Commissioner Jordon Johnson endorses Steven Kendrick for Augusta mayor
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As early voting begins Monday, Commissioner Jordan Johnson has announced his endorsement of Steven Kendrick for Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County. “Steven Kendrick has demonstrated the leadership, vision, and commitment necessary to move Augusta forward,” said Commissioner Jordan Johnson. “Our
Augusta-area high school athletes open up about pressure from sports
This is Part 1 in a series where The Augusta Chronicle explores the mental health side of high school athletics through conversations with student-athletes, parents, coaches and subject matter experts. AJ Williams was over it. The star point guard’s Harlem Bulldogs were on the road taking on the Academy of Richmond Cou
Alan Wilson makes Aiken, North Augusta stops ahead of S.C. primaries
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahead of South Carolina primaries, gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson is making stops in Aiken and North Augusta on Monday. It’s part of his “Our Families, Our Values” Bus Tour. His stops include:. Aiken Rally: 11:30 a.m., 132 Laurens Street. Brink’s Tavern: 1 p.m.,...
Suspended nurse worked under false licenses in Columbia Co., Sheriff’s Office says
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a Martinez woman was portraying herself as a licensed nurse. Authorities tell NewsChannel 6 that Jeanne-Marie Ashley Boese’s nursing license was actually suspended in 2014. The sheriff’s office investigation revealed she had wo
Inmate dies after assault at Richmond County jail
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County inmate has died after an assault at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, according to authorities. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the detention center on Sunday at 6:17 p.m. regarding an inmate assault. While on scene, deputies located a 42-year-old...
First Alert Forecast l Staying dry Sunday, higher humidity and improving rain chances for...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — High pressure will keep rain chances away to finish the weekend Sunday, but higher humidity with late day rain chances moves in for the week ahead. Partly sunny with higher humidity and seasonably warm temperatures Sunday. High near 90. Southwest wind 4 to 8 mph.
Augusta church honors gun violence victims during Wear Orange Weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Community members gathered Sunday to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence as part of Wear Orange Weekend. A memorial was held at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, bringing together several organizations to spread awareness about gun violence prevention. Wear Orange Weekend honors 15-ye
Princess pancake breakfast fundraiser supports school backpack program
Aiken Electric WIRE hosted a princess pancake breakfast Saturday to raise money for the Golden Harvest Food Bank.
North Augusta YMCA opens new facility with community block party
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- Saturday, the North Augusta Family YMCA celebrated the grand opening of it’s new facility with a community block party. Hundreds of people showed up to check out the new space, which is larger than the previous location. The expanded facility features enhanced wellness spaces, group exercise
Juneteenth events across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Several events are planned across the CSRA this month in honor of Juneteenth. News 12 has compiled a list of local events taking place during the holiday. June 19. The 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration: Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds ( 2pm - 10pm) The Bamberg County Branch...

















