12 On Your Side Investigates: Big move at top amid military relocation mess
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We have a big update after a 12 On Your Side investigation into military moves. For months now, we’ve been exposing problems with the private company that’s supposed to be in charge of those moves. And now some top brass appears to be out...
THE KULTURE | The Brunch House Of Augusta
WJBF – On the Series Premiere of The Kulture, we visit one of our favorite food spots, The Brunch House Of Augusta. The Brunch House Of Augusta is located at 573 Greene Street in Downtown Augusta. For more information, visit brunchhouseofaug.com. The Kulture streams Mondays at 7:30 P.M. EST with an encore...
RCSO investigating scene at Riverwatch Parkway and 15th Street
Several deputies responded to Riverwatch Parkway and 15th Street for an investigation on Tuesday.
Burke County sheriff follows through on threat to sue commissioners in budget battle
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As the latest step in a long-running funding battle, Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams is suing county commissioners. A notice was sent to the Burke County Commission, and he’s filing a writ of mandamus against them. Because of the sensitive nature of the proceedings, Williams...
JPMorgan Chase Opens First Augusta Branch, Making Its Local Debut
The first Augusta branch of JPMorgan Chase opened at 2805 Washington Road on May 15, 2025. This new location joins the bank's 4,700-plus locations across the U.S. The bank staff cut the ribbon at their Washington Walk shopping center site grand opening at 10:30 a.m. Staff served lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Ft. Eisenhower schedules controlled for burn Tuesday
CSRA (WJBF) – There is a Controlled Burn on Fort Eisenhower scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday. The burn will be in the central portion of the installation. Smoke is forecasted to travel Northeast. Area residents and travelers may see or smell smoke in the air throughout the duration of the burn.
Aiken County Sheriff’s Office K9s to get donation of body armor
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two Aiken County Sheriff’s Office K9s are getting body armour thanks to a donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Both K9s will receive bullet and stab protective vests, which will be embroidered with the sentiment, “This gift of protection provided by...
Waynesboro PD searching for Armed Robbery suspect
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Police in Waynesboro are requesting the public’s help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. The say the Gas Pro on Highway 56 was robbed around 1:20 Tuesday morning. If you recognize the individual or know anything about the alleged robbery, please contact the Waynesboro Police Department...
Here’s a preview of plans for the new downtown Augusta arena
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With the old James Brown Arena gone and officials looking forward to getting started on its replacement, News 12 got a special hardhat tour of the site Tuesday. Smooth sand and heavy construction equipment mark the location that used to host concerts and other large-scale entertainment...
GMC opens geotechnical lab in Aiken to boost testing
Services include soils, concrete, and masonry testing. Supports operations across SC and parts of Georgia. A Midlands-based architecture and engineering firm has opened a new lab to support a wide range of testing services. Goodwyn Mills Cawood has revealed its new geotechnical engineering laboratory in Aiken. This...