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Aiken Co. Schools cancel outdoor activities due to inclimate weather
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Aiken County Public Schools have canceled outdoor activities for Thursday afternoon. A message on their website states the following: Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day and early tonight. As a standard precaution, all outdoor athletic activities will be canceled for this afternoon, Thursday, May 9. There are […]
Addressing hunger across the CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - South Carolina and Georgia are among some of the highest food insecure states in the nation. Roughly 10% of the Georgia population going hungry, and 12% percent of the South Carolina population in need of food. “Especially in our rural counties where poverty, homelessness and food...
Dogwood Terrace residents prepare to relocate
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - Two years have passed since the Augusta Housing Authority submitted a demolition application for the Dogwood Terrace Apartment Complex. Residents in that area will soon have to pack their belongings and move out. "Most of my kids grew up out here and went to the school...
Good Girl Brewing Company opens new location in Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Craft beer, good food and room for your furry friends are what you’ll find at Good Girl Brewing Company. You can find the new brewing company in Aiken on Banks Mill Road. The owners say it’s all been in the works for more than five...
New Aiken program provides counseling for grieving youth
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new foster care program in Aiken County is helping youth with grief support. The Helping Hands Center’s program called Dougy Center’s LYGHT will provide counseling for kids. It is named after Dougy Turno, who traveled from Aiken to Portland, Oregon in 1981 to...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The severe weather threat has ended for today, but another low chance for severe storms heads our way Friday. Stay weather aware and have a way to receive alerts. We will see cooler temps and sunshine for Mother’s Day weekend. Rain comes to end this...
AU Spring commencement begins: Two grads’ inspiring stories
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Starting Thursday, Augusta University will hold commencement ceremonies. Thursday is the Graduate and Hooding ceremony and Friday there will be two ceremonies for those earning undergraduate degrees. NewsChannel 6 talked to a couple of graduates with inspiring stories. We talked to one young woman who is a first generation college student about […]
Augusta woman surprised on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show,' meets Kerry Washington
When Hulu released its show "UnPrisoned" last year, critics and audiences were captivated. This week, one of the show's fans had an unforgettable experience. Cindy Noir, a public speaker and media personality from Augusta, was invited to be an audience member during "The Jennifer Hudson Show" when Hudson was scheduled to interview the cast of "UnPrisoned."
Preparing for the 2024 hurricane season
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - It’s the 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week across the nation and an important time to make sure you have all the emergency supplies you would need if disaster strikes. The start of hurricane season is just weeks away and experts believe it will be a busy...
5 reported missing in Augusta, Aiken this week
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Three juveniles and two adults have been reported missing this week in Augusta and Aiken as of Thursday, according to authorities. Derrick Gaines Jr. was last seen April 24 in the 3500 block of Jack Kelly Road, according to authorities. Gaines was last seen wearing a...
Aiken Scholars Academy receives high national rankings from U.S. News and World Report
Aiken Scholars Academy has earned high national and metro-area rankings in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024 Best High Schools report. Out of nearly 18,000 high schools, ASA ranked No. 28 nationally, earning status as a U.S. News Best High School. Additionally, ASA ranked No. 2 in South Carolina High Schools, No. 1 in Aiken High Schools, and No. 1 in Augusta Metro Area High Schools.
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