Augusta GA

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WJBF) – The death of a 1-year-old who died from drowning is still under investigation according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. On May 9th, RCSO deputies responded to the 1500 block of Brown Road in Hephzibah in reference to a possible drowning. The victim’s mother reported told them that she h

Augusta Offense Neutralized by Pelicans in Myrtle Beach. Winning Streak Comes to an End at Four as Jackets are Held Quiet. MYRTLE BEACH, SC: The GreenJackets mustered just four hits and one run across nine tough innings, unable to overcome an early disadvantage as the Pelicans picked up their first win of the week with

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Farmers in Aiken County are celebrating after a national energy company decided to pull out of plans to build a gas-fired power plant in the New Holland area. A gas-fired power plant would have been a change of scenery for neighbors in the rural area. When...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person has died after a shooting on Cameron Drive in Augusta early Friday morning. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 25-year-old Khyla Rodriguez, of Augusta. Richmond County deputies responded to the 3600 block of Cameron Drive around 1:11 a.m. for...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Deputies responded to the 3600 Block of Cameron Drive in Augusta for a suspicious situation close to 1:15 am Friday morning. Upon arrival, they made contact with the complainant who stated they received a phone call from an unknown person advising that their friend was dead at that

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Community Foundation for the CSRA is held a Nonprofit Summit on Thursday. The summit will bring together nearly 300 nonprofit professionals, community leaders and partners for a day of networking, professional development and collaboration focused on strengthening the nonprofit com

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is set to host its 23rd Annual All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show from May 29- 31 at Highfields Event Center in Aiken, SC. Proudly returning as title sponsor is Heider Family Stables, a dedicated supporter of the organization's mission and Thoroughbred aftercare. “We've been lo

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Less than a year after the Old Vaucluse Road overpass collapsed onto I-20, the new bridge will open. The South Carolina Department of Transportation will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. May 21 on the newly constructed bridge deck. State representatives and local partners will...

A now former Columbia County School Janitor is currently in jail, facing charges related to grooming of a minor.

During a search and excavation of an area near Blackville, buried human remains were found. Authorities think they belong to Krystal Anderson.