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Black bear makes an appearance at Aiken County home
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Aiken County resident said Wednesday a black bear came walking up her driveway in broad daylight. She even sent News 12 a video showing the bear ambling up before scampering away from the house on Croft Mill Road. Although black bears don’t tend to be...
Heidi Is At The Aiken County Animal Shelter
Here’s Heidi and she’s available at the Aiken County Animal Shelter. Heidi is a beautiful, loving, calm, shepherd mix in desperate need of a home. Heidi Is Waiting At The Aiken County Animal Shelter. Heidi is amazing with people and good with polite dogs. She was found with...
Health inspections: See which restaurant has 'fruit flies and live roaches'
The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe. The following is a list of restaurants in Richmond and Columbia counties that have been inspected between July 5 and 11, accompanied by their scores and, in some cases, the health infractions that lowered those scores.
Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Penny
Pretty Penny greets everyone who comes to her kennel. She loves to meet people so she can flash her smile and beg them to rub the side of her neck. This 5-year-old, 53-pound charmer likes other dogs and excels in playgroup. But her mission is to show love and loyalty to the humans around her. Nothing pleases her more than pleasing YOU.
S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market providing locally fresh produce for CSRA
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Local farmers are providing fresh produce for residents of the CSRA. The S.T.O.P. Mobile Farmers Market is a new initiative, designed to connect local farmers with new customers, reduce food waste, and make farm-fresh produce available throughout the Augusta area. “The S.T.O.P. is more than just a place to buy food; […]
Group seeking changes to Augusta Animal Services evoke mixed reactions from around the country
On the surface the offer looks like a win-win for everyone. Best Friends Animal Society, a nonprofit based in Utah, wants to provide services with a grant it values at more than $910,000 to help Augusta Animal Services lower its high euthanasia rate. But some animal shelter directors and volunteers...
Augusta Eats: Wetzel’s Pretzels introduced to Augusta with food truck. Local storefront planned
A national chain has officially planted its flag in the Augusta area. Wetzel's Pretzels now has a food truck operating in the area, the first of the chain's trucks in Georgia and only the second of any kind of Wetzel's in the Peach State. The other one is a Lawrenceville storefront more than 100 miles away.
“Where’s Waldo?” In Real Life
As a kid, I’ve always loved the “Where’s Waldo” books. So, you can probably imagine my excitement when I heard that downtown Augusta’s “The Book Tavern” is doing a real-life version of the book!. Now through August 2nd, you can look for Waldo...
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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