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State champion softball teams set to compete in Diamond Youth World Series on July 18
Two area softball teams are heading to Tennessee to compete in the Diamond Youth World Series. The Hephzibah girls’ softball 12U and 15U all-star teams both won the inaugural Diamond Youth Softball State Championship and now will represent Georgia in the program’s World Series in Fairview, Tennessee, on July 18-22.
Questions on tampon safety: What CSRA women should know
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A new study has identified a potential health risk associated with using tampons: They could expose you to toxic metals, including arsenic and lead. These materials have been found to increase the risk of dementia, infertility, diabetes and cancer. They can damage the liver, kidneys and...
Plant Vogtle Nuclear Reactor Back In Service
A nuclear reactor at Plant Vogtle that operators shut down last week is back in service and sending power to the electric grid, Georgia Power officials reported Wednesday. Unit 3 at the nuclear plant south of Augusta, which went into full commercial operation last summer, was taken offline July 8 because of a problem with a valve on one of its three main pumps. Despite the shutdown, Unit 3 has...
2 charged in Burke County drug, firearms bust
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two suspects were arrested after the execution of search warrants related to ongoing drug investigations in Waynesboro on Tuesday, according to authorities. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division carried out a series of targeted operations, culminating in the execution of search warrants at two locations...
Glioblastoma Awareness Day event honors two area residents
Only about 350 Georgians will be diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, in 2024. Two of them were diagnosed this spring, and both have connections with Daniel Field and Augusta Aviation. On July 17, which is also Glioblastoma Awareness Day, Brad Kyzer and Rachel Mack were honored...
Augusta pet shelter presents its plan to cut kill rate
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After pledging to cut the kill rate at the pet shelter – which consistently has the highest kill numbers in Georgia – Augusta Animal Services presented a plan Wednesday to change that trajectory. The presentation to Augusta Commission members showed that 60% of all...
Pattern change to bring increased rain chances
Wednesday evening update: Strong to severe thunderstorms are pushing through the CSRA producing damaging winds, small hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rain. A peak wind gust of 68 mph was observed at Augusta Bush Field at 5:15 p.m. Storms knocked down trees in Lincoln county earlier this afternoon. Once we get past sunset, things should quiet down since we will be losing that daytime heating.
Florida Staying In The Mix For ’25 Cameron and Cayden Boozer
As we speak, Nike’s Peach Jam is going on in Augusta, Georgia. For those of you who might not know, the Peach Jam is one of the biggest events on the high school recruiting calendar–a convergence of the best teams on the Nike grassroots circuit. This is a great opportunity for players to showcase their abilities against some of the best competition they will see all year, and a chance for coaches to be visual and put the full court press on the recruits they are hoping to land.
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Pop-up afternoon storms will be possible for your Wednesday, but Thursday into Friday a cold front will move into the region and stall bringing higher rain chances and cooler high temperatures!. This afternoon will be hot and humid again with highs in the mid-90s and feel...
National Parks Service Announces $10.67 Million Grant to Restore Cultural Legacy at 11 HBCUs
The National Parks Service (NPS) has unveiled a significant initiative aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. This announcement comes as a welcome boost for 11 diverse institutions set to receive a total of $10.67 million in grants. Restoring Historic...
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