Delta flights diverted as cartel leader’s killing sparks unrest
In a statement, Delta said “the safety of our customers and crew always comes first and we are closely monitoring the situation in the region.”
12 On Your Side Investigates: Widow finds stranger buried in her paid cemetery plot
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -Nearly six years after burying her husband at Mount Olive Cemetery, Alanda West discovered another woman had been buried in the adjacent plot she had purchased for herself. West said she and her husband, Quentin, had agreed that whoever died first would be buried at the site,...
Murder trial begins for mother, step-father accused of killing Janell Carwell
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The trial for the couple accused of killing their daughter is set to get underway Monday. Janell Carwell disappeared on her 16th birthday in 2017. Though her parents reported her missing, Janell’s mother and step-father, Tanya and Leon Tripp, have both been accused in her murder. Janell’s...
Father sentenced after Harlem child shoots himself with unsecured gun
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local father was sentenced Monday after his child shot himself in the shoulder in 2025, according to the family. Spencer Johnson was sentenced to one year at the Columbia County Detention Center and five years of supervised probation, according to the family. In January 2025,...
Warrenville native continues quest to be the next American Idol
Aiken County native Chloe Lauren will continue her quest to become the next American Idol.
Power outage delays start of SAIL in Columbia Co.
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The School for Arts Infused Learning (SAIL) posted a message for parents and staff regarding Monday’s start time. Due to a power outage last night, classes will begin late. Read the entire post below: Families, we just received yet another update from Georgia Power… SAIL has just been...
Tiny Homes in Augusta one step closer to being finished
Bridge Builder Communities is building the first tiny home community designed for this group in Augusta.
One person arrested following drug bust in South Carolina
SOUTH CAROLINA — A 30-year-old man has been charged following a drug bust in Aiken County that resulted in the seizure of more than 20 pounds of marijuana and a firearm, authorities said. According to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, narcotics investigators executed a search warrant Thursday at a home in the 100...
Beloved Georgia Restaurants Where Southern Comfort Food Comes First
Southern comfort food holds a special place in the hearts of Georgians and food lovers everywhere. From smoky barbecue to creamy grits, these classic dishes bring people together around the table. Georgia is home to some of the best restaurants where you can taste authentic Southern cooking made with love...
PlayLand of Aiken, SC: Fun for Kids, Easy for Parents
PlayLand of Aiken is a fun indoor playground near Columbia, SC offering a cozy co-working space for parents. Designed for children ages birth through 13 years old, your kids can take off and explore this 3,000-square-foot space together under easy supervision. Quick Look: PlayLand of Aiken (Aiken, SC) Location: 951...
