Augusta Eats: Towne Center Tavern brings scratch kitchen to Evans
Towne Center Tavern has that vibe that makes you glad you walked in. Laid back, tables filled with people talking and laughing, servers scurrying by with plates loaded with good-looking food, big screen TVs scattered about, and a really nice host named Brooke who is just fine that you're there to write a story....
Denver in Third after Opening Round of the More Than Golf Invitational
AIKEN, S.C. -- The University of Denver women's golf team is in third place at 7-over after the opening round of the More Than Golf Invitational at Old Barnwell Golf Course in Aiken, South Carolina. Columbia leads the team race at 1-under, followed by Tulsa at 2-over and Denver rounding...
Redbirds Open Play in South Carolina
AIKEN, S.C. – The Illinois State women's golf team opened play at the More Than Golf Invitational and have set themselves up for a steep climb up the leaderboard in day two of the three-day event. Columbia leads the field through one round with a 291 on the par-73...
A Place to Celebrate Thoroughbreds: Stable View to Host T.I.P. Championships Again in 2026
The average Thoroughbred has the potential lifespan of 25-35 years. If the horse races from age 2 to 4, he or she then has another 20-30 years beyond that, a whole other lifetime which for some could be spent as a stallion/broodmare or as a paddock pet for a loving owner. Beyond the racetrack or a backyard paddock is...
Aiken Atomic Pinball League Tournament offers radioactive fun starting March 4
AIKEN – Radioactive alert!. For this atomic experience, you won’t need your Geiger counters, but you will need some experience with pinball equipment. The Aiken Atomic Pinball League tournament starts this Wednesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Radioactive Pinball Arcade, 113 Laurens St SW, Suite 103, Aiken.
Junior Achievement: Helping young people prepare for the real world
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) A local group is helping middle and high school students learn about business and finance. We focus on Junior Achievement on this edition of The Means Report. Find out how they get young people ready for life and careers through the Discovery Center. We will also talk about an upcoming fundraiser...
Franchise Veterans Sign Six-Unit Scenthound Deal
Angela and Andy Harrelson, former multi-unit McDonald's operators with four decades of experience, are expanding into dog wellness with a six-unit Scenthound agreement in South Carolina and Georgia. The husband-and-wife team signed to develop three locations in Augusta, Georgia, and three in the Columbia, South...
Mistrial denied for parents in 16-year-old’s murder
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A judge denied a motion for a mistrial in the case of two parents charged in the murder of a 16-year-old daughter. With Day 6 of Leon and Tanya Tripp’s murder trial underway Monday, the judge ordered a five-minute recess after the ruling before bringing in the jury for proceedings to resume.
Economic Development Around the State
Swainsboro Automotive: Dongwon Autopart Technology will be opening a $30 million production facility in Emanuel County. The company, which supplies components like frames for doors, seats and batteries to automotive original equipment manufacturers, will create 200 new jobs over the next several years at the...
Peach Belt tournament: Augusta misses out for the first time in Metress era
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 2025-2026 Peach Belt Conference brackets are set, and there is plenty of shakeup this year. Starting with the women’s bracket, Augusta University secured the #4 overall seed and will face #5 seed Middle Georgia in round one. USCA’s women’s team did not fair as...

















