Water Main Break on Parkway South Dr SW Affecting Local Residents in Aiken
A water main break has occurred at the intersection of Parkway South Dr SW and Varden Dr in Aiken. About 40 service connections are affected. Residents in the area have low water pressure or no water.
‘Community coming together’: Dozens attend birthday bash after mother’s viral Facebook post
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) — Dozens of people attended a birthday party after a mother’s Facebook post asking strangers to celebrate her children went viral weeks ago. Brieanna Harper hosted a party on Saturday for her son, who turned 3, and her daughter, who turned 10, on November 6.
Anonymous donor matching up to $1 million for Aiken Meals on Wheels
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF)- During the government shut down, many nonprofits that depend on federal funding were left scrambling. Aiken Senior Life Services is a nonprofit organization that provides classes, activities, and for 200 senior citizens in Aiken County, a hot meal through its Meals on Wheels program. The...
First-time champs! Green Sea Floyds boys win cross-country state title
The Green Sea Floyds boys won their first state cross-country championship Friday at the Aiken Steeplechase course. The Trojans had four runners in the top 10 as they won the Class A championship after a pair of runner-up finishes in 2016 and 2024. Cole Forbus (18:05) was third and Damian Rapa (18:06) fourth to lead...
14 Nov It All Flows – Storm Drain Mural Call 2026
Thank you for your interest in the “It All Flows into the Savannah” Storm Drain Mural Project at Richmond County Schools. The Greater Augusta Arts Council, on behalf of the City of Augusta, GA and in partnership with the Richmond County Board of Education (RCBOE) and Phinizy Center for Water Sciences is seeking...
Augusta University hosts Holiday Maker’s Market at cyber center
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University hosted its Holiday Maker’s Market on Friday at the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center. The event featured handmade crafts, jewelry, soaps, food and other items. Most of the products were made in the cyber center’s maker space. For local organizations like...
Warmer Weather for the Weekend!
This week started out well below freezing, but just like that, we are back to the 70s! Even warmer weather is on the way for the weekend. Tonight, high pressure is directly overhead, bringing calm winds and clear skies. Our low temperatures for Saturday morning will be in the low 40s, so be sure to dress warm if...
Volunteers join Augusta mayor for canal clean up effort
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Dozens of volunteers spent their morning along the Augusta Canal, rolling up their sleeves to help clean and restore one of the city’s historic landmarks. The cleanup was hosted by Mayor Garnett Johnson as part of his Operation City Clean-Up initiative, an effort aimed at cleaning up the city....
Cross Creek High pilots chick hatching project
Growing Augusta: Arts, Agriculture & Agency has launched AgLab: #ChickEdition, a new high school adaptation of Sunshine Farms’ popular chick hatching project. The pilot program at Cross Creek High School builds on the original elementary model by aligning it with Georgia’s Basic Agriculture (02.47100) curriculum and...
KICKS 99 Guitar Pull 2025 – Night One Photos
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, we kicked off our 26th Annual Kicks 99 Guitar Pull at the Bell Auditorium. This was another year of two back-to-back shows, and WOW! What an amazing two nights they were. Thank you to all of our clients and sponsors who help make this event happen each year. And also, thank you to all...

















