Greenville Police Are Asking for the Public’s Help in Finding a Missing 83-year-old Woman.
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a Greenville woman who went missing on a trip to Florida. Greenville Police say that 83-year-old, Eleanor “Merrill” Pritham, reportedly left her home early Monday morning with her two dogs and hasn’t been seen since. An investigation...
In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center
Science Saturday is a free, family-friendly event for people to experience reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants native to the region. Sponsored by the Savannah River Ecology Lab, the event was held Saturday at the Riverview Park Activities Center. Mike Adams is a veteran photographer who has won multiple South Car
Local pet groomer raises funds for Augusta restaurant owner after heart surgery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - D’Tails Pet Grooming held $20 dog nail trims Saturday to raise money for Jason Parrish, the owner of Mosh Pit Eats, as he recovers from quadruple bypass surgery. Lisa, the kennel manager at D’Tails, said the event was meant to ease some of the financial...
Bethel AME Church holds backpack giveaway for CSRA families
Bethel AME Church held a backpack giveaway, providing families with backpacks, school supplies, books and more.
Rinse and repeat: Showers and storms on Sunday; flooding and severe weather possible
Saturday night update: Do not put away the umbrellas just yet. A slow-moving frontal boundary to our west, combined with a disturbance moving up from northern Florida, will trigger another wave of showers and thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon. Activity picks back up in the afternoon as daytime temperatures warm up....
Local foundation helping students prepare for back-to-school with books, supplies and more
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — As students prepare to head back to the classroom, one local organization is working to make sure they have the tools they need to start the school year ready and confident. The Purpose and Pages Foundation, Inc. is hosting its “Books, Bags, and Beyond” back-to-school...
Hurricane Helene tree losses spur UGA replanting tool for homeowners
Augusta area residents still recovering from Hurricane Helene might soon have some state-developed online help to determine which trees to plant as replacements for those lost in the storm. The Grow Back Project, a University of Georgia-led reforestation effort launched after Hurricane Helene devastated the region's tr
Public invited to meeting on Skinner Mill Road improvement project
Augusta's Engineering Department is inviting the community to an open house meeting on the Skinner Mill Road Improvements Project on Aug. 13, 2026.
Downtown Augusta businesses see decrease in customers as construction continues
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Broad Street renovations in downtown Augusta are not expected to wrap up until early 2027, and local business owners said they are feeling the impact. Business owners Michael Weldon and Havird Usry said the ongoing construction has made it difficult for customers to access their establishment
JROTC course rebuild coming to Lakeside High School
EVANS, Ga (WJBF) – The JROTC course at Lakeside High School was damaged by Hurricane Helene and rendered unusable. It is getting rebuilt thanks to some help from some local businesses. Cadet Mahki Milbrook saw the damaged training course and wanted to restore it to working condition. “I originally had this idea after s
