ARC student caught with gun on campus, parents are told
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died after a deadly crash in Orangeburg County on Thursday. 12 On Your Side Investigates: Digging deeper into Augusta’s blight ordinance. Updated: 3 hours ago. 12 On Your Side Investigates digs deeper into what the law allows and where enforcement...
Burke County deputies warn of scam targeting families of those recently arrested
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a new scam targeting families of those who have recently been arrested. Deputies say scammers are monitoring law enforcement websites for recent arrests. Scammers then contact family members of the arrestee, pretend to be a...
Still No Powerball Jackpot Winner, But A $50,000 Ticket Sold In Augusta
Wednesday night's numbers for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot were 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. Had there been a winner, the cash option would have been an estimated $634.3 million. Nobody had all those numbers, so that means the jackpot has risen to...
Rabid skunk discovered in Aiken County; 1 dog exposed
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Aiken County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Officials say the skunk was found near Covert Drive and Parque Lane. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed...
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Hogan
Hogan needs a Hero! This pocket pibble is adorable! Hogan is just over 2 years old. He is so loving and has all the traits of a fabulous pet! Housetrained, snuggly, good with dogs, awesome car rider, medium size, adorable dog!. Hogan is waiting for you to adopt him as...
Local blind veterans honored with handmade quilts
The Knights of Columbus presented handmade quilts to Veterans from VA Augusta Health Care System's Blind Rehabilitation program during a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, at its Uptown campus.
Aiken County moves forward with a major project to support firefighters
A new training center is on the way, and it's one leaders say will be state-of-the-art.
‘The Patch’ is one step closer to opening next spring
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s Municipal Golf Course is rounding home. The beloved Patch is trading worn fairways for fresh Bermuda grass. Since construction started in late March, the Patch’s transformation has started to take shape. A high school student in the Savannah area recently broke a rather...
Pecan Row: A Waynesboro boutique that offers something for everyone
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Pecan Row is a boutique that has a little something for everyone. On this addition of “Your Hometown Road Trip,” the team stopped in and spoke with owner, Jenna Maddox about her business, how much the community has supported her, and more. What’s this place all about? “We are Pecan Row, […]
All lanes reopened on Gordon Hwy following bus crash
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash involving an Augusta Public Transit Bus and a passenger car. According to dispatch, the crash happened shortly after 7 am Thursday morning at the intersection of Gordan Highway and Kissingbower Road. No injuries have been reported....
