VA of Augusta holds hiring fair for health care positions
The VA of Augusta held a hiring fair Saturday to recruit health care workers as part of efforts to improve veteran care.
Thunder Over Evans wraps up Armed Forces Day celebration
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thunder Over Evans finished up Saturday night, celebrating Armed Forces Day. The free celebration honors veterans and brings business to the area. This year, it had drones and about 30 percent more fireworks. “To see all the fireworks, to see people come together, it was a...
Pink Boutique fundraiser supports domestic violence shelter
The Pink Boutique held a community fundraiser Saturday benefiting Family Promise Homes of Augusta, which provides a safe place for women and children escaping domestic violence.
Virginia Region Pony Clubs Make Debut at the USEA IEL Championships
Virginia Region Pony Clubs Make Debut at the USEA ... Aiken, S.C.—May 15— The Virginia Region Pony Clubs made a memorable first appearance at the 2026 Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Eventing Championship this week at Stable View, arriving with three full teams, t12 riders, and enough spirit to rival even the mos
Richmond County Deputies Searching for Suspect Wanted in Augusta Arson Investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a man wanted in connection with an arson investigation in Augusta. Investigators said 25-year-old Mandrez Dorsette Williams is wanted on a warrant related to a second-degree arson case tied to an incident that occurred May 11,
Multiple arrests after fights at Thunder Over Evans
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County deputies responded to multiple fights during Saturday night’s Thunder Over Evans, resulting in charges against several people. In a statement, Major Andy Shedd said deputies responded to several incidents of fighting in and around the event. Four juveniles were charged with di
VA Augusta works to rebuild trust and workforce after investigations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After leadership upheaval and Office of Inspector General investigations that flagged staffing shortages and a workplace where some employees feared retaliation, VA Augusta says it is rebuilding trust and rebuilding its workforce. VA Augusta has spent the past year under scrutiny. Inside the
Community forest dedicated near Boyd Pond Park in Aiken
Aiken Land Conservancy held a dedication ceremony for the new Dufour Community Forest near Boyd Pond Park on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Setting the pace on NASCAR Day at Diamond Lakes
May 15th is NASCAR Day and this monument at Diamond Lakes honors the Augusta International Raceway, a NASCAR track bringing in the founding fathers of the sport.
Richmond County seniors walk elementary school halls one last time
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Graduating seniors in Richmond County walked the halls of Warren Road Elementary one last time today to see how far they have come. Students walked through the school they left behind, revisiting where their education began just days before graduation. For Grovetown High School senior Zamaria
