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Crews Clear 38-Acre Tract for Housing Development on Aiken’s Rutland Drive
Crews have started clearing land and cutting down trees on a 38-acre tract on Rutland Drive, across from Aiken High School. A housing development is coming, according to the Aiken Standard. "They are on track to start construction," said Marya Moultrie, planning department director for the city of Aiken. Aiken...
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Augusta veterans cemetery lands major share of record VA funding
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The planned veterans cemetery in Augusta is getting a major boost from Washington. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it awarded a record $106.5 million in grants for 21 cemeteries across the U.S. in Fiscal Year 2026. The money includes $13.6 million to help establish...
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Augusta leaders question Rick Jackson’s refinery investment, gas relief
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Some Augusta leaders are raising questions about whether Republican governor candidate Rick Jackson would work to lower gas prices in Georgia. Augusta-Richmond County Commissioner Jordan Johnson and State Representative Sheila Clark Nelson say Jackson invested $20 million in a Texas oil refinery that is set to ship American-produced diesel to India, instead of keeping that fuel in the U.S. for domestic use. The claim comes from a recent Bloomberg report cited by the leaders.
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Proposal to rename terminal at Aiken Regional Airport rejected at city council meeting
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – A proposal to make changes at Aiken Regional Airport by renaming a terminal after late Sen. Lindsey Graham did not pass on Monday. Council members returned to the proposal Oct. 26 after hearing public comments earlier this month. People who live in Aiken shared their thoughts both against and in favor […]
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City of Aiken Holiday Movie Night Presents: The Polar Express
Join the City of Aiken Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for an evening of magic and holiday wonder with a showing of the film “The Polar Express”!. A classic film starring Tom Hanks as the Conductor, “The Polar Express” is a tale about a young boy who travels to the North Pole by enchanted train. On his journey, he learns to believe in the magic of Christmas. As the train’s conductor says: “One thing about trains: it doesn’t matter where they’re going. What matters is deciding to get on.” So, wear your best pajamas and hop aboard for a delightful, fun-filled evening!
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Augusta Entertainment Complex to officially be named James Brown Entertainment Complex
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta Entertainment Complex, home to the historic Bell Auditorium and the new Augusta Arena, will officially be named the James Brown Entertainment Complex, following a unanimous vote by the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority. According to an announcement made on Tuesday, the decision honors “the city’s most celebrated musical icon and […]
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Golden Apple: David Cato
MARTINEZ, Ga (WJBF) David Cato works hard to bring the past to life. He teaches Social Studies at Stallings Island Middle School. The focus for his 8th graders is Georgia History. “We have 12-standards,” Cato says. “We start with geography because you have to know how the map shapes the whole rest of history. Then […]
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Crews Clear 38-Acre Tract for Housing Development on Aiken’s Rutland Drive
Crews have started clearing land and cutting down trees on a 38-acre tract on Rutland Drive, across from Aiken High School. A housing development is coming, according to the Aiken Standard. "They are on track to start construction," said Marya Moultrie, planning department director for the city of Aiken. Aiken...