Movies and TV shows casting in Augusta
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
Descendants obtain works of enslaved Edgefield County potter in landmark restitution deal
Inside the wide mouth of a stoneware jar, Daisy Whitner’s fingertips found a slight rise in the clay — a mark she hoped was a trace left behind by her ancestor.
55-year-old killed while crossing Augusta road on electric scooter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 55-year-old man has died after a crash in Augusta, authorities said Wednesday. The Richmond County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim has Larry Tesseo, of Augusta. Coroner Mark Bowen said the crash happened Tuesday when Tesseo was operating an electric scooter while crossing...
Via Cognitive Health holds 2nd annual Lights for Memories service
Via Cognitive Health held its second annual Lights for Memories service on Tuesday night in Augusta.
Area financial institutions combine to form larger regional bank
A Georgia bank with four Augusta-area branches is combining with another bank to form a new financial institution holding $3.8 billion in assets. Pinnacle Bank is finalizing a stock transaction with Morris Bank in an agreement announced recently by the banks' respective holding companies. The new bank, which will...
New Doctors Hospital emergency room set to open in Evans
Columbia County’s first freestanding emergency room is set to serve its first patients on Tuesday morning.
First Alert Forecast l Rain moving out but will return later in the week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure will build into the region over the next day bringing back drier weather through Thursday morning. Rain chances will return late Thursday into Friday as our next wave of low pressure moves into the region. More rain is expected Saturday, but showers will come to an end by...
Edgefield Co. leaders making final vote on proposed RV Park Tuesday, as neighbors continue...
Neighbors in Edgefield County are anticipating a big decision about a proposed 70-lot RV Park.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Augusta, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around augusta.
Miracle Nissan gifts vehicle to support Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
(WJBF) – Crime fighting in Richmond County takes the entire community. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is getting some help from a local car dealership. Tuesday on NewsChannel 6 at Noon, Chris Chavous, Special Operations Sergeant with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Johnny Royal, General Manager of...

















