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Augusta University students and community members came together to compete in the 2026 Innovate pitch competition on March 25, 2026. More: SEE IT: Augusta University students compete in Innovate 2026 This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta University students, community compete in...

AUGUSTA, Ga. – Augusta competed throughout both games of a Peach Belt Conference doubleheader against Columbus State Cougars softball on Saturday at Jaguar Field, coming up short in both contests. The Jaguars move to 16-16 overall and 7-5 in conference play. Game One. Augusta showed early fight, responding with...

Piedmont Augusta launched the Faraview Mapping System, a next‑generation cardiac mapping technology that enhances the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) on March 17. It marks a significant advancement in the hospital’s commitment to providing high quality, innovative electrophysiology (EP) care close to home,...

Two new principals were approved for Columbia County elementary schools for the 2026-2027 school years. Kelli Robertson was unanimously approved as the new principal of Stevens Creek Elementary School, and Jessica Williams was unanimously approved as the new principal of Blue Ridge Elementary School, according to a...

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AIKEN, S.C (WJBF) — A special Easter event focused on inclusion and awareness is happening Saturday in Aiken. An Autism Easter Egg Hunt is bringing families together for a day of fun, connection, and community support. Dan Perkins, one of the organizers, says the idea came from within the group itself. “We have...

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A man was arrested Friday morning for non-aggravated child molestation after a report of indecent exposure involving children walking near Murphey Middle School, officials say. The report says Richmond County deputies went to the area of Olive Road and Eagles Way around 9 a.m. Friday,...

Keep Aiken County Beautiful has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant and distribute more than 400 trees across Aiken County. The effort, funded by MathWorks, helps restore the local tree canopy damaged by Hurricane Helene.

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Fire crews in Aiken County responded to a brush fire on Crystal Springs Road and Rumley Road Saturday evening. Dispatchers said the call came in at 6:52 p.m. and they could not confirm more information except that the South Carolina Forestry Commission was called to assist.

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 7-year-old from Augusta was shot after a 9-year-old discharged a gun while playing with it, authorities say. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 200 block of Sapelo Circle at around 3:25 p.m. Sunday in reference to a shooting with one person down, officials say.