Aiken hosts 16th annual Black history concert
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On the last day of Black History Month, the city of Aiken hosted a Black history concert. The main act was ATL Dream Vision, with the band playing a variety of music, including Big band swing, Motown soul and Billboard top 40 hits. The night, meant...
New North Augusta YMCA fundraising shortfall puts expanded services at risk
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction is underway on a new North Augusta YMCA, but the project’s future hinges on a final multi-million dollar fundraising push. Crews are currently building the foundation for the new facility off East Martintown Road. However, officials with the Family YMCA of Greater...
Two cities, two states: Mayors weigh in on Augusta Tomorrow 2035 Vision Plan
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- We’re learning more about the plan to bridge the gap between Augusta and North Augusta. Leaders on both sides of the river are weighing in on the Augusta Tomorrow 2035 Vision Plan. Augusta Tomorrow unveiled the plan last week, creating the plan based on feedback through public surveys. Executive...
Broad Street construction to close lanes starting Monday
Construction on Broad Street will shift into the median between 5th and 6th streets, prompting temporary lane closures in both directions, starting Monday. To ensure worker safety, the inside lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic will be closed during this phase of the project, according to a news release from...
Augusta hosts second annual mardi gras parade
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The second mardi gras parade was held in Augusta on Saturday. It started last year with a woman from New Orleans who wanted to bring a piece of home to Augusta. People marched through downtown, throwing beads and having fun. We got to speak with the...
Discover The Coolest Railroad Museum You’ve Never Visited In South Carolina
Sometimes the most memorable experiences are the ones you stumble upon by accident or finally visit after years of driving past. The Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum in Aiken falls into that category of places you should have visited ages ago but somehow never got around to. Here’s a...
The Stuffed French Toast At This Augusta Georgia Brunch Spot Is So Good It...
Some meals linger in your memory long after the plate is cleared, and The Brunch House of Augusta has mastered that kind of magic. This beloved eatery has built a reputation that reaches far beyond city limits, with many calling it the best brunch in all of Georgia. From the moment you step inside, the inviting...
See the lower median price for January home listings in Richmond County
The median home in Richmond County listed for $234,900 in January, slightly down from the previous month's $235,225, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows . Compared to January 2025, the median home list price increased 9.6% from $214,424. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in...
Augusta 911 Center earns statewide recognition
The Augusta 911 Center received the "2025 Communications Center of the Year Award" at the Georgia Emergency Communications Conference in Athens, Ga.
Project Refresh holds monthly shower day at May Park
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Project Refresh held its monthly shower day at May Park, offering free showers, health screenings and food to people in need. The event, co-hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health, also provided counseling, dental and medical care, along with resources to help attendees prepare...

















