Armed and dangerous: Police seek female suspect in Augusta shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a shooting suspect. Yolanda Adams who also goes by “Yolanda Daggett” is wanted for an Aggravated Assault that occurred on the 2700 block of Brenda Court in Augusta on Sunday, November 23rd. Authorities say Adams...
Miracle Monday: 25th Annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radio & Telethon kicks off...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 25th annual iHeart Media Cares for Kids Radio and Telethon begins Thursday to raise funds for Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia. Every dollar donated stays local to help children in the community, according to hospital officials. Ashlee Inman, who manages the therapy program at...
UPDATE: Manning man held without bond after trafficking charge in child-predator sting
A Manning man was among nine suspects arrested in Georgia during a multi-day child-predator sting in which investigators say adults traveled to meet who they believed was a minor for sex. Julius Dukes III, 30, of Manning, was taken into custody at some point during “Operation Fowl Play,” a four-day...
Daytime and nighttime warming centers open in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Several warming centers have opened across the Augusta area to provide shelter from cold weather conditions. Daytime warming centers are operating at the Carrie J. Mays Center, Bernie Ward Center and Henry Brigham Center. People ages 65 and older and medically homebound households may...
Region’s Christmas tree farms see surge in growth after Hurricane Helene
LEXINGTON, S.C. — This Christmas, the American Christmas Tree Association says you may notice higher prices on your artificial decor because of tariffs. That has many customers purchasing real trees, creating a boom for Christmas tree farms across the two-state region. Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction...
Georgia Deputy State Revenue Commissioner speaks to Augusta Rotary Club
Georgia Deputy State Revenue Commissioner Chester Cook spoke to the Rotary Club of Augusta on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025.
Aiken small businesses see record sales after uncertain year
AIKEN S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — Local business owners are reporting record-breaking sales numbers after months of uncertainty, with some shops experiencing their best Black Friday in more than a decade. Several downtown Aiken businesses said they saw more customers than ever before, crediting increased foot traffic and...
Back-to-back storms cause all kinds of delays for travelers
Trapped in airports by weekend delays, some travelers had to spoend extra money to get home in time.
Augusta Fire Department confirms it responded to generator fire on Washington Road
Augusta Fire Department confirmed it responded to a generator fire shortly after 11 a.m. on Monday.
Starting small: Entrepreneur proposes tiny houses for south Augusta
An entrepreneur wants to put 5.5 tiny houses on almost an acre of land in south Augusta. Sadé Kong, on behalf of Prestige Wealth Management, is asking city officials for a rezoning and a special exemption for her proposed project at 1412 Hephzibah-McBean Road. Kong is proposing five one- and two-story houses, each...
