Columbia County restaurant flunks health check with rotten food and a 72-degree fridge
Tony’s Express Restaurant at 4471 Columbia Road, was inspected June 12. A follow-up inspection is scheduled for June 22. The inspection turned up 18 violations, several of them serious. Among the most significant findings: a walk-in cooler was holding food at 72 degrees — well above the 41-degree maximum...
Asian meets Southwestern with the sushi burrito at Taichi Bubble Tea
One menu item was enough to pique plenty of interest in the new restaurant on Bobby Jones Expressway, Taichi Bubble Tea. That item was the sushi burrito. Sarah Dong, who owns and operates the newly opened Taichi Bubble Tea with her husband Long He, said a sushi burrito is a mixture of traditional fresh sushi ingredient
Fort Gordon invites public to celebrate 250th birthday of U.S.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fort Gordon is planning a spectacular celebration honoring 250 years of American independence. The event will unfold on July 1 at Barton Field from 7-11 p.m. It will include fireworks, a DJ, and food trucks. Guests can’t bring pets, coolers, tents, fireworks or sparklers, outside alcohol...
SC pharmaceutical company plans $120M expansion in Aiken County
NORTH AUGUSTA — A pharmaceutical company that makes peptides, commonly used in weight loss drugs and diabetes treatment, is investing nearly $120 million to expand its Aiken County facility. AmbioPharm, Inc., a peptide manufacturer and developer founded in 2005 and headquartered in North Augusta, pledged to add 202 new
Neuro Retreat 2026: Support for neurological conditions in Columbia County
It's the 2026 Neuro Retreat. A two-day experience for those living with neurological conditions and their care partners.
Biscuit Belly opening new location in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — A new breakfast spot is coming to Evans. Biscuit Belly said its newest location is coming soon to Washington Road, near the Publix and Laziza off Towne Center Drive. The menu includes breakfast and brunch options covering both sweet and savory items, like biscuits and...
This Georgia Liquidation Warehouse Becomes A Treasure Hunt When Prices Hit $1
The best bargain hunts come with a little chaos. Georgia has a place where digging through bins feels less like shopping and more like a treasure chase with price tags attached. One minute, you might spot everyday basics. The next, you are debating electronics, clothing, home goods, gadgets, or something...
Augusta-area convenience store chain eyes new location near West Lake
A Columbia County developer wants to build a new convenience store on Furys Ferry Road across from another convenience store. AM-PM Convenience Stores Inc. owns Petersburg Shoppes, the multi-building commercial shopping center at 500 and 502 Furys Ferry. Columbia County officials had already approved a zoning revision
Augusta’s Broad Street Work Moves Ahead of Schedule as Lane Closures Begin
Augusta is running ahead on the Broad Street Improvement Project. Crews shut down inside lanes between 6th and 7th streets to tackle median work. Workers will demolish the existing parking well, then rebuild it from scratch. When this segment wraps up, drivers can access the area again. This phase should...
Helping kids grow in golf and life at First Tee Aiken
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) He’s only been on the job a few days but the new executive director of First Tee Aiken is already hard at work. We welcome Grant Hedricks to this edition of The Means Report. He talks to us about the golf skills and core values that children learn at First Tee. The […]
