Motor enthusiasts show support for Columbia County Sheriff’s Office
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A group of motor enthusiasts took to the streets in their cars and bikes in support of Deputies White and Sikes. They road past the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department from the Carolina Pottery off the Martinez exit. We heard from one man who was a...
Augusta leaders work on improving city appearance
Augusta leaders look at plans to focus on litter pickup and whether a new Public Works Department would benefit city maintenance.
Former prison director named U.S. attorney for South Carolina
Residents of Randall Avenue in Augusta found their street mysteriously underwater for the past couple of days. Where did it come from?. Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Columbia County deputy who was killed in a shooting on Interstate 20 on Saturday. Man arrested after Augusta’s 3rd SWAT incident...
SAFETY ALERT: Tracking text scams, aka ‘smishing’
Residents of Randall Avenue in Augusta found their street mysteriously underwater for the past couple of days. Where did it come from?. Funeral arrangements have been announced for the Columbia County deputy who was killed in a shooting on Interstate 20 on Saturday. Man arrested after Augusta’s 3rd SWAT incident...
Harlem museum and Welcome Center showcases new exhibits
The Harlem Museum and Welcome Center is where you can learn about the city's history and more.
Local organization raises donations supporting family of fallen Col. Co. deputy after weekend shooting
The community continues to mourn the loss of Deputy Brandon Sikes following this weekend’s officer-involved shooting. Now, one local organization is working to raise donations for the Sikes family.
Student gets in trouble over threat at Columbia County school
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Riverside Middle School student is in trouble over a threatening comment, parents were told Tuesday. The student made the comment in front of others after getting into a physical altercation with another student, Principal Eli Putnam told parents in a letter. The student is being...
School police take weapon from student in Richmond County
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student was found with a weapon at Belair Middle School Friday. According to a letter sent home to parents, administrators were made aware of the weapon during the home room period. A search was conducted and officials found a weapon, according to the school, and...
Local fentanyl awareness event helps those struggling with recovery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Tuesday is National Fentanyl Awareness Day, and one local group is helping provide recovery resources. The Serenity Behavioral Health Systems provided Narcan with demonstration stories, free HIV testing and more. Doctors Hospital of Augusta is investing more than $150 million to expand its...
Man arrested after Augusta’s 3rd SWAT incident in 2 weeks
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the third time in less than two weeks, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team dealt with a barricaded subject. The sheriff’s office says deputies and members of the U.S. Marshals Task Force attempted to arrest a federal fugitive at a home located on the 2000 block of Clark...