California Gov. Gavin Newsom visits Aiken
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) stopped in Aiken, S.C. on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
Construction starts on Josey College & Career Academy
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction on the new T.W. Josey High School College and Career Center has started. All staff and classroom materials were moved to Murphey Middle School, where former Josey students will be during construction. Leaders hope to open the new college and career center in 2029.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office looking for missing N.C. man last seen in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man from North Carolina. Kevin L. Delane, 49 of Gastonia, N.C. was last seen on Aug. 7, 2026 at the corner of East Pine Log Rd and Banksmill Road in Aiken.
Files give details on school aide charged over images of kid
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Newly released documents reveal more about a former pre-K paraprofessional at Greenbrier Elementary who’s charged after an inappropriate photo was taken of a former student. The Columbia County School District personnel file of Abigail Vargas was released to News 12 under open records laws. Alt
Sheriff Brantley addresses media on this week’s events involving RCSO
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff, Eugene Brantley, will hold a press conference on Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. This was a busy week for the agency. Four deputies were arrested this week and a manhunt is currently underway following an officer involved shooting on T
10 Georgia Buffets Where Fried Chicken, Mac and Cheese, and Southern Comfort Food Keep...
That steam table laden with fried chicken and bubbling mac and cheese greeted me like an old friend the first time I walked into a Georgia buffet. I have learned on drives across this state that the best meals usually sit behind plain doors along a highway or tucked into a small downtown block.
Taj Aiken restaurant will move to Chesterfield Street
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Taj Aiken found a new home after being forced to move for Hotel Aiken construction. The restaurant says it’s moving into the old Casa Bella building on Chesterfield Street. Taj Aiken had until the 13th to move out of its current building. They say...
Augusta Buyers Hold the Upper Hand as Inventory Climbs and Homes Linger
Augusta sellers were cutting prices and waiting longer for offers, giving buyers rare leverage in a market flooded with choices.
Aiken Launches First Fall Concert Series at Hopelands Gardens With Free Shows
The City of Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will kick off the first-ever Fall Hopelands Concert Series on Sept. 21 at Hopelands Gardens. Four free performances by musicians from the area will take place on select Mondays through October. All concerts start at 6:30 p.m. on the Roland H....
12 On Your Side Investigates: Fired officer’s lawsuit adds to mounting scrutiny of RCSS...
A former Richmond County school police officer’s lawsuit alleging retaliation is one of several matters now facing the Richmond County school system.
