Aiken County deputies search for suspect involved in robbery
Sergeant accused of shooting 5 co-workers at Fort Stewart; all survive. Five people were injured and one suspect has been apprehended by law enforcement after a shooting at Fort Stewart. Updated: 26 minutes ago. Roger Dale Hinman, an inmate at the McDuffie County Sheriff’s Office, walked off a work detail...
Historic Augusta Transformation: 40 New Apartments and Retail Spaces Coming to Broad Street
A bold makeover starts this September in downtown Augusta. The 600 block of Broad Street will soon house 40 living units and 3,000 square feet of shops. The builders are hoping to attract med students and city workers who'd like to call downtown home. Work kicks off once the city...
Augusta Residents Fight to Keep James Brown’s Name on New Arena
Thousands of Augusta citizens have put their names on a petition to keep the Godfather of Soul's name on the city's main venue, while officials consider selling naming rights for the new building. Mayor Garnett Johnson asked Coliseum Authority chairman Cedric Johnson to talk to the Augusta Commission about the...
Richmond County sheriff launches ethics, support program for cops
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program to reinforce a culture of accountability, peer support and ethical service among the staff. Known as ABLE – for Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement – the program has begun agencywide. Crime is down across...
3 troubled apartment buildings placed on warning in Augusta
Those who live in Columbia and Richmond County have the chance to share their thoughts on the Arts 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan on Wednesday. Okla. nurse accused of exchanging child sex abuse material with S.C. lawmaker. Updated: 4 hours ago. A federal investigation involving a South Carolina state lawmaker...
Doctors at Georgia hospital use rare procedure to save newborn
These gadgets help give parents peace of mind as their kids head off to college. Richmond County sheriff launches ethics, support program for cops. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has launched a program to reinforce a culture of accountability, peer support and ethical service among the staff. With enrollment...
VA terminates union contracts for most employees
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The VA on Wednesday announced the termination of many collective bargaining agreements. The Department of Veterans Affairs says this will make it easier for leaders to promote high-performing employees, hold poor performers accountable, and improve benefits and services. This comes as the...
Augusta tax hike proposed on the heels of increases in trash and streetlight fees
Millions in unexpected expenses have put a property tax increase on the table, following other proposed increases in city service fees.
Former Aiken official found guilty after stealing 168K from dead mother
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A federal jury has convicted Cynthia Delores Holland, 61, of Aiken, formerly the county director of voter registration and elections, with theft of government property after fraudulently obtaining Social Security benefits. A guilty verdict was delivered following a day and a half of trial....
Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
