Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – To celebrate the Godfather of Soul, James Brown’s 92nd birthday, his family announced the launch of the James Brown’s ‘Don’t Be A Dropout Scholarship Fund’ as a secondary source of funds for students as he wished. This new initiative will provide educational opportunities for talented and driven...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Food Recovery Network is the largest national student led movement for fighting food waste and working to end hunger in the U.S. Since 2022, AU’s Food Recovery Network chapter has saved over seven thousand pounds of food, providing over six thousand meals to those in need. This year they have...

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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A handgun, a knife, drugs and alcohol were found in a student’s cart at North Augusta High School, according to administrators. It happened Thursday after officers and administrators were alerted that a student may have had a handgun in or near their vehicle, parents were told in a...

Here's a look at what happened after two deputies were shot near Interstate 20 and Belair Road in Columbia County. Laundry room fire caused inmates to evacuate Augusta jail. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office recognizes deputies and sergeant for heroic service. Updated: Apr. 23, 2025 at 10:59 PM EDT. Two...

The next Parker's Kitchen that could sprout in the Augusta area will be hard for people to miss. Developers are asking Columbia County for adjusted zoning requirements to allow construction of the convenience store's new location at the corner of Washington Road and Bobby Jones Expressway. At one of the area's...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The second annual Tacos and Tequila event at Evans Towne Center Park was held Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. There was a taco and margarita competition between restaurants, dance performances, bull rides and more. As you can see, your Kayla Lopez and the community had fun...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – May 1st is International Workers Day and one local organization took to the streets to protest in support of workers rights and against union cuts. The 50501 Organization of Augusta was created at the end of March and many community members as well as local organizations have been supporting...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two local projects are among more than 20 across the Palmetto State that will receive support from the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund to expand or improve local parks, public boating areas and more. The federal grants pay for half of the cost to acquire...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Not every district is doing what it should to keep your child safe. Thirty-seven states require schools to have a plan for what to do when there is a sports-related emergency. Both Georgia and South Carolina are on that list. These emergency action plans – or...