Man with juvenile assault warrant sought by Aiken Police
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken Department of Public Safety is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a wanted man. 37-year-old Justin Absher has active warrants for Assault & Battery 2nd Degree for non-consensual touching of a juvenile. Anyone with information on his whereabouts are urged to call Aiken...
Downtown business owners voice frustrations at construction meeting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A packed house at the Augusta Municipal Building on Monday night as downtown business owners gathered for an update on the ongoing construction project. Some left frustrated, saying the session felt more like a listening forum than an update. Recently, the city hired a public relations...
10 Underrated Cities In Georgia So Affordable, You’ll Wish You Have Moved Sooner
Looking for budget-friendly places to live in Georgia that won’t drain your savings?. These 10 cities offer surprisingly affordable living with prices that will make you wonder why you didn’t move sooner!. 1. Augusta. Augusta offers small-town charm with big-city amenities at prices that will make you smile.
Reward offered in investgation of Blackville killing of 18-year-old
Feeling like fall, isolated showers Tuesday. SKY 12: Take a look at 'The Hive' in North Augusta. Here's a bird's-eye view of a major new development in North Augusta. SKY 12: Take a look at the transformation of 'The Patch'. Here's a look at the changes taking shape at the...
Data to be delivered on park use as Augusta commissioners consider closures
Commissioners are expected to hear from an engineering firm Tuesday on the results of a parks usage study, where 136 cameras captured the action, or lack of it.
Parents, leaders to discuss vaping concerns among teens
Feeling like fall, isolated showers Tuesday. SKY 12: Take a look at 'The Hive' in North Augusta. Here's a bird's-eye view of a major new development in North Augusta. SKY 12: Take a look at the transformation of 'The Patch'. Here's a look at the changes taking shape at the...
Ga. high school graduation rate hits an all-time high
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia’s high-school seniors recorded another all-time-high graduation rate – and significant year-over-year improvement – in 2025. The four-year graduation rate rose to 87.2% – up from 85.4% in 2024. Classmates at Harlem Middle School are mourning an 11-year-old whose heartbroken parents...
Boil advisory issued for some Edgefield County residents
TRENTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority advises some customers to vigorously boil their water for a full minute before consuming it. The advisory includes customers on Woodyard Road from Marsh Place to Pinehouse Road. This includes Village Apartments, James Drive, Summerfield Court...
Aiken authorities request help in locating missing woman
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing woman who has not had contact with family in two weeks.
Accusations against local homeless ministry raise questions about their use of funds
Over the weekend, several people who live in Gloverville and Burnettown gathered at Sassafras Park to voice their concerns about the Walking Tall Homeless Ministry.
