Augusta GA

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and Rural Health Services have launched a partnership aimed at connecting people leaving the Aiken County Detention Center with primary health care soon after release.

The Augusta weekend events run the gamut from a glam alcohol-free speakeasy at a historic Reynolds Street tea house and free live music on the Riverwalk to a women's empowerment celebration at the Kroc Center. The city offers everything from a roller derby to a late-night dance party, and a Sunday brunch set rounding o

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — A new partnership in Aiken County is helping former inmates stay healthy after release. “This is not people getting free healthcare,” Program Coordinator at the Aiken County Detention Center Kristi Bodie said. It’s called Project Connect — linking people released from the Aiken County Detent

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – Lakeside High School Graduates cheered for joy receiving their diplomas on Wednesday. Some graduates there shared it is hard to even believe the day has arrived. “It’s honestly so surreal,” said Charley Fair, a graduate. “Like, I can’t believe I’m here. I feel like I’ve been anticipating this moment

EVANS, Ga (WJBF)- The Columbia County School District continues graduation ceremonies Thursday and Friday. An Evans senior participated in her high school district’s career pathway program and jump started her career. 18-year-old Aireona Tysdal managed to balance school, training, and the start of a new career all befo

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — SCDOT will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the reopening of the Old Vaucluse Road bridge over Interstate 20 in Aiken County. The ceremony is set for 2 p.m. on the newly constructed bridge deck. SCDOT Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, state...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than half of voters in Richmond County approved another one-cent sales tax. SPLOST 9 will fund $375 million worth of capital projects over the next five years. The largest portions of funding went to public safety, infrastructure and quality of life projects. River residents await...

With less than a month to prepare for runoff elections, officials are working to meet the June 16 deadline after months of money issues in Richmond County.

The Aiken County Coroner's Office has confirmed that one person is dead after a shooting incident Wednesday.

Mack is not only gorgeous and house-trained, but he falls in love fast! He really struggled to trust when he arrived, but now he shows each day how truly special he is!. He is around one year old, and is believed to be a Retriever mix. Shelter volunteer Jody had...