Publix announces grand opening date for newest Aiken store
The Publix Super Market at The Village at Woodside in Aiken is set to open soon.
Fort Gordon hospital faces uncertain fate: Dig deeper
After news broke that Eisenhower Army Medical Center could be scaled back daramtically, Meredith Anderson offers insights on the development.
Veterans Day observance held in Harlem on Tuesday
Members of VFW Post 6445 spent Veterans Day placing U.S. flags on graves at Harlem Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Golden Harvest implements emergency food distribution, community businesses step up to help
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local food assistance organizations are bracing for prolonged effects from the government shutdown. Golden Harvest is reporting 100,000 households across its 24-county service area already facing food insecurity. The organization has implemented an emergency ordering system to move food...
Work continues to support veterans in North Augusta, even after Veterans Day
After the Veterans Day parades and ceremonies fade, the work to support veterans continues, and one local post is making sure that commitment lasts all year. At American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta, the salute doesn’t stop when Veterans Day ends.
Chick-fil-A Just Launched Its First-Ever 24-Hour Vending Machine In A Georgia Hospital — And...
Earlier last month, the Georgia-based fast food chain, Chick-fil-A launched a totally new concept: a temperature-controlled market fridge. (In other words, a Chick-fil-A vending machine!) The first-ever Chick-fil-A vending machine is located at Wellstar MCG in Augusta, Georgia… but now, we’ve got one in Atlanta! Keep...
Authorities seek info on Aiken County vehicle, woods fire
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Around 7, Thursday morning , the Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville (GVW) Fire Department was notified of a vehicle and woods fire on Dragons Lair Rd. near Sunny Brooke Road. Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle that was completely destroyed and several acres of woods that burnt and was...
Aiken County crash leaves 20-year-old dead, two others critically injured
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – On Wednesday evening around at 6:30 p.m., the Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Chevrolet Duramax truck. The incident happened on Atomic Road at Silver Bluff Road at approximately 6:10 p.m. Authorities say the Nissan was attempting to turn...
Suspect in officer-involved shooting at BP gas station dies
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The man shot in an October officer involved shooting at the BP station on Washington Road has died. 20-year-old Dalyn Elder was shot by Deputy Victor Rodgriquez, after investigators say he shot first with a stolen gun. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Richmond County Coroner Mark...
City Opens Warming Centers for Augusta Residents Ahead of Cold Weather
On November 10, 2025, the City of Augusta, Georgia, announced the opening of several warming centers. This action is in response to forecasted temperatures dropping into the low 30s. The centers provide safe overnight shelter for residents.

















