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Checking in on the new Columbia County hospital, and its progress 611g1y

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM EDT

By Staff

New hospital just outside Grovetown is on track to open by fall 2026, and will bring hundreds of jobs to Columbia County.

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Salute to Seniors 2025: Honor graduates with photos on WRDW.com! f6e3t

Updated: Apr. 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM EDT

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 5d2k4o

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 7:50 AM EDT

By Staff and wire reports

Just about a month ahead of the Masters Tournament, golf legend Tiger Woods has ruptured his Achilles tendon.

Community

The 3 Degree Guarantee from News 12 26 61y44

Updated: Mar. 11, 2025 at 9:31 PM EDT

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.

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Crews continue battling massive Carolina Forest wildfire

Carolina Forest wildfire grows to 1,600 acres, 30% contained 4l103o

Updated: Mar. 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM EST

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 z3vw

Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 9:06 AM EST

By Staff

A Warrenville teenager was killed after an accident on Augusta Road Friday evening, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office.

Community

Brush fire near Summersville Lake covered 15 acres

S.C. red-flag alert issued as fires flare up across CSRA 6a5n4m

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM EST

By Staff

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide red-flag fire alert, effective immediately until further notice.

Community

Brush fire spreads over 10 acres in the area of Golf Course Road 6wp2y

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM EST

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

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM EST

By Staff

Barden C&D Landfill employees battled a fire early Friday morning, according to authorities.

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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 2f585x

Updated: Feb. 11, 2025 at 10:31 AM EST

By Staff

The United Way of the CSRA is hosting a resource fair in honor of National 211 Day on Tuesday.

7-Day Planner 565j3e

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

College students in Aiken celebrate Martin Luther King’s legacy 5651a

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 10:47 AM EST

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 562i4s

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 7:06 AM EST

By Staff

State leaders ed Gov. Brian Kemp at the Georgia Emergency Management Center Tuesday to outline the state’s response to yet another blast of winter weather.

Community

Kemp says state stands ready to act as winter weather moves into Georgia g591k

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 1:55 PM EST

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

MORNING MIX LIVE: Women’s Heart Health, Vitamin String Quartet, and more! 3me4j

Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 9:58 AM EST

By Staff

Morning Mix is a locally produced live weekday morning show focusing on lifestyle, community, and more.

Community

Aiken County sheriff-elect is sworn in, as are deputies 6wg5t

Updated: Jan. 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM EST

By Staff

Aiken County Sheriff-Elect Marty Sawyer was sworn in Tuesday afternoon and then later istered the oath to his deputies.

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EF-0 tornado confirmed in Fayette County after line of storms 402k4i

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 6:50 AM EST

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.

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FIRST ALERT TODAY: Severe storms exit the CSRA but rain continues 5d5z2k

Updated: Dec. 29, 2024 at 10:05 PM EST

By Chris Still and Riley Hale

Severe storm threat exits the CSRA. Warm day ahead before cooler temperatures return to start the new year.

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

Live News 12 Santa tracker: Follow his journey to the CSRA 3dbg

Updated: Dec. 24, 2024 at 5:48 AM EST

By Staff

Track Santa on his journey from the North Pole and around the globe to bring Christmas gifts to good children.

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

Children’s Hospital of Georgia fundraiser aids families in need 6le4t

Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 10:11 AM EST

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.

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‘Super heartwarming’: Making sure no kid is forgotten on Christmas 254a64

Updated: Dec. 5, 2024 at 5:42 AM EST

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.

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North Augusta Tree Lighting ceremony 2022

Get into the holiday spirit at these CSRA tree-lightings 202y1x

Updated: Dec. 3, 2024 at 6:27 PM EST

By Staff

It’s December, officially time to get into the Christmas spirit. Here’s where you can celebrate in the CSRA.

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Cross Creek student saluted for helping others on holiday 537230

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 6:47 PM EST

By Staff

The Richmond County Marshal’s Office recognized a Cross Creek student for a generous donation.

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Foster a furry friend during the holidays in the CSRA 604g21

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM EST

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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Here are some of your meal options for Thanksgiving in the CSRA 6r5446

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 1:44 PM EST

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.

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T.W. Josey 15th annual Feed the Community

‘A need out there’: Local groups help fight holiday hunger 3q702d

Updated: Nov. 26, 2024 at 12:39 PM EST

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 when it was needed most.

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James Brown Foundation hosts 33rd annual turkey giveaway 1w4p2d

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 11:30 AM EST

By Staff

One of the biggest giveaways we have every year is the James Brown Turkey Giveaway.

