Former Alabama All-American to receive Ben Hogan Award
Former Alabama All-American Bud Cauley will receive the Ben Hogan Award at the Golf Writers Association of America’s annual awards dinner on April 8 in Augusta, Georgia. The GWAA has presented the Ben Hogan Award annually since 1954 to “an individual who has continued to be active in golf despite a physical handicap...
Two new trees planted on Augusta University’s Summerville Campus
Augusta University's Summerville Campus welcomed two new trees near the main entrance off Walton Way on Tuesday, February 10th.
Security officers at Plant Vogtle vote to remove union
Security guards at Plant Vogtle have voted to remove the Security, Police and Fire Professionals of America union from their workplace.
Aiken County Breaks Ground on Fire Training Center To Replace Decades-Old Facility
Aiken County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Feb. 6 for the first phase of construction on a new Fire Training Center on Gun Range Road near Aiken. Government officials and fire chiefs from across the area attended the event marking the beginning of work on the $3 million initial phase.
‘The Piano Doctor’ brings a fading art to local churches and homes
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - A man known around the world as “The Piano Doctor” is making stops across the Southeast. Tim Arbisi is a traveling piano tuner who has worked with legendary musicians like Bob Dylan, LeAnn Rimes, and even members of the Rolling Stones. While working at a piano shop in Augusta, a piano was sold...
Fire at unoccupied apt. building in West Augusta under investigation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A fire at a West Augusta apartment backed up traffic on Wrightsboro Road heading downtown Wednesday morning. The specific building is located at 3304 Wrightsboro Road. A building at Parkview Apartments, formerly known as Falcon Crest, caught fire around 4:00 am Wednesday morning. Firefighters...
Overturned concrete pump truck shuts down Burke County bypass
A concrete pump truck flipped over on the northbound bypass in Burke County, closing part of the road. The road has since reopened. What’s happening: Deputies from the Burke County Sheriff’s Office and the Emergency Management Agency responded to the crash. The truck overturned on the northbound bypass between...
Aiken Putt-Putt closes after 28 years
AIKEN, S.C (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken Putt-Putt announced on Facebook that it has decided to close its doors after nearly 30 years in business. The owners started the business 28 years ago and thanked the community in their Facebook announcement. The YMCA of Greater Augusta will launch its 2026 Annual Fundraising...
Augusta Rowing Club brings home 30 medals at indoor nationals
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Rowing Club delivered a standout performance at the Atlanta Erg Sprints, part of the USRowing Indoor National Championships. The team brought home 30 medals and claimed the Junior Team Points Trophy over the weekend. Junior athlete Colette Kriegel captured first place nationally...
T.W. Josey alumni embrace progress while fighting to preserve school name
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County School Board held the second of three community meetings on Monday to discuss the future of T.W. Josey High School and the broader district consolidation plan. The meeting, held at Barton Chapel Elementary School, was less heated than the first gathering at T.W....
