Downtown construction moves forward; parking opens on Reynolds Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction along Broad Street in downtown Augusta has moved into the block between Fifth and Sixth streets, and two parking lots on Reynolds Street near James Brown Boulevard opened last week. Michael Weldon, who owns Psychotronic Records, said the situation has improved, but challenges...
Construction begins on new Aiken County Sheriff’s Office facility
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Crews have officially started construction on the new Aiken County Sheriff’s Office headquarters. An aerial video showing early progress was shared on the agency’s Facebook page. Construction along Broad Street in downtown Augusta has moved into the block between Fifth and Sixth streets,...
Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10
Faith Kelly calls it a “two for one deal” when two vastly different performers will take the Soul Bar stage. “We’re just a ‘;couple of wanderers’ who travel around America to share our songs to anyone, anywhere. When we’re not touring we’re at home playing gigs and hosting open mics & events locally in the Catskills...
Miracle Monday: Heart & Sole 20th annual 5K returns to benefit children’s hospital
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 20th annual Heart and Sole 5K is set for Saturday, March 7, at 9 a.m. at the children’s hospital. Participants can walk or run. The race was founded by Stacey Garner, who started the nonprofit Heart and Sole 20 years ago after the death of her niece, Bowen.
Augusta kicks off Read Across America Week
March 2 is National Read Across America Day this year, and Augusta's first responders, law enforcement and community members took part.
The Community Foundation: helping non-profits help others
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) We are focusing on the Community Foundation for the CSRA on this edition of The Means Report. The organization does so much to make this a better place to live. Watch our interview with Executive Director Shell Knox Berry and find out how you can take part. Be sure to join us […]
Column: Connecting with the music and memories of Amy Grant
(Editor’s note: Columns sometimes contain opinion.) It started with Amy Grant inviting us to “Stay for a While” and ended with her promising “I will remember you”; in between those songs at her March 1 concert at the Miller was music and memories spanning several decades.
‘That’s my daughter, I can do what I want’: Mom slammed 5-year-old’s head into...
A 34-year-old Georgia mother was arrested over the weekend after allegedly physically abusing her 5-year-old daughter at a crowded festival, claiming she could do whatever she wanted because the victim was her child. Jordyn Kahanamoku Whitlaw was charged with one count of second-degree cruelty to children, records...
Augusta man killed in early morning crash on Barton Chapel at Glen Hills Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a fatal crash Wednesday morning. It happened about 6:35 on Barton Chapel Road at Glen Hills Drive. The preliminary investigation indicated a gray Mitsubishi Mirage was traveling east on Barton Chapel Road and a black Chevrolet Impala was traveling...
Spiders Hop to Fifth at More Than Golf Invitational
AIKEN, S.C. — The Richmond Spiders women's golf team moved into the top five following Round 2 of the More Than Golf Invitational at Old Barnwell Monday. With Tuesday's final round remaining, the Spiders sit at 34-over par (618), four shots in front of sixth-place Southern Miss and three behind fourth-place Augusta....
