On the Augusta Canal, there’s good news and bad news
It's taken months of work, but the last section of the popular canal trail is reopening Friday.
Cotton farmers donate socks to help homeless in Augusta
Cotton farmers donated socks to the CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority to help people experiencing homelessness stay warm this winter.
Richmond Co. school board announces January 2026 public meetings on long-range facilities planning
The Richmond County Board of Education voted this week to approve three public hearings at the start of 2026 on the district’s long-range facilities master plan.
Some beloved Augusta schools could be lost under district plan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re getting a closer look at the Richmond County School System’s plan for the future − and it involves the loss of some beloved schools. The broad brushstrokes of the master plan were laid out last year, explaining the reasoning behind closing and consolidating some schools while opening...
Person sought for questioning in Augusta arson case
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking to question someone in an arson case. The incident happened Nov. 19 in the 1200 block of Florence Street, according to deputies. Christopher Thompson, 40, was wanted in reference to a rape that occurred in Augusta. Authorities said...
Local groups work to feed hungry families as Christmas approaches
With Christmas a week away, local groups are working to ensure no one goes hungry during the holidays, though they face challenges meeting increased demand.
NORAD Tracks Santa: A Christmas Eve tradition celebrates 70 years
We are less than a week away from Santa's visit, and once again NORAD or "North American Aerospace Defense Command," will track his journey across the world.
‘Stomach flu’ spreading across U.S., health officials warn
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Health officials are issuing a new warning about a highly contagious stomach virus called norovirus, commonly known as the stomach flu. Cases of measles in the U.S. are on the rise, with North Carolina confirming its first recent case from a person traveling in the Raleigh-Durham Airport.
Groundbreaking held for new North Augusta Middle School
Aiken County Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony for North Augusta Middle School on Dec. 16.
‘It was bittersweet’: Former Millbrook Elementary student donates toys to school
An 18-year-old former Millbrook Elementary student returned to the school with a mission: to give back to the community where he once learned.

















