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Jefferson County library director receives 2025 statewide honor
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (432+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Jefferson County Library System Director Christina Shepherd has been named the Georgia Public Library Director of the Year. The award honors public libraries and their champions who have made a profound difference. "Libraries are the heart…...
Aiken schools celebrate Blue Ribbon, approve construction projects
19+ hour, 40+ min ago (133+ words) AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken Scholars Academy was honored with the Blue Ribbon designation at the Aiken County Public School District meeting. The Blue Ribbon designation is one of the highest honors a school in South Carolina can receive. It…...
Students explore new business storefront at Junior Achievement center
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (185+ words) Students explore new business storefront at Junior Achievement center'WRDW AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students in Columbia County got their first look at a new storefront at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center Friday. South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has chosen…...
AU cuts ribbon on new Student Health Services building
5+ day, 4+ min ago (63+ words) AU cuts ribbon on new Student Health Services building'WRDW AU cuts ribbon on new Student Health Services building Finding Solutions: Augusta Juvenile Court receives grant for gang prevention Healthcare subsidy expiration forces tough decisions for CSRA families 12 On Your Side…...
Black-owned flight school in Georgia is opening doors for students
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (383+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One of Georgia's first Black-owned flight schools is now offering $1 million in scholarships to help minorities become pilots. It can sometimes cost more than $100,000 to become a pilot. Lookup Academy is hoping to close that gap…...
Aiken County schools hold 1st community input meeting for strategic plan
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (416+ words) WAGENER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Public School District hosted its first of five public input meetings at Wagener-Salley High School as the school year resumes. The district is conducting community sessions to gather feedback about future school projects and…...
Finding Solutions: Salvation Army, Richmond County schools launch winter clothing drive
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (52+ words) Finding Solutions: Salvation Army, Richmond County schools launch winter clothing drive'WRDW Finding Solutions: Salvation Army, Richmond County schools launch winter clothing drive Richmond County jailer terminated, charged with rape, sexual assault 2026 is off to a deadly start, but what's ahead…...
Broken pipe spurs early dismissal at Schofield Middle School
1+ week, 37+ min ago (125+ words) AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students at Schofield Middle School were sent home early on Wednesday due to a bust pipe, according to school officials. Officials say a busted pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement of the school. In order to…...
Busted pipe leads to early dismissal at Schofield Middle School
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (125+ words) AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Students at Schofield Middle School were sent home early on Wednesday due to a bust pipe, according to school officials. Officials say a busted pipe caused extensive flooding in the basement of the school. In order to…...
Augusta organizations win $200K award for community outreach
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (104+ words) Augusta organizations win $200K award for community outreach'WRDW AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two Augusta organizations have been awarded $200,000 for their community outreach initiatives. The Hub for Community Innovation Augusta and the Medical College of Georgia were named winners of the National…...