We Want This Farm: Aiken’s Hidden Shangri La
If you’ve ever dreamed of a life where every detail was designed with horses—and your own luxury—in mind, welcome to Shangri La (literally). Tucked away in prime horse country in Aiken, South Carolina, this 13-acre estate feels like a private resort with an equestrian heartbeat. From the...
Free community baby shower happening in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A free local baby shower event is happening in Aiken on Saturday at the Women and Children’s Health Center. Molina’s Community Baby Shower Event aims to provide underserved families with immediate and long-term resources. They hope to provide 10,000 diapers for over 100 moms...
Helping Hands opens new building to aid teens in foster care
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A program focusing on helping teen girls kicked off in Aiken on Friday. Helping Hands aims to improve the lives of teens in foster care. The new building they opened on Friday hopes to help teen girls in their transition from one home to another. How...
Georgia lawmakers aim to provide better protections for workers in hot weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Donald Jordan has a passion for landscaping. He’s been doing it for 16 years. “Our company focuses on installation, whether it be trees, grass, sod, custom flower beds, ground covers, walkways,” he said. In his line of work, he’s almost always outside. Richmond...
16 y.o. runs away overnight, RCSO asks for public’s help
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old ran away in the middle of the night. Zekhia Hampton was last seen on June 26th around 2:20 am leaving her residence on the 2300 Block of Martin Road. Zekhia left on foot in an unknown direction. She was was last seen […]
Rolls-Royce Expands Aiken County Manufacturing Operations
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, today announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company’s $75 million investment will create 60 new jobs. With more than 110 years of...
RCSO searching for woman accused of Battery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) -The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help in locating a wanted woman. 27-year-old Danielle Anita Willingham is wanted for an alleged Battery that occurred on the 1900 Block of Harvest Point Way on July 26th. Willingham has warrants on file with this agency, at this...
Cops find driver of van that approached kids near bus stop, will release more...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A day after several students reported being approached by a couple in a white delivery van as they walked to their school bus stop, deputies say they’ve determined there was no danger. In a statement sent out Thursday night, the Aiken County Public School District...
The Augusta Hooters, Where John Daly Has Historically Posted Up During The Masters, Has...
Say a prayer for John Daly today… he’s suffered a devastating loss. The golf legend is known for many things. His big drives. His ability to down inordinate amounts of alcohol. His loud personality. His love for Diet Coke. But there’s one thing that he’s known for that’s become a tradition unlike any other that’s...
Burke County officials file answer to sheriff’s lawsuit over budget
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Burke County Board of Commissioners is fighting a lawsuit from Sheriff Alfonzo Williams. The commissioners filed a motion to dismiss Williams’ writ of mandamus, plus they filed an answer and counterclaim to Williams’ lawsuit. The sheriff’s legal battle against commissioners is a...
