Regency Mall, Augusta, GA: massive opening crowds, vanished anchors, and reset attempt
In late July, traffic built along Gordon Highway toward Deans Bridge Road. Regency Mall opened July 27, 1978, with ground-level entry on two levels. Shoppers entered from both sides, and the parking areas filled. Regency Mall opened as Augusta's first enclosed shopping mall and, with about 800,000 square feet of...
Honoring Jim Dent for his way… or his drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The new Patch has a way to go before it’s open, but the entryway is going to be named after Augusta golfing legend Jim Dent. “We’re just grateful the city recognizes his accomplishments so that in general… it’s an honor,” said Paine College Golf Coach and Jim Dent’s Grandson Andre Lacey. The […]
Goodwill Founders Week to highlight jobs, training and opportunity
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA will celebrate Founders Week from Jan. 18–24. The week will honor the legacy of the Rev. Edgar J. Helms and highlight how his vision continues to create opportunity through education and career services. A study analyzed U.S....
SC opens offices to address lasting impacts of Hurricane Helene
(WACH) — South Carolina has opened three offices to help residents recover from housing damage caused by Hurricane Helene, more than a year after the storm, officials said. The offices in Greenville, Aiken and Greenwood are accepting applications for repair, replacement, or reconstruction assistance for eligible...
Ribbon cut on the new Augusta Mini Theatre
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Mini Theatre cut the ribbon on its long-awaited 142-seat instructional and performance center. We were able to walk along to get a tour of the new center that’s now officially open. And with the mini theatre having to postpone its grand opening performances...
Evans High School inducts first hall of fame class
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Evans High School inducted six members into its inaugural hall of fame class Friday night. The Knights honored Drew Eller (2020), Forest Griffin (1996), Kevin Kenny (coach and athletic director), Cassie Bair Malone (1999), Lenny Springs (1988) and Barbara Polatty Wahl (1964). Two additional...
Augusta Resident Missing Since Friday Night
AUGUSTA — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 35-year-old Jokricel Cotiangco, who was last seen Friday night on Walton Way in Augusta. What’s Happening: Cotiangco was last seen at 10:30 p.m. on Jan. 16 in the 1300 block of Walton Way. Cotiangco is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 158 pounds.
Tractor Supply marks 2,400 stores with S.C. opening
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has hit a new milestone with the opening of its 2,400th store. Tractor Supply, which entered the Quad Cities market last year, announced Monday, Jan. 12, that its Aiken, South Carolina, store marks the milestone as the 2,400th store....
Sheriff Brantley recaps 1st year in office, as crime data shows progress
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Year 1 for Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley is in the books. Crime data from 2025 shows significant progress for the Sheriff’s Office. New numbers from 2025 show a major reduction in crime, decrease in traffic deaths, and overall improvements around the Sheriff’s Office. “I feel as if we...
Armed robbery in Richmond County prompts SWAT team response
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An armed robbery in Richmond County prompted a SWAT team response on Saturday. Officials said a Hispanic male accepted a ride at around 2:50 p.m. from two black males at the Bank of America ATM located at 3028 Deans Bridge Road to go to another ATM.
