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Ward, SC · Traffic & Transit
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Augusta Transit Workers Secure 3-Year Contract, Avoid Strike, Gain Better Pay, Benefits
Transit workers in Augusta won a three-year contract with MV Transportation on Monday. They dodged a strike that union members had approved back in July. The agreement brings higher wages to drivers and staff. Starting pay now sits at $20 an hour. Transport Workers Union of America Local 527 hammered...
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4 ways to stretch your gas budget as prices spike across CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Gas prices are taking a bigger bite out of household budgets than they were a year ago. According to AAA, the national average retail price for regular gasoline is $4.44 per gallon Thursday, up from $3.20 a year ago. After the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest...
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Diesel fuel hits record high at over $6 a gallon, impacting CSRA drivers and businesses
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Diesel fuel prices have climbed above $6 a gallon at some gas stations across the CSRA, putting additional pressure on truck drivers and businesses that depend on fuel to make a living. For most drivers, rising prices at the pump mean spending more to get around. But for people whose jobs […]
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Gas prices rise sharply in Georgia and Augusta
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Traffic backs up, speeds up: Grovetown school zones see rise in citations
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic backs up between Grovetown High School and Grovetown Middle School after the final bell, with hundreds of students crossing William Few Parkway as they head home. While traffic is congested immediately after dismissal, officials say the danger increases once vehicles start moving again. On Sept....
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Study to examine the feasibility of on-demand public microtransit in Aiken
AIKEN — The Aiken Corporation is funding a $50,000 study into the feasibility of establishing a public, on-demand "microtransit" system in the City of Aiken. The six-month study, in partnership with the city, will be conducted by Via Mobility LLC, which offers "Turnkey Microstransit Solutions" in 40 countries. The...
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Water main break closes lanes of Washington Road in Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Temporary lane closures were in place for several hours Friday on Washington Road between the Evans Walmart and Evans Kroger due to a water main break. The lanes had reopened by 5:45 p.m. The break occurred in the morning at the intersection of Washington Road and...
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Arts in the Heart relocating to fairgrounds, transportation options available
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Arts in the Heart is moving to the Augusta Exchange Fairgrounds because of the construction on Broad Street. The new location creates concerns about transportation. People can park downtown in the parking garages. There will also be some places near the fairgrounds. Greater Augusta Arts Council Executive Director Denise Tucker said […]
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Gas Prices Jump in Augusta as Officials Warn of Heavy Traffic for Labor Day Weekend
Gas prices in Augusta shot up 14 cents overnight. Drivers paid $3.84 per gallon on Tuesday, compared to $3.70 the day before. Across the nation, the average sits at $4.10 per gallon, while Georgia's average rests at $3.80 per gallon. The state Department of Public Safety reported that 15 people...
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Hotel Aiken construction to begin this month, bringing major downtown traffic changes
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Construction starts this month on the Hotel Aiken project after more than a decade of discussion and changes in project ownership. Drivers and pedestrians in downtown Aiken will notice changes as the work begins. One lane of Richland Avenue will close eastbound on the Hotel Aiken...
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GSP and SCHP warn speeding, impaired driving and distraction can turn holiday travel deadly
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Today’s events for Sept. 1
The City of Aiken will host a drop-in information session about upcoming traffic, parking, and pedestrian changes due to construction related to Oliver Hospitality’s renovation and construction project in downtown Aiken. TUESDAY. The City of Aiken will host a drop-in information session about the upcoming traffic, parking and pedestrian...
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City of Aiken to host info session on upcoming traffic changes as former Hotel Aiken undergoes renovations
Aiken — The City of Aiken will host a drop-in information session about the upcoming traffic, parking and pedestrian changes that will occur because of construction related to Oliver Hospitality’s renovation and construction project at the site of the former Hotel Aiken and adjacent parcels in downtown Aiken. The drop-in session will be from 5:30-7 p.m. in the first floor lobby of the Frederick B. Cavanaugh, Jr. Municipal Building, 111 Chesterfield St., S., on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. For those unable to attend in person, information will be shared on the City’s website. Oliver Hospitality’s pl...
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Aiken leaders to provide details on downtown traffic, pedestrian changes
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken city leaders are inviting residents and business owners to learn more about upcoming traffic, parking and pedestrian changes in the downtown area. City officials will host a drop-in information session to outline how streets, parking and walkways will be affected during construction related to Oliver...