Augusta GA

Columbia County Board of Education District 2 member Kristi Baker announced Monday that she will not seek another term after 16 years on the board.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is sending its best wishes to one of its K9 officers retiring after seven years.

Augusta residents can expect temperatures in the high 70s and low 40s this week, with a chance of scattered showers in the forecast, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service. “We're going to have a brief warm-up over the next couple of days,” said Drew Hickok, meteorologist with the National Weather...

A chunk of the old Aiken Mall is under contract. It might turn into an indoor pickleball spot. The building once housed part of a Dillard's department store at what's now called Aiken Towne Park. "While nothing has been finalized yet, we are actively exploring whether the former Dillard's space...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - With a grant from the Municipal Association of South Carolina, North Augusta is rolling out South Carolina’s first 4 Minute Community Program. According to the city, this is a public health initiative designed to respond rapidly to cardiac emergencies. Developed in partnership with...

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) From helping local businesses, to making our parks better. There is a lot going on in Augusta these days. Mayor Garnett Johnson is our guest on this edition of The Means Report. We will talk about the work being done to get corporations to relocate to Richmond County. We will also get […]

JJ’s Wings & Seafood isn’t what you might expect. Yes, it offers wings and seafood. But it’s more like a Chinese restaurant with some American staples like hamburgers and Philly steak sandwiches on the menu. And, the most popular item on the vast menu is chicken teriyaki, according to the owner and operator, John...

THAILAND (WJBF) – A man wanted for murder in Augusta was captured half way around the world. Cedric Alandus Peters was found in a condo by Thai authorities earlier this month. Peters was wanted for Murder in connection to the shooting on the 500 block of Highland Avenue that left 50-year-old Chavious Kimmerlin dead...

South Carolina drivers could see big changes coming to six state bridges, and the South Carolina Department of Transportation wants your feedback.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Donnie Thompson has been recognized for his commitment to mentorship and community service in the community. The Georgia-Carolina Council, Scouting America, honored Thompson with its Distinguished Citizen Award during its annual Investment in Character Luncheon, citing his significant...