Local woman riding out Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica with 17 family members
A local woman and her family are currently stuck in Jamaica riding out Hurricane Melissa.
Community remembers church leader killed in North Augusta gas station shooting
76-year-old Jewel Harden had just left church Sunday afternoon and stopped here at the Sprint convenience store on Edgefield Road for gas. Moments later, gunfire ended her life. People who knew her say she lived up to her name – a true jewel in every sense.
Augusta ranks #5 among Georgia’s ‘Top FEMA Recovery Leaders’
The City of Augusta ranks #5 out of 279 applicants in Georgia for "total obligated funding" from Federal Emergency Management Funds (FEMA) to recover from Hurricane Helene, city officials announced Tuesday.
Authorities searching for missing man in Augusta with dementia
The Richmond County Sheriff's office is looking to locate a missing man diagnosed with dementia.
Augusta Eats: Restaurant goes from a wings joint to a sports bar with a...
Doc's Porchside describes itself as "Southern hospitality and fun Southern food." The description is spot-on. There are two locations − 3035 Washington Road in Augusta and 5147 Bluegrass Trail in Grovetown. Both originally were part of the Wild Wings Cafe franchise before the local owners decided to switch gears four...
Please call or email: Fraudsters steal $150,000 from two Columbia County businesses
Columbia County authorities are investigating a pair of recent larcenies committed by phone and email that fleeced two Martinez businesses out of at least $150,000. The owner of CSRA Probation Services, 3820 Washington Road, met with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office at its Evans substation on Oct. 24 to report...
Hope & Help: Local churches helping people in need
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The line for food assistance locally has grown over the last few weeks as the federal government shutdown reaches 28 days, with many local federal workers missing paychecks and SNAP benefits at risk as early as Nov. 1. But as that continues, volunteers at local churches...
Coroner investigating body found in wooded area in Augusta
The Richmond County Coroner's Office confirmed it responded in reference to a body found in Augusta on Tuesday.
Local Road Resurfacing Begins October 29: Expect Detours on Spencer and Ascot Drives
The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department will begin resurfacing roads on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The work will include Spencer Drive and Ascot Drive. The project is expected to take about four weeks, depending on the weather.
Cole Swindell To Headline 15th Annual Alzheimer’s Benefit Concert
At the Bell Auditorium in Augusta, Grammy-nominated Cole Swindell will light up the stage this Dec. 4 for Via Cognitive Health's Music for Memories Concert. The show marks 15 years of bringing music and support to those touched by memory loss. Starting at 7:30 p.m., this benefit show backs vital...
