Murphey Middle School teacher placed on administrative leave, school confirms
A Murphey Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave following a reported incident on campus during dismissal on Tuesday, according to a letter sent to parents on Thursday.
Augusta audits findings: Two city departments, two firms, similar results
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two separate auditing firms, hired independently to review two different Augusta city departments, reached the same conclusion. Years of weak oversight, inconsistent record-keeping, and outdated policies have left the city unable to fully account for how public money was spent. The audits...
Augusta’s St. Patrick’s Day parade has a new route
The annual celebration of St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, so it’s time to pull out those green shirts, shamrocks, and celebrate all things Irish with a big downtown parade. In Augusta, the Irish American Heritage Society organizes the local celebration that includes a downtown parade that always draws large crowds...
Family claims self-defense in fatal stabbing, calls for justice
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WJBF)- no charges will be filed against a man who stabbed another man in Beech Island Monday. That’s prompting strong reaction. The case is causing some buzz on social media since the news that Christopher McRae would not be charged in the death of Michael Harvey. Some saying the altercation was...
More than half of Augusta-Richmond County workers can’t cover basic living costs, United Way...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than half of all full-time workers in Augusta-Richmond County do not earn enough to cover basic living expenses, according to new research by the United Way. The findings are part of the United Way’s ALICE report — an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed....
Columbia County crews battle house fire on McCormick Road
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire on McCormick Road off Riverwatch Parkway early Tuesday afternoon. Crews were called to the 300 block of McCormick Road around 12:53 p.m. for a dryer fire, and found heavy smoke when they arrived. Officials say the...
Augusta drinking water meets safety standards, city officials say
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta leaders want customers to know that the drinking water here is safe. They issued a statement this week amid a nationwide focus on the potential dangers of long-lasting chemicals known as PFAS. “Augusta Utilities is aware of recent media coverage regarding PFAS compounds, sometimes...
American Adds Flights for Masters
American is set to expand service to and from Augusta Regional Airport in Georgia next month for the Masters Tournament. The carrier said Monday that it will increase flights on existing routes to Augusta and temporarily add connections to new markets to accommodate fans. The special flights will operate between...
Minnesota-Based Medical Equipment Maker Announces 213 Job Cuts at Augusta Plant
KPR US LLC, a subsidiary of Cardinal Health, will lay off 213 employees as it closes its manufacturing operations in Augusta, Georgia. The facility is set to close permanently, leading to layoffs in phases. The WARN notice also outlines support programs for affected employees. KPR US LLC to Close Augusta...
Despite opposition, Augusta leaders call for charter change to strong manager
Augusta commissioners are ready to turn over some of their power to a strong city manager.
