USC Aiken polo champions recognized at the South Carolina Statehouse
May 6—COLUMBIA — USC Aiken's polo team was recognized at the South Carolina Statehouse on April 30 for their national championship win. The team, made up of Briana Jordan, Madison Jordan and Winnie Branscum, has been ranked No. 1 in the nation and secured the championship title at the USPA Division I National Intercollegiate Championship Tournament after defeating Texas A&M University 15-6...
Augusta Canal breaks ground on new bridge and trail
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It will be something new for canal visitors to dig. “This is a huge shot in the arm, it’s a most visited park by far and you couldn’t be more excited by the opportunity,” said Mayor Garnett Johnson. The opportunity is this new canal trail that will connect the Village at […]
Fort Gordon Hospital to End Inpatient Care, Shift to Outpatient Services
The Department of War has informed Congress that it will transform the Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon into an Ambulatory Care Center. Inpatient care will close for good, except for the Residential Treatment Facility. The emergency room will become an Urgent Care Center. Operating rooms will remain open,...
Augusta mayor candidate: Steven Kendrick
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Steven Kendrick is running for mayor again, saying Augusta needs different leadership and pointing to his record as tax commissioner as proof he can deliver results. Kendrick ran for mayor in 2022 and lost in a runoff against Mayor Garnett Johnson. He said his time since...
Augusta Transit Adds Three Stops to Route 9 for Improved Access
Augusta Transit introduced three stops to Route 9, the Red Line. Changes went live on May 4. The updated inbound route stops at Bulldog Way, Harold Road near Tasty Wings, and Peach Orchard Road at Sherwin-Williams Paints. Officials wanted riders to reach Barneys Pharmacy on Peach Orchard Road with less hassle.
Community gathers to remember Major Steve Morris
Mourners gathered to remember a longtime public servant in Columbia County, Major Steve Morris. A large crowd of family and friends joined together to pay their respects at his funeral May 6, 2026 at Abilene Baptist Church.
Marine Corps is training with helicopters in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - If you’ve been noticing some extra military aircraft over Augusta, it’s not your imagination. The U.S. Marine Corps is conducting some training here, a Fort Gordon spokeswoman said. While she confirmed that Marine training, she said it’s not affiliated with Fort Gordon. The...
Evans Middle School student makes threat on bus, parents told
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans Middle School student is in trouble over an alleged threat. Parents were told in a letter Wednesday that “a student made comments of a threatening nature against other students on the bus this afternoon.”. Administrators and Columbia County School District police were contacted,...
Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Aiken County as South Carolina Reports 30 Cases This Year
South Carolina health officials confirmed a raccoon tested positive for rabies in Aiken County. The animal was located near Archie Ware Road and Desert Palm Lane in Ridge Spring. According to WRDW, One person had contact with it and received medical guidance. Testing concluded on May 1. The specimen arrived...
Rep. Rick Allen, peers fight cuts to Fort Gordon Hospital
U.S. Rep. Rick Allen and colleagues across the region asked the secretary of war to immediately halt plans to gut Fort Gordon’s hospital.
