Moving truck catches fire, snarling I-20 in Aiken County
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A moving truck caught fire on Interstate 20, shutting down both eastbound lanes for hours Monday. Traffic was diverted off I-20 at Mile Marker 5 soon after the fire was reported around 2:10 p.m. between Ridge Road and Rainbow Falls Road. The 53-foot trailer was...
A man and his guide dog show people what independence looks like
That is how Joseph Johnson, also known as Joey, explains living with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare inherited eye disease that damages the retina and gradually reduces vision, often starting with night blindness and peripheral vision loss. For Johnson, a Martinez resident and Harlem High graduate, the condition first...
Go Behind the Scenes with Thomas Rhett as He Records ‘Georgia on My Mind’...
The Masters Tournament, played at the storied Augusta National Golf Club every April in Augusta, Ga., is one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 Reveals Entries, Names Kento Nakajima & Mei Hata as Ambassadors But before the first round begins April 9 comes what has now become...
Jaguars Split Conference Doubleheader at Flagler
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Augusta University softball split a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader at Flagler on Saturday, taking game one 5-4 before falling 4-3 in game two. The Jaguars move to 13-13 overall and 6-2 in conference play. Game One. Augusta came out swinging in the second inning, loading...
📅 Free Colonial Times Fair in North Augusta, March 22
Step back into 1780 at Colonial Times: Under the Crown & Trades Fair on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM at 299 W Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta. This free weekend event brings the Revolutionary War era to life with historical reenactments, colonial games, and hands-on demonstrations like pottery-making,...
📅 Free Dressage in the Park Show at Bruce’s Field – March 22
Enjoy a day of equestrian competition at Dressage in the Park on Sunday, March 22, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at Bruce’s Field, 931 Powderhouse Rd. SE, Aiken. Hosted by the Aiken Horse Park Foundation, this event is part of a three-show series that includes February’s Dressage at Bruce’s Field and the Dressage in the...
📅 Southern Belle Classic Horse Auction Returns March 28
The Southern Belle Classic horse auction is coming back to Aiken this spring. Join fellow horse lovers on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Stable View (117 Stable Dr., Aiken, SC). The event will feature horses from many disciplines, including Reining, Trail, Working Ranch, Ranch Versatility, Dressage, Hunter prospects,...
Take a look: Richmond County’s annual spring Special Olympics.
Richmond County middle and high school students turned out to Butler High School to participate in the annual Special Olympics spring games. More: SEE IT: Richmond County students go for the gold at Special Olympics This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Richmond County's annual...
🎶 Free Live Music with Tim Barnett at The Village of Woodside
Enjoy a free evening of live music with Tim Barnett on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Village of Woodside (230 Village Green Blvd, Aiken). Tim will perform a mix of country, blues, and classic rock hits. Bring your comfy chairs or picnic blankets and settle in for a fun night outdoors. The Village Café...
🏁 NHRA Division 2 National Open at Carolina Dragway, March 27–29
Carolina Dragway will host the NHRA Division 2 National Open from Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 302 Dragstrip Rd., Aiken, SC. This National Open Double Header features championship-level drag racing all weekend.
