Aiken County schools grapple with air-conditioning outage in heat wave
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - In the heat of summer, some Aiken County schools’ air conditioners are out. Classes started a couple of weeks ago in the Aiken County district, but the air conditioners weren’t ready to return to work. Several reports from deputies are shedding light on an...
Historic buildings to become apartments in downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The developers of Union Lofts apartments have announced another project in Augusta. This September, they will commence with a multi-million dollar renovation of several existing structures in the 600 block of Broad Street in downtown Augusta. The project will ultimately include a mix of 40...
Aiken County van incident resolved: Driver explains actions
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – The driver of the white van that sparked concern in Aiken County spoke to law enforcement. The incident happened July 24th in a Graniteville neighborhood. Initially, students and parents reported a white van tried to pick up children waiting for a school bus; then the Aiken County...
Former Ga. inmate turned designer opens brick-and-mortar store
The truck caught fire around 2:45 p.m. Monday in the 3600 block of Seelye Drive in the Pepperidge neighborhood off Peach Orchard Road just north of Tobacco Road. In the heat of summer, some Aiken County kids are having to endure school without air conditioning. Broad Street construction works starts...
Woman charged with Felony Murder in alleged elderly neglect case
An Augusta woman is now charged with Felony Murder in connection to an alleged elderly neglect case involving her mother.
DUI charges filed after deadly Aiken motorcycle collision
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety made an arrest in a deadly motorcycle crash that left a woman dead. 55-year-old Christopher Hogan has been charged with Felony DUI in the death of Summer Poole. Reports say on July 26th, the 28-year-old victim was riding her motorcycle when Hogan turned in...
“Progress can be painful”, James Brown Linear Park construction will impact downtown Augusta businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- A big project is kicking off on Broad Street in downtown Augusta. Construction will be between 8th and 9th streets across from the Augusta Common. Only the inside lanes on both sides of the street will be closed. All parking spots on the street will be closed to accommodate realigned travel...
Overnight lane closures make a return to I-20 bridge over river
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Just months after drivers finished enduring five years of lane closures on the Savannah River bridge at the state line, more are ahead. The rebuilding of the Interstate 20 bridge was completed a few months ago. Work on a new park in the median of Broad...
The Blood Connection to hold grand opening for new center in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Blood Connection is set to hold a grand opening for its new blood distribution center on Monday. The grand opening will be held at 4 p.m. at 3156 Perimeter Parkway, Suite 201. The facility includes a state-of-the-art reference lab, blood depot, Georgia operations hub and...
Fantasy Farm: Aiken’s Hidden Shangri La
Hey, Aiken lovers. This one’s for you! Shangri La is a 13-acre slice of heaven with a stable setup that’ll make your barn manager weep tears of joy. Error, group does not exist! Check your syntax! (ID: 299) If you’ve ever dreamed of a life where every detail...
