Augusta native Corey Clark participating in Pathways Internship at U.S. Open
AUGUSTA, GA (WJBF)- Round two of the 125th U.S. Open continues at Oakmont Country Club. The golfers aren’t the only ones taking part in this major golf event. The Pathway Internship program allows students exclusive access. Augusta native Corey Clark is one of 24 students selected to participate in the prestigious...
Fort Gordon celebrates Army’s birthday with a run and cake
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Saturday, the Army is celebrating 250 years of shaping American history and protecting its democratic ideals. Culminating Fort Gordon’s birthday celebration for the Army’s birthday was an early morning 2.5-mile run on Friday across the installation. About a year and a half after...
In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14
Color Our World – the theme of this year’s summer reading program — kicked off in Columbia and Aiken counties May 21 and on June 1 in Richmond County. The Augusta Richmond County Public Library System celebrated with a special event on June 14 at Dave and Buster’s.
News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closings for the week of June 16,...
Road work continues in Columbia County and here are a few spots to avoid if possible. Contractors with E. R. Snell will continue work on the roadway widening project for Lewiston Road in Columbia County, according to a news release from the county. The extended, intermittent, temporary lane closure(s) will be from 9...
RCSO searching for runaway 14-year-old
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. According to authorities, 14-year-old Kendra Lindsey was last seen on Sunday, June 8th, at the Super 8 Motel at 3026 Washington Road, wearing a white shirt and denim shorts. Anyone...
Riley’s 11 PM Forecast
Storms will be possible for Father's Day weekend. Temperatures staying seasonal before warming up next week.
Richmond County Marshal’s Office annual fan drive
The heat is only picking up, and the Richmond County Marshal’s office is helping combat it.
Funds approved to help repair roads, trails and parking lots at lake
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is getting some extra money to help with Hurricane Helene repairs and debris removal around Strom Thurmond Lake. The money is coming from the Federal Highway Administration after a request by the corps. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is...
Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year
Twenty-five years ago, there was only one place for people who wanted a career in show biz – Hollywood. But times have changed in the film industry which has grown beyond California, and Choice Skinner, who spent 23 years there, has his eyes on establishing an entertainment complex that will produce feature films...
In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!
On June 14, 1736, British Gen. James Edward Oglethorpe established what would become the city of Augusta when he instructed Noble Jones to lay out the first 40 lots on the banks of the Savannah River for the city. Named after Princess Augusta, the wife of Frederick Louis, Prince of...