Nearly 1 year after Helene, recovery groups still have plenty of work
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The devastation of Hurricane Helene left many families without a home. Almost a year later, some families have since recovered, but there are many still recovering. Neighbors helping neighbors was a theme most of us witnessed in the days following Hurricane Helene. That still holds true...
Cause revealed for deadly plane crash in Augusta front yard
Students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities can often feel isolated. But it doesn't have to be that way. 8 charged, 1 wanted after Edgefield County ‘senseless’ shoot-out Updated: 3 hours ago. We have new details in a case after several people were injured as a dispute played...
Premiere Martial Arts closes 3 locations, students in limbo
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- Three out of four locations of a popular martial arts school chain are closing. Premiere Martial Arts closed its North Augusta, Aiken and Augusta locations- leaving only the Grovetown location still open. Potentially hundreds of Premiere students are displaced and are now scrambling to...
Boil order issued for some residents of Jackson
JACKSON, S.C. - Residents in parts of Jackson are under a boil water advisory due to unexpected work tied to an infrastructure project. Fifteen people died in Georgia car accidents and eight died in South Carolina crashes over the Labor Day travel period, authorities say. Low water pressure or exposed...
Augusta Canal still in rough shape after Hurricane Helene
About 475 people were detained during an immigration raid at a sprawling Georgia site where South Korean auto company Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles. According to the Bamberg County Coroner’s Office, Tarance Chatman, 43, and Stephanie Hicks, 42, died in the incident on Tuesday. Updated: 1 hour ago. Here's a...
What the Tech: Bark child safe phone
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Franklin Goins is just like most 11-year-olds. He loves Roblox, riding bikes with his friends, and of course, he wanted a smartphone. “I would say all of my friends have one,” Franklin said. “They sometimes all go bike riding and hang out, and I’m not allowed to go to another neighborhood....
New video shows aftermath of fiery tanker crash in June
Eastbound Interstate 20 was shut down for most of Wednesday near the Aiken airport after a tanker overturned in an area that’s become a trouble spot for accidents like this. Atlanta airport holds on to its title as the world's busiest. Updated: 5 hours ago. Last month, Hartsfield Jackson...
Reelin’ with Riley: Wade fishing in the Savannah River
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In this week’s Reelin’ with Riley, he takes you wade fishing in the Savannah River.
Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The race for Georgia’s top spot makes a stop in Augusta. Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is a candidate to be Georgia’s next governor. She is bringing her “Standing up for Georgia Tour” to Augusta on Saturday, September 6th. Lance Bottoms is hosting a meet and greet at the Lucy […]
Academy of Richmond County parents notified of gun found during lunch
A gun was confiscated at the Academy of Richmond County on Thursday, according to a message sent to parents.
