‘My heart is full’: Columbia County school board member announces retirement
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After nearly 16 years on the Columbia County Board of Education, District 2 board member Kristi Baker has announced her decision not to seek another term. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this amazing school district. It has meant so much to me...
Take a look: Large crowd gathers for vote on three data centers
A large crowd gathered at the Columbia County Commission meeting on Feb. 3, 2026, as they voted on three data centers. More: SEE IT: Columbia County Commission votes yes on two data centers, rejects one This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Large crowd gathers for vote on...
3 get life in prison for murder of Augusta smoke shop owner
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three men have been sentenced to life in prison for last year’s murder of an Augusta smoke shop owner. Antwan Herndon, Terrance Walker and Terry McClennon all entered guilty pleas in early December in the murder of Abdallah Rubeha, 29. The murder happened during a...
Man rescued after electric wheelchair falls into Warrenville river
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene Monday morning after a man in an electric wheelchair fell into the Sand River. The incident took place shortly before 9:00 am at a small overpass between the 400 and 500 blocks of Augusta Road in Warrenville, S.C. According to Aiken County...
‘Trusted and loyal’: Aiken County K9 Ace retires after 7 years
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - After seven years of detecting narcotics throughout Aiken County, K-9 Ace is trading his badge for a life of leisurely naps and long walks. The 9-year-old Dutch shepherd retired from the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office Uniform Patrol Division. Ace worked alongside Deputy Brian Ruge to...
Coroner identifies woman killed in crash on Deans Bridge Road
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the pedestrian killed in Saturday night’s crash on Deans Bridge Road.
Chocolate and Wine festival comes to Columbia County
The market pavilion in Columbia County hosted the third annual Chocolate and Wine Festival Saturday.
5th annual Artists of Color show takes place in North Augusta
The event was held at the Arts and Heritage Center and celebrated African American and other artists of color.
Augusta Holds Off Georgia College in PBC Road Win
MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – Augusta (15-7, 10-5 Peach Belt) used a late surge to pull away in the fourth quarter and beat Georgia College (7-15, 3-11 Peach Belt), 62-54, Saturday afternoon at the Centennial Center. The Jaguars opened the game with energy on both ends, jumping out 7-2 on buckets...
Authorities look for missing people across the CSRA
Authorities are asking for the public’s help as they look for missing people across the CSRA. Here are some of those missing-person cases.
