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Broad Street arson suspect held on $45,000 bond

A man accused of setting fire to two historic buildings on Broad Street and bragging about it remains behind bars after a Richmond County judge set his bond at $45,000.

VIDEO: Grovetown train collides with stuck 18-wheeler, no injuries reported

A train struck an 18-wheeler Friday at the railroad crossing at Katherine Street and Old Wrightsboro Road in Grovetown.

Elderly North Augusta man was dead for months; Daughter charged with murder

Edgefield County investigators made a grim discovery Thursday morning when they found the body of 78-year-old James Wheeler, a North Augusta man reported missing in June. His daughter has now been charged with his murder.

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Broad Street construction continues: New phase begins Monday

Construction along Broad Street is set to ramp up as a new phase of construction begins Monday.

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Third annual Unity Weekend by Umoja Village to celebrate community partnerships

New Strings Academy helps Columbia County students discover the joy of music

Solar power and data centers a focus for Public Service Commission candidate

Former RCSO deputy found dead on S.C. river bank

Augusta jeopardizes federal aid by failing to submit homeless data

Pineapple Ink Tavern announces closure

AU Rebrands AU Health ExpressCare

Augusta University Health has launched a rebranding of their AU Health ExpressCare and expanding its availability via a new downloadable...

CSRA Pizza Hut, Wendy’s Bankruptcy Has Silver Lining

Pizza Hut closes most of its free standing locations in the CSRA.

The cooling tower of Plant Vogtle’s Unit 3 is under construction in the background.

COVID-19 delays Plant Vogtle expansion

by Dave Williams, Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Georgia Power is putting off some of this year’s milestones in the construction...

Dennis Murray is shown Dec. 11 (holding the ballons) for his other son’s birthday. His trip to the Stars & Strikes for his 13-year-old son’s birthday on Dec. 26 ended in a shooting.

Stars & Strikes Shooter Explains: I was Being Stomped On by 11 People

The Augusta barber who shot a man Dec. 26 inside the Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center said he was...

Augusta Mayor Meets With U.S. Surgeon General

Augusta Richmond County Municipal Building. Staff Photo

Augusta Commissioners Support Judicial Split with Columbia County

Augusta commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to draft a resolution supporting Columbia County’s push to split from the Augusta judicial Circuit,...