Man arrested after he allegedly had a baby with 13-year-old
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 47-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of having a baby with a teen, according to authorities. According to the Aiken Department of Public Safety, James Brown was arrested on Thursday. Deputies converged on a busy Warrenville roadway late Thursday afternoon to serve an...
Georgia Woman Arrested for Allegedly Beating 14-Year-Old Grandson Daily
Burke County, GA – A Georgia woman has been arrested after being accused of repeatedly beating her 14-year-old grandson, leaving him with bruises, a busted lip, and a head laceration, according to local authorities. Grandson Reports Daily Abuse. Patricia Green, whose age was not disclosed, was arrested on Sunday...
NAMI Walks Augusta: Promoting mental health on October 4
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – NAMI Walks Augusta is getting ready to happen on October 4th. The event looks to spread awareness about mental health. It’s taking place at 215 Partnership Drive in Grovetown, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. To find out more about the Nami Walk we sat down with board member, Peter Menk […]
Injured rescuers called ‘Mayday,’ fell through floor in Augusta fire
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New reports are shedding light on how two Augusta firefighters were hurt last week while responding to a house fire. It happened last Friday on Walker Street, with the fire eventually spreading to two other homes. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office says a deceased male was...
New Chef’Store almost ready to open to the public in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta is getting a new store that up until now, folks have had to drive to Columbia or metro Atlanta for. A US Foods CHEF’STORE will be opening Saturday at 102 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway near CarMax and Camping World. But Friday will be a...
Salute to Service: Dr. Curtis Blocker
For Dr. Curtis Blocker, his mission in life has always been to help others.
FIRST ALERT issued for CSRA with flooding possible Friday, Saturday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - News 12 meteorologists have issued a FIRST ALERT for Friday and Saturday. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, so a flood watch is in effect for CSRA from Friday morning through Saturday night. Storms will be moving in Thursday and Thursday night. Then periods of...
Two dead after vehicle crash in Burke County
Two people died in a vehicle crash in Burke County Thursday afternoon, according to the Burke County Sheriff's Office.
The Pot Smoker BBQ Closes Aiken Location, Plans New Spot
A barbecue restaurant recently closed its doors at 651 Silver Bluff Road in Aiken and is now searching for a new location. The Pot Smoker BBQ is run by Philip Pye and his parents, Andy and Kathy Pye. “While we have plans of moving to another location–the spot will take...
Aiken 50-year-old arrested for allegedly exploiting minor, fathering child
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken man was arrested and charged with Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor. Reports say the victim met with police in November of 2024. She reportedly told them she had been sexually exploited since 11-years-old and had a baby by the suspect at 13. That suspect has been identified as […]
