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Memorial Day ceremonies in the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- There are several Memorial Day events and ceremonies happening Monday. At 11 a.m. there will be a remembrance ceremony at the American Legion Post 120 off Liberty Street in Waynesboro. Also at 11a.m. a ceremony hosted by VFW Post 12190 will take place at Memorial Gardens Park behind Evans Towne Center Library. […]
All eyes to the sky: Augusta Air Show returns
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - All eyes were to the sky this weekend as the second annual Augusta Air Show returned. "It's beautiful, man," Elijah Goodwyn says. "The weather's great. It's a little humid, but you've got a cool breeze coming off the land, so I love it. I love the city. I love the state."
The new Bell Auditorium opens
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - After almost 35 years since its last update, the 85-year-old bell auditorium has undergone an extreme makeover. FOX54 got a first look of this auditorium. “We’re excited, we’re excited the Bell’s back. We’re going to have awesome artist back in this historic building. We’re excited the...
Augusta Eats: Columbia County sandwich shop would like you to sit down as soon as possible
A wall is all that stands in the way of a Columbia County sandwich place having indoor restaurant seating. Actually, Mosh Pit Eats in Martinez is looking at two walls. One is the actual masonry wall separating it from the former longtime location of retro gift shop Tie Dye Rosie's, which closed last fall.
Local veteran says ‘tradition’ helps carry on remembrance
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - On Monday, around the nation, we honored fallen service members. It’s a day to remember for those throughout the area who served. Memorial Day allows us to take a moment to reflect. Making sure no one lost in the line of duty is American Legion...
'It's night and day': Bell Auditorium in Augusta reopens with new and improved facilities
Augusta finally has one of its most popular venues back. Local community members and the Augusta-Richmond County Coliseum Authority cut the ribbon to the Bell Auditorium on Tuesday, marking the completion of its renovation and expansion project. ...
Some veterans say not to thank them on Memorial Day
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer. It’s the day we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country. But each year many veterans take to social media asking people not to thank them for their service. And not everyone agrees on the proper greeting for Memorial […]
Aiken ceremony remembers sailors, submarines lost since WWII
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember the men and women of our armed forces who never made it back home. From parades to 5K runs and moments of silence, our community spent Monday honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
‘Run to Remember’ 5K honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Dozens of runners hit the trails on Monday in honor of the fallen in the Wear Blue Run to Remember 5k. Each runner was assigned a veteran’s name so they could run in their honor. Mahalia Marin is a veteran but also a part of...
Water leak causes lane closure at Lakeside Drive in Grovetown
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A water leak caused a lane closure for repairs at Lakeside Drive in Grovetown early Tuesday morning. One lane of Old Berzelia Road was closed at Lakeside Drive to repair the leak, authorities say. The Grovetown Police Department posted on Facebook that the repair has been...
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