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AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Downtown Aiken hosted its summer stroll event Saturday, drawing shoppers and highlighting local businesses. The event, hosted by the Aiken Downtown Development Association, aims to show the community the importance of shopping locally. Some businesses used the stroll as a chance to showcase ot

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a deadly car crash. It happened on the 4600 block of Mike Padgett Highway around 8:50 p.m. According to Coroner Mark Bowen, one person died on scene. The investigation remains active and ongoing. NewsChannel 6 has no other information at the ti

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — Savannah Riverkeeper says recent testing at the sandbar near Riverview Park found E. coli levels more than ten times the EPA’s recommended limit for recreational waters. The group says the contamination makes the area unsafe for swimming, wading, or other water activities. Riverkeeper is co

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students showcased drones they built during a two-week summer camp at Augusta Regional Airport on Friday. 12 junior and high school students attended the camp, where they learned to fly and build drones designed to help others. Anderson Puryear, a student, said the camp focused on...

A professional rodeo kicked off Friday for a three-day event at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds in Aiken.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History marked Juneteenth with several talks about the holiday’s importance, even as staff prepares for a new fiscal year following funding cuts six months ago. Executive Director Corey Rogers gave several talks about the importance of the holiday...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An 18-year-old man was killed and another person was injured in a shooting early Saturday morning in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said deputies and the coroner’s office responded to the 200 block of Warren Road after receiving a report of...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 10th annual Juneteenth Augusta Festival brought families to the Augusta Fairgrounds on Friday despite the muggy heat. Cultural and community-focused events, live music performances and food trucks were available at the celebration. Tonia Hill, attending the Juneteenth celebration, said sh

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Black creator showcase is highlighting local talent as part of Juneteenth celebrations. Painters, authors and craftsmen are putting their work on display at Ikonz Sports Bar on North Leg Road. The event aims to showcase artists and connect them with one another. “I think the...

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) –  The Aiken Pro Rodeo is back at this weekend at the Bridgestone Arena at the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds June 19-21. In honor of the 250th anniversary of America, the theme is “Ride, White and Blue.” Tickets are $20 on Friday and Saturday and $15 on Sunday. Children 6-13 can get in for $10 [