Local company investigating cyber incident
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bridgestone says it has contained the incident and business is operating as usual. Bridgestone Americas says it identified a limited cyber incident which has impacted some manufacturing facilities. The company says it has launched a comprehensive forensic analysis and believes it...
Costco’s new shopping policy is officially in effect
A South Carolina lawmaker is asking the state's attorney general to weigh in after grieving families claimed their requests for paid leave from work were denied following stillbirths. Columbia County leaders are considering a new proposed senior living facility. Documents show it would be off Chamblin Road. Paving on...
Tropical Update for Monday, September 1, 2025
A tropical wave located over the far eastern tropical Atlantic is producing disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Environmental conditions appear conducive for slow development of this system, and a tropical depression could form later this week or next weekend. This system is expected to move westward to...
Man wanted for questioning in Augusta Rape investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man to question in a Rape investigation. Deputies want to talk to 25-year-old Colby Murphy about an incident that occurred on August 29th on the 500 block of Blum Street. Murphy is known to frequent the area of Allen Homes. Anyone that […]
Hundreds gather for Workers Over Billionaires rally in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Labor Day, hundreds in Aiken gathered at the Odell Weeks Activity Center for the Workers Over Billionaires Rally. The event is part of a national day of action, demanding investment in communities, not billionaires. Those who participated in the event joined thousands across the country...
Richmond County officials respond to multi-vehicle crash on Washington Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County officials responded to a crash at the intersection of Washington Road and Furys Ferry Road Sunday afternoon. There were at least four ambulances and three fire trucks that responded to the scene. Multiple cars were involved in the crash. The scene started to clear...
RSCO looking for wanted Aggravated Assault, Battery suspect
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office said it is looking for a suspect wanted in reference to an Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery that took place Sunday.
S.C.’s hands-free driving law goes into effect this week
36-year-old Javoris Trejon Reid is wanted in reference to an aggravated assault and aggravated battery that occurred on the 200 block of Boy Scout Road on Aug. 31. Families enjoy splash pads during Labor Day weekend. Updated: 5 hours ago. Many splash pads in the CSRA are open for the...
Donay’s big night not enough in one-run loss for RiverDogs
Charleston, SC - Despite four-hit performances from Narciso Polanco and Brody Donay, the RiverDogs failed to overcome a five-run fourth inning and fell 9-8 to the Augusta GreenJackets in front of 4,237 fans on Saturday night at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The RiverDogs kicked off the contest by putting...
Augusta’s Labor Day weather history
As you know, Labor Day Weekend is known as the unofficial end to summer. This is because Labor Day falls on the first Monday of September, marking the start of meteorological fall. Let’s take a look at what we have experienced in years past and what is likely to happen this time around.