WATCH: Bear spotted in South Carolina neighborhood
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A bear was captured on a Ring camera in a South Carolina neighborhood. A shooting in Beech Island killed a 10-year-old girl, authorities said on Thursday. The viewer who sent our sister station, FOX Carolina, the footage said it was recorded near Southside High...
ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.
Here are a couple of art exhibitions to put on your radar. Enamored Vision, an exhibition of new and recent work by acclaimed contemporary realist painter Luke Allsbrook, will be on view at CANDL Fine Art, 1128 Broad Street, from June 27 through Aug. 22, An artist reception will be held on Friday, July 25, and...
Food bank in Aiken receives part of $10 million grant
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken is a recipient of part of a $10 million grant to the 10 food banks serving the Carolinas. The David & Nicole Tepper Foundation (DNTF) announced the grant on Wednesday, and it’s the biggest one in the foundation’s history.
Columbia County steps up to help with flooding in Forest Creek neighborhood
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Columbia County neighborhood continues to deal with flooding. A month ago, we learned from Forest Creek neighbors that it never ends. Now, we have some answers. Those living in the Harrisburg neighborhood had a chance to share their concerns with Commissioner Jordan Johnson in a...
Family YMCA of Greater Augusta marks 10 years of Camp IVEY
LINCOLNTON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This week, the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta celebrated the 10th anniversary of Camp IVEY, a transformative overnight camp held at YMCA Camp Lakeside. From June 22-27, campers ages 7 to 21 came together to enjoy classic summer camp adventures like kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and...
‘Arts is the foundation of education’: Richmond County Schools hosts fine arts camp
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School District hosted a closing ceremony for its fine arts camp Friday afternoon. The camp was for students in 3rd through 8th grades, where students learned different performances of drama and dance. A shooting in Beech Island killed a 10-year-old girl, authorities...
Evans native helps donate jerseys to Ronald McDonald House
A recent graduate of the University of Florida had a "simple, but powerful idea" to help children at Ronald McDonald House in Augusta.
Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag
Just before 11 every morning, Whitley Webb has counted on a friendly face delivering the mail to Wier/Stewart on Broad Street. On Friday, however, she gathered her co-workers when she saw Phil Jesse’s mail truck pull up. June 27 was retirement day for Jesse after nearly 40 years with...
News 12 FastCast for June 27 – Quick headlines for busy people
If you see your water is discolored in Aiken, there are some ways you can flush your pipes. People are still abuzz about surprsing Southeast fireball. The CSRA had a front-row seat for a daytime meteor that's captured the attention of the nation. Have you seen any of these missing...
Augusta’s PRIDE parade draws longtime attendees and supporters
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Huge crowds downtown Saturday morning for what has become one of the most highly anticipated events downtown: the annual PRIDE parade. This was the 15th year of the festival. Marc Trimm, Pastor of Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer, has been coming to the parade for the last 12 years....