Split forecast for the first weekend of 2026
Friday evening update: We are seeing high clouds streaming in and thickening up as the day goes on. Despite the gray skies, it feels fairly nice out there with temperatures in the 60s thanks to a warm breeze from the southwest. If you’re heading out for dinner or a movie...
Richmond County sheriff’s holiday crime team shows results
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Sheriff Eugene Brantley created the Holiday Robbery Special Assignment Team in 2025 to address crime through a multi-level approach. The team consists of drone pilots, K-9 officers and experienced deputies. Working with the intel division and using a real-time crime center monitored 24/7,...
Pendleton King Park receives ‘Hydrangeas’, first art installation after Helene
The Greater Augusta Arts Council announced the installation of “Hydrangeas," three new sculptures at Pendleton King Park.
5-year-old dies after being hit by car in front yard on New Year’s Eve,...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/Gray News) - A family in South Carolina is grieving the loss of a child who was hit and killed by a car on New Year’s Eve. According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, a 5-year-old child was killed after being struck by a car on Wednesday evening.
Mixed feelings in North Augusta about golf cart ordinance recently approved by council
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – The new year also means new laws in North Augusta. The River Golf Club is a hotspot for golfers and golf carts. For Sam Martin, driving the family golf cart is a joy ride. “When I have my friends over, sometimes I like to drive them around with my parents […]
Red Cross warns of higher home fire risk in winter months
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The CSRA is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, but before long the cold weather will be back. That means people will be trying to stay warm and the risk of home fires will increase. According to the American Red Cross, every 8 minutes they respond to a disaster and most of them are […]
Augusta Transit announces updated schedule beginning Friday
Augusta Transit said this week that updates will be implemented to fixed-route bus schedules, starting Friday Jan. 2.
Longtime Pee Dee educator uses his love of golf to pen 2 books
(WPDE) — Dr. Gregory McCord is now the author of two books, titled "Augusta Municipal Golf Course: The Patch" and "The Cabbage Patch Kid." McCord has nearly 30 years in education, working as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He felt a need to continue to...
Suspect arrested after woman shot on Butler Manor Drive
On scene, deputies say they found a woman with an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Woman shot in Augusta on Friday, officers on the scene
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of a shooting at Butler Manor Drive and Morgan Road.

















