Former Augusta administrator advocates for giving hiring and firing to manager
Augusta’s longest serving administrator is telling the Charter Review Committee that commission votes should be used to hire department directors.
Proposed solar farm faces decision in Columbia County
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Thursday night, Columbia County officials discussed a proposed solar farm. We spoke with neighbors who had concerns about their home values in the area near Patriots Park. They’re also concerned because it’s in a populated area. But the solar company says the farm...
12 On Your Side Investigates: Digger deeper into Augusta’s blight ordinance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Blight is more than abandoned homes and overgrown lots. For one Augusta family, it became the fire that forced them out of their home. Augusta’s blight ordinance is supposed to protect neighborhoods. Tonight, 12 On Your Side Investigates digs deeper into what the law allows...
ARC student caught with gun on campus, parents are told
The South Carolina Highway Patrol says one person has died after a deadly crash in Orangeburg County on Thursday. 12 On Your Side Investigates: Digging deeper into Augusta’s blight ordinance. Updated: 3 hours ago. 12 On Your Side Investigates digs deeper into what the law allows and where enforcement...
Burke County deputies warn of scam targeting families of those recently arrested
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Burke County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a new scam targeting families of those who have recently been arrested. Deputies say scammers are monitoring law enforcement websites for recent arrests. Scammers then contact family members of the arrestee, pretend to be a...
Still No Powerball Jackpot Winner, But A $50,000 Ticket Sold In Augusta
Wednesday night's numbers for the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot were 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. Had there been a winner, the cash option would have been an estimated $634.3 million. Nobody had all those numbers, so that means the jackpot has risen to...
Rabid skunk discovered in Aiken County; 1 dog exposed
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A skunk has tested positive for rabies in Aiken County, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. Officials say the skunk was found near Covert Drive and Parque Lane. No people are known to have been exposed at this time. One dog was exposed...
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Hogan
Hogan needs a Hero! This pocket pibble is adorable! Hogan is just over 2 years old. He is so loving and has all the traits of a fabulous pet! Housetrained, snuggly, good with dogs, awesome car rider, medium size, adorable dog!. Hogan is waiting for you to adopt him as...
Local blind veterans honored with handmade quilts
The Knights of Columbus presented handmade quilts to Veterans from VA Augusta Health Care System's Blind Rehabilitation program during a ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 3rd, at its Uptown campus.
Aiken County moves forward with a major project to support firefighters
A new training center is on the way, and it's one leaders say will be state-of-the-art.
