Broad Street businesses prepare for St. Patrick’s Day crowds amid construction
Broad Street businesses are preparing for St. Patrick’s Day, with some owners saying this year’s holiday looks different amid ongoing construction and new developments in the area.
Demoted Augusta Deputy Quits as Bodycam Uproar Engulfs Sheriff
Corporal Amanda Donald, a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy, has resigned after being demoted in the wake of a February use-of-force investigation. Records show she was moved off road patrol and reassigned to jail duty but was allowed to keep her badge, a personnel shuffle that has intensified public scrutiny...
Your Hometown Columbia County: Growth and Development continues in county businesses and schools
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- If you’ve lived here for a while, you’ll know that Columbia County is one of the fastest growing counties in the CSRA, and the entire state of Georgia. County leaders say they’ve seen tons of growth in the county over the past decade. A goal for them in 2026 is continuing partnerships […]
Aiken County schools’ HR chief placed on administrative leave
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Public School System has confirmed one of its top leaders has been placed on administrative leave. According to school district officials, Chief Officer of Human Resources and Administration Dr. Salvatore Minolfo was placed on administrative leave on Monday. The district has...
Harlem Middle student makes threat on note, school says
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Harlem Middle School student is in trouble over a threatening comment, according to school officials. Officials say a comment of a threatening nature against the school was found written on a note in a classroom. In a letter send to parents, the school says the...
Student found with gun at Hephzibah High School
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student was found with a gun at Hephzibah High School on Friday morning. During regular check-in, Hephzibah Comprehensive High School’s weapons detection system alerted staff to a potential weapon, according to the school. Security staff responded and found a gun in a student’s bookbag....
Dave’s Hot Chicken opens in Augusta with golf simulator
There's a new chicken restaurant coming to town that's taking its decorating cues from what Augusta is known for; golf and music. Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open on March 27 with a grand opening weekend that will feature plenty of golf-related activities, including a golf simulator where anyone who makes a...
Gas leaks closes one lane of Knox Ave. in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – North Augusta Public Safety is on the scene of a gas leak at the intersection of Knox Ave and Old Edgefield Rd. Dominion Energy is on the scene working to repair the leak as soon as possible. One lane is currently closed on Knox Ave. North Augusta Public Safety has […]
Radioactive Pinball Arcade thrives in Aiken, S.C.
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Radioactive Pinball continues to be a fun spot for pinball lovers, and fans of video games. For this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip the team stopped back in for a second to see how the folks at Radioactive have been doing since they opened. What is Radioactive Pinball Arcade? “We are […]
Crash on I-20 leaves 21-year-old dead
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash on I-20 in Aiken County Friday afternoon left a 21-year-old dead, according to officials. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 21-year-old Saeed Audeh of Augusta. The coroner’s office went to the scene at mile marker 24 in the westbound lane...
