Augusta GA

The Southern Belle Classic horse auction is coming back to Aiken this spring. Join fellow horse lovers on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Stable View (117 Stable Dr., Aiken, SC). The event will feature horses from many disciplines, including Reining, Trail, Working Ranch, Ranch Versatility, Dressage, Hunter prospects,...

Richmond County middle and high school students turned out to Butler High School to participate in the annual Special Olympics spring games. More: SEE IT: Richmond County students go for the gold at Special Olympics This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Take a look: Richmond County's annual...

Enjoy a free evening of live music with Tim Barnett on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Village of Woodside (230 Village Green Blvd, Aiken). Tim will perform a mix of country, blues, and classic rock hits. Bring your comfy chairs or picnic blankets and settle in for a fun night outdoors. The Village Café...

Carolina Dragway will host the NHRA Division 2 National Open from Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 302 Dragstrip Rd., Aiken, SC. This National Open Double Header features championship-level drag racing all weekend.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local couple gave back to those in need Sunday with a shoe drive for Compass for Hope. They said Leo Parsons and his wife wanted to do this in March because it is her birthday month. Volunteers helped hand out resources for those in need...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Last Friday, March 21st, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office announced that they would be setting up checkpoints throughout the city. The agency said they’d be looking for those who may be driving under the influence, to ensure vehicle documentation is up to date, and to make sure drivers were...

An Augusta, Georgia mother, 39‑year‑old Suzanne Shelton, was arrested this week after a Department of Family and Children’s Services (DFACS) worker reported alarming conditions in the motel room where she was staying with her five children. The incident unfolded after the DFACS worker tried to conduct a visit at a...

Local and regional law enforcement agencies say they’ll be running several traffic checkpoints across the area Friday evening.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 34-year-old man has died after being shocked with a stun gun by Richmond County deputies. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the 4200 block of James Drive for a domestic violence incident around 8 p.m. Sunday. During the investigation, deputies...

Get ready for Aiken Fest on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the Western Carolina Fairgrounds (561 May Royal Dr., Aiken). The fair features 23 rides for all ages, plus food vendors, games, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Admission is $5 (kids 5 and under free). Ride wristbands are $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends,...