Jim Dent, PGA Senior Tour Champion Passes Away at 85
Jim Dent, a trailblazing figure in American golf, passed away today at 3:54 p.m., at Piedmont Hospital in downtown Augusta, surrounded by family, as confirmed by his son, Joseph Dent. During Masters Week Dent suffered a stroke and was recovering. He was present and surrounded by friends and fellow golf...
Augusta airport officials remind fliers that Real ID deadline looms
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In less than a week, travelers will need a Real ID-compliant license or another acceptable form of identification at security checkpoints, including at Augusta Regional Airport. The Real ID deadline is May 7. Travelers flying domestically or who are planning to visit federal buildings or...
The story of this bounce house is not inflated
Bounce houses don't come bigger than what is going to be in Hephzibah this weekend. It's the biggest in the world.
Students at local childcare center celebrate their longtime cook
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students at a local childcare center are honoring their longtime cook as part of School Hero Lunch Day Friday. Vonceil Butler has been working at the childcare network for 35 years, preparing meals and snacks every day for 180 students. Kimberly-Clark is announcing the expansion of...
Augusta daycare surprises ‘school lunch hero’
Vonceil Butler has worked in the kitchen at Childcare Network on Wylds Road for 25 years. On Friday, her colleagues and the kids celebrated her with cake, a banner and lots of hugs in honor of School Lunch Hero Day.
Augusta Exchange Club hosts annual Youth of the Year Luncheon
The Exchange Club of Augusta honored nine seniors in the area demonstrating exceptional achievements at the annual Youth of the Year Luncheon on Thursday, May 1.
Augusta Charter Review looks to finish this year but some don’t want to rush
Some members of the Augusta Charter Review Committee haste could make waste, as some push a goal to finish the work by December
North Augusta High School celebrates ‘Senior Decision Day’
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- High school seniors across the country have made their college choices. Friday, North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans. It was Senior Decision Day at North Augusta High School and the whole school cheered on its seniors as they...
Georgia deputy shot in line of duty released from hospital
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. — A Columbia County deputy has been released from the hospital after he was shot over the weekend, according to the sheriff's office. Deputy Gavin White was one of two deputies who were shot while trying to serve a temporary protective order on Saturday, according to WRDW/WAGT in Augusta.
Augusta’s newest (and biggest) golf prodigy taught himself the game and wants the world...
It’s hard to miss Shamar Wilson when he’s playing in a golf tournament. Especially when the 27-year-old college junior is driving the golf ball “30 yards” past his competition. Standing 6-foot-5, the Jamaica native is a natural on the course even if he took a somewhat unusual path to get there.
