STEAM event shows students career possibilities
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System Held a steam community event Saturday morning. The event gave students the chance to learn about the companies in the csra that support STEAM, and so students can see how school translates to work. We spoke to a teacher in the...
Volleyball Recap: South Aiken Baptist Christian Extends Winning Streak to Three
South Aiken Baptist Christian had already won two in a row and they went ahead and made it three on Thursday. They came within a single set of losing the streak, but they secured a 3-2 W against the Mead Hall Episcopal School Panthers. That's more bragging rights for the CRUSADERS, who also won the pair's last...
Wrens hosts ‘Dill-lightful’ pickle festival
WRENS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Wrens hosted a pickle festival on Saturday. You may remember a few weeks ago, we told you Pittsburgh turned into Pickleburgh for their pickle festival. Well, the CSRA has a pickle festival too. A senior from Fox Creek almost didn’t get to join his team this...
Three Aiken Co. high schools set to have much needed full-time athletic trainers
Aiken County School Board members have approved funding for 3 athletic trainers to work at Aiken, Silver Bluff, and Wagener-Salley High Schools.
Open Arms Outreach Augusta offers vital aid to those in need
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Sunday is National Overdose Awareness Day and several organizations came together Saturday offering recovery resources. Open Arms Outreach Augusta was on Washington Rd. and the Kroc Center handing out life-saving supplies including free Narcan, Fentanyl test strips and other life saving...
Local group gives away Narcan for overdose prevention
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local organization hosted a free Narcan and fentanyl giveaway. The Byllesby Center in Harrisburg runs out of Narcan every day, and their biggest needs are Narcan and fentanyl test strips. They partnered with Good Neighbor Ministries so they can receive grants to further help the...
Burger joint to slide into Augusta
A new burger joint should be sliding into Augusta next summer. Small Sliders will open three restaurants in the CSRA with the first as early as July 2026 with a streamlined menu offering burgers, fries and shakes. “These are like smashburgers. They are made fresh. They are not a pre-made...
Man wanted for questioning in rape by Richmond County deputies
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for questioning. According to the sheriff’s office, Colby Javar Murphy, 25, is wanted for questioning in reference to a rape that happened Friday on the 500 block of Blum Street.
RiverDogs surge late to lock up series win over Augusta
Charleston, SC - After being shutout through six innings, the RiverDogs offense rallied for six runs in their final two at bats to down the Augusta GreenJackets 6-1 to win their fourth straight contest on Thursday night in front of 5,152 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. The win...
What’s on? WJBF Weekend Sports Guide | August 29-31
There are plenty of sporting events happening all over, this weekend. We’ve got your guide to what’s airing on WJBF’s networks.