Columbia County mom continues mission to honor late son’s legacy in 5K Run/Walk
This weekend is the 6th annual “Run for Ryan” in Columbia County. It honors a Lakeside High School graduate who tragically died almost 20 years ago in a college campus mass shooting.
Dog adoption event at Miracle Toyota in North Augusta
Friends of Augusta Animal Services announced an adoption event at Miracle Toyota, located at 5512 Jefferson Davis Hwy, North Augusta. Several dogs from the shelter will be available for adoption during this community outing. Adoption fees have been drastically reduced.
Man leads deputies on chase after parking lot dispute in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 52-year-old man was taken into custody Friday night after authorities say he led deputies on a chase that began with a dispute in a Walmart parking lot in Columbia County. According to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the Walmart on...
‘Love on the Spectrum’ star Tanner Smith coming to Augusta Friday
Reality TV star Tanner Smith from the Netflix show "Love on the Spectrum" is coming to Augusta for the Recovery Vow Podcast on Friday, and the public is invited to a meet and greet.
Woodlawn Fire burning near Evans and Augusta
About forty firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies are responding to the Woodlawn Fire, located six miles north of Evans, Georgia, on Sumter National Forest and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources land in southern McCormick County, South Carolina. The wildfire covers about 200 acres...
Georgia–South Carolina Weather Alert: Tornado Risk and 65 mph Winds From Augusta to Columbia...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Augusta, Georgia –Drivers across eastern Georgia and central South Carolina could face sudden severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon as a fast-moving storm system pushes toward the I-20 corridor with the...
11 students impacted by justice system earn diplomas through Thrive program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Eleven students with ties to the justice system earned high school diplomas or GEDs Thursday through the Thrive program, a Richmond County initiative aimed at rehabilitating and supporting at-risk youth. The graduation drew emotional reactions from students and families. Thrive staff said...
Redbirds to Take on Strong Field in Georgia
AUGUSTA, Ga. – Illinois State travels to Georgia over the weekend, to compete at the Valspar Augusta invitational, as the field has nine of its 17 schools ranked inside of the top-100 in the National rankings. Event: Valspar Augusta Invitational. When: March 14-15, 2026. Where: Forest Hills Golf Club...
Richmond County schools recognized for Milestones test gains
Eight Richmond County schools received state recognition for improvement in math and literacy on the 2024-2025 Milestones test.
Georgia Hospital with Alleged ‘Mold’ Forming on Drinking Fountain: ‘Might Want to Rethink Getting...
Typically, hospitals are supposed to be well-sanitized; after all, sick people need to have sterile spaces to be treated and recover. Unfortunately, in a building where hundreds of people pass through on a regular basis, maintaining that cleanliness isn’t easy, and if you look hard enough, you’re bound to find...

















