Take a look: The Patch set to open to general public on April 15
The Patch is set to open to the general public on April 15, 2026. See the update on the course. More: The Patch set to open in April, see how construction progresses This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: The Patch set to open to general public on April 15
2 teens wanted for kidnapping on Lumpkin Road
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating two teens wanted for kidnapping.
2 inmates killed at local prisons amid flare-up in violence
The latest death was at Hancock State Prison on Friday morning, but News 12 meanwhile learned of another killing at Augusta State Medical Prison.
On This Date: The Carolinas’ Great Fire of 1898
On Feb. 16, 1898, after months of severe drought, multiple small fires merged into a massive conflagration when 50-mph winds swept across the Carolinas.
Name released for 16-year-old found dead in Savannah River
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly six months later, the Richmond County Coroner’s Office has released the name of a teen found dead in a river near the Lock and Dam Park in August. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen identified the body as 16-year-old Michael Houston. Bowen says Houston’s cause...
Take a look: Large crowd turns out for first meeting on QTS data center
Community members expressed dissent to the proposed QTS data center at the first community meeting in Augusta. See the photos here. More: SEE IT: Community turns out for first meeting on Augusta data center This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Large crowd turns out for first...
Burke County H.S. GPA controversy leads to board meeting, draws alumni concern
Concerns over grade point average calculations brought parents, students, and alumni to a special Burke County Board of Education meeting this week.
Night to Shine prom experience celebrates special needs teens in Augusta
The event served 200 honored guests with the help of more than 600 volunteers, according to Brandon Lewis, worship pastor at the church.
Aiken County native begins American Idol journey
An Aiken County native continues her quest for stardom when she auditions on American Idol Monday night on WJBF.
Deputy injured after driver crashes into patrol car on I-20 in Augusta
A Richmond County sheriff’s deputy was hospitalized Sunday afternoon after a driver lost control and struck his patrol car while he was investigating an earlier accident on I-20. What’s Happening: The deputy was sitting in his stationary patrol vehicle in the left breakdown lane of westbound I-20 near Washington...
