South Carolina man dies after crash at busy intersection, coroner says
A South Carolina man died days after he was involved in a crash at a busy intersection, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office . Keith Patterson, a 73-year-old Aiken resident, died Nov. 6 at a hospital in Augusta, Georgia, Coroner Darryl Ables said in a news release. Patterson was being treated at Wellstar...
Rabid cat found in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A rabid cat was involved in an incident with a Richmond County resident, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). The incident occurred around Milledgeville Road and Gordon Highway area of Augusta on October 31st. Animal Control collected the cat. The Richmond County...
A wild weather ride: From storms to a record-challenging freeze!
Saturday evening update: Storms are gradually weakening and fading away. Later tonight, we might even see some patchy fog develop. Enjoy Sunday! It’ll be our last warm day for a while, with highs likely reaching the upper 70s or low 80s. A strong cold front is set to arrive Sunday afternoon. You might see a few...
Three 15-Year-Old Girls Missing from Augusta Group Home, Richmond County Sheriff Searching
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating three missing 15-year-old girls who disappeared from a group home in Augusta earlier this week. The missing teens have been identified as Destinee Vaughn, Sarah Beard, and Trinity Armour. All three...
Funeral set for Ga. woman whose killer was chased down in Columbia County
ATLANTA, Ga. - Funeral arrangements have been announced for the woman who was shot to death at a Duluth shopping center and whose killer was chased down in Columbia County before he killed himself. Elajia Johnae Whitley’s funeral will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at 1 p.m. at the...
Sully’s Steamers opens in Evans after owner’s 3-bite inspiration
A visit to see his daughter in college led to Corey Hays opening his own bagel sandwich franchise in Evans.
Local students participate in hands-on environmental learning with Georgia DNR
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local students got to get outside and learn about the environment with Georgia DNR. The kids got to play in dirt, touch fish and other environmental elements during the event at the McDuffie Environmental Education Center. The Eco-Meet, as DNR calls it, is meant to complement...
Hundreds join CSRA Walk for Water at SRP Park
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – The CSRA is raising awareness for the global water crisis. Hundreds came together in North Augusta Saturday morning for the annual Walk for Water hosted by the Water Mission. Families, schools, churches, and businesses gathered at SRP Park to take part in the three-mile walk, each step...
Proposed Budget Cuts Threaten Library Services in Augusta-Richmond County
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System faces a proposed 10 percent budget cut. The cut totals $288,590 for Fiscal Year 2026. Funding would drop to $2,598,250 — less than the 2022 approved amount of $2,617,880. The spending plan awaits a green light from the Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Should...
City Seeks Local Input: Proposals Requested for Valet Parking Services in North Augusta
The City of North Augusta, South Carolina, is seeking proposals from professional valet parking operators. The aim is to improve visitor experience, manage traffic, and support the city’s parking and transportation plans. The chosen vendor will work with the current public parking system and must meet the city’s...
