Area financial institutions combine to form larger regional bank
A Georgia bank with four Augusta-area branches is combining with another bank to form a new financial institution holding $3.8 billion in assets. Pinnacle Bank is finalizing a stock transaction with Morris Bank in an agreement announced recently by the banks' respective holding companies. The new bank, which will...
New Doctors Hospital emergency room set to open in Evans
Columbia County’s first freestanding emergency room is set to serve its first patients on Tuesday morning.
First Alert Forecast l Rain moving out but will return later in the week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure will build into the region over the next day bringing back drier weather through Thursday morning. Rain chances will return late Thursday into Friday as our next wave of low pressure moves into the region. More rain is expected Saturday, but showers will come to an end by...
Edgefield Co. leaders making final vote on proposed RV Park Tuesday, as neighbors continue...
Neighbors in Edgefield County are anticipating a big decision about a proposed 70-lot RV Park.
New Paws, New Love: Adopt Dogs Today in Augusta, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around augusta.
Miracle Nissan gifts vehicle to support Richmond County Sheriff’s Office
(WJBF) – Crime fighting in Richmond County takes the entire community. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is getting some help from a local car dealership. Tuesday on NewsChannel 6 at Noon, Chris Chavous, Special Operations Sergeant with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Johnny Royal, General Manager of...
Some much-needed rain in the forecast this week for the Augusta area
Augusta area residents can expect cloudy skies and likely some much-needed rain this week and into the weekend. "We're just looking at a couple of bouts of rain this week in the Augusta area,” said Pierce Larkin, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Columbia, South Carolina. “Last month, we really...
Urban farms tackle food deserts in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON — (InvestigateTV) — More than 47 million people nationwide live in food-insecure households, including 7 million children, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. An additional 27 million people live in “food deserts,” areas where residents do not have convenient access to places to get...
Third time no charm as Augusta fails approving 2026 budget
City leaders knew it was not going to be an easy day passing the budget.
North Augusta city leaders considering golf cart ordinance, mixed feelings on potential impacts
North Augusta city leaders are looking at a golf cart ordinance that could allow more time on the roads.
