Augusta GA

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A paraprofessional at Greenbrier Elementary School is now facing criminal charged after an inappropriate photo was taken of a former student, according to school officials. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Abigail Vargas was arrested on Wednesday. School officials say Vargas is no

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are looking for a teen who is wanted for questioning in a deadly shooting last week. Deputies say Trenton Conner, 18, is wanted for questioning only in the shooting death of Ronald Wynn II. The shooting happened Friday on the 3800 block of...

How many trips to the buffet count as dinner before they become an athletic event?. At one South Carolina restaurant, the answer depends entirely on how much room you saved for peach cobbler. Plates disappear beneath fried chicken, creamy macaroni and cheese, golden catfish, vegetables, and Southern favorites that tast

Another Aiken business has announced plans to relocate because of the Hotel Aiken redevelopment project.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Travelers flying out of Augusta Regional Airport should plan for parking changes over the next several months as the airport temporarily shuts down one of its main long-term lots for construction. Airport officials say Long-Term Parking Lot A is now closed for about three months while...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Administrators at Monte Sano Elementary School are addressing an incident after two students were overheard discussing bringing a weapon to school, according to a letter sent to families on Wednesday. In the letter, Principal Jasmine Scott informed parents that the conversation occurred durin

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Two Augusta apartment complexes operated without a business license, and inspectors have found more than 160 problems between the two properties, according to inspection reports. The city answered questions about how this happened for the first time. Two properties investigated. Brook Landing

As temperatures rise across the CSRA, doctors warn that senior citizens face an increased risk of heat-related illnesses. Medical professionals emphasize that recognizing specific warning signs is important for preventing life-threatening complications during the summer months.

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans teenager has been arrested after multiple license plate readers were damaged in Columbia County this month, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Two Genetec license plate readers were damaged Aug. 10 in the area of Pollard’s Corner in Appling, according to the...

Hands Across the Border enhanced DUI enforcement is now underway across the region, with drivers along Sand Bar Ferry Road finding out Tuesday night