WRDW-TV (Augusta, GA)

WRDW-TV News 12 is a celebrated television station and news organization situated in Augusta, Georgia, serving the Central Savannah River Area. Owned by Gray Television, which is based in Atlanta, WRDW-TV is affiliated with NBC and shares a connection with WAGT-CD (channel 26). Our headquarters and studios are located at 1226 Gray Way, Augusta, Georgia 30909. The award-winning News 12 NBC 26 team has earned numerous accolades, including 2 national and 16 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, showcasing their excellence in journalism. As Augusta’s CBS and NBC affiliate, the news team delivers 40 hours of news each week, while also maintaining an active presence on digital platforms and social media. In February 2021, the station unveiled its new facility featuring cutting-edge studios, a control room, and a modern newsroom. Since we first went on the air on February 8, 1954, WRDW-TV has been dedicated to providing top-notch news, entertainment, weather updates, sports coverage, and investigative journalism. Alongside high-quality programming from both CBS and NBC, we also offer shows from CW, MyNetworkTV, and AntennaTV networks.

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English

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#88970

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#19167

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#600

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Aiken’s R.J. Felton signs with Indiana Pacers

16 hours ago | wrdw.com | Joseph Doehring

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 2025 NBA Draft came and went without Aiken’s R.J. Felton hearing his name called, but he didn’t have to wait long to land on a roster. Just moments after the conclusion of round two Thursday night, Felton signed a deal as an undrafted free agent with the Indiana Pacers. After his standout days at Aiken High School, the talented Guard played four seasons at East Carolina University.
FDIC insurance limits and how to insure excess deposit

4 days ago | wrdw.com | Matthew Goldberg

Key takeaways The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures deposits of up to $250,000 per person, per ownership category, per bank. Bank networks, such as IntraFi Network Deposits and Impact Deposits Corp., can help spread excess deposits across multiple FDIC-insured banks for maximum coverage. Opening accounts with different ownership categories, such as joint accounts or trusts, can also increase FDIC insurance coverage.
Neighbors call for revitalization of Harrisburg ahead of town hall

4 days ago | wrdw.com | Sydney Hood

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Around Augusta, blighted properties and run-down areas are a common sight. It’s no different in the Harrisburg neighborhood, where commissioners and neighbors say something needs to change. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Augusta, decorated with historic churches and homes, but neighbors fear that crime, infrastructure and maintenance are holding it back.
Leaders want to hear your concerns at Harrisburg town hall

4 days ago | wrdw.com | Sydney Hood

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s Harrisburg neighborhood is steeped in history, but neighbors fear that crime, infrastructure and maintenance need to be addressed. Whether you live or work in the neighborhood, you are encouraged to share your thoughts this Thursday. Commissioner Jordan Johnson is hosting a town hall meeting to address those concerns and more. We spoke with Johnson and neighbors about the needs they’d like to see addressed.
Extreme heat safety: Doctors give tips to concerned CSRA parents

6 days ago | wrdw.com | Audrey Dickherber

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We talked with some local parents who are concerned about how to keep their children and themselves safe as temperatures rise. “The heat is very concerning to a parent because it’s so easy for the little ones to get dehydrated,” said a parent, Traci Sammons. Sammons takes her kids to the park to play but makes sure to take them earlier in the day, which is something doctors recommend.
Daily forecast | From First Alert Meteorologist Tim Strong

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Tim Strong

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Bermuda High will bring in high heat and humidity the remainder of the week and next. An upper level ridge will develop over the central and eastern US next bringing highs in the upper 90s. Afternoon highs will stay in the low to mid-90s through the weekend. The heat index will max out between 99-103. Stay hydrated and take breaks indoors as much as possible throughout the work week. Morning lows will remain seasonal near 70.
S.C. Attorney General’s Office to receive $100K mental health grant

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Marley Bassett

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - State Attorney General Alan Wilson announced Thursday that his office would be receiving a $100,000 grant from the Attorney General Alliance. The grant will go toward supporting the mental health of the office’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force members as well as child victims.
Aiken nonprofit hosts drop in to celebrate its 5th anniversary

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Zayna Haliburton

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - On its fifth anniversary, local nonprofit Umoja Village held a drop in on Thursday. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the resource center and connect with the Umoja Village board. Founded in 2020, Umoja Village is a South Carolina-based charity organization with a goal of unifying underserved populations and bringing about positive and sustainable change for the Black community. And fittingly, the organization was founded on Juneteenth.
Border patrol agents discover tunnel linking Tijuana and United States

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Debra Dolan

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Potentially dozens of unmarked graves discovered at Ga. park

1 week ago | wrdw.com | Doug Reardon

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - What was meant to be an uneventful sidewalk project turned into a disturbing discovery at a public park in Georgia. While working on a sidewalk project at Legacy Park in Decatur last month, construction crews discovered a brick vault that appeared to be a burial site. They immediately ceased work and shortly after used ground-penetrating radar to see if the site contained human remains.