Porch pirates on the prowl as deliveries surge in region
Law enforcement agencies in the two-state are urging residents to stay alert as porch pirates ramp up activity for the holidays.
Small delay: Augusta Planning Commission postpones tiny-house decision
A developer wanting to build small homes in south Augusta is experiencing a small setback. The Augusta Planning Commission on Monday voted to postpone action on Sadé Kong's rezoning request to build five one- and two-story houses, each between 200 and 400 square feet, and a similarly sized separate office. The...
Bullet discovered in Butler High classroom; no weapon found
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A bullet was found on the floor in a classroom at Butler High School, according to a letter sent home to families Thursday. Out of an abundance of caution, Richmond County School System police searched the students in the classroom, and no weapon was found, the letter states.
An update on questions about fate of Fort Gordon’s hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s nearly a week past the deadline for military officials to update Sen. Jon Ossoff on the future of Fort Gordon’s hospital, but he still hasn’t heard back. Meanwhile, news reports of potential cuts at the hospital apparently set off a panic among...
Fire breaks out in Edgefield County, crews on scene
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Crews are on the scene of a fire in Edgefield County. It broke out shortly after 7:30 am on Rolling Hills Drive off Jacob McKie Road. Calls for mutual aid went out to several fire departments. One fire captain told us there was nobody home, no determination of the cause […]
Christmas in Columbia County brings holiday magic back to Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- The magic of the holidays returns with Christmas in Columbia County!. This is one of the biggest attended events of the year. You can enjoy Evans on Ice or stroll through the lights. Take plenty of photos with Santa or the Grinch and many say the best...
RCSO unveils life preserver stand at Lock and Dam Park
A Richmond County sergeant was recognized Wednesday as a a life preserver stand was dedicated in his honor for a water rescue earlier this year.
This is the police: Augusta premiering its new MySheriff mobile app
Need immediate help from the Richmond County Sheriff's Office? There's an app for that. The RCSO on Wednesday unveiled its customized version of the MySheriff smartphone app , designed to allow users to receive safety alerts, access services and submit anonymous tips to local law enforcement in real time. The app...
Columbia County data center ordinance passes after renewed objections
Columbia County commissioners approved a zoning ordinance to govern data centers, over residents' objections to both the ordinance and a massive development project that the new law anticipates. The board's unanimous vote Tuesday enacts limits on data centers intended in part to limit their impact on surrounding...
Flames devour camper in Beech Island, the latest in a rash of fires
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A camper fire in Beech Island is the latest in a string of blazes this week in the CSRA. Aiken County officials say a camper fire broke out on the 100 block of Gladys Road just before 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. When News 12 crews got...
