Augusta Eats: EN Donuts is a family’s sweet success story
The story of EN Donuts is one of a family fleeing Cambodia to make a new life for themselves and doing what it takes to make that happen. That's a tall order for donuts. But it's those donuts and other pastries that have given them a new life in the Augusta area. EN Donuts is a small bakery in North Augusta that has...
An update on employment situation of Aiken school official
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We have an update on Aiken County Public Schools’ human resources director. The district says the chief officer of human resources and administration, Dr. Salvatore Minolfo, was placed on leave earlier this month. A Silver Bluff High School soccer coach was fired and a custodian...
Everything CSRA fliers need to know about TSA wait times
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The security lines at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have been ridiculously long over the past several days. That’s because the partial government shutdown has left Transportation Security Administration workers unpaid. As a result, many are staying at home − up to 40% of them on...
Richmond County schools investigate threat written in Belair Middle bathroom
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School System has released a statement after a “situation” on the Belair Middle School campus. On Tuesday, district officials say staff discovered threatening language written on a bathroom stall. It was reported to the administration, and Richmond County School System...
Hear country music storyteller Thomas Rhett’s cover of “Georgia on My Mind” recorded for...
Each and every April, Georgia returns to the minds of sports fans everywhere, who descend upon Augusta National from near and far—physically and virtually—for the annual playing of the Masters. For country singer-songwriter and Valdosta, Ga. native Thomas Rhett, however, his home state never strays far from his...
Did the Masters reveal this year’s gnome? Its umbrella opens and shuts
Has the Masters revealed this year's prized gnome? Its social media had a vague post Tuesday that only said "Umbrellas. A must-have on every patron's shopping list." View this post on Instagram The short video shows a gnome holding a folded umbrella as the camera pans to a greenskeeper watering the flowers in the...
12 On Your Side Investigates: Ex-deputy granted bond after arrest
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Diana Santiago, the former Richmond County deputy charged with violation of oath of office, conspiracy to purchase or possess a controlled substance and unlawful street gang activity, has been granted bond. Booking records show bond was listed at $16,700 on each charge. Santiago was...
Augusta looks to new solutions for old problem of illegal dumping
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – There is a pile of problems around Augusta: illegal dumping, even in the middle of neighborhoods like Harrisburg. “People ride by. They throw trash in Harrisburg. They’re riding by. They’re throwing the trash,” said Mary Allen. Augusta is getting dumped on, and it has commissioners raising...
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...
New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park reopening
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — The New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Park is reopening. The scheduled repair work from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is on hold and the park will open for normal access. The repair work will get done, but there is not a timetable for...

















