23-year-old killed in overnight downtown Augusta shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 23-year-old man died after a shooting at a downtown location that’s been troubled by past violence. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office said Saturday morning that Trey’von J. Grandison, 23, of Augusta, was shot at least once at Broad Street and 10th Street.
S.C. gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson campaign joined by GA Governor Kemp
BATESBURG-LEESVILLE S.C. (WJBF) – South Carolina republican gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson made a campaign stop at Shealy’s BBQ. He was joined by other candidates and government leaders including Georgia Governor Brian Kemp. Wilson shook hand with voters and talked about affordability in South Carolina. He said part of his solution is to get rid of […]
Artist Baruti Tucker has a brand NuBAG
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Artist Baruti Tucker is known as the gifted hands, and it’s because of that gifting, he understands the importance of the arts especially in the CSRA. Not only is Tucker using his hands to express himself, he is also using his words to cultivate the “vibration of creativity” in the city […]
Weeks after attack by suspect, Aiken County deputy goes home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly a month after being run over and shot by a suspect, an Aiken County deputy has been released from care to go home. Deputy Ethan Crosby had been with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office for a little over a year before the shoot-out happened on Oct. 5.
Trader Joe’s confirms plans for Evans store, proposed site identified in Columbia County
The grocery chain could open its 12th Georgia location near the Columbia County Performing Arts Center, following years of requests from local shoppers. EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – After years of requests from local shoppers, Trader Joe’s is one step closer to bringing a grocery store to Columbia County. The company has confirmed plans to open […]
Aiken County residents can grab free trees at drive-thru event
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County residents can pick up free trees Friday thanks to “Keep Aiken County Beautiful.”. The group, with help from an Arbor Day Foundation grant, is handing out trees starting at 4 p.m. at Oakwood–Windsor Elementary School on Charleston Highway in Aiken. Trees are...
PETA’s ‘Hell on Wheels’ truck makes brief stop in Augusta
The People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, came to Augusta on Thursday in its "Hell on Wheels" truck to generate compassion for the millions of turkeys killed each year for holiday dinners. At about noon, PETA's box truck pulled into the Fresh Market grocery store parking lot on Washington Road. The truck was covered with drawings of turkeys in cages. Turkey gobbling sounds were coming from the truck that were supposed to mimic the sounds of turkeys being slaughtered. More: Aiken
Augusta Utilities director says new meters will ‘start to minimize’ billing complaints
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Utilities Director Wes Byne told commissioners that some complaints about water meters and readings are valid, as he asked to speed up a meter replacement program and requested a 6.5% water and sewer rate increase for 2027. Byne spoke during the department’s FY2027 budget presentation...
RCMO is helping put Thanksgiving on families table
For the eighth consecutive year, the Richmond County Marshal’s Office Charitable Fund is asking the Augusta community to come together to help local families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
Dollar General Adds Produce Section to Remodeled Augusta Store
Fresh fruits and vegetables are now on the shelves at the remodeled Dollar General at 2549 Deans Bridge Road in Augusta, Georgia. The produce section includes "the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores, which includes a curated assortment of lettuce, tomatoes, onions, apples, bananas, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, salad mixes and more," according to the Augusta Chronicle.
