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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office seized more than 1.4 pounds of fentanyl and other drugs, dismantling a huge drug-trafficking operation..

Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables says his office is accepting full accountability for their portion of a mistake made this week in releasing a body to a local funeral home….

Augusta Today writer Chris O’Kelley recounts his recent near miss with scammers as a warning to potential victims.

Augusta Commissioner Alvin Mason announced his resignation during Tuesday’s Commission meeting, citing health issues.

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to choose party nominees for two posts on the Georgia Public Service Commission, which oversees utilities including Georgia Power Co.

A groundbreaking alliance has formed among five Aiken groups to strengthen local conservation. The union combines the skills of the Butterfly Monarchy Club, South Carolina Bluebird Society, Aiken Master Gardeners, Aiken Land Conservancy, and…

Starting in September 2025, South Carolina drivers must keep their hands off phones. The state acted after federal officials threatened a $50 million loss to highway funds this year. On May 12,…

The Aiken Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department will host a free water safety class on June 26 as part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson.

The Augusta YMCA expanded its free meal sites to 48 locations in Georgia and South Carolina. This marks a big jump from last year’s 26 sites. Each day, workers serve about 5,000…

Aiken County officials have approved a new technology project at the government center for a $32 million construction project in Graniteville, South Carolina.

After sitting empty since 2018, the Jones Creek Golf Course near Augusta has reopened under Bond Golf Global’s watch. While crews prep the main course, players can already hit balls at…

Students from the Academy of Richmond County won second place at the 2025 PlayVS Cup National Championship. Each member of the Street Fighter 6 team won $3,000 in scholarship funds….