Augusta, GA

Augusta salon hosts fundraiser for client’s cancer treatment

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7 months ago

November 16, 2025

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Augusta salon hosts fundraiser for client’s cancer treatment

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – People in Augusta came together on Sunday to support a woman fighting cancer.

Salon Vintage on Mike Padgett Highway held ‘Cuts for Courtney’ Sunday morning.

All the money raised from the event went to her travel expenses.

Other local businesses were able to help with the fundraising, and there was even a raffle.

She is fighting a rare cancer and is going to get treatment in Houston.

Courtney’s wife and Salon Vintage’s owner says the support for Courtney has been great.

“We decided that we wanted to do this because Courtney’s been a longtime client of ours, and so has Ashley in our salon, and she is battling cancer right now. So we wanted to give back to her, be able to bring the community in and have some people come out and support her,” said Angela Olivares, owner of Salon Vintage. “The support has meant so much more than just lifting the financial burden of her treatment. Just having the community show up for her and have something to look forward to and all the people that love her gather around to show their support. It’s just been really good for her spirits and our spirits.”

If you want to donate, the salon’s email is salonvintage15@yahoo.com.

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Augusta election leaders meet to discuss lawsuit from Dr. Lori Myles

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3 hours ago

June 22, 2026

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Augusta election leaders meet to discuss lawsuit from Dr. Lori Myles

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Augusta election leaders met Monday to discuss a lawsuit filed by a former mayoral candidate.

Dr. Lori Myles is suing the Augusta Commission, as well as state and local voting leaders.

Myles alleges those involved with the May 19th primary destroyed absentee ballots and eliminated from the overall vote count.

“So the Board of Elections received a lawsuit from Lori Myles contesting the election asking for a recount, said Travis Doss, the Board of Elections director. “The Board discussed in executive session and when they came out of executive session they voted to authorize the county attorney to file an answer to that lawsuit basically that answer will be asking a judge for a dismissal on that lawsuit and it will be filed tomorrow.”

WJBF NewsChannel 6 will keep you updated on the next steps of the lawsuit as that information becomes available.

Photojournalist credit: Regynal McKie

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta showcases importance of summer programs

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13 hours ago

June 22, 2026

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta showcases importance of summer programs

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta will welcome community leaders to its Legislative Day on Monday.

The event will provide an inside look at the impact of the organization’s summer programs and year-round youth development initiatives.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta becomes an even more critical resource for local families during the summer. The organization provides supportive environments where local youth continue learning, building relationships and preparing for their futures.

During Legislative Day, community leaders will meet with staff and Club members, and experience how Boys & Girls Clubs is helping young people succeed through workforce readiness programming, academic enrichment, mental health support, nutritious meals and snacks and caring adult mentorship.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta serves youth throughout the region by providing high-quality programming focused on academic success, healthy lifestyles, character and leadership development and career readiness.

The event will start at 11:30 a.m. at E.W. Hagler Boys & Girls Club, 1903 Division Street.

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