Testimony continues on Day 5 in trial of parents charged in Janell Carwell’s murder
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Jurors in the Leon Tripp and Tanya Tripp murder trial heard a recorded jailhouse interview with Leon Tripp on Friday, the fifth day of testimony, as the state continued presenting witnesses in the death of Janell Tripp, a teenager who was reported missing in April 2017 and whose remains...
Air Guard Cuts Tactical Air Control Units, Adds Cyber Operators
The Air National Guard will deactivate an air control squadron in Georgia and dozens more in Iowa, converting the unit and positions to do cyber operations. In separate announcements made Feb. 20, the Air Force said the changes would eliminate 83 jobs beteen the two states, while opening up new roles for cyber.
Columbia County authorities search for missing teen with autism
Deputies with the Columbia County Sheriff's Office are actively looking for a missing 14-year-old on Friday.
Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn opens on Broad Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new gourmet popcorn shop has opened on Broad Street, bringing a Chicago-style twist to downtown Augusta. Popn’ Off Gourmet Popcorn and Nuts, located at 716 Broad Street next to the Miller Theater, opened late last year. Owner Sheila Jones moved to Augusta from Chicago, where she said...
‘Died while waiting for care’: Ossoff demands answers from Augusta VA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Sen. Jon Ossoff is demanding answers about ongoing problems affecting veteran care in Augusta. On Feb. 26, Ossoff sent a formal letter to James Doelling, acting executive director of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center, containing a list of 10 questions about alleged staffing shortages...
S.C. killer of 5 sentenced 3½ years after capture in CSRA
A sentence of life without parole was handed down to a man who was caught in Burke County after killing five people while he was on a days-long meth binge in South Carolina.
Augusta Women Ready for the Second Annual More Than Golf Invitational
Augusta, Ga. - Fresh off their fourth place finish in Jacksonville, Fl., the Augusta University women's golf team is right back on the course this weekend. They will be part of the second annual More Than Golf Invitational Presented by Bank of America and hosted by the Annika Foundation. Once again the tournament...
New public parking lots open on Broad Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta has successfully leased two additional public parking lots to help alleviate parking challenges and better support our local businesses along Broad Street. As of Monday, February 16, both lots are fully open and available to the public. Parking is currently free of charge,...
10 Small South Carolina Towns That Belong On A Postcard
Want to find small towns in South Carolina that look like perfect postcards?. These 10 beautiful towns offer stunning views, historic charm, and scenes worth photographing!. Here’s the thing about Aiken that makes it postcard-perfect. The streets are so wide and tree-lined that every angle looks like a professional...
Aiken Will See Rise in Sewer Impact Fees for New Hookups
Aiken City Council gave its first nod on Feb. 23 to rules that spell out how the city will gather and use impact fees on new connections to the sewer system. These fees answer a sharp price jump from 48 cents per gallon to $10.89 per gallon that the Aiken County Council put in place September 2024.
