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SRP Park

High School Baseball Showcase returns to SRP Park in North Augusta

Updated: Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:52 PM EST
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By Alyssa Lyons
The annual showcase allows high schools from the Central Savannah River Area to play at SRP Park. Four matchups are scheduled between February and March, leading up to the GreenJackets’ season opener on April 14.

Community

Despite concerns from community members, the Columbia County Planning Commission moved forward...

Columbia County data centers recommended for approval despite residents’ concerns

Updated: Jan. 22, 2026 at 6:51 PM EST
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By Staff and Ethan Hunter
Despite concerns from community members, the Columbia County Planning Commission moved forward with a recommendation to approve the proposed data centers.

Community

The countdown is on as we’re tracking Santa’s arrival.

Live NORAD Santa tracker: Follow his journey around the world

Updated: Dec. 24, 2025 at 10:38 AM EST
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By Staff
Track Santa on his journey from the North Pole and around the globe to bring Christmas gifts to good children.

Community

Columbia County Fair, Grovetown, Ga.

Columbia County Fair ticket giveaway official rules

Updated: Oct. 30, 2025 at 9:44 AM EDT
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By Staff
The Columbia County Fair Ticket Giveaway (“Promotion”) will begin on 9:00 AM ET 10/30/2025 and end on 9:00 AM ET 11/03/2025.

Community

Columbia County hospital, May 15, 2025

Checking in on the new Columbia County hospital, and its progress

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT
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By Staff
New hospital just outside Grovetown is on track to open by fall 2026, and will bring hundreds of jobs to Columbia County.

Community

Solute to Seniors

Salute to Seniors 2025: Honor graduates with photos on WRDW.com!

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT
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By WRDW Staff
Graduation season is here! Help us recognize everyone who worked hard to become a 2025 Graduate.

Community

Tiger Woods waves after his final round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National...

Injury keeps Tiger out of this year’s Masters

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM EDT
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By Staff and wire reports
Just about a month ahead of the Masters Tournament, golf legend Tiger Woods has ruptured his Achilles tendon.

Community

WRDW 3 degree guarantee

The 3 Degree Guarantee from News 12 26

Updated: Mar. 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM EDT
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By Staff
Each weekday in the 6 p.m. newscast, the First Alert Weather Team will deliver a guaranteedforecast that includes the high temperature for the following day.

Community

Crews continue battling massive Carolina Forest wildfire

Carolina Forest wildfire grows to 1,600 acres, 30% contained

Updated: Mar. 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM EST
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By WMBF News Staff
A wildfire in Carolina Forest has continued to increase in size and cause more evacuations overnight.

Community

Faith Williams, died in Warrenville dirt bike accident

Warrenville teen dies after dirt bike accident on Augusta Road

Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST
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By Staff
A Warrenville teenager was killed after an accident on Augusta Road Friday evening, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.
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Brush fire near Summersville Lake covered 15 acres

S.C. red-flag alert issued as fires flare up across CSRA

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM EST
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By Staff
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide red-flag fire alert, effective immediately until further notice.

Community

GVW Fire Department

Brush fire spreads over 10 acres in the area of Golf Course Road

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM EST
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By Staff
Warrenville fire crews are on the scene of a large brush fire in the area of Golf Course Road.

Community

Employees battle fire at Barden C&D Landfill in Graniteville

Employees battle fire at Barden C&D Landfill in Graniteville

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM EST
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By Staff
Barden C&D Landfill employees battled a fire early Friday morning, according to authorities.

Local

There were about 250 volunteers participating in the United Way of the CSRA's Project Serve.

United Way of CSRA hosts resource fair in honor of 211 Day

Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM EST
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By Staff
The United Way of the CSRA is hosting a resource fair in honor of National 211 Day on Tuesday.

Local

‘More than an event’: Aiken universities celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy

College students in Aiken celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM EST
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By Staff
Aiken universities came together to celebrate the legacy Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made to public service through their annual community celebration on Sunday.

Community

Gov. Kemp addresses public about pending storm

1 dead due to freezing temperatures in Georgia, Kemp urging people to stay home

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM EST
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By Staff
State leaders joined Gov. Brian Kemp at the Georgia Emergency Management Center Tuesday to outline the state’s response to yet another blast of winter weather.

