Augusta GA

Erie, PA (February 13, 2026)—In a sure sign that spring is not far behind, the first Purple Martins of the year have been spotted in South Carolina. The birds were seen on February 10 in the town of North Augusta by a Purple Martin enthusiast – one of many people throughout the eastern and central United States who...

Is it time? Will we finally get a Trader Joe's? Well, the popular grocery store chain is opening two new locations in Georgia. One will be coming to Johns Creek and another to Evans. According to reports, officials with the store have confirmed there are plans for a Trader Joe's...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Skaters from the CSRA and beyond are competing in the inaugural Presidents Day Artistic Roller Skating Meet at Skateland Augusta. The event started Sunday and runs through Tuesday. 22 skating clubs from across the country are competing in figures, spins, jumps, dance and show categories....

WAGENER, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting incident that occurred on February 16th, shortly before noon. Deputies responded to the area of Rawls Mill Pond Rd and Old 96 Indian Trail for a caller saying they had been shot. Once in scene, law enforcement located two male...

BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Burke County School Superintendent, Dr. Angela Williams, sent a letter to students and parents regarding the recent GPA issues. In the letter, Dr. Williams said she wanted to clarify what happened and how it will be handled. Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians, This past week has been...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is wanted in connection to a shooting that injured a woman, according to officials. Timothy Erving Barnes, 38, is wanted for aggravated assault after a shooting that happened on Feb. 4 on the 2500 block of Kensington Drive East. According to the incident report,...

A spokesperson for Trader Joe's confirmed Monday there are plans in place to bring the grocery store chain to Evans, Ga.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A teenager who went missing last August has been identified as the body found in river on Lock and Dam Road days later. Richmond County Corner, Mark Bowen, confirmed to NewsChannel 6 that 16-year-old Michael Houston who went missing on August 18th, 2025, was found in the Lock and Dam on […]

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Five suspect have been arrested and another is being sought after gunfire was shot into a home with multiple children inside in Augusta, according to authorities. The shooting happened on Friday around 4 a.m. on the 1100 block of D’Antignac Street, according to the Richmond County...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, announced that Geoff Yang, of Woodside, Calif., has been named chairman of the Masters Tournament Rules and Competition Committees. This role was previously held by Jim Hyler, of Pinehurst, N.C., who was...