Richmond County school board member Walter H. Eubanks dies
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Board of Education is deeply saddened to announce the passing of board member Walter H. Eubanks. Eubanks, who represented District 3, died Tuesday after a brief illness. “Mr. Eubanks’ family and friends are in our thoughts during this difficult time,” the board said...
Missing Bipolar man last seen in Harrisburg, Walton Way area
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public help in locating a man with mental health issues. Travis Stewart was last seen on June 20th around 3:00 pm leaving Piedmont Hospital. Authorities say he suffers from Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder. As of Tuesday morning, the RCSO sa
Augusta opens cooling centers during intense heat
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With summer temperatures rising, Augusta officials want residents to know that cooling centers are open throughout the community for anyone who needs relief. Cooling centers provide welcoming spaces for residents to cool down, rest and take a break. Everyone is welcome. “As temperatures conti
Family remembers 18-year-old killed in Warren Road house party shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The family of 18-year-old Eric Miller is remembering him as more than a victim after a deadly shooting at a house party on Warren Road. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded just before 1 a.m. Saturday to the home, where Miller was found shot inside. He was pronounced dead [
Search continues for missing Aiken woman last seen in April
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is searching for a missing woman. Tracey Robinson West, 56, was last seen on April 22 in the 300 block of North Street in Aiken, authorities said. West was reported missing to the sheriff's office on May 21, according...
1 person hurt in shooting at Gordon Highway, Highland Avenue
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person was injured in a shooting Tuesday in Augusta. It happened around 12:10 p.m. at or near a convenience store on Gordon Highway near Highland Avenue, according to deputies. The victim suffered injuries that were not life-threatening and was taken to a hospital.
Neighbors waiting for overdue park upgrades
A South Augusta resident urged the Augusta Commission to complete long-awaited renovations at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
Alliance for Fort Gordon hosts Cyber Patriot Summer Camp this week
Hundreds of middle and high school students are gathered this week, as the Alliance for Fort Gordon hosts its annual Cyber Patriot Summer Camp.
Find job opportunities at Columbia County School District career fair
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Columbia County School District will hold a job fair on Tuesday. The job fair will be from 5-7 p.m. at the CCSD Instructional Support Complex, 4395 River Watch Parkway. Officials will be hiring for the following positions: teachers, paraprofessionals, school bus drivers, nutrition assistant
Help for veterans with PTSD and how we can all play a part
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We honor our nation’s veterans on this edition of The Means Report. Dr. Rick Monroe is our guest. He runs the Trauma Recovery Clinic at VA Augusta Health Care System. Dr. Monroe talks to us about the resources that can help vets address PTSD and lead healthy lives. He also talks about […]

















