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2 charged in drug bust during Augusta Mall shooting investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A drug bust in Richmond County has led to the arrest of two suspects during the investigation of the Augusta Mall shooting. On April 28 at 1:43 p.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to 3450 Wrightsboro Road, Augusta Mall, for shots fired. On April...
CSRA Movie Night headed to SRP Park
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Tri-Development Center of Aiken County Inc. is sponsoring a CSRA Special Needs Movie Night at SRP Park on Friday, May 10. The organization operates various programs aimed at enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities, including residential care, day programs, and vocational training. Movie Night aims to bring the community […]
Addressing hunger across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - South Carolina and Georgia are among some of the highest food insecure states in the nation. Roughly 10% of the Georgia population going hungry, and 12% percent of the South Carolina population in need of food. “Especially in our rural counties where poverty, homelessness and food...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The severe weather threat has ended for today, but another low chance for severe storms heads our way Friday. Stay weather aware and have a way to receive alerts. We will see cooler temps and sunshine for Mother’s Day weekend. Rain comes to end this...
Augusta woman surprised on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' meets Kerry Washington
When Hulu released its show "UnPrisoned" last year, critics and audiences were captivated. This week, one of the show's fans had an unforgettable experience. Cindy Noir, a public speaker and media personality from Augusta, was invited to be an audience member during "The Jennifer Hudson Show" when Hudson was scheduled to interview the cast of "UnPrisoned."
5 reported missing in Augusta, Aiken this week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three juveniles and two adults have been reported missing this week in Augusta and Aiken as of Thursday, according to authorities. Derrick Gaines Jr. was last seen April 24 in the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road, according to authorities. Gaines was last seen wearing a...
Local Results for May 9
Predators punch ticket to state, win Region 3-AA championship. Fox Creek's boys' golf team is heading back to the Class AA state championship after Wednesday's victory in the Region 3-AA championship tournament at Ponderosa Country Club. Jonathan Godbee led the Predators, who had a team score of 324 for a...
New family-affordable community hosts grand opening in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new family-affordable community opened on Wednesday in Augusta. It’s called the Legacy at Walton Greens and along with being wallet-friendly, they offer an after-school program for children who live in the complex free of charge. It’s bringing 250 new units but is already 75%...
New Aiken program provides counseling for grieving youth
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new foster care program in Aiken County is helping youth with grief support. The Helping Hands Center’s program called Dougy Center’s LYGHT will provide counseling for kids. It is named after Dougy Turno, who traveled from Aiken to Portland, Oregon in 1981 to...
Preparing for the 2024 hurricane season
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - It’s the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week across the nation and an important time to make sure you have all the emergency supplies you would need if disaster strikes. The start of hurricane season is just weeks away and experts believe it will be a busy...
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