Augusta GA

It’s hard to believe it’s already been one year since Hurricane Helene tore across Georgia and South Carolina. For many across the CSRA, the memories of that night are still vivid: howling winds, pounding rain, and falling trees. But Helene’s story in our region actually began before the...

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an overnight shooting. Authorities say the incident happened just after midnight on Sunday, Sept. 21. on the 100 block of Kellogg Drive, near Banks Mill Road. Three people were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are unknown, and the...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- The WJBF newsroom team was honored tonight at the Georgia Association of Broadcasting awards ceremony. Our news team won for ‘Best Breaking News Coverage’ as well as ‘Best Community Service Project’ for Border Bowl 12. Jennie Montgomery won for ‘Best Feature Story.’ We also won a merit award for...

? SC Office of Resilience opens regional offices for disaster recovery Locations include Columbia, Central, Spartanburg and Aiken Offices will support housing repair and replacement after Helene Case...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’ve been dry lately and there still isn’t much rain in the forecast the next few days, but a few isolated showers and storms will be possible Friday into the weekend. Isolated shower chances will likely continue into next week, but don’t count on seeing a ton of rain that would impact...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In the United States, more than a third of children get their first smartphone by the time they’re nine years old. That number is trending younger every year. Parents often say they’d rather wait, but once a few kids have a phone, the pressure builds. Nobody wants their child to feel left...

A brand-new festival hits Evans Market in Columbia County, Georgia, this fall. Clucktoberfest mixes craft beer with spicy wings on October 11. The three-hour bash kicks off at 3 p.m. Your $30 ticket opens up a world of unlimited beer samples. Local food trucks will compete in a wing-tasting contest,...

A federal watchdog found Georgia’s Medicaid program has spent much more on administrative costs than on providing health care. School leaders in Orangeburg placed the last beam on a new high school, marking a significant milestone for construction. Burke County sheriff requests money for new deputy. Updated: 5 hours...

West Laurens beats Harlem, stays undefeated in run-heavy shootout. West Laurens beats Harlem, stays undefeated in run-heavy shootout.

A federal watchdog found Georgia’s Medicaid program has spent much more on administrative costs than on providing health care. School leaders in Orangeburg placed the last beam on a new high school, marking a significant milestone for construction. N. Augusta raid yields enough fentanyl to kill half of the...