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NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — North Augusta nonprofit aims to break Guinness World Record with sock drive. A North Augusta nonprofit is trying to break a Guinness World Record — and the effort could help people in need. Team Extreme EMS is collecting socks with the goal of setting a new record for the most […]

(WJBF) — A South Carolina woman is back home after representing the state on the national stage. Sarah Kinney is Ms. Wheelchair South Carolina. She recently competed in the Ms. Wheelchair America competition, finishing as second runner-up. “This was my first competition of the sort,” she said. Kinney said she had known

It is often said that the United States is a young country. This is true if you compare the year of its founding, 1776, with the historically preserved ancient civilizations found within India, China, Italy, Greece, and Egypt. But if we look at archaeological evidence of human habitation, America's history runs deep. A

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An Augusta man is wanted for an alleged aggravated assault at an Augusta motel. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, 40-year-old Dontrell Moss is wanted in connection to an incident that occurred at the Super 8 Motel on 3026 Washington Road on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Moss is being con

The event gave families across East Georgia a chance to address issues facing their children through presentations and hands-on activities.

Today, patients are walking through its doors. Not long ago, the site was little more than cleared land and construction equipment. These photos trace the transformation of Wellstar Columbia County from the earliest phases of construction to the completed hospital now serving the Grovetown community. Read the story: C

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Market is stepping up to help local businesses impacted by the Broad Street improvement project. The market’s director said they are now offering vendors in the construction zone, between 5th and 15th streets, Reynolds to Walton Way, 50% off vendor space. Director Brooke...

So, there's talk Out There Somewhere of a Dolly Day next month: September 25th. You know... 9-2-5? Based on her hit song.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - HopeHealth and Rural Health Services plan to merge operations, pending final approval from the Health Resources and Services Administration. The nonprofit health providers said the partnership will strengthen and expand access to high-quality, comprehensive primary and specialty care for under

Construction is still ongoing on 12th and 13th Streets in Downtown Augusta, and an estimated completion date has now been moved to Sept. 14, 2026.