Iota Lambda Zeta takes first in Aiken’s 2025 Festival of Trees
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The final vote is in for the 2025 Festival of Trees contest hosted by the city of Aiken. First place went to the Iota Lambda Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with 142 votes, followed by Tri Development Center’s Busy Bakers in second place with 125 votes. Aiken Master Gardeners earned...
RCSO receives $8.7M federal grant to preserve staffing, strengthen community policing
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley has announced that the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has secured a $8.7 Million federal grant. The grant comes from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s...
Cold Air To End December
A few light showers along with cloud cover this morning due to a cold front. We also had very gusty winds! Just a trace amount of rain across the CSRA today with the highest wind gust recorded being 46 mph in Augusta. Temperatures reached the mid to upper 60s in the morning but cooled down into the 50s in the...
In pictures: Lights of the South
With 100 acres and more than 5 million lights, Lights of the South celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025. Although Santa is gone for the year, the lights will be on through Dec. 30. Lights of the South is located at 630 Louisville Rd., Grovetown. Charmain Z. Brackett, the publisher...
Work is buzzing at The Hive toward summer opening in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Hive development is nine months into construction with plans to open this summer, according to the project’s website. Aerial footage from Sky 12 drone showed the current progress on the mixed-use development located right off Exit 1 of Interstate 20. The Patch, the...
Aiken gives green light on new housing development
Dozens of apartments could soon arrive in one of Aiken's growing neighborhoods. Four buildings with 84 apartments are planned here at Rudy Mason Parkway and Wire Road.
Shots fired at South Carolina game warden, officials say
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Shots were fired at a South Carolina game warden Sunday morning in Edgefield County. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources reported that multiple shots were fired at the officer, prompting an immediate search for the suspect, who fled the area after the shooting. The...
Overnight warming shelters are available during cold snap
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With temperatures expected to drop, nighttime warming centers are open for the safety and well-being of residents, officials said Monday. People who intend to stay at a center will need a clearance from deputies. Here’s how to get one:. Beginning at 5 p.m., a deputy...
High fire risk prompts warning from officials
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Multiple brush fires broke out across Aiken County over the last few weeks. The fires come as fire departments across the CSRA remain on high alert due to dangerous fire weather conditions created by high winds and dry conditions. A local council member is stepping...
DJJ students from across Ga., including Augusta, earn diplomas
MACON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Youths from Augusta were among the graduates when the Georgia Preparatory Academy held a commencement ceremony recently. Youths who earned their diplomas while serving time participated in the ceremony Dec. 18 in Macon. Six high school diplomas and 21 GED diplomas were awarded. Three suspects...
