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StandardAero at Augusta Regional expanding its Hangar– ringing in more jobs
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- A major addition to Augusta Regional Airport. Tuesday a groundbreaking ceremony was held for StandardAero’s new Aviation Facility. Augusta Regional Airport and the Economic Development Authority were able to secure a grant that made this large project possible. “…As our customer base demands newer technology, that’s what this hangar will do for […]
Lakeside High after school activities cancelled after gas line struck causing leak
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Gas crews are currently on the scene of Lakeside High School after a gas line was struck causing a gas leak inside the building. According to the Lakeside High School Principal, the leak occurred after school had dismissed for the day, but any remaining students and faculty that were still […]
“They’re the reason I’m here”: Laney parents that saved New Hanover coach’s life throw out first pitch
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WWAY) – March 27th, 2024 could have been one of the saddest days in New Hanover County Athletics history. But it wasn’t – thanks to two first responders. New Hanover and Laney were in the middle of the first of two annual baseball matchups when...
Augusta business owner aims to fill your bowl and soul
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A downtown business is following through with its pledge to feed those who need it most on the last business day of the month for the next two years. Toaste of Augusta has partnered with the Project Refresh Shower Day at the Department of Public Health.
Committee approves plan for pedestrian bridge across Augusta Canal
Augusta Commissioners heard more details of a planned pedestrian bridge over the Augusta Canal before voting to accept a $500,000 grant from the state to the city for the project. Georgia state Rep. Mark Newton (R-Augusta) told members of the commission’s Engineering Services Committee that there are no strings attached...
I-TEAM UPDATE: Leaders respond to silent alarms in Augusta Fire Department
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s been 24 hours since our I-TEAM broke information about response delays within the Augusta Fire Department. On Tuesday, the I-TEAM followed up with city leaders and the department leader about the dispatching system. When lives are in danger, seconds can mean the difference between...
Bond denied for suspect in Grovetown slaying of woman, son
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Bond was denied Tuesday for the suspect in a house fire in Grovetown that became a double-homicide investigation. Investigators believe 47-year-old Denise Boswell and her 6-year-old son were stabbed and their home set on fire by 32-year-old Donald Beck. We sat down with Grovetown Police Chief...
Augusta Eats: Restaurateurs return to food truck to roll out Creole cuisine for the masses
Restaurant ownership is not for the timid. The estimated chance for a U.S. restaurant to succeed is only about 20%, according to the National Restaurant Association. Occasionally, a restaurant closes but the popularity of its food stays high. A good local example is T’s Restaurant, which opened in the 1950s but closed after a 2020 fire. Today, T’s runs a thriving catering business and serves an abridged menu from its blue food trailer at 3720 Mike Padgett Hwy., the site of the damaged restaurant.
As N. Augusta grows, neighbors express parking concerns for Beacon Bluff
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Projects like Beacon Bluff in North Augusta are fast-tracking growth in the area for businesses and restaurants. But with more attractions parking is also a growing challenge. North Augusta is growing, and Beacon Bluff, right off Georgia Avenue, is bringing in new restaurants, apartments and...
Georgia Power Completes Plant Vogtle Nuclear Project
The second of two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle has entered full commercial operation, Georgia Power officials announced Monday. Unit 4, which went online nine months after the completion of Unit 3 at the plant south of Augusta, can produce enough electricity to power an estimated 500,000 homes and businesses. “The new Vogtle units are a key piece of our strategy to meet the energy needs of our customers...
General Counsel for Augusta Government Wayne Brown resigns
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The General Counsel for the Augusta Government has officially resigned. According to officials, Wayne Brown, the General Counsel for the Law Department of the consolidated Augusta government has resigned after being with the city for 16 years. The resignation has been approved by commissioners on an 8 to 1 vote which […]
Typical Spring forecast for Tuesday, warm temps and scattered showers
As of 6am Tuesday: Clouds are increasing with temps in the 50s and 60s. We’ll see a chance for afternoon showers and storms today with highs in the low 80s. Rainfall totals will be anywhere from .10″ to .50″ with rain showers and storms continuing early this evening. Back to sunshine for Wednesday with highs returning to the upper 80s.
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