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‘A lot of changes’: Lights of the South in full swing after Helene repairs h4r28

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 6:34 AM EST

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.

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Piedmont Augusta announces donation of $1.9M to 39 nonprofits

Finding Solutions: Piedmont Augusta announces donation of $1.9M to 32 nonprofits 3b2d11

Updated: Nov. 21, 2024 at 1:32 PM EST

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 641y4a

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:25 PM EST

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.

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‘Pay it forward’: James Brown’s daughter talks about annual turkey giveaway 2n1u2l

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:52 AM EST

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.

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‘A healing process’: Autumn Festival brings community together after Helene 711o4

Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 12:24 PM EST

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.

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SafeHomes forced to replace annual fundraiser because of Hurricane Helene 6i5e2u

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 9:49 PM EST

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.

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

S.C. State Fair donates $200K for Hurricane Helene relief 34563

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 10:14 AM EDT

By Staff

The South Carolina State Fair announced a donation of $200,000 to recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene.

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

Salvation Army hosts free clothing distribution to Helene victims 5hd3y

Updated: Oct. 29, 2024 at 10:11 AM EDT

By Staff

The Salvation Army of Augusta is hosting a free clothing distribution event on Tuesday at several locations.

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

Hundreds ed to celebrate the 38th annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee 2w4e5

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:28 PM EDT

By Staff

A huge crowd filled the streets this weekend in North Augusta for the 38th year of Jack-O-Lantern Jubliee.

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Community Foundation crisis fund reaches $2.3 million for CSRA Helene relief 4t1o47

Updated: Oct. 28, 2024 at 12:06 PM EDT

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.

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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 2x4q4g

Updated: Oct. 17, 2024 at 12:31 PM EDT

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.

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FEMA recovery center set up at Barnwell Regional Airport

FEMA disaster recovery center now open in Aiken, Barnwell 5v631t

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 7:46 PM EDT

By Staff

FEMA has opened a disaster recovery center in Aiken and Barnwell counties along with a few others as of Monday morning.

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Edgefield school, firefighters help man with broken down car

Edgefield school staff, firefighters help man with broken down car q593u

Updated: Oct. 14, 2024 at 12:25 PM EDT

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.

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Community Foundation helps Helene victims with crisis fund 52521g

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM EDT

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.

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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 256i8

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT

By Mayra Parrilla Guerrero

Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette announced Thursday 3 additional “Team South Carolina Days.”

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

Milton’s gusts today could knock down weakened trees in CSRA 5k1a3z

Updated: Oct. 10, 2024 at 7:21 AM EDT

By Julius Evans

With various hanging limbs, trees, and other cleanup still ongoing from Helene, these wind gusts may cause some additional issues.

Community

Emergency relief: How to find locations offering help 3k3o4l

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 9:54 PM EDT

By Staff

As recovery efforts continue in the CSRA after Hurricane Helene, organizations and businesses are reaching out to help the community.

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Local golfers raise $12K and counting, to help Helene recovery efforts tp4m

Updated: Oct. 7, 2024 at 11:40 AM EDT

By Staff

Two local PGA Tour golfers have raised $12,000 and counting, to local organizations that are leading Hurricane Helene disaster response and recovery efforts throughout the CSRA.

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Victim Identified in 8th Street Shooting 222u6v

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 9:16 PM EDT

By Staff

One person has died after a shooting on 8th Street in Augusta on Friday, according to authorities.

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FEMA says get your applications in if you need assistance after Hurricane Helene 5y316n

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 11:38 PM EDT

By Staff

FEMA says more than 100,000 applications have been filed in Georgia.

Community

Augusta is looking for businesses that can help with debris removal 1965

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 10:05 PM EDT

By Staff

The city of Augusta says it’s looking for subcontractors that can help with debris removal projects.

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Edgefield County's respond to Hurricane Helene

Edgefield County recovery efforts underway at schools 404e5m

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 10:02 PM EDT

By Staff

Strom Thurmond High School and JET Middle School are hosting nearly 200 utility linemen who are helping with recovery efforts with food, water and resting areas.

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Donate pet food to CSRA families impacted by Helene 1g235h

Updated: Oct. 3, 2024 at 6:57 AM EDT

By Staff

News 12 has partnered with a group of local businesses to donate pet food to families in the CSRA who have been affected by Hurricane Helene.

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Hurricane Helene coverage in CSRA 626n1k

Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 7:29 PM EDT

By Staff

Hurricane Helene coverage in CSRA