Man dies after wrong-way crash on Hull Street
Sen. Joni Ernst proposes legislation to encourage American manufacturing. Madison Park residents receive overwhelming community support following tornado. Community support came bright and early for residents who were impact by last Friday night’s tornado that damaged many homes in the Madison Park neighborhood....
Jim Dent, trailblazing Augusta golfer who broke barriers in the sport, dies at 85
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Jim Dent, a pioneering African American golfer from Augusta, has died. He helped desegregate local golf, once caddied at Augusta National, and later won 12 times as a pro. His grandson, Andre Lacey, shared the news on social media. He said, “I’m grateful I was able to have you as my […]
Looks good on paper: $200 million Kimberly-Clark expansion to add jobs to Aiken County
A company that makes one-fourth of America's toilet paper has announced a $200 million expansion of its Aiken County facility expected to bring 150 more local jobs. The project is part of Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s $2 billion domestic expansion – its biggest in more than 30 years. Kimberly-Clark's largest production...
Figurines being sold at Evans market to support deputies
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you are headed to the Evans market this weekend, make sure you find Daniel Designs. The big, Lego-like figures are work from Chris Daniel and can be customized to represent law enforcement, military personnel and more. Daniel is gifting one to the family of Deputy...
ARC and Aquinas Boys Soccer fall in second round of GHSA Playoffs
The Augusta Spring Greek Festival is back for the weekend. Your Kayla Lopez was live at the festival on Friday evening. Figurines being sold at Evans market to support deputies. Updated: 2 hours ago. Daniel Designs is at the Evans Towne market this weekend, and they are making figurines of...
SHIELD Club of Greater Augusta supporting deputies and their families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - When there is a need, the community answers. Some are loud, others not so much. Support is growing for Deputy Gavin White, who was shot last Saturday. He was released from the hospital on Thursday. The SHIELD Club of Greater Augusta helps support police officers, firefighters...
Augusta Spring Greek Festival returns for the weekend
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Friday was the first of the three days for the Spring Greek Festival hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in downtown Augusta. You might have seen your Digital Anchor, Kayla Lopez, working the festival this afternoon, manning the grill, making traditional Greek food items. Daniel...
Finding Solutions: Second Annual Izzy Scott Splash Summit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Izzy Scott Foundation and the Salvation Army Kroc Center are partnering once again to host the second annual Splash Summit. Registration is open, and parents can sign their kids up for water safety sessions. The Izzy Scott Foundation is finding solutions to provide a safe...
Honoring the fallen: Augusta Prep students sing in memory of Deputy Sikes
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County school is honoring fallen Columbia County Deputy, Brandon Sikes. He was killed during a traffic stop last weekend on I-20. Friday morning, 3rd graders at Augusta Preparatory Day School joined the Upper School to sing in his memory. Deputy Sikes also served as a safety...
Lane closures on I-520 begin Monday for resurfacing project
A resurfacing project on Interstate 520/Bobby Jones Expressway will begin on Monday and result in lane closures, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation.
