Augusta GA

JACKSON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A suspect was injured after a police chase with the Jackson Police Department, according to authorities. Jackson Police Chief Ryan Sparling says an officer was involved in a chase involving a dirt bike on Monday around 10 p.m. on Cassels Street. The chase started due to...

Three firefighters took their own lives in 2025. The Augusta Fire Department responded by weaving mental health support into its three-year plan. Commissioners gave their approval in March, weeks after the Public Safety Committee heard the proposal. Fire Chief Antonio Burden outlined what the department has done....

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A vehicle rolled over in a crash just after midday Tuesday in Evans. It happened on Fury’s Ferry Road at The Pass. Two vehicles were involved, and one rolled over. Columbia County Sheriff’s Office personnel were on the scene at 12:30 p.m.

Five Below has opened at Edgewood Square in North Augusta. It's the first arrival. Three more big-name stores, Marshalls, Burlington, and Ulta Beauty, should debut around September or October. The discount chain prices most items from $1 to $5. Started in 2002, it's grown to over 1,900 locations across 46...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - New federal data shows a sample at Bush Field’s plant tested 10.9 times over the EPA’s new Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly called forever chemicals. Officials say it’s likely tied to a herbicide used in the area. Is the water safe?. Officials...

Oscar Salas will launch his second Okinawa restaurant at 1647 Richland Ave. West within weeks. Acropolis Pizza Restaurant once occupied this address before shuttering in February 2025, ending a run that spanned more than four decades. On March 24, Salas mentioned he wanted doors open by late April. A sign...

For those lucky enough to attend the Masters, one question often looms large: What should I wear? Our female editors weigh in. The post What should you wear to the Masters? A guide for women appeared first on Golf .

Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Evans neighbors are sharing a few great free items this week — from pet supplies to kids’ toys and even a brand-new trash can.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and one local group raised awareness with a walk in Augusta on Sunday.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - City officials have released a finalized construction schedule for the Broad Street Improvement Project. This plan is designed to speed up construction between 5th and 13th Streets. Officials say weather conditions or unexpected site findings could result in delays or even further...