SLED investigating officer-involved shooting in Saluda County
Aiken County band teacher charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. An Aiken County band teacher has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Salvation Army of Augusta helping homeless kids prepare for the school year. Updated: 3 hours ago. As the back-to-school shopping...
Augusta administrator recommends $426 million SPLOST 9 project lists
Augusta Administrator Tameka Allen made her recommendation for the projects to be funded by SPLOST 9 that totals more than $420 million dollars.
Groundbreaking for new home construction for a local veteran and his family
A groundbreaking ceremony is being held today for the construction of a new home for a local veteran.
Augusta’s Cedar Grove Cemetery seeks aid post-Hurricane Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The CSRA is still seeing the impacts of Hurricane Helene more than 9 months later. Historic Cedar Grove Cemetery started around 1818 as a burial site for slaves. Over the years many notable African Americans from Augusta have been buried there, making it historically significant. They include R.A....
1 injured, suspect arrested in weekend shooting in Augusta
One person is dead after a crash in Orangeburg County on Tuesday, according to South Carolina Highway Patrol. North Augusta leaders share next steps on Riverside Village improvement plan. Updated: 22 minutes ago. We received new details on Tuesday about how the Riverside Village traffic and pedestrian improvement...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A high pressure ridge (aka heat dome) will build into the Southeast. The result will be hotter than average temperatures today and Tuesday with highs in the upper 90s both days. Factor in the humidity, and it will feel more like 102 to 105 degrees. The...
Augusta Tech, Columbia County Fire Rescue launch degree program for firefighters
Augusta Technical College and Columbia County Fire Rescue announced a partnership to provide its firefighters an opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Fire & Emergency Services Occupation.
12 On Your Side Investigates: Imprisoned pool contractor denied shorter sentence
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman behind bars after a years-long 12 On Your Side Investigation into bad pool contractors has been denied of a shorter sentence. On June 23, Heather Alford appeared in court, asking to have her sentence cut short. Four days later, on June 27, Judge Barry...
Jamilla “Millie” Shanae Smith Murdered in Aiken County South Carolina
Jamilla “Millie” Shanae’ Smith was a 30-year-old mother of two young children, known in her community as a dedicated parent and loving daughter. A resident of the Beech Island area in Aiken County, South Carolina, she maintained close ties with her family and was celebrated by friends for her warm personality and...
Burke County Commissioners decide on attorney for Burke County Sheriffs case
The Burke County Commissioners deciding to on who will be handling the case for Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams at tonight's meeting.