Richmond County district investigates threat at Belair Middle School
The Richmond County School System has released a statement after a “situation” on the Belair Middle School campus.
Columbia County backs bill aimed at property tax relief
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County leaders say a bill moving to the governor’s desk could mark a major step toward property tax relief for homeowners. House Bill 439 has passed both the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate and is now headed to Gov. Brian Kemp’s desk for final...
💰 Affordable Golf Courses to Play Across South Carolina
You don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy great golf in South Carolina. Several public courses across the state offer scenic views and challenging play at budget-friendly rates:
Deputies continue searching for answers in 21-year-old’s death
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County deputies are still looking for answers in the death of a 21-year-old. Thaddeus Lamont Kirkland was shot and killed on Jan. 5 on the 500 block of Hines Street. Kirkland was pronounced dead on the scene at 2:55 a.m. Deputies initially interviewed 24-year-old Bruce...
Advance Auto Parts Purchases North Augusta Property for $4M Market Hub Location
Advance Auto Parts bought the former Lidl grocery store in North Augusta for $4.05 million in December 2025, per The Post and Courier. The Roanoke, Va.-based company will convert the property into one of its new Market Hub stores. The location at 417 East Martintown Road will carry three to...
First Alert Forecast l Rollercoaster temperatures the rest of the week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Warmer-than-average temperatures return Thursday and Friday. Sunshine returns with warmer-than-average temperatures Thursday and Friday ahead of another cold front that will bring a bit of a cooldown by this weekend. Morning lows will be in the upper 40s Thursday - afternoon highs will be...
More Augusta homes available for Masters week rentals as homeowners rush to prepare
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More homes are available for rent during Masters week this year compared to last year, with some homeowners scrambling to prepare their properties in the final weeks before the tournament. Some homeowners have been preparing for months, while others are trying to complete renovations in...
Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta celebrates 75 years of serving youth
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Augusta is marking 75 years of serving local youth. For Augusta County Commissioner Jordan Johnson, the milestone hits close to home. Johnson grew up attending the club. “For me it was just some place fun to go, the food...
Aiken Senior Life Services raises $2.5 million after meal service pause
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken Senior Life Services has reached its $2.5 million fundraising goal, securing meals and transportation for hundreds of seniors after government funding cuts nearly eliminated the program last year. The organization feeds hundreds of Aiken County seniors through its Meals on Wheels...
Aiken Allocates $4 Million to Replace Water Lines in Crosland Park
Aiken plans to swap out over 10,000 linear feet of old water pipes in Crosland Park. The work costs $4 million. Half comes from Washington, half from the city. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham brought home $2 million in federal money this past February. Aiken will kick in the rest using Capital Project Sales Tax dollars.
