North Augusta vehicle pursuit ends in crash
According to a spokesperson for North Augusta Department of Public Safety, Tuesday, Nov. 25th, officers with that department attempted to stop an individual who was known to have several Felony Warrants.
Richmond County deputies distribute Thanksgiving meals to families
Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office handed out meal boxes to 25 families on Tuesday as a way to give back ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
‘It’s the community’: Marshal’s office delivers Thanksgiving meals to 55 families
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Marshal’s Office delivered Thanksgiving meals to families struggling to put food on the table as the holiday approaches. The office partnered with Augusta Partnership for Children, Tuttle Newton House and the Richmond County School System to provide turkey dinners to 55...
A tradition of service: T.W. Josey Class of 1994 marks 16th year of community...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- T.W. Josey High School’s Class of 1994 will be having its 16th annual community Thanksgiving event. Shonta Bradley, the event coordinator, and others spent Sunday and Monday preparing for today’s event. Last year they served up to 4,000 people. This year, even though SNAP benefits have been...
Cyber investigation leads to arrest of 59-year-old in Edgefield County
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 59-year-old man is facing up to 40 years in prison, according to the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say what began as a cyber investigation resulted in the confiscation of electronic items from the home and the arrest of Wayne Stanley Newsome of Cedar Creek Road.
Veteran receives new home after Hurricane Helene destroys house of 50 years
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/Gray News) – An 83-year-old Army veteran in Georgia received the keys to a new home Thursday after he lost his house of 50 years to Hurricane Helene. Stanley Wilmot served in the Army and lost his longtime home when the hurricane struck the area. The Home...
Aiken County seeks input on upgrades to Ascauga Lake Road
This seven-mile stretch from Graniteville to U.S. 25 sees thousands of drivers daily. Now the county is asking the community what needs to change, and what should come first.
Open Your Homes and Hearts: The Puppies Of Augusta, GA Need You!
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around augusta..
Aiken leaders look to propose ‘something meaningful’ in downtown development
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken City Council unanimously approved a first reading to rezone land on the corner of Marlboro Street and Richland Avenue to downtown business zoning. The currently wooded area adjacent to the Aiken Farmers Market has plans for a mixed-use development that would add housing and...
Augusta Commission confronts $21M budget deficit: What’s at stake
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission members are meeting again today to finish the Nov. 17 meeting, when they failed to adopt a budget. Commissioners cannot move forward with today’s business until last week’s meeting officially ends. That will happen once a budget is approved. The budget meeting...
