Red Cross warns of higher home fire risk in winter months
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The CSRA is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures, but before long the cold weather will be back. That means people will be trying to stay warm and the risk of home fires will increase. According to the American Red Cross, every 8 minutes they respond to a disaster and most of them are […]
Augusta Transit announces updated schedule beginning Friday
Augusta Transit said this week that updates will be implemented to fixed-route bus schedules, starting Friday Jan. 2.
Longtime Pee Dee educator uses his love of golf to pen 2 books
(WPDE) — Dr. Gregory McCord is now the author of two books, titled "Augusta Municipal Golf Course: The Patch" and "The Cabbage Patch Kid." McCord has nearly 30 years in education, working as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. He felt a need to continue to...
Suspect arrested after woman shot on Butler Manor Drive
On scene, deputies say they found a woman with an apparent gunshot wound. She was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Woman shot in Augusta on Friday, officers on the scene
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of a shooting at Butler Manor Drive and Morgan Road.
SRP Federal Credit Union unveils museum honoring 65-year legacy
NORTH AUGUSTA— SRP Federal Credit Union celebrated the opening of a new museum inside its Administrative Campus on Thursday, Dec. 18, marking a significant milestone in the 65-year history of the credit union. Founded in 1960 by a group of DuPont employees as a small institution serving the dedicated...
YMCA sees New Year fitness rush with anniversary promotion
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The YMCA is experiencing its annual New Year’s fitness rush, with staff reporting a 40% increase in traffic from December to January. The surge reflects the pattern of New Year’s resolutions focused on fitness goals, though the increase often drops off after the initial January rush.
Finding Solutions: Grant helps families access free baby essentials in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new grant is helping more parents get baby essentials at Rural Health Services in Aiken, as the cost of infant supplies can burden families. The facility’s diaper room gets used multiple times daily to distribute free diapers, formula and wipes to parents who need them, said Deborah...
Armed and dangerous suspect wanted in Burke County firearms theft
Deputies in Burke County are searching for a man they say is armed and dangerous after an alleged theft.
New Year’s Eve celebrations highlight Broad Street parking concerns
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Parking will be at a premium in downtown Augusta on New Year’s Eve as people prepare to celebrate the start of 2026, but the parking challenges could extend well beyond tonight as the Broad Street Improvement Plan continues. The four-year construction project is just under...

















