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Augusta leaders break ground on new veterans cemetery

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After more than two decades of work, officials broke ground Friday on a new state veterans cemetery in Augusta. The ceremony is set for 10:30 a.m. at the future site of the Georgia Memorial Veterans Cemetery at Augusta, planned on more than 200 acres behind East Central Regional Hospital on Tobacco Road.

Augusta, GA · 11h

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The Leg Up Experience: Healing through horses in Aiken

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) — For people who spend their days taking care of everyone else, the Leg Up Experience offers them a chance to slow down and take care of themselves. The partners they meet here don’t wear badges. They don’t speak, either. They’re horses — and...

Aiken, SC · 1d

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North Augusta DL Simeon Jones Commits To Southern Cal Becoming The 50th 2027 Football Prospect In South Carolina To Commit To Major College Football

Moncks Corner—With the National Early Day for football signing approaching in early December, 50 prep football players from the 2027 Class in Soth Carolina have made commitments to numerous major colleges, a testimony once again to the over-all quality of football talent the Palmetto State is producing, despite the negative impact that the transfer portal has had in reducing scholarship offers to senior football players in most states across the nation.

North Augusta, SC · 1d

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Proposed road improvements in Augusta draw feedback from community members

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Two busy roads in Augusta could see major improvements as city officials consider possible construction projects along Milledgeville Road and Barton Chapel Road. During a public meeting Thursday, November 12, community members had the opportunity to learn more about the proposed changes and share their concerns. Both projects remain in the […]

Augusta, GA · 19h

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Aiken County basketball teams look ahead to new season at media day

AIKEN COUNTY, SC. (WRDW/WAGT) - With basketball season approaching, North Augusta High School hosted Aiken County Basketball Media Day, bringing together seven schools to look ahead to the 2026-27 campaign. Boys basketball. North Augusta enters the season after winning the first boys basketball state championship in program history and finishing...

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Laney set for playoff bout against Brooks County

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - For the 6th consecutive season, the Laney Wildcats have found a way to postseason football. The red and white will be hosting things in the first round this weekend, welcoming the Brooks County Trojans from South Georgia. “Everybody’s excited about the opportunity that we have in...

Augusta, GA · 19h

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Construction of new office complex signals next phase of SRS revitalization

AIKEN — Ground was broken at the Savannah River Site on Nov. 4 to construct a 22,000-square-foot office building that will replace modular office trailers and support a growing workforce, expanding missions and long-term infrastructure priorities. Located in the site's H Area, the new facility will provide permanent office...

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88.3 The JOY FM hosting ‘T-shirts for Turkeys’ ahead of Thanksgiving

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – 88.3 The JOY FM is hosting its inaugural “T-shirts for Turkeys” tour to help families across the CSRA have Thanksgiving meals. People are asked to drop off a frozen turkey, a $15 grocery store gift card or monetary gift. Each donor will receive a t-shirt from the radio station as a […]

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Aiken County Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers as Wait List Nears 100

Nearly 100 people sit on a wait list for Meals on Wheels in Aiken County. The program needs more drivers to bring food to their doors. "Currently we have a wait list for our Meals on Wheels program," Aimee Hanna, executive director of Aiken Senior Life Services, told WRDW. "We have the capacity to serve these people. We have the means. We have the hot meals. Where we're really hurting right now is we don't have enough volunteers."

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Consignment sale offers local shoppers ways to save during holiday season

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Second Blessings Consignment is holding its sale as families look for ways to save amid the rising cost of living, and some shoppers have already started holiday shopping. The sale includes clothes, shoes, toys and furniture. Owner Melissa Cates said some families are getting a head...

Augusta, GA · 11h

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Aiken turkey giveaway will provide 500 free birds to food insecure

Molina Healthcare of South Carolina and Rural Health Services will distribute 500 free turkeys in Aiken on Nov. 14 as families prepare for the holiday season. The drive-thru giveaway will run from 10 a.m. to noon at Aiken High School, 449 Rutland Drive, according to a community announcement. Organizers will provide one turkey per family. More: 300 volunteers needed for Augusta Half Marathon weekend The event comes as more than 27,000 people in Aiken County are considered food insecure, according to data cited in the announcement from Feeding America. Molina and Rural Health Services said the turkey distribution is intended to help families facing food-access challenges and the cost of preparing a holiday meal. More information about Rural Health Services is available at ruralhs.org . More information about Molina Healthcare is available at molinahealthcare.com . Turkey giveaway details What: Free turkey giveaway Where: Aiken High School, 449 Rutland Drive, Aiken, SC 29801 When: Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-noon Distribution: Drive-thru, with one turkey per family This story was created with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information-gathering, review, editing, and publishing process. Learn more . This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Aiken

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Cost of added mowing questioned as Augusta plans new grounds management department

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Mowing more often in Augusta would require additional money, and vacant lots will not be part of the new grounds management department, city officials said Thursday. Commissioners asked staff at a workshop how much more frequent mowing would cost. Several said the plan addresses accountability but...

Augusta, GA · 1d

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LIST: Here are some events to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with grocery prices continuing to rise, some local organizations are offering free turkeys and meals. Project Refresh will start the Thanksgiving holiday off with a free event at May Park. Officials will feed 1,000 people. There will also be free showers, health screenings and more. The event starts at 9 a.m.

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Aiken County sheriff launches new nonprofit foundation

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF)- The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new nonprofit aimed at supporting its employees and strengthening its connection to the community. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Foundation is something Sheriff Marty Sawyer has planned for a long time. “I had a vision before I took office that I want to do this […]

Aiken County, SC · 1d

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Horsepeople of the Year: JP Godard

JP Godard was raised in Aiken, South Carolina, where his mom introduced him to horses. He decided riding wasn’t for him but enjoyed working horse shows at a young age and became friends with many others in the business that then took him under their wing because he was so young. He was not content with just working as jump crew, so he began learning course design and jump building and decided to pursue that path. People noticed his attention to detail and soon he began getting course designing jobs at some of the biggest shows in the country—WEF, Pony Finals, Devon and Harrisburg, just to name a few. He didn’t stop there; he decided to get into show management and opened his own horse show company, Equus Events. He then was hired to manage the Tryon Horse Shows and TerraNova. Most recently, he was asked to manage the National Horse Show.

Aiken, SC · 1d

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1,000 people receive free Thanksgiving meals at May Park event

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - 1,000 people received a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday at May Park during Project Refresh’s monthly “Shower at May Park” event. Hundreds of cars lined up Thursday morning for the event. This month’s event had a Thanksgiving theme, with 1,000 meals given away.

Augusta, GA · 1d

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Evans head coach Lee Hutto retires after 30 years of coaching

EVANS, GA (WJBF)- After 30 years of coaching, Evans head coach Lee Hutto has officially announced his retirement. He informed his team on Thursday afternoon of the change. “They’re excited for me because I’m excited about the change. After 30 years, football has been a grind, especially in the offseason as well. They’re sad to […]

Evans, GA · 1d

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JENNIE: YEP! Free program for young entrepreneurs accepting applications now

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — It’s called The Power of YEP! and it’s all about empowering the next generation of leaders. The free, 12-week program connects young people with business professionals who guide them through developing a business idea… creating a plan… and understanding pricing and profit. Dr. Yolanda Jackson is the founder and president of […]

Augusta, GA · 3d

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