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Voorhees University has received a $19 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, marking the largest donation in the college’s history.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As Thanksgiving nears, we’re on your side with some events to help you celebrate the holiday. Molina Healthcare of South Carolina will give away 500 turkeys at a drive-thru event. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 995 Clyburn Place. Walking...

Valley Public Service Authority issued a boil water advisory Saturday for parts of Aiken County due to unforeseen system repairs.

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a News 12 exclusive, a Lakeside High School teacher, accused of threatening his students in class, is breaking his silence. Jerry Meitin was arrested in September on charges of terroristic threats. We caught up with Meitin at his home, which is only about 2.5 miles...

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went to the Augusta Mall Friday evening for a fight involving a knife.

Sunday night, in his first time ever playing at Palmetto Golf Club, 34-year-old Nate Gahman won the 50th Palmetto Amateur.

The Converse University equestrian team from Spartanburg, S.C., will travel to Aiken, S.C., this weekend for the College of Charleston/Wofford Show. The event is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. The Valkyries recently finished fifth out of 11 teams in their last competition.

AIKEN, SC (WJBF)- Day two of the Palmetto Amateur is in the books, with South Aiken graduate Miles Eubanks tied for the lead with Columbia native Charles Cauthen at -4 par. “It was a rough start again, but plenty of birdies out there. I said this yesterday, but my caddie really does a good job […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Foodee festival is back in town this weekend at the Georgia-Carolina Fairgrounds. The event features more than 80 food trucks along with other vendors. There are also crafts and spaces for kids to play. Days after opening sign-ups for emergency rental and utility assistance,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Two local mothers share what it means to serve their country and their families with strength and resilience. Army veterans Lea Bourdon and Kisha Singleton both recall the challenges of balancing motherhood and military life. They say their experiences taught them sacrifice, discipline, and a...