Augusta GA

Two new principals were approved for Columbia County elementary schools for the 2026-2027 school years. Kelli Robertson was unanimously approved as the new principal of Stevens Creek Elementary School, and Jessica Williams was unanimously approved as the new principal of Blue Ridge Elementary School, according to a...

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AIKEN, S.C (WJBF) — A special Easter event focused on inclusion and awareness is happening Saturday in Aiken. An Autism Easter Egg Hunt is bringing families together for a day of fun, connection, and community support. Dan Perkins, one of the organizers, says the idea came from within the group itself. “We have...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man was arrested Friday morning for non-aggravated child molestation after a report of indecent exposure involving children walking near Murphey Middle School, officials say. The report says Richmond County deputies went to the area of Olive Road and Eagles Way around 9 a.m. Friday,...

Keep Aiken County Beautiful has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant and distribute more than 400 trees across Aiken County. The effort, funded by MathWorks, helps restore the local tree canopy damaged by Hurricane Helene.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fire crews in Aiken County responded to a brush fire on Crystal Springs Road and Rumley Road Saturday evening. Dispatchers said the call came in at 6:52 p.m. and they could not confirm more information except that the South Carolina Forestry Commission was called to assist.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 7-year-old from Augusta was shot after a 9-year-old discharged a gun while playing with it, authorities say. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of Sapelo Circle at around 3:25 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting with one person down, officials say.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two suspects are in custody following an armed robbery and brief pursuit, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said. On Sunday at 10:50 a.m., deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery at a Family Dollar store at 3258 Wrightsboro Rd., according to the sheriff’s office.

The 2nd Quarter has begun! PR specialist Tonia Gibbons is hosting #SheGotGame – Your Playbook for Success: Empower. Equip. Elevate. This event takes place Saturday, April 11th from 11 AM to 3 PM at the Saint Paul’s River Room, 605 Reynolds Street in Augusta, Georgia. Tickets are $40. For more information, you can...

The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Quynh Spicer as its 2026 Businesswoman of the Year. The award was presented on Wednesday during the chamber’s annual Women of Influence Executive Luncheon. Spicer is the founder of Thomson Family Dental, Harlem Family Dental, and Home Instead Augusta. She serves...