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Z marks the spot: Here's the location of Augusta's newest drive-thru coffeeshop
The first Georgia location of a Colorado-based coffeeshop chain has opened in Augusta. Local franchisees Ryan and Kaitlyn Triplett opened the new Ziggi’s Coffee at 252 Furys Ferry Rd. in Augusta, just a few hundred feet from the Columbia County line. ...
Deputies called to Evans Town Center dog park after alleged dog attack
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office was called after an alleged dog attack Monday at the Evans Towne Center dog park. Columbia County deputies responded to the dog park just after 9 p.m. for a trouble with subject, according to an incident report. A 33-year-old man told deputies he was at the park with his...
'That was pretty special': YouTube star Baseball Bat Bros launches baseballs at SRP Park
Baseballs were flying in SRP Park earlier this summer, but it wasn’t the Augusta GreenJackets leaving the yard. Will Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel, The Baseball Bat Bros, made a visit to the North Augusta ballpark back in May. He films review of baseball bats and other content around the sport and currently boasts over 600,000 subscribers (about half the population of Hawaii) on the platform. ...
SC Charter Institute accused of conspiring to tarnish school operator and steal its business
A bombshell court filing accuses SC’s largest charter school district and its leaders of a criminal conspiracy to damage the reputation of a for-profit education management company in order to take its business.
Predicting Dawn Staley's rotations for South Carolina women's basketball without Kamilla Cardoso
COLUMBIA — An instrumental part of South Carolina women's basketball's offense is gone. The Gamecocks utilized former center Kamilla Cardoso in every way possible, and the 6-foot-7 star was a fundamental part of the undefeated, championship season but now Cardoso plays in the WNBA. A lot of the offense was played through Cardoso, and there is no choice but to make a change.
A look ahead to a few storylines for South Carolina's preseason camp
South Carolina is nine days away from taking the field for preseason camp as it prepares for the 2024 season which kicks off on Aug. 31 against Old Dominion in Williams-Brice Stadium. Heading into preseason camp, South Carolina has a few questions that will need to be answered before it...
Cutting-Edge Innovations Unveiled for Veterans at VA Augusta
VA Augusta hosted an exciting event showcasing the latest advancements in veteran healthcare at their Uptown Augusta campus. This gathering brought together healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and industry experts to unveil groundbreaking products designed to enhance the lives of veterans. Kelsey Shull, an Innovation Specialist at VA Augusta, emphasized the integral...
Stuff the Bus event in Evans for Columbia County schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– State Farm agent Jonathan English is hosting his office’s 4th annual Stuff the Bus event in Evans. This school supply drive is unique because it’s the only school supply drive that benefits Columbia County schools. They’re looking to collect book bags for middle and high school age students. You can donate all […]
Golfers prepare for rainy tournament ahead at Palmetto Amateur
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) -81 golfers hit the course at the Palmetto Golf Club for round 1 Wednesday. While the conditions for the course were near perfect, it hasn’t stopped golfers from prepping for the rain to fall. While only 10 managed to shoot par or better, Wednesday’s outing could...
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