Community

Gov. Kemp addresses public about pending storm

Kemp says state stands ready to act as winter weather moves into Georgia

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM EST
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By Staff
“I urge everyone to make their own preparations to ensure they and their families can remain safe over the coming days,” Gov. Brian Kemp says.

Community

New Morning Mix WRDW/WAGT

MORNING MIX LIVE: Women’s Heart Health, Vitamin String Quartet, and more!

Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM EST
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By Staff
Morning Mix is a locally produced live weekday morning show focusing on lifestyle, community, and more.

Community

Sawyer

Aiken County sheriff-elect is sworn in, as are deputies

Updated: Jan. 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM EST
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By Staff
Aiken County Sheriff-Elect Marty Sawyer was sworn in Tuesday afternoon and then later administered the oath to his deputies.

Community

Chamblee storm damage

EF-0 tornado confirmed in Fayette County after line of storms

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 6:50 AM EST
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By Staff
An EF-0 tornado touched down in Atlanta on Sunday morning during a line of intense storms, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.

Community

Sunday, 12/29/2024

FIRST ALERT TODAY: Severe storms exit the CSRA but rain continues

Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM EST
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By Chris Still and Riley Hale
Severe storm threat exits the CSRA. Warm day ahead before cooler temperatures return to start the new year.

Local

Children’s Hospital of Georgia annual fundraiser helps families in need

Children’s Hospital of Georgia fundraiser aids families in need

Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 10:11 AM EST
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By Staff
Friday is the day when News 12 partners with iHeart Radio to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s annual fundraiser to help patients and their families.

Local

Salvation Army Augusta Angel Tree

‘Super heartwarming’: Making sure no kid is forgotten on Christmas

Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 5:42 AM EST
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By Hallie Turner
The Salvation Army of Augusta says they have about 1,500 angels currently in need and your help can make a family’s Christmas.

Local

North Augusta Tree Lighting ceremony 2022

Get into the holiday spirit at these CSRA tree-lightings

Updated: Dec. 3, 2024 at 6:27 PM EST
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By Staff
It’s December, officially time to get into the Christmas spirit. Here’s where you can celebrate in the CSRA.

Local

Cross Creek student recognized by the Richmond Co. Marshall’s Office at giveaway

Cross Creek student saluted for helping others on holiday

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Staff
The Richmond County Marshal’s Office recognized a Cross Creek student for a generous donation.

Local

Home for the holidays

Foster a furry friend during the holidays in the CSRA

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM EST
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By Kennedy Payne
Everyone deserves a home for the holidays - take a furry friend home from animal shelters in Richmond, Aiken and Edgefield counties.

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*NOTE: This is a stock photo.

Here are some of your meal options for Thanksgiving in the CSRA

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 1:44 PM EST
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By Staff
Whether you're cooking for Thanksgiving or leaving the food prep to someone else, we're on your side with a guide for the CSRA.

Local

T.W. Josey 15th annual Feed the Community

‘A need out there’: Local groups help fight holiday hunger

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Audrey Dickherber
On Tuesday, the T.W. Josey class of 1994 hosted one of the area’s biggest holiday feeding events.They came together, showing support when it was needed most.

Local

James Brown Foundation Turkey Giveaway 2024

James Brown Foundation hosts 33rd annual turkey giveaway

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Staff
One of the biggest giveaways we have every year is the James Brown Turkey Giveaway.

Local

Lights of the South

‘A lot of changes’: Lights of the South in full swing after Helene repairs

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:34 AM EST
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By Staff
You don’t have to travel far to see some Christmas magic, the Lights of the South is back after being rebuilt following Hurricane Helene.

Finding Solutions

Piedmont Augusta announces donation of  $1.9M to 39 nonprofits

Finding Solutions: Piedmont Augusta announces donation of $1.9M to 32 nonprofits

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 1:32 PM EST
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By Staff and Zayna Haliburton
Piedmont Augusta is giving back to the community next year and the hospital just announced it’s helping a lot of nonprofits in the river region.

Finding Solutions

Salvation Army of Augusta programs help families during holidays

Finding Solutions: Salvation Army programs help families during holidays

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:25 PM EST
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By Staff and Zayna Haliburton
The Salvation Army in both Augusta and Aiken kicked off the holiday season with the Angel Tree Program and Red Kettle Campaign on Wednesday.

Local

James Brown Turkey Giveaway

‘Pay it forward’: James Brown’s daughter talks about annual turkey giveaway

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:52 AM EST
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By Staff
“Something he wanted to start because he grew up poor he didn’t forget where he came from so once he was blessed by God to be able to pay it forward,” Deanna Brown says.

