Grovetown police seek help finding missing elderly woman
GROVETOWN, Ga (WJBF)- The Grovetown Police Department is asking for your help with a missing elderly woman. 66-year-old Ivelisse Lora was last seen around 10:30 p.m. at the McDonalds on Horizon South Parkway. She was wearing a sleeveless black shirt and beige shorts carrying large grocery bags. Police say she may be...
Blues Traveler, Matthew West Headlining Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in North Augusta
Downtown North Augusta welcomes back its 39th Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee. The free festival runs Oct. 24-25, filling streets with sounds, smells, and excitement. TrueNorth Church Worship Band kicks off the music at 6 p.m. on Oct. 24. Christian artist Matthew West takes over at 7:30 p.m., bringing his hits to the main...
Shooting in Warrenville leaves at least one injured, deputies say
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting in Warrenville Friday night. Deputies responded to Upper Schely Street, where there was at least one person injured. The victim was transported to a hospital. Celebrity chef Paula Deen and her two sons, Jamie and Bobby, have...
Fire breaks out in machinery at Bridgestone in Graniteville
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Graniteville Fire Department responded to an overnight fire at Bridgestone in Graniteville. According to officials, fire crews responded to the fire Friday, just before midnight, and were able to clear the scene shortly before 1:30 a.m. To her loved ones, Summer Poole was the...
Richmond County corporal demoted after being charged with DUI
Parents and students were able to get last-minute school supplies at the National Night Out Back-to-School Bash in Grovetown Friday. The Senate has passed a military spending bill that includes money for oversight of privatized housing at Fort Gordon. Officials stress lake safety after man drowns at Strom Thurmond...
12 On Your Side Investigates: Stolen ID – a veteran’s war at home
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is laying out new curfew protocols for teens. Local VA nurses voice opinions amid federal budget cuts. Local VA nurses hosted a town hall in Augusta on Thursday to share how current policies are affecting their jobs and veteran care. What the Tech: Study...
New information today in the shooting death of 10-year-old Lavinia Lowe in Aiken County
The 10-year-old was shot to death back on June 25th while she was sleeping in her home on Dorsett-Kinsey Road in Beech Island. Today — Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer announcing the five arrests. And he says the suspects were looking for someone else.
Reloadin’ With Riley: Skeet shooting at Palmetto Shooting Complex
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This week in Reelin’ with Riley, he’s doing a little shooting. Riley takes us to the Palmetto Shooting Complex.
Augusta community reacts to downtown curfew enforcement plans
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – We are hearing reaction from the community to the plans to step up enforcement of the downtown curfew. While the curfew is nothing new, Sheriff Brantley wanted to reinforce the juvenile curfew right before schools are back in session. That’s good news for some people who work and live downtown....
New Augusta CHEF’STORE Set to Open August 23
A new CHEF'STORE will open at 102 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway in Augusta on Aug. 23. This will be their second location in Georgia. The store sells bulk food and kitchen gear without requiring a membership card. Situated between CarMax and Camping World, this spot fills a much-needed gap. Until...