Accelerate Augusta Celebrates Successful Grand Opening in Downtown Augusta
Augusta Technical College, in partnership with the Downtown Development Authority of Augusta (DDA), officially celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of Accelerate Augusta, the region’s newest small business incubator and microenterprise center. The event was held at the newly renovated I.M. Pei building in...
Aiken County Family YMCA helps mask cost of Halloween with free costumes
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Halloween is around the corner, and that means the annual hunt for the perfect costume is underway. The Aiken County Family YMCA held a free Halloween costume giveaway Sunday. The community helped families mask the cost of Halloween—one free costume at a time. It’s simple gestures like these...
Augusta traffic update: Your driving guide to Broad Street as new construction phase begins
Workers returned to Broad Street on Monday to start the next phase of improvements to downtown Augusta's main traffic corridor. But even Augusta's engineering department needs extra help for bigger lifts. Construction on Broad Street affecting the 800 block by Augusta Common and the 1300 and 1400 blocks is labeled an...
No injuries reported in house fire on Donnington Court
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - There were no injuries reported in a house fire on Donnington Court, according to officials. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was injured in a shooting at a block party is expected to make a full recover, according to authorities. The GVW Fire Department...
Rocky Creek Charter Academy officially opens its doors to students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new charter school officially opened its doors in Augusta on Tuesday morning. Rocky Creek Charter Academy, located at 2417 Jennings Road, is a tuition-free public school of choice for Georgia families. On Tuesday, the school’s “Ring the Bell” Ceremony marked the first day students attend...
3 hurt after gunfire erupts at Waynesboro block party
Three people were injured, including a Burke County Sheriff’s deputy, after being struck by gunfire following a block party in Waynesboro, officials said.
Murder investigation underway after stabbing in Helms College parking lot: RCSO
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – On October 13th , around 11:09 pm, Richmond County Deputies responded to the Village West Shopping Center on Washington Road in reference to deceased person. Upon officer’s arrival, they located the victim, 30-year-old Martin Louis Gordon of Grovetown. The investigation revealed that Gordon had...
Filip Hornburg honored by league office
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Flagler College's Filip Hornburg was selected as the Peach Belt Conference's Defender of the Week, according to a press release this afternoon by conference officials. Hornburg is the third Flagler defender to receive the weekly honor as he joins Jesse van Krimpen (Sept. 15) and Daniel...
Tabitha Hanley selected as PBC co-Golfer of the Week
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Flagler College senior Tabitha Hanley was selected as the Peach Belt Conference's Co-Women's Golfer of the Week, according to a release by conference officials this afternoon. The Bradenton, Florida native finished in a tie for sixth place with fellow golfer of the week honoree Sakurako Tanaka...
Western Carolina State Fair draws crowds to Aiken Fairgrounds
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Western Carolina State Fair is in full swing at the Aiken Fairgrounds. On weekdays, gates open at 5 p.m., while weekend hours begin at noon. Closing times depend on weather conditions and crowd size, with the last gate admission tickets sold at 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9:30...

















