School teacher has been placed on administrative leave, according to a letter sent to parents on Thursday.
Rumors, unproven tip stir up worries at 2 local schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Rumors and unconfirmed reports raised concerns Thursday at two local schools. At Grovetown High School, administrators on Thursday notified parents that a social media post created off campus by a student caused rumors to circulate. Columbia County School District police and administrators...
12 On Your Side Investigates: 6-year-old walks off elementary school playground unnoticed
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 6-year-old boy walked off his school playground and wandered for a mile through a neighborhood before being found by police, according to incident reports and 911 calls. WATCH:. “I need someone on Aldridge Street. A little boy is running from house to house because I...
17-year-old accused of stealing vehicle from dealership in Georgia
STEPHENS COUNTY, Ga. (FOX Carolina) - The Stephens County Sheriff’s Office reports a 17-year-old is being charged as an adult after a vehicle was stolen for an auto dealership and driven into another county. Deputies said they responded to a dealership on Tuesday after a 2023 Cadillac Escalade V...
Plans paused for new cyber center at Brick Pond Park
Plans for a new cyber center at Brick Pond Park in North Augusta are on hold.
A site to behold: Aiken County Sheriff’s Office unveils new webpage
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office has relaunched its website in a redesign to make the agency more accessible to, and engaged with, the residents they serve. "The new website offers citizens an improved, user-friendly experience with expanded tools, resources and the ability to submit forms digitally," the ACSO said...
Developer eyes Augusta for $2 million waste transfer station
A developer is proposing to build a $2 million solid waste transfer station in Augusta in 2026. The project would be built at 927 Molly Pond Rd., a former fertilizer and agribusiness site at the tip of the city's Bethlehem neighborhood. It would include a "truck maintenance facility and solid waste collections...
Two wanted for alleged Affray at Sand Hills Community Center, RCSO says
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said two women are wanted for an alleged incident that took place at the Sand Hills Community Center on Wednesday.
Concern about possible gun puts school on lockdown
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Concerns about a gun proved to be unfounded at Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School on Thursday. Around 1 p.m., there was a large police presence around the magnet school at 615 12th St. in Augusta. But it turned out to be a false alarm. Three gang...
Local groups aim to help as new SNAP requirements take effect
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New work requirements for SNAP benefits are creating challenges for vulnerable populations in South Carolina and beyond. As these changes take effect, organizations like the Salvation Army of Aiken are stepping up to help residents navigate the transition. New SNAP requirements begin. SNAP...
