Coolers and water donation aimed at saving lives
Cold water will hit the streets to help people stay hydrated during the heat of the summer.
Augusta area named 2026 Great American Defense Community of Excellence
The Greater Augusta region has been named as a 2026 Great American Defense Community of Excellence for its exceptional support for military installations, service members, veterans and military families.
Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre announce new CEO
The Augusta Players and Imperial Theatre have selected a new CEO.
New neighborhood opens at Fort Gordon
PFC Chance and Stacie Maldonado are the first residents of a new neighborhood on Fort Gordon.
Ridge Road campground to reopen May 20 after Hurricane Helene restoration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Savannah District, is reopening Ridge Road Campground Wednesday, May 20, marking the final campground to be restored and reopened at Clark’s Hill Lake since Hurricane Helene hit in September 2024.
North Augusta’s newest officers sniff out crime
Two new K-9 officers started with North Augusta’s Department of Public Safety in early April and were introduced formally on April 30.
Fort Gordon names best squad during recent competition
The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE) at Fort Gordon officially named its 2026 Best Squad during the CCoE Best Warrior competition ceremony on March 27, 2026, at Darling Hall, recognizing five soldiers who will now represent the command at the U.S. Army Combined Arms Command-led Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) Best Squad Competition May 2-8 at Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Augusta Half expected to impact traffic Feb. 28
The 2026 Augusta Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will be Saturday, Feb. 28 with traffic impacts in and around Augusta, the Augusta Canal, Summerville, and the Lakemont/Lake Olmstead area.
News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closings for Feb. 24-March 6
Lane closings in Columbia County for Feb.24, 2026.
Buddhist monks stop in Edgefield County on Day 74 of their Walk for Peace
Jan. 7 was Day 74 of the Buddhist monks’ Walk for Peace. They stopped in Edgefield County.
Wiersma receives SRNL’s highest honor with Orth award
SRNL’s 2025 Director’s Awards recipients were recognized during a special ceremony Thursday, Oct. 28, held at Newberry Hall in Aiken, S.C
News You Can Use: Aiken County bridge replacement project to begin in November
The South Carolina Department of Transportation announced Oct. 6 the Federal Highway Administration has awarded $8 million in federal funds for the emergency replacement of the Old Vaucluse bridge over I-20 in Aiken County.
News You Can Use: Broad Street construction updates for week of Oct. 13
New construction will begin the week of October 13 on Broad Street between 10th and 13th Streets.
