In pictures: Hanukkah celebration 2025
Members of Augusta’s Jewish community gathered at the Evans Towne Center Park Dec. 14 to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with children’s games, songs, a menorah lighting, a gelt drop with the assistance of Columbia County firefighters, prizes, latkes, donuts and a pyrotechnic show. Hanukkah is the...
Cold temps drive opening of emergency homeless shelters in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Emergency overnight shelters opened as dropping temperatures increased the need for homeless services across the area. May Park, Augusta Rescue Mission, Garden City Rescue Mission and the Center of Hope all opened their doors to provide immediate shelter. Local nonprofit Open Arms Outreach...
Join Aiken’s Unexpected Culinary Journey
Aiken, South Carolina’s culinary scene hits its stride. First impressions can make or break a visit to a new town. Aiken’s 125-year-old live oak trees along South Boundary Avenue make me gasp and have me wondering what other surprises await. As I set out on this 48-hour food-finding...
3-Degree Guarantee: Augusta Training Shop gets $1,000
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Your First Alert Weather Team launched the “3 Degree Guarantee,” a weekday forecasting challenge that benefits local nonprofits. Each weekday, the weather team predicts the forecasted high temperature for the day. When their prediction falls within three degrees of the actual high...
Plumbers stay busy protecting your pipes as temperatures dip into mid-20s
With temperatures rapidly dropping, experts warn one of the most important things you can do is protect your pipes. The cold weather makes this one of the busiest times of the year for plumbing companies.
North Augusta council passes golf cart ordinance expansion
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The North Augusta City Council has passed the second and final reading of a golf cart ordinance that would expand the time residents could drive golf carts in the city. In May, South Carolina passed a bill to allow cities to create their own ordinances...
Augusta commissioners divided on how to close budget gap
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners face a nearly $7 million budget shortfall with less than three weeks to meet a state-mandated deadline for balancing the city’s budget. The shortfall represents what remains of an original $21 million budget gap. Since November, commissioners have cut millions from...
Augusta’s Three Crows Fiber: Your local source for natural yarn
Three Crows Fiber is a natural fiber shop and for this episode of "Your Hometown Road Trip," the team stopped in and spoke with co-owner Jeff Pullium about what his business is all about.
12 On Your Side Investigates: Former deputy speaks out after fentanyl charges dropped
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Richmond County deputy is speaking out after spending months behind bars after he was accused of smuggling a deadly drug into the jail. All charges against Demondre Mahoney were eventually dropped, but he said he almost lost everything as he was proving his innocence.
RCSO announces death of investigator Patrick Kinsey
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has announced the death of one of its investigators, Patrick Kinsey, who was actively employed with the agency.

















