Augusta, GA
CSRA schools closures for Monday, March 16
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Due to possible inclement weather, schools in the CSRA are making changes to their schedules for Monday, March 16. Check back for regular updates.
Aiken County
Aiken County Public Schools will operate on an e-learning day on Monday, 16.
Allendale County
Allendale County Schools will operate on an e-learning day on Monday, March 16. All after-school programs and athletic activities will also be cancelled.
Barnwell County
Barnwell County Schools will operate as an e-learning day on Monday, March 16.
Briarwood Academy
Briarwood Academy will be closed on Monday, March 16.
Burke County
Burke County Public Schools and Departments will be closed on Monday, March 16th. This includes all after-school activities.
Columbia County
Students were already scheduled to be out on Monday, March 16, for a District Professional Learning Day.
Edgefield County
Edgefield County School District will close schools and buildings on Monday, March 16.
Glascock County
Glascock County Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16.
Jefferson County
Monday, March 16, is a scheduled school holiday for Jefferson County Schools.
McCormick County
Monday, March 16th, will be an e-learning day.
McDuffie County
The McDuffie County School System is already scheduled to observe a winter student holiday on Monday, March 16.
Orangeburg County
Monday, March 16, will be an e-learning day for students.
Richmond County
Richmond County School System schools and offices will be closed on Monday, March 16. An official update regarding operations for Tuesday, March 17, will be provided no later than Monday evening.
Voorhees University
Voorhees University will close its campus on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Warren County
Warren County Schools will close on Monday, March 16.
Washington County
Washington County Schools have switched to an at-home learning day for Monday, March 16.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Families had the chance to sharpen their money skills at a financial literacy event hosted by local nonprofit Crown Her Mentoring at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
The free event offered resources for all ages, from kids learning the basics to adults planning for their financial future.
Attendees could sit in sessions about budgeting, credit, opening banking accounts and insurance options.
Organizers said the event was designed to make financial education accessible during Financial Literacy Month.
“People need to understand the importance of a checking account, a savings account—how to manage your money. How to invest your money. People need to learn about life insurance,” said Torrecka Davis, organizer.
Crown Her Mentoring will host a mental health awareness event on May 23. Open enrollment for new mentees will begin on May 10.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Shoppers in Augusta will soon lose a longtime retail option, as Lane Bryant’s store inside Augusta Mall is set to close for good this weekend.
Employees at Lane Bryant inside Augusta Mall confirmed that the store will permanently close starting Sunday, April 19.
After the closure, the nearest Lane Bryant location for customers will be in Lexington.
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With deepest and heartfelt sympathy, G. L. Brightharp & Sons announces the transition of Mr. Willie J. Tanksley who entered into rest April 18, 2026.
Mr. Tanksley, a native of Richmond County, was a 1985 graduate of the Academy of Richmond County. He was a member of Greater Young Zion Baptist Church where he served in the Brotherhood Ministry.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Tanksley; two daughters, Ashley Tanksley and Taylor Tanksley; siblings, Elise Tanksley of Augusta, GA, Wilhelmina Roland of Atlanta, GA, Terry Tanksley, Tommy Tanksley, Watler Tanksley and Elder Claude (Kimberly) Tanksley all of Augusta, GA; an aunt, Frances Tate; an uncle, James Tanksley; mother-in-law, Sandra Harrison of Beech Island, SC; father-in-law, Jimmy (Elnora) Bing; three sisters-in-law, Fonda Rainey, Nicole Harrison and Nina Bing; a brother-in-law, Eric Bing; a host of nieces , nephews, along with other loving relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Greater Young Zion Baptist Church with the Rev. William A. Blount officiating. Interment will follow at Walker Memorial Park. Viewing will be held from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM Monday at the funeral home.
The family will not be receiving visitors at the home. We ask that you continue to pray for them during this time.
Professional Services are under the compassionate care of G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta.
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