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Aiken County, Strom Thurmond jamborees usher in return of high school football
Aug. 13—Friday night lights return this week to the Aiken Standard coverage area in the form of high school football jamborees, with the regular season to begin next week. There will be two jamborees played within the area — the Aiken County Jamboree is at South Aiken, while Strom Thurmond is also hosting its own jamboree. The Aiken County Jamboree is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and ...
Aiken County Superintendent Corey Murphy discusses student success and safety
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Even though he is just getting started in his new role, Dr. Corey Murphy took the time to come to The Means Report. The Aiken County superintendent talks about how things are going as the new school year gets underway. We discuss the keys to success for students. We hope you enjoy […]
Walks, wild pitches and errors fill stat sheet as GreenJackets fall Aug. 14
NORTH AUGUSTA – A game that seemed as though neither side wanted to grab the win ended in disappointment for the home side, as the GreenJackets stranded the tying run at second in the bottom of the ninth and fell 6-5 Aug. 14 at SRP Park. The two sides...
Cross Creek senior gets football offers from D1 schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The tough reality of the looming high school football season is that for many — this will be their last. Last to suit up in their high school colors or the last time they can turn college coaches’ heads. That’s a reality for Cross...
Heritage Academy welcomes students with red carpet
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Wednesday was the first day of classes for Heritage Academy in Augusta, and staff rolled out the red carpet. Students were celebrated as they arrived with music, balloons, and of course, the red carpet walkway. The Augusta Partnership for Children says that every Wednesday in August,...
Dinner and Jazz event to support DFA Symphonic Band trip to international festival
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Tickets are on sale now for An Evening of Dinner and Jazz, coming up Sunday, September 15th at Sacred Heart. The concert is presented by The Bands of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, and features Wycliffe Gordon and Wayne Hoey. Gordon is a renowned musician, composer, conductor and arranger. Hoey is a […]
Mom calls for bus safety after daughter dropped off at wrong stop
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - It’s a new school year, and that means new challenges. Some of the youngest students are riding the bus for the first time. All school districts have policies and procedures to make sure they get on and off at the right stops. Taylor McNatt says...
Richmond County man arrested in child molestation case
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Augusta man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of non-aggravated child molestation, according to an incident report from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. The report states deputies were dispatched to a home on April 21 in reference to an abuse. Once deputies arrived, they...
A Small Concert In Augusta Has Become Big In 25 Years
The First Guitar Pull in Augusta was a little different than the ones many of you have seen. About 400 people attended, and it was at Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta. The tickets were homemade by the radio station’s marketing director. (Shout out to Angie!). The lineup...
Students at Monte Sano Elementary in Augusta exposed to bedbugs. What we know
Monte Sano Elementary's Wednesday classes had to make some sharp shifts after a reported bedbug exposure. According to a letter sent to Monte Sano families from Principal Jasmine Scott, a kindergarten student was exposed to bedbugs outside the school and administration activated its bedbug protocol. All kindergarten classes were removed from their normal classrooms...
Augusta Tech President discusses new business incubator, upcoming semester
(WJBF) – Next week, students at Augusta Technical College will kick off a new semester. At the helm of that institution is Dr. Jermaine Whirl. Dr. Whirl joined Mary Morrison Wednesday on NewsChannel 6 at Noon. He talked about the most recent project, a two million dollar business incubator and micro-enterprise center in downtown Augusta. According […]
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure north of the region is bringing a northeast wind today allowing slightly cooler and less humid conditions to move into the area. Nicer morning in the 60s and mostly dry conditions should last through Friday. A weak front will get close to the region this weekend and bring back seasonal humidity with the chance for a few afternoon storms.
Rep. Russell Fry holds new event for Grand Strand, Pee Dee veterans
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Rep. Russell Fry hosted a new event in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday aimed at helping veterans. Fry held the first Veterans Resource and Appreciation Day at Horry-Georgetown Technical College’s Grand Strand Conference Center for veterans across South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District, which Fry represents.
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