Augusta GA

HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Harlem Middle School student is in trouble over a threatening comment, according to school officials. Officials say a comment of a threatening nature against the school was found written on a note in a classroom. In a letter send to parents, the school says the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A student was found with a gun at Hephzibah High School on Friday morning. During regular check-in, Hephzibah Comprehensive High School’s weapons detection system alerted staff to a potential weapon, according to the school. Security staff responded and found a gun in a student’s bookbag....

There's a new chicken restaurant coming to town that's taking its decorating cues from what Augusta is known for; golf and music. Dave's Hot Chicken plans to open on March 27 with a grand opening weekend that will feature plenty of golf-related activities, including a golf simulator where anyone who makes a...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – North Augusta Public Safety is on the scene of a gas leak at the intersection of Knox Ave and Old Edgefield Rd. Dominion Energy is on the scene working to repair the leak as soon as possible. One lane is currently closed on Knox Ave. North Augusta Public Safety has […]

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Radioactive Pinball continues to be a fun spot for pinball lovers, and fans of video games. For this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip the team stopped back in for a second to see how the folks at Radioactive have been doing since they opened. What is Radioactive Pinball Arcade? “We are […]

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash on I-20 in Aiken County Friday afternoon left a 21-year-old dead, according to officials. The Aiken County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 21-year-old Saeed Audeh of Augusta. The coroner’s office went to the scene at mile marker 24 in the westbound lane...

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WJBF) – According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons on Wednesday, FCI Edgefield experienced what it categorized as a temporary interruption with the institution’s water supply Tuesday, March 10. According to the Bureau, “All issues are currently being addressed by the necessary staff.” They add, “Each...

Dakota Taylor, 21, is accused of killing her 7-month-old son Micah in 2021, and her 8-month-old son Caleb in 2025

Auditors are calling it financial mismanagement at Augusta's Housing and Development office, after nearly $7 million is unaccounted for.

GLENVIEW, Ill. – Two student caddies from Old Barnwell Golf Club in Aiken, South Carolina, have been awarded the Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college grant offered to golf caddies, following a selection meeting interview held at the golf club on Wednesday, March 4. Daniella Penaloza and...