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Via Cognitive Health, a local non-profit organization focused on helping individuals diagnosed with conditions like Alzheimer's and dementia, announced it will launch its second series of Lifelong Learning Courses.

The slow trickle of locomotives being painted to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will likely turn into a flood as July 4, 2026, approaches. The first Semiquincentennial units appeared in 2023, and more arrived in 2025. Just before the New Year, two more joined the fleet, one from...

The Golisano Foundation has announced commitments totaling $100 million to Arkansas Children’s in Little Rock, and Wellstar Children’s Hospital of Georgia in Augusta, making them the newest members of the Golisano Children’s Alliance. Foundation board chair, Tom Golisano, who made his fortune as the founder of...

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new year means the changes to the Columbia County library system are now in effect. Last year, we told you that Columbia County commissioners voted to consolidate three library regions into one single county region. The Columbia County Library is staying in the state system...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - North Augusta officers are increasing patrols in several areas of the city after a string of car break-ins last month. According to the North Augusta Department of Public Safety, at least 12 car break-ins were reported in December. Those those 12, two firearms were stolen.

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AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re ;earning new details about a police presence at the Circle K gas station on Wagener Road Sunday night. Aiken County deputies responded to the gas station after a shooting incident that occurred on Hampton Avenue and Vaucluse Road, according to officials. Deputies say while...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The North Augusta Department of Public Safety honored K-9 officer Lucia during a retirement ceremony after 10 years of service with the department. Lucia has worked alongside her handler, Sergeant Justin Aubuchon, since they were paired together in 2016. Lucia is retiring because of...

A shooting occurred on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Butler Manor Drive and Morgan Road in Augusta, Georgia, where Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 1:16 p.m.. Officers found a female victim with gunshot wounds—described as more than one in some reports—and transported her to Wellstar MCG...

COLUMBIA COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced today that his Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has secured indictments against three individuals in separate human trafficking cases in Columbia County. The defendants include two alleged sellers and one alleged buyer, all charged with trafficking...