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EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A group of Buddhist monks spent their second day in South Carolina on Wednesday, walking from McCormick to Edgefield, where they had lunch and planned to spend the night. A crowd followed them to Edgefield, where the monks served the followers food and handed out friendship...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta commissioners received a progress report on safety improvements at two apartment complexes that promised upgrades in August. Redwood Housing provided updates on work at the Bon Air and Richmond Summit apartments. The attorney for the housing company said the upgrades at both...

North Augusta officers are increasing patrols in several areas of the city after a string of car break-ins last month.

Augusta's Juvenile Court said Wednesday it has secured "a competitive multi-year grant" that will help the department expand programming for youth and prevent gang violence.

The Columbia County Board of Commissioners is facing growing pushback from neighbors after approving a proposed rock quarry in Grovetown, despite concerns raised by neighbors about health, safety, and traffic.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two Augusta organizations have been awarded $200,000 for their community outreach initiatives. The Hub for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia were named winners of the National Institutes of Health Build UP Trust Challenge, according to a post on Augusta...

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken resident is organizing a community discussion to create two top 10 lists focused on the United States achievements and future priorities. Roger Bernier developed the idea to help lift people’s spirits through structured community engagement. “Top 10 lists are fun, they’re easy to...

MACON, Ga. — Students returned to classrooms after the holiday break, and so too came the return of the “My Teacher Is Tops." This week, the feature visited Appling Middle School to recognize a language arts teacher who has made a strong impact on her students. The surprise...

January is a wonderful time to experience Aiken at a relaxed, authentic pace. With cooler temperatures and a full calendar of equestrian events, cultural performances, history programs, and live music, the new year opens with meaningful ways to explore the city’s heritage and creative spirit. Whether you’re planning...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Augusta, Georgia – A generally quiet mid-January weather pattern is expected along the Georgia–South Carolina border next week, with limited chances for rain and no signal for winter weather or widespread...