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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Dr. David Hess, dean of the Medical College of Georgia, delivered his annual MCG State of the College Address Friday afternoon. This year’s State of the College Address was centered around using artificial intelligence in healthcare, while also finding ways to employ more doctors and physicians...

The Savannah River Site Youth Apprenticeship Program introduced two new roles in 2025. Six youth apprentices are working this year through the program, which welcomes high school students from Aiken, Columbia, and Richmond counties. The new positions include junior project controls engineer and junior business...

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local shops in North Augusta took part in Third Thursday, a monthly event designed to extend business hours in order to attract customers and promote local shopping. Trader Joe’s has plans for a new location in Evans, a company spokesperson confirmed Monday. Participating businesses...

The Grovetown Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted for kidnapping.

Diamond Cuisine on Broad Street in downtown Augusta serves up a mix of seafood, steak, chicken, and more. More: SEE IT: Diamond Cuisine serves up seafood, steaks, and more More: Augusta Eats: Judy Miller went from nurse to restaurateur with Diamond Cuisine This article originally appeared on Augusta...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, Georgia – Georgians should mark March 3 now, when a rare 58-minute Blood Moon will unfold from 6:04 to 7:03 a.m., delivering the state’s last visible total lunar eclipse until 2028. According to...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Nearly a decade after 16-year-old Janell Carwell was reported missing, the murder trial of the two people charged in her death is set to begin Monday. Leon Tripp and Tanya Tripp—Carwell’s mother—are both charged with murder in Carwell’s death. Prosecutors believe the Tripps tried to hire...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ahead of Saturday’s Black History Month parade, organizations joined the Aiken Department of Public Safety and Golden Harvest for a day of service Friday. Cars were wrapped around Aiken Public Safety headquarters for the 5th Annual Community Day of Service, hosted by the Black Historical...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia received a donation of $200,000 on Thursday. The funds, donated by the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation, will be used to purchase three Bunnell jet ventilators for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. The ventilators will enhance healthcare to...

HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Pine Hill Middle School moved students inside Thursday evening after a disruptive adult tried to enter the building. The incident occurred as students participated in after-school practices on campus, according to a spokesperson for the school. Augusta Tomorrow is unveiling its 2035...