Historic Augusta church undergoes renovation after nearly two centuries
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For nearly two centuries, one church in Augusta has stood as both a spiritual home and a cornerstone of Black history. Trinity Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, known as Mother Trinity, helped shape not only a denomination but generations of faith, leadership and culture. As the...
Augusta to keep city maintenance as is, as Rec Department Audit finds no fraud
Augusta commissioners looked at two options on Tuesday: keep city maintenance as is, or create a new department.
2 alleged gang members arrested during Richmond County operation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two alleged gang members were arrested on Tuesday during a joint law enforcement operation, according to Richmond County deputies. At 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Gang Unit, with assistance from the Georgia State Patrol, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office...
Dos Potrillos Food Truck Prepares to Open Brick-and-Mortar Location
A popular Mexican food truck in Aiken is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant. Dos Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, owned by the Garibay family, will open at 119 Laurens St., taking over the former Proper Plate location, according to a Facebook post. They currently operate at 2286 SC-19 as a...
Augusta University student-athlete arrested for alleged theft
Augusta University Student Athlete Lauren Marie Posa was recently booked into Charles B. Webster Detention Center and charged with Felony Theft.
Bicyclist dead after being hit by truck on Hitchcock Parkway in Aiken
The Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to Hitchcock Parkway at Woods End Way in Aiken to investigate a fatal crash involving a bicycle and a truck on Tuesday.
Finding Solutions: Expansion Projects at WellStar Golisano Children’s Hospital set to help more families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - WellStar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia is months away from completing two major construction projects that will expand mental health services and intensive care capacity for pediatric patients. The Kisner Foundation and Friends Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health and Wellness...
Augusta cemetery receives $10K grant for Hurricane Helene recovery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A historic Augusta cemetery is taking steps toward recovery more than a year after Hurricane Helene devastated the area’s tree canopy. The Georgia Tree Council awarded a $10,000 grant to Fitten Street Cemetery through the Georgia Forestry Commission to help with reforestation and cleanup...
‘We’re trying to improve’: Augusta government provides update on audit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission members got an update Tuesday on the audit of the Parks and Recreation Department. They didn’t get the full audit report, but it was an executive summary that’s still in draft mode. Still, that tells us a lot about the audit, including that there were no criminal findings.
Col. Co. approves White Oak Technology and Pumpkin Center data centers, votes no on...
The Columbia County Commission voted to approve the White Oak Technology and Pumpkin Center data centers on Tuesday, but voted no on Byrd Farm.
