Neighbors call for revitalization of Harrisburg ahead of town hall
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Around Augusta, blighted properties and run-down areas are a common sight. It’s no different in the Harrisburg neighborhood, where commissioners and neighbors say something needs to change. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Augusta, decorated with historic churches and homes, but...
12 On Your Side Investigates: Imprisoned pool contractor pleads for shorter sentence
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman behind bars after a years-long 12 On Your Side Investigation into bad pool contractors is now asking to have her sentence cut short. We first exposed Bruce and Heather Alford’s pool construction scam back in 2018. The victims said the Alfords took their...
How to protect yourself against heat stroke as temperatures rise
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As we continue to track extreme heat over the next few days, we’re on your side with a safety alert to help keep you and your family safe in this heat. You may be spending most of your time outdoors during the summer months, but...
Grant Me Hope: Meet siblings Cody and Megan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thousands of children in Georgia don’t have a family to call their own. News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system. News 12 has begun a partnership with...
Another big-rig crash causes problems in I-20 in Aiken County
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic has returned back to normal after an overturned 18-wheeler blocked the Interstate 20 westbound ramp on exit 5 on Tuesday. The crash happened around 6:45 a.m. Officers with the North Augusta Department of Public Safety said morning commuters needed to find an alternate route.
Judge scraps Burke County sheriff’s arrest warrant against nemesis
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A magistrate judge has recalled an arrest warrant filed by the Burke County sheriff against a woman who’s trying to get him recalled. Sheriff Alfonzo Williams had gotten an arrest warrant issued for Traci Hollingsworth on the grounds that some text messages she sent him amounted to...
Cheap But Charming: 15 SC Towns Where Home Prices Still Make Sense
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James Brown’s family pushes for original name to stay on arena
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As progress continues on the replacement of the old James Brown Arena, Brown’s family is calling on the community to help keep his name above the door. This comes as the Augusta Coliseum Authority says they are looking to sell the rights to the name.
Columbia Co. Parks & Rec closes splash pad for hurricane repairs
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – As temps soar, one cool spot in Columbia County is closing for a bit. Memorial Park splash pad and playgrounds will be closed starting Wednesday, June 25th through Friday, June 27th for damage repair from Hurricane Helene. Residents can visit other splash pads around the CSRA:
Hit-and-run incident in McCormick County leaves motorcyclist hurt; investigation ongoing
Commissioner Jordan Johnson is hosting a town hall meeting to address concerns in Augusta's Harrisburg neighborhood. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in searching for two missing people. Victim ID’d in deadly construction accident at Lowe’s in North Augusta. Updated: 3 hours...