Augusta GA

McDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Dearing man has been sentenced in federal court for distributing methamphetamine. Shawn Duwell Grier, 54, of Dearing, Georgia, was sentenced to 120 months in prison and a $2,500 fine followed by four years of supervised release after pleading guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribut

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In the aftermath of two Columbia County traffic deaths involving electric two-wheeled vehicles, we’re looking at the rising number of injuries on electric mopeds, scooters, dirt bikes and motorcycles. Kenneth Faile-Hood, an eighth-grader at Harlem Middle School, died a little over a week ago

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student was caught with a knife at Columbia Middle School. Parents were told Friday in a letter from Principal Holly Barnes that the knife was in a backpack. Columbia County School District police responded immediately and secured the knife. The student is being held accountable...

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF)- The Aiken County Public School District partnered with Aiken Performing Arts for a music outreach program. Hundreds of students got to hear from multi platinum recording artists “Nelson.” The grandsons of 50’s TV stars Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, sons of rock star Ricky Nelson, and the nephews of NCIS

A $65 million water treatment plant is under construction in Aiken with completion expected in winter 2027. The Citadel is renovating a historic building at 573 Huger St. and upgrading the lobby and auditorium at the Robert Scott Smalls building. Johnson Hagood Stadium in Charleston will add a permanent visitor’s...

AIKEN — The Aiken County Public School District says that proposed changes to Aiken's Area 5 schools will bring expanded opportunities to students, but residents of the Town of Jackson believe the removal of their only school could have damaging consequences for its economy while erasing a large part of its history.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta University is remembering longtime educator and Director of First and Second Year Experiences Dr. Elizabeth “Beth” Huggins, EdD. Huggins passed unexpectedly on Sept. 20, 2026. The statement from AU in its entirety is below: The Augusta University family is mourning the loss of Elizabeth “B

AUGUSTA, GA — Men at Augusta State Medical Prison are helping rescue dogs that shelters struggled to place, and the program is making a difference for both sides. Through Pups in the Pen, inmates foster and train dogs that need extra care, structure, and patience before they are ready for adoption.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – A new mentor and leadership program is kicking off in the central Savannah river area (CSRA) for local high school senior boys. The Emerald Excellence Beautillion program is presented by the Augusta (GA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The program shines a light on boys giving them positive rei

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta mom is behind bars after her sons were found in a home with unlivable conditions, according to authorities. Mikayla Kennedy White was arrested on Tuesday, according to Richmond County jail bookings. According to an incident report, deputies responded to Cornell Drive after two chil