Southern Pickleball Academy expands, brings life skills to Columbia County
GROVETOWEN, Ga. (WJBF)- Southern Pickleball Academy began four years ago in Aiken County, helping keep the youth and communities healthy through pickleball. Over the years they have donated pickleball equipment to 28 schools. “We saw that there was so much opportunity for children to benefit and their families to benef
Finding Solutions: Nonprofit gifts car to expand service dog access for veterans
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A veteran and her service dog received a vehicle donation that will help an organization provide trained service dogs to veterans across the country. Sara Hillyard and her service dog. October are part of Pawsitive for Heroes, an organization that provides highly trained service dogs to...
Subject wanted for questioning in ‘Yellow Store’ Armed Robbery on E. Boundary
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office wanted to talk to the man pictures about an Armed Robbery at the ET Food Store also known as the “yellow store” on East Boundary. Reports say a man entered the store as it was set to close on May 21st armed with a kitchen knife. […]
Georgia Today: Gas tax ends; Atlanta’s IRS office has rats; Augusta puts moratorium on...
On the June 3 edition: Gas prices rise as the gas tax suspension ends; The IRS office in Atlanta has a rat problem; And Augusta passes a moratorium on new data centers, but some are questioning what that means for one that's already under construction. Peter Biello: Welcome to the...
Canhope holds 10th annual golf tournament at Reserve Club
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Canhope held its Colors of Hope golf tournament at the Reserve Club on Wednesday. The tournament marked its 10th year and raised funds for Canhope, a group that advocates for people affected by cancer. “It’s very uplifting and motivating to see all of the hard work...
Aiken County schools name Phyllis Gamble as new chief of HR, administration
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Board of Education has approved the appointment of Dr. Phyllis Gamble as the District’s new Chief Officer of Administration and Human Resources. “Dr. Gamble is a respected leader who has consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others, developing strong teams, and sup
Construction continues on James Brown Linear Park
The construction of the James Brown Linear Park is continuing to make progress in Downtown Augusta.
Local school districts providing summer meals for students
CSRA (WJBF) – Several school districts are offering free meals for students during summer break. AIKEN COUNTY Here is everything you need to know about locations, dates, and times: Program Details Elementary School Locations When: Monday – Thursday, June 1 – June 18 Times: Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 7:30 AM | Lunch: 11:00 AM
ACSO searching for woman missing since April
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person. Tracey Robinson West, 56, of Aiken was last seen on April 22nd on the 300 block of North Street in Aiken and was reported missing to the Sheriff’s Office on May 21, 2026. Anyone with information […
Murdered mom’s remains identified 4 years later, Aiken County officials say
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly four years after Krystal Anderson disappeared, the search for answers has come to an end. Aiken County officials said Wednesday that her remains have been identified. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said a DNA analysis performed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division made the.
