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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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Former Republican Lt. Governor vows to fix ‘broken’ healthcare system

Former Republican lieutenant governor turned Democrat Geoff Duncan vowed to fix a “broken” healthcare system in a Thursday campaign stop in Augusta.

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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

Belair Elementary celebrates National Pre-K Week with community reading event

Law-and-Order rift: Sheriff Brantley, DA Williams clash over drug case dismissals

Augusta District Attorney Jared Williams routinely dismisses drug cases, including dozens over the summer, citing limited resources and a focus...

Augusta Technical College announces new president

The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has appointed Dr. Kendricks D. Hooker as the next president of Augusta Technical...

Georgia lawmakers hear more from both sides on election security

Georgia lawmakers who say they want to address doubts about election security wrapped up a fifth marathon meeting Thursday, hearing...

One suspect caught in Augusta shooting, two still sought

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded Friday morning to Curry and Brown Street in downtown Augusta, just behind the Family...

Chamber backs shift to manager ahead of key votes

Augusta’s Charter Review Committee took two major steps Thursday toward recommending a new government structure, voting for a commission-manager form.

Tiffany Tanner of Parkway Elementary was named the 2026 Columbia County Teacher of the Year. Photo courtesy Columbia County School District

Parkway Elementary’s Tiffany Tanner named Columbia County Teacher of the Year

Parkway Elementary School music teacher Tiffany Tanner was named the 2026 Columbia County School District Teacher of the Year during...

Doctors Hospital is request a variance for a sign for the new, freestanding ER in Columbia County.

Doctors Hospital seeks extra signage for upcoming ER facility set to open in Evans

Doctors Hospital’s new emergency facility in Evans is nearing its time to open, and is requesting that Columbia County allow...

Golden Harvest campaign gains $10,000 boost from Doctors Hospital of Augusta

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has donated $10,000 to Golden Harvest Food Bank in support of the annual It’s Spooky to Be...

SRNS Small Business Opportunity Day connects 400 attendees to future partnerships

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) welcomed nearly 400 small businesses, suppliers, and resource groups at its annual Small Business Opportunity...

Defendant takes plea deal, agrees to testify in 2022 St. Patrick’s Day killing

One of two men on trial for murder in the 2022 killing of Alan Newsome abruptly changed course Thursday, pleading...

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