Burke Health continues to expand rural health care
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Burke County is one of the largest counties in Georgia land wise, with a population of nearly 25,000 people. Those people need healthcare, and many have to travel to Augusta to get their needs met. Burke Health is working to change that, continuing to expand and offer services closer to home. […]
Augusta hospital helps heart patient fulfill wish before surgery
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Just before a major heart surgery at Piedmont Augusta, Akira Joy Hendricks had one urgent request. She wanted to be baptized. Hendricks, who was in advanced heart failure, was preparing to receive a left ventricular assist device, or LVAD — a mechanical pump used when the heart can no longer do enough work on its own. After the device is implanted...
Augusta Candle Co. has all the scents for your senses
In this episode of Your Hometown Roadtrip, Brandon Dawson and the crew stops by Augusta Candle Company to speak with Owner Amy Donaldson about the business.
Augusta Prep student arrested over picture of LEGO gun, threat he called a joke
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta Prep student was arrested on a charge of terroristic threats over a picture of a LEGO gun he posted on social media. It happened Wednesday, according to an incident report from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. Eric Hedinger, the principal of Augusta Preparatory...
Augusta high school senior named Youth of the Year
Karishma Zechariah was honored for her outstanding academic achievement and leadership at the annual Youth of the Year Awards Luncheon.
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins visits Evans on ‘Big Rig Roadshow’ campaign
U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins brought his "Big Rig Roadshow" to Columbia County on Thursday.
Augusta mayor candidate: Lori Myles
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Dr. Lori Myles says Augusta has been running without real accountability, and she wants to change that. The former educator is one of four candidates running for Augusta-Richmond County mayor. Myles said the city’s most pressing issues are not new — they have just gone unaddressed.
Columbia County schools emphasize safety after multiple student incidents
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three Columbia County schools sent parent notifications about separate incidents on Thursday, May 7, including one fight at Harlem High School and threatening comments reported at two middle schools. Harlem High School: lunch altercation. Harlem High School Principal Casey Dees said an altercation happened during lunch....
Ryan Clark scholarship banquet honors Virginia Tech victim’s legacy
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 18th annual Ryan Clark Scholarship Banquet was held at Lakeside High School Thursday night. Ryan Clark was a Lakeside High School student who died trying to save another person’s life in the Virginia Tech shooting 19 years ago. The event drew a record 37...
Who has the best burger in Augusta? See these ratings.
Who doesn't love a good burger? And since May is National Burger Month, what better time to see who has the best burgers in the Augusta area? With the help of Yelp, a customer review website, The Augusta Chronicle compiled this list of local restaurants reviewed by customers as having the best burgers. Only restaurants with more than 50 reviews were considered for this...
