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Long ago, my employment was at a Troy newspaper located on South Brundidge Street. There was one boss and three female hires. Late one afternoon, three of us, me, let’s say Karen and Lisa, were sitting around drinking tap-water tea and the talk turned to the subject of modern conveniences, including running house water

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County nonprofit is hosting a casino-style fundraiser to benefit people with disabilities in the community. The Tri-Development Center of Aiken County is hosting its fourth annual Vegas Night, a fundraiser featuring blackjack, poker, roulette, live dealers, live music and food. Procee

A new state veterans cemetery near Augusta will break ground by the end of 2026, per The Augusta Chronicle. The project secured up to $10 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' State Cemetery Grants Program. Developers hope to open the burial site in 2028 if...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man has been charged with rape following a sexual assault reported to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office last month. Jakarri Marquell Warren, 23, was arrested July 22 after a victim reported a sexual assault that occurred on Muscadine Drive, according to the incident report.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s not a welcome mat outside Grantski Records on Broad Street – it’s a new orange construction barrier. The owner says some customers don’t want to deal with it. “Yeah, I have a few customers who say that they’re having a hard time getting to us they might not return to […]

Big Oak Park has been temporarily closed to allow the construction of new recreational amenities, according to the Augusta's Recreation and Parks department on Tuesday.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two anglers fishing for striped bass below the Lock and Dam on the Savannah River last Friday accidentally hooked an Atlantic sturgeon, a federally endangered species. Micah Degier and his friend Jack Harrington were fishing on the bottom when Degier hooked the fish. “I thought I...

The Southern Environmental Law Center has sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for allowing companies to sidestep environmental laws when constructing oil and gas pipelines, including one scheduled to cross the Black Belt. The lawsuit claims that the Corps of Engineers issued a type of permit that “authorizes the...

Augusta, Georgia has always had a way of feeding the soul — with warm hospitality, bold flavors, and a creative spirit that shows up on every plate. In 2026, the city’s culinary scene is more vibrant than ever, blending chef-driven innovation with beloved Southern staples, food festivals, and tucked-away gems worth pla

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Later this month, the streets of downtown Aiken will be taken over by college students. The USCA Downtown Takeover is August 22 in downtown Aiken. The free, family friendly celebration will showcase USCA Pacer pride. There will be live entertainment, activities, food and games. It’s a chance for th