New Augusta CHEF’STORE Set to Open August 23
A new CHEF'STORE will open at 102 Mason McKnight Jr. Parkway in Augusta on Aug. 23. This will be their second location in Georgia. The store sells bulk food and kitchen gear without requiring a membership card. Situated between CarMax and Camping World, this spot fills a much-needed gap. Until...
Officials stress lake safety after man drowns at Strom Thurmond Lake
McCORMICK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local family is mourning a 48-year-old who drowned earlier this week at Strom Thurmond Lake. Michael “Mikey” Maddox drowned Wednesday at Hamilton Branch State Park, according to McCormick County Coroner Faye Puckett. He was a resident of Bradley in Greenwood County, according to...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Emily Acton
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Cooler highs are expected by this weekend. Daily storm chances are expected for the next 7 days. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the entire CSRA under a marginal risk for the chance of a strong to severe thunderstorm. Highs are expected to only reach the...
Augusta mayor reacts to criticism of Charter Review Committee
Some say the Charter committee needs a new direction after criticism of a lack of transparency, infighting and a lack of progress, but the mayor believes it needs to stay the course.
Attention, shoppers: South Carolina’s tax-free weekend is here
Salvation Army partnering with local restaurant to host bedding donation drive. The Salvation Army of Augusta is partnering with Doc’s Porchside this month to collect bedding donations for people staying at the Center of Hope. Updated: 1 hour ago. Parents and students were able to get last-minute school supplies...
Students in Richmond and Columbia counties go back to school next week
The first day of school is almost here. Students in Richmond and Columbia counties have just a few more days to enjoy their summers before the break ends and the new school year begins. Richmond County elementary school students first day is Monday. Students in the county’s magnet schools, kindergarten-8th grade...
SNAP benefits may help slow cognitive decline, study shows
Project Refresh to offer shower day event for kids ahead of school year. Project Refresh is working to make sure your child heads back to school in style. It’s hosting a Shower Day event at May Park on Thursday. Evans product returns to the dugout at SRP Park. Updated:...
Changes coming in Richmond County ahead of new school year
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With Richmond County Schools going back next week, some changes are coming along the way. Valerie Kelly is a new principal at Butler High School, and she understands the needs in her county, as she is a Butler graduate herself. She knows that not one student...
New push to enforce a juvenile curfew in Richmond County
While this curfew is nothing new, the sheriff's office wanted to get the word out so parents know what can happen if their child violates curfew.
Heroic Grovetown veteran prevents cockpit breach on Delta flight
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – A Grovetown veteran is being called a hero after she stopped a passenger from storming the cockpit on a flight. Nicole Pruitt was on board Delta Flight 937 from Atlanta to Tucson on July 16th. About 20 minutes after takeoff she saw another passenger walk to the cockpit. Pruitt said the […]
