Judge denies bond in shooting death of Augusta 3-year-old
Authorities have dropped murder charges against two teenagers, who were found to have acted in self-defense in a shooting that killed a 14-year-old last month.
Jefferson County theft arrest linked to internet outages that affected over 100
WRENS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Wrens man has been arrested in relation to thefts that allegedly left over 100 residents without internet over the past two months. James Ellis Coleman, of the 2500 block of Quaker Road, was arrested on Saturday and charged with 11 counts of criminal damage to property.
‘Operation Keep Us Safe’ to target drivers who don’t move over for blue lights
Five people out of more than 200 who were recently exposed to measles on the Georgia State University campus and other locations are being monitored. Kemp comes to Augusta with his pick for U.S. Senate, Derek Dooley. Updated: 1 hour ago. Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Derek Dooley as his...
Memorial grows for Augusta double-murder victims
Five people out of more than 200 who were recently exposed to measles on the Georgia State University campus and other locations are being monitored. Kemp comes to Augusta with his pick for U.S. Senate, Derek Dooley. Updated: 1 hour ago. Gov. Brian Kemp has endorsed Derek Dooley as his...
Rooted Coffeehouse Opening in Augusta, Fourth Location in CSRA
A new Rooted Coffeehouse will open its doors at 801 Greene Street in Augusta, Georgia, later this month. The owners shared their plans with Business Debut. Inside the 1,500-square-foot space, guests will find a mix of dining spots and soft seating. Workers and students can plug in at various charging stations...
Two Aiken men sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding 88-year-old woman in...
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Two Aiken man have been sentenced to two years in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to the United States Department of Justice District of South Carolina’s Office, a will was executed by an 88-year-old woman in Aiken that purported to leave the entirety of her estate, which...
Rain Back in the Forecast
A coastal low-pressure system is currently bringing rainfall to the Outer Banks and is expected to bring moisture into our area aiding in rain chances. There is a 10% chance for rain on Tuesday mostly affecting our western counties around 6pm tomorrow. Temperatures for the start of the work week are forecasted to...
Edgefield County School District honors its top educators
JOHNSTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Edgefield County School District proudly honored some of its brightest stars during the school district’s annual “Morning for Stars” breakfast celebration held on Friday at Pine Ridge Golf Club. During the event, the school district recognized its school-level Teachers of the Year...
Local church ready to serve others as Helene anniversary nears
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re less than 2 weeks away from the anniversary of Hurricane Helene, and the CSRA is still recovering from the storm. The Saint John United Methodist Church had to leave after the hurricane because a tree fell on the building, heavily damaging their roof. The...
Hunt In The Heart Of Augusta
Think you know Augusta like the back of your hand? Put your local knowledge to the test in our Hunt in the Heart of Augusta contest!. Each week, we’ll post a zoomed-in photo taken somewhere around town — it could be a park, a business, a landmark, or a hidden gem you’ve passed by a hundred times. Your challenge is...