Former Edgefield custodian sues school district, alleging racial harassment
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Edgefield County School District employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was subjected to racially charged harassment and then faced retaliation after reporting it to human resources. In a complaint filed May 30 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South...
Masters 2027 ticket application process begins
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The lottery process has opened for those hoping to go to the 2027 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Applications for Practice Rounds and Daily Tournament tickets are now available. All tickets will be awarded through a selection process. Registration will continue through June
Aiken County schools’ HR chief retires after months on paid leave
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — After months of being on paid administrative leave, Aiken County Public Schools’ chief officer of human resources has retired. Dr. Sal Minolfo was placed on paid administrative leave March 9. As of May 27, he retired, according to the district. 12 On Your Side...
SWAT on scene of a stand-off in North Augusta, suspect now in custody
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of the 600 block of Carolina Springs Road in North Augusta in reference to a stand-off.
Augusta’s future projects hinge on zoning code update
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta city leaders are working to update zoning laws that have been in place since 1963, but a recent community meeting revealed deep frustration among residents who say they were left out of the process. The meeting about updating Augusta’s zoning laws turned into a public...
Sheriff’s office highlights permit rules at unauthorized events
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is warning promoters, vendors and organizers that events held on county-owned property without required permits may be shut down immediately. The agency says unpermitted events could also lead to criminal citations and other violations. In a public notice,
K9 tracks down stabbing suspect in Augusta
AUGUSTA — A man showed up at a hospital early Saturday morning with stab wounds, and a suspect was arrested hours later after running from deputies, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. What happened: A man arrived at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta at about 6:30 a.m....
Woman allegedly kidnapped by fake cop in Aiken County, suspect charged
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken County man has been arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer and kidnapping a woman. Reports say on May 29th, Jonathan Willard approached a woman in Chukker Creek Apartments an told her he was with the police, placed her in handcuffs, and into the back of his car. […]
Columbia County homeowners want neighborhood’s pool house improved
With their golf course back in operation, homeowners in a Columbia County subdivision now are looking to improve their private pool. The Jones Creek Owners Association had wrestled for years with the future of the neighborhood's golf course after its operators closed it amid a legal battle with Columbia County's govern
South Carolina man working on road crew killed in crash, coroner says
A South Carolina man died in a Georgia hospital weeks after he was hit by a vehicle while he was on a roadwork crew, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office . Kenneth Overby, a 63-year-old North Augusta resident, died May 28, Coroner Darryl Ables said in a news release. On the morning of May 16, Overby was worki
