JENNIE: Pulitzer Prize winning writer, Rick Bragg, to speak in Augusta Friday, Aug. 22nd
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Rick Bragg, the popular columnist you’ve read in Southern Living and Garden & Gun, and Pulitzer Prize winning author of 12 books including All Over but the Shoutin’, will be in Augusta this coming Friday, August 22nd. The event is called called “An Evening...
Aiken Tech holds pinning ceremony for multiple health programs
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken Technical College held its pinning ceremony on Friday, honoring its students in the medical assisting, medical coding, sterile processing, and surgical technology programs. “This achievement is something to be proud of, and if no one has told you yet today that they are proud of...
Boil water advisory issued for parts of Graniteville
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) — Breezy Hill Water & Sewer Company has issued a boil water advisory after a main break interrupted service Friday, August 15. Customers in the following neighborhoods are asked to vigorously boil water for at least one full minute before drinking or cooking until further notice: The company...
Smash and grab at Family Dollar, search underway for suspect
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — Richmond County deputies are looking for a man wanted in a smash-and-grab burglary. Investigators say Shawn Willingham broke into the Family Dollar on Laney Walker Boulevard Tuesday, August 12th. Deputies say he’s known to frequent the Olive Road, 10th Street, and Deans Bridge Road...
Grovetown police arrest woman after alleged elder abuse
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Grovetown Police Department has charged a woman with exploitation or intimidation of a disabled adult. Relatives of a 65-year-old disabled adult contacted the police department on Tuesday. Upon meeting with the investigators, the relatives explained that the disabled adult resides on the...
Aiken child-care worker accused of 2 cruelty incidents in 1 day
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken day-care worker has been arrested after she was accused of child abuse, according to officials. The Aiken Department of Public Safety says 25-year-old Raven Tyler was arrested Wednesday after an incident at the Sunshine House, 1950 S. Centennial Ave. in Aiken. According to an...
What the Tech: How to reset your social media algorithm
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Every time you like or comment on a social media post, those platforms are learning more and more about you. Once they know what type of content catches your eye, TikTok and Instagram will feed you a steady stream of similar videos. But what if you...
The Kulture | S01 E12: Comedian Rob Lee of Sweet Life Los Angeles
Comedian Rob Lee, one of the stars of "Sweet Life: Los Angeles" drops by to catch us up on how sweet life has been since the cameras stopped rolling.
Fire breaks out at Beech Island water treatment plant
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A fire broke out at Horse Creek Water Treatment Plant on Friday afternoon. The extent of the fire is unknown at this time. Multiple EMS agencies responded to the scene. No injuries were reported, and the scene started to clear shortly after 5 p.m.
Join the fight against hunger with Spooky to Be Hungry Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The annual Spooky to be Hungry Drive is coming up in October. This drive unites neighbors, co-workers, schools, and local businesses together to “scare away hunger” But Golden harvest is in need of spooky captains. Captains encourage friendly competition and find creative ways to raise funds and...