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The USGA, Masters Tournament and PGA of America announced today that registration for 2026 – 2027 Drive, Chip and Putt qualifying is now open on DriveChipandPutt.com.

Western South Carolina is growing as a hub for advanced manufacturing with a skilled workforce, strong business support and major expansions. From the rolling hills in Edgefield County to the industrial sites in Aiken County, Western South Carolina is emerging as one of the Southeast’s most appealing destinations for...

Waffle House will host reservation-only Valentine's Day dinners at 218 spots in 22 states on Feb. 14., including two locations in Augusta. The chain transforms for one night with white tablecloths and candles. Reservations must be booked through the official website, and slots disappear weeks before the big day...

Quinton Aaron, an Augusta, Georgia native and actor known for his role as Michael Oher in "The Blind Side" alongside Sandra Bullock, has been hospitalized in Atlanta. The actor collapsed in his home , TMZ first reported, and has been hospitalized for the past five days. Aaron was walking up the stairs to his...

LEXINGTON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man has died after a crash in Lexington County on Saturday, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office has identified two people who were killed in the crash that occurred on I-20. Lexington resident Murray Kenneth Paxton, 90, and...

EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than 10 years after Tamera Kingery disappeared, her daughter is making a renewed push for answers through social media. Caitlyn Kingery authored a Facebook post that has caught the attention of thousands, asking if anyone spoke to her mother from the month leading up to her...

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they are on-scene of shooting that occurred in Martinez on Wednesday.

MARTINEZ, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of the 4000 block of Riverwatch Parkway for reports of a possible shooting, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies and first responders are on the scene, and we have crews on the way. We are...

Melty has opened a new spot in Aiken Towne Park at 4087 Julep Way. Grilled cheese sandwiches dominate the menu. Owner Josh Keaton was taking orders and running the cash register on Jan. 23. The restaurant serves melts like the Melty Club and Melty Burger. Four Cheese Classic, Turkey Bacon,...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews have begun demolition in the 1100 block of Broad Street to make way for a new hotel. The demolition is taking place at a site next to the Augusta Candle Co. One of the buildings on the site − an ornate but crumbling threee-story brick...