10 Towns In South Carolina Where You Can Actually Live On Nothing But Social...
Looking for affordable towns in South Carolina where your Social Security check goes far?. These 10 towns offer low living costs and friendly communities!. You know what they say about good things coming in small packages?. Well, Aiken proves that saying right every single day. This charming town sits in...
Brandon Wilde community holds a fundraiser to raise Alzheimer’s awareness
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Brandon Wilde retirement community is joining in on “The Longest Day” Fundraiser, which is a worldwide initiative on Friday, the summer solstice, to raise Alzheimer’s awareness. Team members participated in a number of activities like sports tournaments, card games, parties, baking and...
Burgess, Guerra Give GreenJackets Comeback Win
Second Walk-Off in Three Nights Hands Augusta Series Win. NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: For the second time in three nights, the Augusta GreenJackets survived trailing into the bottom of the 9th and found a way to win in their final at bat, with Colin Burgess’ RBI single capping a 3-2 win.
‘The connection is about family’: People in Aiken celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - There were multiple events in Aiken on Saturday that celebrated the Juneteenth holiday. In Founder’s Park, people came together to honor Black culture. The Center for African American History, Art & Culture held the event where people could watch live performances, dance, tour the museum...
Aiken officials approve Whiskey Road drainage project while questions remain
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County officials have approved a drainage project on Whiskey Road that could ease flooding. The first step of the project is to build a retention pond behind Hobby Lobby. “We will then do a drainage line running from Athol Avenue that will then hit...
AU’s animation program enters short film competition in Atlanta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University’s animation program created a short film and it’s going head-to-head with other animated films at Atlanta Film Festival’s Short Fest. The film is called “Flock of Forgotten Faces,” and students have been working on it for over a year.
News 12 honored with a range of regional Emmy, Murrow awards
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - WRDW News 12 recently received several regional awards for coverage in 2024. The awards represent a wide swath of coverage. DAYTIME NEWSCAST - SMALLER MARKETS: News 12 At 6 O’Clock, May 2, 2024 - Plane crashes into Summerville neighborhood: Tierra Woods, Sarah Lusk, Will Rioux, Hector...
Augusta Common hosts a movie night for families Friday evening
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Common hosted a movie night on Friday families came out for a good time as the temperature cooled down. There were games, inflatables and much more to do before the movie “Mulan” played. We talked to a parent about coming out for the...
Two sought in Augusta convenience store armed robbery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in identifying and locating two alleged armed robbery suspects. The subjects are wanted for an incident that occurred at the Convenience Store at 1902 Windsor Spring Road. The male in the black hoodie is approximately 5’9”...
18-year-old killed in shooting on Oak Street in Blackville
BLACKVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person is dead after a weekend shooting in Blackville. The Blackville Police Department responded to Oak Street in reference to a shooting Saturday shortly after 2 a.m., according to the Barnwell County Coroner’s Office. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the...