Augusta fire crews deal with downtown construction closure
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Fire Department is adapting its emergency response procedures as a section of Broad Street remains closed for construction over the next three weeks. Broad Street from St. Sebastian Way to 13th Street is closed in both directions. Crews were pouring concrete Monday morning as...
AGY expands Aiken glass fiber operations
AGY (Aiken, S.C., U.S.) has announced the expansion of its operations in Aiken County. The company’s $12.1 million investment will create 80 new jobs. AGY is an innovator and manufacturer of specialty glass fiber reinforcement, enabling high-performance composite solutions for aviation, defense, electronics,...
Monday Forecast off to a foggy start
Monday Forecast: Monday is off to a foggy start as a few counties are under a Dense Fog Advisory until 10am. Warm weather continues through Wednesday a chance for showers. and a few thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning. A dry and colder. ai mass moves in behind the...
Placing the sweet potato on a pedestal
Joseph Doyle, the Sweet Potato guy, has collected a family of sweet potatoes over the past 14 years and will soon be opening a museum dedicated to them, featuring his largest, oddest, and most unique looking taters.
Hit-and-run incident leaves 7-year-old injured in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- On Saturday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 400 block of Oak Street in reference to a traffic accident with injuries. It happened around 4:30 p.m. When they got there, deputies learned a 7 year old child was hit by a vehicle. The driver did not stop and left the […]
Shots fired on Brenda Court leaves one woman injured
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On Sunday, November 23rd at 9:34 pm, the Richmond County Sheriffs Office responded to the 2700 block of Brenda Court in reference to shots fired and one person down. Upon arrival, Deputies learned that women had been involved in a verbal altercation that turned physical. During the physical...
Aiken’s largest sporting event continues draws record crowds
Aiken’s 32nd Fall Steeplechase brought out big crowds, bold fashion, and a full day of racing as spectators gathered early along the rail to claim their favorite viewing spots. Tailgates and a busy schedule of races helped fuel the energy Aiken is known for—marking the final local Steeplechase Association event of...
Santa visits Augusta during week of Thanksgiving
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s a little more than a month away from Christmas, but Santa decided to visit the CSRA on Sunday. He visited Grace United Methodist Church to have cookies with the community. After eating with Santa, kids could learn about the birth of Jesus and make...
Augusta Dream Center gives away turkeys to those in need
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Dream Center gave away turkeys on Sunday, with families being able to share a meal before the giveaway. The Dream Center has been helping the CSRA for nine years and has been doing this giveaway for just as long. They said there were people...
Fall steeplechase makes its return to Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Saturday was one of the biggest days for the horse community in Aiken - the fall steeplechase. Before the show, people gathered to pre-game. There were stick horse races for the kids, corgi racing and the village of shops. Some patrons gave their thoughts on the...
