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The Augusta Technical College Foundation secured a $10,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The money will cover high school equivalency testing vouchers. This award came during a single-day distribution when nearly $16 million in grants went out across 48 states where Dollar General runs stores. Test

The Augusta Recreation and Parks department is providing an update on the status of Henry Brigham Pool, which has been temporarily closed due to ongoing maintenance.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is mourning one of its own. Retired K-9 Prado was peacefully laid to rest after a lifetime of service. Prado served Aiken County from 2015 until his retirement in 2023. He served with two handlers during his service. Prado was...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - As early voting begins Monday, Commissioner Jordan Johnson has announced his endorsement of Steven Kendrick for Mayor of Augusta-Richmond County. “Steven Kendrick has demonstrated the leadership, vision, and commitment necessary to move Augusta forward,” said Commissioner Jordan Johnson. “Our

This is Part 1 in a series where The Augusta Chronicle explores the mental health side of high school athletics through conversations with student-athletes, parents, coaches and subject matter experts. AJ Williams was over it. The star point guard’s Harlem Bulldogs were on the road taking on the Academy of Richmond Cou

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahead of South Carolina primaries, gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson is making stops in Aiken and North Augusta on Monday. It’s part of his “Our Families, Our Values” Bus Tour. His stops include:. Aiken Rally: 11:30 a.m., 132 Laurens Street. Brink’s Tavern: 1 p.m.,...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint that a Martinez woman was portraying herself as a licensed nurse. Authorities tell NewsChannel 6 that Jeanne-Marie Ashley Boese’s nursing license was actually suspended in 2014. The sheriff’s office investigation revealed she had wo

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Richmond County inmate has died after an assault at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, according to authorities. The sheriff’s office said deputies responded to the detention center on Sunday at 6:17 p.m. regarding an inmate assault. While on scene, deputies located a 42-year-old...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — High pressure will keep rain chances away to finish the weekend Sunday, but higher humidity with late day rain chances moves in for the week ahead. Partly sunny with higher humidity and seasonably warm temperatures Sunday. High near 90. Southwest wind 4 to 8 mph.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Community members gathered Sunday to honor those who lost their lives to gun violence as part of Wear Orange Weekend. A memorial was held at Jordan Grove Baptist Church, bringing together several organizations to spread awareness about gun violence prevention. Wear Orange Weekend honors 15-ye