North Augusta’s sewer capacity is reaching its limit
North Augusta’s rapid growth may soon hit a limit — not because of land or funding, but because of sewer space.
As shutdown enters day 23, local food banks prep for higher demand
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The government shutdown has reached 23 days, making it the second longest in history, with no signs of ending soon. Starting Nov. 1, the lack of government funding means no SNAP food benefits, no grants for local nonprofits and limited veterans assistance. Local nonprofits are preparing for...
Convicted murderer who escaped from Georgia work detail captured weeks later
After nearly two months on the run, a Georgia man serving a life sentence for murder is back in custody.
Chick-fil-A tests 24-hour vending machine in Georgia
Late-night hunger just got a serious upgrade. At the heart of an Atlanta-area hospital, Chick-fil-A has quietly rolled out its first 24-hour vending machine — an unexpected twist on “fast food” that invites early-morning staff, weary visitors, and anyone craving “Eat Mor Chikin” at odd hours to press a button rather...
Father-in-Law Moved to Burn Unit
Yesterday, my father-in-law was transferred to a burn unit in Augusta, GA. We were told he would have an another surgery this morning. The surgery didn’t happen until this afternoon. They removed more dead skin. My father-in-law now has a constant flush drain installed to try to remove and prevent the staph infection...
Remembering Deputy J.D. Paugh: 14 years since a hero’s sacrifice
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is remembering Deputy James David “J.D.” Paugh, who made the ultimate sacrifice 14 years ago. Shortly after 1 a.m. on Oct. 23, 2011, Paugh was riding his department motorcycle home after completing an off-duty assignment at the Exchange Club Fair.
More soil tests for Augusta Depot project, even after site was already decontaminated
It's prime piece of downtown property, and city leaders want to see something develop at The Depot.
Purses Filled With Passion non-profit helps homeless women
Purses Filled With Passion, a local non-profit, is teaming up with the Salvation Army of Augusta to help women in need.
Augusta trunk-or-treat brings early Halloween fun to community
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Kids in the Augusta community participated in an early trick-or-treating experience Tuesday evening at the Robert Howard Community Center. The trunk-or-treat event featured festive decorations and goodies for trick-or-treaters. Nearly 1.4 million Georgians enrolled in the Supplemental...
South Carolina School Bus Driver Charged with DUI While Transporting 51 Elementary Students
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina school bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and child endangerment after allegedly operating a school bus full of elementary students while impaired, according to WBTV 3. Authorities say 62-year-old Janice Waldorf was pulled over on September 25 in...
