Aiken Coffee Shop Offers Books, Game Nights in Eastside Village
Parlour Coffee and Company opened late last year on Richland Avenue in Aiken's Eastside Village. It serves coffee, pastries, and lunch. Owner Heather Willaby spends her days helping entrepreneurs start companies. She walks them through registration, opening day, and the months that follow. The idea sparked during a cha
Jail letter and gang backdrop take center stage in Arbrie Anthony murder trial
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Jurors in the trial over the shooting death of 8-year-old Arbrie Anthony spent Tuesday hearing more about alleged gang tensions, a red Jeep and a jailhouse letter that prosecutors say was written by defendant Antoine Rodrigues Redfield. Prosecutors called their final three witnesses: Richmond
Aug. 17 is National Thrift Shop Day, CSRA Goodwill stores celebrate all week long
Monday marked National Thrift Shop Day on Aug. 17, and Goodwill is celebrating all week long.
C4 Impact Aiken opens cooling station, services for people experiencing homelessness
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — As temperatures climb, people experiencing homelessness need a place to get out of the heat. C4 Impact Aiken is opening its doors, offering a cool place to sit along with food, water, showers and laundry services. For Sierra O’Bryan, having somewhere to go can make a difference. “The shade, you kno
Underground pipe work closes part of James Brown Boulevard
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A part of James Brown Boulevard will close Monday as crews work to install new underground piping. City officials say the closure will be on northbound James Brown Boulevard between Broad Street and Reynolds Street. The closure is expected to remain in place through August 24,...
Miami landlord disputes knowledge of Pace Corners business license issue
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -A Miami landlord says he was not aware his Augusta apartment complex was operating without a business license, but an open records request obtained by News 12 shows otherwise. Shakill Garnett, a tenant at Pace Corners, said he was sick for months while living with mold and...
Move-in day marks start of a new year at Augusta University | PHOTOS
The hallways echoed with rolling carts, greetings from volunteers and the excitement of a new beginning as students arrived at Augusta University for move-in day. Our photographers captured the sights, smiles and busy moments as campus came to life ahead of the fall semester. This story was created with the assistance
North Augusta middle schooler brings Airsoft gun to campus
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – A Paul Knox Middle School student is facing consequences after bringing an Airsoft gun to campus, administrators say. On Monday, a student brought the Airsoft and showed it to other students, according to the principal of the school at 1804 Wells Road. In the...
Georgia firefighting conference to bring statewide training to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fire service leaders from across Georgia will gather in Augusta this month for a weeklong conference. With a focus on training, safety and collaboration, the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference is set for Aug. 24-29 at the Augusta Marriott Convention Center. The event is hosted in...
Georgia’s data center boom raises questions about power, costs
A massive new data center campus is coming to Columbia County, as Georgia continues to attract major technology investments and faces growing demand for electricity.

















