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Gun, knife and more contraband found in teen’s car at North Augusta High
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...
Aiken County SWAT standoff lasts more than 2 hours
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...
Plans call for Walgreens building to be demolished to make way for Parker’s Kitchen
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...
Second annual Tacos and Taquila event held in Evans
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...
Local group protests union cuts on International Workers Day
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 County, Edgefield rec projects will get federal grants
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...
Not every CSRA school has a sports-related emergency plan
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...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Storms will be possible Friday and Saturday as our next cold front moves through the region. Back to dry and seasonal weather Monday through early next week. A stray shower or thunderstorm will be possible this evening into tonight. Overnight lows will drop to the low...
Kimberly-Clark announces expansion of Aiken County operation
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Kimberly-Clark says it is expanding its current facility in Beech Island. The producer of personal care products said its investment of more than $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs. We told you in Feb. that Kimberly-Clark was looking to expand after Aiken County...