Man draws decades behind bars for Augusta attack on estranged wife
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A judge accepted a guilty plea in the 2022 case of a man accused of holding his estranged wife at gunpoint and threatening to set her on fire before deputies showed up. The suspect, Frank Ward, was sentenced Thursday to 20 years behind bars. The incident...
Emerge Fashion honors Black dandyism in Harlem
The Emerge Fashion Show hosted a Met Gala Night Party at Chele’s on Sunday, May 5, 2025. Guests came out in celebration of the 2025 Met Gala theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The Black woman-owned venue was filled with individuals spotlighting the fashion and legacy of Black people.
Reelin’ With Riley: Fishing at Mistletoe State Park
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On this week’s episode of Reelin’ With Riley, Riley is headed to Mistletoe State Park at Clarks Hill Lake. In this week’s episode of Reelin’ With Riley, Riley is headed to Savannah River Shoals, a beautiful stretch of our Savannah River that hasn’t seen many anglers since Hurricane Helene.
Local church creates marker of civil rights trailblazer William Jefferson White
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A historical marker now bears the name of a civil rights trailblazer who spent most of his life in Augusta. The masterpiece honors the Reverend Doctor William Jefferson White. White served as an educational agent for the Freedmen’s Bureau. He also founded Harmony Baptist Church...
RCSO at deadly crash on Deans Bridge Rd.
UPDATE, 9:39 A.M. – According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office, there is a reported fatality. According to authorities, the crash happened on Deans Bridge Road at Dover Street at 7:06 A.M. According to the Coroner’s Office, the victim was transported to Wellstar/MCG by EMS where he was pronounced dead at 7:41...
Ga., S.C. SNAP benefits being pilfered by international lobal crime rings
ATLANTA, Ga. - As scammers continue stealing hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars from electronic food benefit cards, federal agencies are linking the fraud to international crime rings. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security ran a sting operation targeting EBT...
Lieutenant Governor attends legislative breakfast in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones was in Columbia County for a post-legislative breakfast on Thursday. Jones gave a recap of this year’s session. He spoke about updates on tort reform, property tax legislation and income tax reform. Jones also highlighted how recent developments impact...
Local law enforcement takes part in run-walkathon event
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Law enforcement is taking part in a run-walkathon event in Aiken. This helps raise awareness and funds for Area 15 Special Olympics at the Citizens Park. Another Buc-ee’s is opening in Georgia, but you may have to drive a while to get there. The new location...
Grant Me Hope: Meet 11-year-old Max
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thousands of children in Georgia don’t have a family to call their own. News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system. Today we want to introduce you to...
Free Pet Adoptions at SPCA Albrecht Center Until May 15
Until May 15, the SPCA Albrecht Center will waive adoption fees for adult pets through a partnership with Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters campaign. The two-week program aims to place pets in new homes before spring brings its wave of kittens. Each adopted pet comes with a microchip, medical care,...
