Augusta GA

Sunday marks one year since two Columbia County deputies were shot on I-20 while stopping an RV to serve a suspect with a temporary protective order.

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews on Friday afternoon rushed to the scene of a large brush fire off Interstate 520. Officials said the fire was reported around 1 p.m. and moving quickly because of the wind. By 2:30 p.m., it covered 12 acres. North Augusta crews were assisted by...

The money will also be used to repair or replace public infrastructure damaged by recent disasters.

SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. — A 61-year-old Aiken County man was killed in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night in Saluda County after investigators say his motorcycle struck a deer before another vehicle hit him and left the scene. According to the Saluda County Coroner’s Office, the victim was identified as...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The downtown roadwork is a major facelift for the city, but will the blemishes remain? “I hope not, I hope they can get it done. I’m not exactly sure, but it certainly doesn’t look good,” said  Ray Lock. Along Telfair, the work includes dozens of landscape islands. In the areas where the work […]

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Fire departments across the Midlands could potentially be seeing longer wait times, higher firetruck prices and increased repair delays as national supply chain issues strain budgets across the region. Multiple fire departments from Lexington to Richland County say life-saving firetrucks could take years to arrive at...

Doctors say poor air quality can pose health risks, even when there are no obvious signs of smoke in the air.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new restaurant has opened in the alley, bringing a casual upscale dining option to the area. Angelia Roberts and Greg Pierce have lived in Aiken for about six years. In that time, they have opened a few restaurants, including two Feed Sack locations. But they have always wanted a spot in one of Aiken’s most popular areas.

Students from the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute at Nicholls State University recently had the opportunity to showcase their skills on a national stage at The Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia. A group of 35 students represented the institute, working behind the scenes in Berckmans Place, a premier hospitality venue...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Aiken County Public Schools has revealed why one of its top administrators was placed on administrative leave last month, citing allegations of inappropriate conduct and communications with a district administrator. Dr. Sal Minolfo, the chief officer of human resources and administration for Aiken County Public...