Augusta GA

AIKEN S.C. (WACH) — A Jackson man died Saturday night after he was injured in an Aiken County crash, the coroner’s office said. The crash happened Wednesday around 4:55 p.m. in the 19000 block of Atomic Road, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office. Richard Williams, 71,...

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – After a few years serving wood-fired pizza from a food trailer, a local man has opened his own brick and mortar restaurant in Grovetown. Gil Rowland, owner of Southern Fired Foods, spent years in the corporate world before deciding it was time for a change. He didn’t have a plan for what wa

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County students put their skills on display in Augusta Saturday morning to celebrate the third year of the district’s STEAM initiative. Students across science, technology, engineering, arts and math showcased special projects and demonstrations, including audio-visual work, tech che

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Badges and Barbeque event at Diamond Lakes Park. The event gave local residents an opportunity to engage with officers who protect them while enjoying food and entertainment. Sheriff Eugene Brantley said events like this build trust between la

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Veterans Forge and the AI Collective brought free artificial intelligence classes to Augusta Saturday morning, teaching veterans and their families how to use the technology that could help them fight unemployment. The nonprofits hold classes across the country to help veterans and their fami

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 47-year-old man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault and aggravated battery reported Saturday, Aug. 22, on the 500 block of Boy Scout Road. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a woman wanted for...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Drivers through parts of South Augusta may have noticed some once-faded neighborhood signs getting a colorful new look. Local artist Jullian Redd is taking it upon himself to restore signs throughout his community, turning weathered neighborhood markers into his own personal art project. His lates

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Five educators were pulled from their classrooms Thursday to learn they are finalists for the Richmond County School System’s Teacher of the Year award. Superintendent Dr. Malinda Cobb, 2026 Teacher of the Year Chef Kanesha Roberts and others surprised each finalist with visits to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County School System is monitoring a threat of severe weather Friday afternoon, warning families that some school bus routes could be delayed. School system officials said the RCSS Emergency Management Team remains in regular contact with local emergency management and the National W

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence pastor and longtime environmental justice advocate joined regional leaders in Augusta this month for a discussion about the potential impact of expanding data center development on electricity costs, water resources and wetlands. The Rev. Leo Woodberry, pastor of Kingdom Living