Augusta
Morning News
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of North Augusta welcomed visitors to its public safety building as it unveiled two new markers commemorating Starkey Flythe Jr. and the Seven Gables house, celebrating local heritage. The Augusta Press
- ➤ The Cher’s Sisters Only Club hosted a women’s health and beauty expo at Julian Smith Casino on Broad Street yesterday to celebrate Women’s History Month. The event featured 42 vendors offering fitness and wellness resources with the Augusta Parks and Recreation partnership supporting community engagement. WRDW
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ DISH Network may remove WRDW from its service Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. local time if a renewal is not reached; customers must use alternatives such as cable, antenna, or streaming apps (free options) to keep watching their local news. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ First Tee will host the 22nd annual Drive for Show, Rock Fore! Dough concert on Tuesday, April 7 at the Lady A Pavilion at Evans Towne Center Park — the event will feature headliner Channing Wilson. The Augusta Press
- ➤ Canadian filmmaker Roxanne Wright appeared at Saturday's Filmmakers Showcase at A.R. Johnson Health Sciences and Engineering Magnet School to screen her short film 'If She Only Knew' — she noted local talent helped bring her vision to life. Augusta Good News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During restaurant safety inspections from Feb. 28 to Mar. 6, inspectors found that Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers at 1102 Broad St. earned a score of 74 due to missing health agreements and buildup in the ice machine (issues prompting corrections), while other local eateries recorded stronger scores. The Augusta Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Jaguars clinched their first Peach Belt Conference Tournament title in 33 years on Sunday afternoon at the Lumpkin Center by beating Georgia College 61-56 to secure an automatic bid to the NCAA Southeast Regional — host to be announced Sunday night. Augusta Good News
- ➤ On Thursday, Silas Turner set a new state record when he caught a nearly 32-lb longnose gar at Lake Blackshear, according to the Georgia DNR. The record catch marked the first new freshwater record this year and may spur more anglers to try their luck. WRDW
- ➤ Both North Augusta High School girls and boys basketball teams clinched SCHSL Class 4A state championships on Saturday, marking a strong finish in a competitive season. The Augusta Chronicle
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An Evening of Soul with Raheem DeVaughn
3:30-10:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — $64.15 to $106.15 — Experience the soulful sounds of Grammy-nominated Raheem DeVaughn and Eric Roberson in a night of R&B music.
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2026 Augusta-Aiken Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show
10 AM - 6 PM — Julian Smith Casino — Under 12 free with paid adult — Discover gems, minerals, and fossils along with exciting activities and demonstrations.
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Fifth Annual Run the Runway 5K
8-11 a.m. — Augusta Regional Airport — $12-$30 — Experience a unique running event on an airport runway while supporting a local nonprofit for veterans.
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Robert Earl Keen Live Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Miller Theater — Tickets available — Experience the musical journey of Robert Earl Keen as he continues to inspire with his storytelling and melodies.
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Doing Business with Augusta Workshop
2 PM — Accelerate Augusta — Free entry — Discover opportunities and insights into doing business in Augusta, Georgia.
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I-20 Highways Basketball Tournament
All day — Riverview Park Activities Center — Entry fee varies — Compete in a thrilling weekend of grassroots basketball with top AAU programs from the region.
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Board Game Night with Cardboard Castle
5-9 p.m. — Savannah River Brewing Co. — 15% off draft beer for steinclub members and more — Enjoy a fun evening filled with games from the local store.
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Annual Spring Luncheon Event
9:30 AM – 2:00 PM — Augusta Country Club — Registration required — Celebrate spring with renowned speakers and fellow garden enthusiasts at the Augusta Council of Garden Clubs' luncheon.
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Dare To Tri Sprint Triathlon
9 AM – 1 PM — Fort Gordon Indoor Swimming Pool — Check your competitive spirit with a 300m swim, 10-mile bike ride, and 5K run.
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Stand-Up Comedy by Steven Ho
8-11 p.m. — Miller Theater — $39 to $59 — Laugh out loud with former ER Technician turned comedian Steven Ho as he shares hilarious healthcare tales.
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