North Augusta church holds ‘Blue Christmas’ service
Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church hosted a "Blue Christmas" service on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.
The Grinch appears as kids watch ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ at Kroc Center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The holiday fun hit the Kroc Center as ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was played Friday evening. Tickets were $5 for members and $7 for guests. Visitors could swim in the pool and even get pictures with the Grinch, providing a way for families...
Salvation Army of Augusta holds distribution for Angel Tree campaign
The Salvation Army of Augusta distributed gifts through its Angel Tree campaign on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025.
In pictures: Evans Towne Center Park Christmas lights 2025
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What we know about the Richmond County School System Consolidation plan
We're taking a bigger look at the Richmond County School System's plan for several historic schools.
Man sentenced to 45 years for kidnapping, killing Aiken County mother of two
Aiken, S.C. (WACH) — A man who kidnapped and killed his former girlfriend, a 30-year-old mother of two, was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty in Aiken County court. Daniel Harmon admitted to the 2023 kidnapping and killing of Jamilla Smith, whose disappearance sparked a...
Gabriel Stovall to join “Good Morning Augusta” team in January
WJBF NewsChannel 6 is proud to announce that, after a nationwide search, current sports anchor Gabriel Stovall has been named co-anchor of “Good Morning Augusta”.
Augusta city staff gives out free food, toiletry items to those in need
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta-Richmond County staff have joined together to provide free items for those in need in the downtown area. On Friday at 9:30 a.m., city staff gave away food, blankets, gloves, and toiletry items Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Old James Brown Arena Parking Lot. “We...
Family of Jamilla Smith speaks out after sentencing for her killer
AIKEN, SC. (WJBF)- It was a tense and emotional courtroom Friday morning, as Daniel Harmon learns his fate nearly 2 years after kidnapping and murdering his lover of 7 years. “I am happy that the deal did go through. But, I don’t know—it still doesn’t feel enough—not enough for her life,” said Tina McGraw, Jamilla […]
New consignment boutique opens in Aiken with local fashion focus
AIKEN, SC (WRDW/WAGT) - A new consignment boutique has opened in Aiken, offering clothing and home decor from local consigners. Sarah Brunson opened Southern Wren Collective after years of working in the fashion industry. She previously helped at local boutiques and worked as a model. “I used to help out...
