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AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new coffee shop has opened on Richland Avenue in Aiken’s Eastside Village, offering coffee, pastries, a lunch menu, a lounge with books and a dedicated space for game nights. Heather Willaby, owner of Parlour Coffee and Company, works in her day job helping others...

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration pushed the Savannah River Site management contract out to September 30, 2027. Why? The NNSA needs more time to sift through bids for a massive new contract valued at $61.5 billion spanning two decades. Savannah River Nuclear Solutions got a one-ye

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Residents and Augusta officials gathered at the Warren Road Community Center to discuss planned improvements to Skinner Mill Road, a corridor connecting Washington Road to Walton Way Extension. The project carries a $22 million budget and could add sidewalks, street lights, turn lanes and des

Though there's never a shortage of festivals, markets, concerts, and other cultural happenings in the Augusta area, we've chosen to spotlight these events for the weekend of Aug. 14-16. Each week, the Chronicle will publish a list of options for things to do in the CSRA. Please note that the events in this list are sub

Ongoing construction at several Columbia County high schools is causing traffic issues and impacting daily routines as the new school year begins.

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Eating out in the City of Aiken will soon cost a little more. The city is increasing its hospitality tax from 1% to 2%, with the new rate taking effect Oct. 1. City Manager Stuart Bedenbaugh says Aiken has had a 1% hospitality tax in place since 2015. He says the […]

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A cross was created and placed to honor the life of 14-year-old Salem Carpenter, who died after being struck by a car. Carpenter had gone missing before he was hit by a car Monday morning. The driver is not facing charges. Carpenter was also reported missing...

NorthStar Heating & Air Conditioning has announced the launch of a comprehensive HVAC maintenance program designed to address the ongoing heating and cooling needs of residential and commercial properties in Evans, Georgia. The initiative comes as demand for dependable climate-control services continues to grow, partic

Springfield Baptist Church is a historical landmark and a place where generations have gathered and continue to come together to worship and fellowship. Founded in 1787, Springfield Baptist Church is widely recognized as the oldest Black Baptist Church in the United States with continuous service at the same location.

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Augusta University’s campus is busy this week as new students move into their dorms ahead of the new 2026-2027 school year. Move-in day started Tuesday, August 11th and families, volunteers, as well as university staff are all working to get students settled in for the school year. Augusta Universit