Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System has fired five school resource officers and disciplined a sixth after a state law enforcement review raised serious concerns about their ability to serve as peace officers. The move follows findings and recommendations from the Georgia Peace Officer Standards

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 45-day proactive law enforcement crackdown in Richmond County resulted in 145 arrests, including suspects wanted for murder, assault, and other violent crimes, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The initiative is called “Operation Wildfire,” which ran from July 22 through Se

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- Liliana Beemer is a track and cross-country standout state champion and a first-place finisher in the Peachtree Road race 10k and holds Columbia County high school records in events ranging from the 800 meters to the 5k. And it doesn’t stop there. She’s an AP scholar who boasts a 96.18 Cumulative gra

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County deputies are investigating after a report of shots fired on Union Church Lane early Thursday morning. According to reports, the shots were fired near the area of a bus stop. Deputies say no one was injured. As of 7:26 a.m., the scene cleared. Reports...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than $13.6 million in federal funding has been officially awarded to build a long-awaited veterans cemetery in Augusta. The grant from the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration will establish the cemetery on more than 200 acres behind East Central Regional Hospi

FORT JACKSON, S.C. (WIS) - Fort Jackson hosted the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition Wednesday afternoon. The event, held by the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, brought together competitors from across the Army to compete for the recognition. The competition dates back to 1969. The Army recognized the...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Deputies arrested a man this week in Aiken County and seized two of his horses. They allege the animals didn’t have proper shelter or access to food and water. While that investigation continues, the horses are being cared for by Equine Rescue of Aiken. The...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies converged at the Salem Arms Apartments in Augusta late Wednesday night. Deputies put out crime scene tape and markers, according to crews at the scene. When our crews got there at around 11:30 p.m., there were five Richmond County Sheriff’s Office cars at...

This weekend, Augusta's calendar is packed with something for everyone. Arts in the Heart of Augusta returns for its 45th year at a new temporary home, while St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church hosts its annual Oyster Fest, complete with oysters, live music, and family fun. Animal lovers, meanwhile, can head t

AIKEN — The first reading of an ordinance that involves the downtown property where Malia's Restaurant is located and its possible sale received the unanimous approval of Aiken City Council on Sept. 14. Five of the panel's seven members were present at the meeting, which was held at the...