Local

Autumn Fall Festival

‘A healing process’: Autumn Festival brings community together after Helene

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:24 PM EST
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By Staff
The Autumn Festival debuted this weekend in North Augusta to bring the community together as many are still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Local

SafeHomes of Augusta

SafeHomes forced to replace annual fundraiser because of Hurricane Helene

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 9:49 PM EST
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By Staff
SafeHomes says it is unable to host its largest annual fundraiser, Fake It to Make It, because of the impact of Hurricane Helene.

Local

The South Carolina State Fair returns to Columbia Oct. 9-20.

S.C. State Fair donates $200K for Hurricane Helene relief

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 10:14 AM EDT
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By Staff
The South Carolina State Fair announced a donation of $200,000 to support recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

Local

Lt. Jacob Gilliam has been serving as the Canteen Coordinator for the Salvation Army Incident...

Salvation Army hosts free clothing distribution to Helene victims

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 10:11 AM EDT
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By Staff
The Salvation Army of Augusta is hosting a free clothing distribution event on Tuesday at several locations.

Local

Hundreds joined to celebrate the 38th annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee in North Augusta

Hundreds joined to celebrate the 38th annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:28 PM EDT
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By Staff
A huge crowd filled the streets this weekend in North Augusta for the 38th year of Jack-O-Lantern Jubliee.

Local

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation crisis fund reaches $2.3 million for CSRA Helene relief

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:06 PM EDT
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By Staff
Helene did a number on the CSRA, but people in and around the community have continued to step up even a month after the hurricane.

Local

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta has stepped in to...

Food, water and other relief: Where to get it across the CSRA

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 12:31 PM EDT
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By Staff
As communities recover from the damage of Hurricane Helene, finding food has been difficult for many. We’re On Your Side with community events and organizations serving food.

Community

FEMA recovery center set up at Barnwell Regional Airport

FEMA disaster recovery center now open in Aiken, Barnwell

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM EDT
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By Staff
FEMA has opened a disaster recovery center in Aiken and Barnwell counties along with a few others as of Monday morning.

Local

Edgefield school, firefighters help man with broken down car

Edgefield school staff, firefighters help man with broken down car

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Staff
In Edgefield County, the school district and firefighters are being praised for helping a man who was trying to get away from Hurricane Helene.

Local

The Community Foundation

Community Foundation helps Helene victims with crisis fund

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM EDT
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By Staff
Helene did a number on the CSRA, but people in and around the community have stepped up in the days since the hurricane. The Community Foundation is one of those groups.

Community

Gov. Henry McMaster announces 3 additional Team South Carolina Days following Helene's aftermath

Gov. Henry McMaster announces 3 additional Team South Carolina County Days following Helene’s aftermath

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
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By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero
Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announced Thursday 3 additional “Team South Carolina Days.”

Community

This tree in Edgefield is among countless ones taken down by Helene.

Milton’s gusts today could knock down weakened trees in CSRA

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 7:21 AM EDT
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By Julius Evans
With various hanging limbs, trees, and other cleanup still ongoing from Helene, these wind gusts may cause some additional issues.

Community

SCDPH oxygen after Helene

Emergency relief: How to find locations offering help

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Staff
As recovery efforts continue in the CSRA after Hurricane Helene, organizations and businesses are reaching out to help the community.

Local

Local golfers raise $12K and counting, to help Helene recovery efforts

Local golfers raise $12K and counting, to help Helene recovery efforts

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 11:40 AM EDT
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By Staff
Two local PGA Tour golfers have raised $12,000 and counting, to support local organizations that are leading Hurricane Helene disaster response and recovery efforts throughout the CSRA.

Community

Shooting on 8th Street in Augusta

Victim Identified in 8th Street Shooting

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Staff
One person has died after a shooting on 8th Street in Augusta on Friday, according to authorities.

Community

FEMA

FEMA says get your applications in if you need assistance after Hurricane Helene

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 11:38 PM EDT
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By Staff
FEMA says more than 100,000 applications have been filed in Georgia. 

Community

Hard-hit areas in Augusta

Augusta is looking for businesses that can help with debris removal

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM EDT
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By Staff
The city of Augusta says it’s looking for subcontractors that can help with debris removal projects.
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