WANTED: Armed robbery suspects, considered armed & dangerous
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to keep a lookout for two men wanted for an alleged armed robbery. 20-year-old Christian Ian White and 17-year-old Derrick Gaines Jr. are accused of an incident that occurred Saturday around 2:45 pm on the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road....
Local mom arrested after video shows her allegedly abusing child
BLYTHE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local mother has been arrested on charges of first-degree cruelty to children following an investigation into allegations of physical abuse. Khrystal Burgess, 30, was arrested on Saturday after authorities say they reviewed video evidence of an alleged assault that occurred earlier in the...
Rain exits, cold air rushes in
Unfortunately for our snow lovers, most of South Carolina missed out on the snow today. We did get a few reports of a brief rain/snow mix in parts of Aiken and Edgefield counties, but for most areas it was just a cold rain. That cold rain will continue to move...
Augusta community honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with annual parade
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, thousands gathered downtown Saturday to honor the civil rights leader’s legacy during Augusta’s annual MLK Jr. Parade.
Suspect wanted for aggravated assault on Kentucky Avenue
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking a person wanted for aggravated assault in Augusta.
First Alert forecast l FIRST ALERT FOR WINTER WEATHER TODAY
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A FIRST ALERT remains in effect for the chance of snow this morning through midday. Minor impacts will be possible - slick roads, bridges, overpasses, etc. - as snow starts to pick up in intensity. Snow totals up to 1″ are possible for counties near and...
Take a look: Community expresses dissent to Josey closure at meeting
The Richmond County school board plans to close some schools, and also to turn T.W. Josey and Murphey Middle into a college and career academy. More: SEE IT: Community expresses dissent to Josey closure at public meeting This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Community...
2 wanted for armed robbery in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating two people wanted for armed robbery. Christian White, 20, and Derrick Gaines Jr., 17, are wanted for an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday around 2:45 p.m. near the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road, officials...
Aiken County 5-year-old struck and killed by car ruled accidental
The death of a 5-year-old struck and killed in Aiken County on New Year’s Eve was ruled accidental, officials say.
Target on Whiskey Road Undergoes Renovation While Remaining Open
The Target at 2545 Whiskey Road in Aiken is staying open while getting a makeover. According to the Aiken Standard, a Target Corporation spokesperson confirmed this on Jan. 12, 2026. This is a part of Target's bigger initiative to open new and larger stores this year as well as update...
