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Local artist gives South Augusta neighborhood signs a colorful new life

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Drivers through parts of South Augusta may have noticed some once-faded neighborhood signs getting a colorful new look. Local artist Jullian Redd is taking it upon himself to restore signs throughout his community, turning weathered neighborhood markers into his own personal art project. His lates
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Five Richmond County educators named finalists for 2027 Teacher of the Year

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Five educators were pulled from their classrooms Thursday to learn they are finalists for the Richmond County School System’s Teacher of the Year award. Superintendent Dr. Malinda Cobb, 2026 Teacher of the Year Chef Kanesha Roberts and others surprised each finalist with visits to...
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Storms could cause Richmond County school bus delays Friday afternoon

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County School System is monitoring a threat of severe weather Friday afternoon, warning families that some school bus routes could be delayed. School system officials said the RCSS Emergency Management Team remains in regular contact with local emergency management and the National W
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Florence pastor joins environmental justice panel on data centers, water and wetlands

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A Florence pastor and longtime environmental justice advocate joined regional leaders in Augusta this month for a discussion about the potential impact of expanding data center development on electricity costs, water resources and wetlands. The Rev. Leo Woodberry, pastor of Kingdom Living
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Two shot in Augusta on Friday, one victim dies

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 3800 block of Old Waynesboro Road in reference to a shooting Friday.
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3 suspects sentenced in 2023 death of Graniteville man

WINDSOR, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three suspects have been sentenced in the 2023 death of a 39-year-old Graniteville man. On July 14, 2023, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office along with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, conducted an investigation after a body was found buried in the woods in the 300 block of Wendy Lane in th
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No new starts, no problem: Army’s plan to get new EW capability in the...

AUGUSTA, Ga. — With no new starts for electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO) capabilities budgeted for fiscal 2027, the Army is looking to leverage prototypes and broad requirements from other programs to get new kit in the hands of soldiers, officials said this week. Earlier this year, the Army published...
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North Augusta Chamber seeks to help Aiken County high schools have Dell Tech program

NORTH AUGUSTA — Taking a computer apart and putting it back to together is a skill students are learning as part of a program offered in the Aiken County Public School District. The Dell Tech is a program helps to give students a leg up in the ever-changing technology...
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Downtown Aiken sets stage for USCA Downtown Takeover

AIKEN, Sc (WJBF)- USCA is bringing students, alumni, and the community together for their Second Annual Downtown Takeover. This annual event will fill downtown Aiken with day activities, local businesses for people to check out, and USCA school spirit in the air. “We’re proud to partner with our local businesses. We wa
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AG Carr indicts people in Richmond, Columbia counties in human trafficking and gang investigation

CSRA (WJBF) – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced Thursday that his Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units have made three separate indictments charging eight individuals in Richmond, McDuffie and Bibb counties. Here are the following individuals: The Attorney General’s office said that those indicted “

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