Downtown Aiken Lane Closures Set for Early October as Hotel Renovation Work Continues
Streets will shut down in downtown Aiken in early October. Demolition crews are tearing apart buildings to make way for a hotel makeover and a parking deck owned by the city. Oliver Hospitality's contractor still waits on word from the S.C. Department of Transportation about exactly when Richland Avenue and Newberry St
More details following the S.C. man homicide investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man is in custody, charged with murder in the death of a 56-year-old woman whose body was found in her Watkins St. home just after midnight Saturday. Richmond County deputies say 36-year-old Osiel Delgadillo is charged with murder and car theft in connection with the...
‘American Pickers’ crew casts net for potential pickings in Aiken area
AIKEN — Mounds of memorabilia are on track to get extra attention in a few weeks, courtesy of a History Channel program that has been a hit since 2010. Plans are for the "American Pickers" team to visit the Carolinas and Virginia in November, and an effort is underway to find "large, rare collections" and tell "the int
Primark Opens 28,000 sf Location at Augusta Mall, Bringing U.S. Store Count to 48
Primark opened its first Augusta location at Augusta Mall on Thursday. The shop brings the retailer's total to 48 stores across 16 states. This new location offers 28,000 square feet of selling space. The Irish retailer was founded nearly 58 years ago. It sells clothing for women, men, and children,...
RCSO searching for missing 16-year-old
WJBF – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a missing 16-year-old. According to authorities, Christian Hendrix, 16, 5’6″, 110 pounds, was last seen leaving his residence at the 2500 block of Waterfront Dr at 3:30 PM on Monday, September 28th. Authorities say Christian Hen
Freddy’s® Announces 10-Unit Deal in Georgia and South Carolina
Fast-Casual Brand Expands Footprint Across the Southern Region. September 29, 2026 // Franchising.com // AUGUSTA, Ga.– Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, the fast-casual restaurant concept, has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with experienced multi-unit, multi-brand operator ELJ Investments to bring new lo
Hephzibah’s Bravo Burger finds success with fusion flavors
The journey continues. You all know your boy is hungry. We're out here in Hephzibah, so I had to come over here to Bravo Burger and talk to my guy Juan Vasquez.
Former Augusta National hospitality leader builds inclusive legacy at Augusta restaurant
James is the founder of Incendio, a restaurant housed inside a restored 100-year-old firehouse. The business was built around hiring and training adults with special needs.
Black Augustans Want Local News That Helps Them Prepare for the Next Disaster
Of all the issues we asked Black Augustans about in a survey to understand their news needs — the economy, housing, education — one issue topped them all: how to be prepared for disasters. It’s not hard to see why. Augusta sits along the Savannah River and is...
Richmond, McDuffie county schools post record graduation rates
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - School districts across the CSRA are celebrating historic milestones, with both Richmond and McDuffie counties posting record-high graduation rates for the Class of 2026. According to figures released Monday by the Georgia Department of Education, Georgia’s statewide graduation rate reached a
