Augusta GA

Construction of the new Augusta Arena is progressing on schedule, according to the project manager with Nations Group.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two related shooting incidents that occurred on Tuesday, November 4th, resulting in one person killed. At approximately 3:25 a.m., deputies responded to the 3200 block of Heritage Circle in reference to shots fired, one person wounded. Upon...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Steven Kendrick, chief deputy tax commissioner for Richmond County, will officially kick off his campaign run for Mayor of Augusta this Saturday. According to a press release sent Wednesday, Kendrick is hosting a public event at noon on Nov. 8 at the South Augusta Tax Office, located on 3463A...

Walmart wrapped up work at several locations in the Augusta area. The company pushed ahead with plans to remodel more than 650 stores across the country. Workers renovated buildings on Bobby Jones Expressway and Evans to Locks Road in Martinez, plus two other sites on Wrightsboro Road and South Belair Road.

A 73-year-old Aiken County man who was stabbed early Sunday morning has died from his injuries. Mark D. Burch was taken to Wellstar MCG Health Medical Center by emergency workers after being stabbed about 1:20 a.m. Nov. 2 at his home on John Scott Road. Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables said in a statement Tuesday...

The City of Aiken Engineering & Utilities Department has announced water service maintenance at 132 Pine Needle Rd and Burden Lake Rd. This work affects about 30 service connections. Residents in the area may have low water pressure or no water during the maintenance.

The City of Aiken, South Carolina, will hold the 34th Annual Christmas in Hopelands event at Hopelands Gardens from December 13 to December 23, 2025. The event will take place each night from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Visitors can walk through more than two miles of lighted pathways with over 100,000 lights. Admission...

The City of Aiken's Engineering and Utilities Department announced Grace Avenue has been closed, effective immediately on Wednesday.

Next week, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office is hosting a blood drive for Deputy Victor Rodriguez.

The Rotary Club of Aiken purchased 38 generators for residents who needed them. They pooled $26,000 from three sources: a $22,500 grant, a $2,000 club donation, and $1,500 from the United Way of Aiken County. These generators went to people with disabilities or medical conditions that put them at risk when the power...