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The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 57-year-old is facing child molestation charges after an incident in Martinez, according to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say Ian Lee Moore was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the incident. According to the incident report, deputies say the incident happened June 19.

Columbia County residents may notice smoke in the air today as Fort Gordon conducts a controlled burn from 8:15 a.m. until noon in the south-central portion of the installation. Why It Matters: The smoke could affect air quality and visibility for residents and travelers in southern Columbia County, potentially...

At the Coliseum Authority's monthly meeting Tuesday - Board members took some time to clear up what they say is misinformation about the new arena's name.

The first day of the 2025-2026 school year will be here soon, and the United Way of the CSRA is gearing up for Stuff the Bus — its annual school supply drive. “When you donate to United Way of the CSRA’s Stuff the Bus, you’re giving more than notebooks and crayons. You’re giving a child the confidence to raise their...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Around Augusta, blighted properties and run-down areas are a common sight. It’s no different in the Harrisburg neighborhood, where commissioners and neighbors say something needs to change. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Augusta, decorated with historic churches and homes, but...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A woman behind bars after a years-long 12 On Your Side Investigation into bad pool contractors is now asking to have her sentence cut short. We first exposed Bruce and Heather Alford’s pool construction scam back in 2018. The victims said the Alfords took their...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As we continue to track extreme heat over the next few days, we’re on your side with a safety alert to help keep you and your family safe in this heat. You may be spending most of your time outdoors during the summer months, but...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thousands of children in Georgia don’t have a family to call their own. News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system. News 12 has begun a partnership with...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic has returned back to normal after an overturned 18-wheeler blocked the Interstate 20 westbound ramp on exit 5 on Tuesday. The crash happened around 6:45 a.m. Officers with the North Augusta Department of Public Safety said morning commuters needed to find an alternate route.