Augusta GA

Augusta University placed No. 86 among 243 universities nationwide in the first-ever Cure Innovation Index for its ability to translate scientific discovery into real-world healthcare impact. The institution ranked as third in Georgia, trailing only Emory University and Georgia Institute of Technology. "Augusta Univers

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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A inmate at the Augusta State Medical Prison has died, according to authorities. Officials with the Georgia Department of Corrections say 23-year-old Jacobi Chomicki died on May 22. His cause of death is undetermined at this time, according to officials. Chomicki’s body was turned over to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Some railroad signal problems on Alexander Drive caused intermittent traffic backups Monday afternoon. The crossing signal backed up traffic in the right-turn lane on eastbound Riverwatch Parkway around 2 p.m. “Our team is actively working to restore normal operations as safely and quickly as

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Edgefield County School District employee has filed a federal lawsuit alleging he was subjected to racially charged harassment and then faced retaliation after reporting it to human resources. In a complaint filed May 30 in the U.S. District Court for the District of South...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The lottery process has opened for those hoping to go to the 2027 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. Applications for Practice Rounds and Daily Tournament tickets are now available. All tickets will be awarded through a selection process. Registration will continue through June

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — After months of being on paid administrative leave, Aiken County Public Schools’ chief officer of human resources has retired. Dr. Sal Minolfo was placed on paid administrative leave March 9. As of May 27, he retired, according to the district. 12 On Your Side...

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of the 600 block of Carolina Springs Road in North Augusta in reference to a stand-off.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta city leaders are working to update zoning laws that have been in place since 1963, but a recent community meeting revealed deep frustration among residents who say they were left out of the process. The meeting about updating Augusta’s zoning laws turned into a public...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is warning promoters, vendors and organizers that events held on county-owned property without required permits may be shut down immediately. The agency says unpermitted events could also lead to criminal citations and other violations. In a public notice,