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Time to Care Family Fair - May 21, 2011
Displays, kids’ crafts, and activities from non-profit outreach organizations in our area will attract thousands of people from the CSRA to the annual Time to Care Family Fair.
Time to Care Spring Pitch-In Blood Drive - March 31, 2011
One blood donation can save three local lives. Take the Time to Care and donate life.
Augusta St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 17, 2011
For the second year in a row, News 12 streamed the St. Patrick's Day Parade live on wrdw.com.
Tax Time Phone Bank - March 17, 2011
Last Updated: 3:57 PM 03/17/11 - News 12 and H&R Block are teaming up to answer your tax questions.
Time to Care: Stuff Santa's Sleigh - December 10 and 11, 2010
Head out to the Kmart on Washington Road in Martinez and help us Stuff Santa's Sleigh for those in need this holiday season!
Time to Care Blood Give-In - December 9, 2010
Give the gift of life this holiday season. Donate blood at the Time to Care Holiday Blood Give-In. One donation can save three local lives.
US Army Signal Corps Band Christmas Concert - December 7, 2010
The US Army Signal Corps Band Christmas Concert was held from 7 to 8:15pm at First Baptist Church in Augusta. Richard Rogers and Meredith Anderson were the emcees.
2010 Columbia County Christmas Parade - December 5, 2010
The 2010 Columbia County Merchants Association Christmas Parade was held Sunday, December 5. It was shown live on WRDW-TV News 12 and wrdw.com.
North Augusta Christmas Parade - December 5, 2010
Last Updated: 12:23 PM 11/10/10 - News 12 is proud to be a sponsor of North Augusta's Christmas parade! Enjoy the floats and holiday cheer at this annual event.
3rd Annual Lighted Boat Parade - December 3, 2010
The third annual Augusta Lighted Boat Parade was held Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm along the Savannah River in downtown Augusta. It was shown live on WRDW-TV News 12 and wrdw.com.
Barnwell Tree Lighting - December 2, 2010
News 12 is proud to sponsor the City of Barnwell's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
North Augusta Tree Lighting - November 29, 2010
Come see the City of North Augusta light the Christmas Tree at Calhoun Park!
Dance Augusta's The Nutcracker - November 26-28, 2010
News 12 is proud to be a sponsor of Dance Augusta's The Nutcracker at the Imperial Theatre!
Family Y Gasping Gobbler 5K - November 20, 2010
Join News 12 at the Warren Road Community Center for the Wilson Branch Family Y's Gasping Gobbler 5K!
Women in Business Signature Event - November 16, 2010
This year's Signature event will be a special tribute to show the military families that our business community is here to support them.
Aiken Traditional Foxhunters Parade and Hunt Breakfast - November 13, 2010
Last Updated: 2:45 PM 11/10/10 - News 12 is pleased to sponsor the second of four events meant to connect Aiken's equine community with the community at large. This is the first year of the Equine Performing Arts Series in Aiken.
Time to Care at the Columbia County Fair - November 11, 2010
Bring canned goods to donate to Columbia County Cares food pantry and you'll get $2.00 off admission!
2010 Veterans Day Events
Last Updated: 4:21 PM 11/09/10 - Ceremonies, parades, and other Veterans Day events. If you know of an observance that isn't listed, please email heather.meadows@wrdw.com.
Time to Care Warm Hearts Warm-a-Thon - September 30 through October 21, 2010
As we head into colder weather, News 12, Augusta Mall, and our Time to Care partners Troy University, Subway, and Ashley Furniture HomeStore are sponsoring the Warm Hearts Warm-a-Thon.
Celebrate Aiken Transportation Parade - September 18, 2010
Last Updated: 4:06 PM 09/15/10 - Celebrate Aiken is putting on a Transportation Parade to celebrate the theme of Business, Innovation, and Technology and the official opening of the Railroad Depot. News 12 will be there!
Stand Up 2 Cancer - September 10, 2010
On September 10 at 8pm, tune in to News 12 for Stand Up 2 Cancer, an entertaining, educational event aimed at raising funds to fight cancer.
Border Bash - September 10, 2010
Border Bash is back, and News 12 is once again a proud sponsor!
Little River Blueway Music Jam - August 14, 2010
News 12 is proud to sponsor the Little River Blueway Music Jam, benefiting the Little River Blueway Outdoor Adventure Area Project in Sumter National Forest. Join us for a day of celebrating music on the Blueway!
Community-Wide PTA & Back to School Festival - August 7, 2010
Last Updated: 11:29 AM 07/23/10 - Get information on PTA efforts and issues related to parenting and schools. You'll have the chance to pick up some free school supplies and get some free ice cream, too!
Time to Care Back to School Hotline - July 27, 2010
If you have questions about what to expect this coming school year, call our Time to Care Back to School Hotline! Aiken, Burke, Columbia, Edgefield, McCormick, and Richmond counties are taking part.
Time to Care Night at the GreenJackets - Friday, July 23, 2010
Come out for Time to Care Night at the Augusta GreenJackets, Friday, July 23 at 6 o'clock! Enjoy some great baseball, meet your favorite News 12 personalities, and enter to win prizes!
The Lydia Project Dessert Auction - June 17, 2010
Last Updated: 3:17 PM 06/10/10 - Women fighting cancer are not alone thanks to an Augusta ministry that reaches around the world.
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Time to Care Hot and Hungry Fan and Food Drive - June 18, 2010
Food banks are often low on supplies in the summer, and families struggle to keep their homes cool in Augusta's oppressive heat. You can help by donating electric fans to the Salvation Army and canned food and bottled water to Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Telethon raises over $700,000 for local kids
Last Updated: 6:10 PM 06/07/10 - A big thanks today for the people who are helping the children.
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Time to Care Family Fair - May 1, 2010
News 12, Troy University, Subway and Ashley Furniture present the Time to Care Family Fair May 1st from 11am to 4pm at the Augusta Common!
Time to Care Spring Blood Give-In - March 23, 2010
Please donate blood to help Shepeard Community Blood Centers replenish critically low blood supplies in the CSRA; one donation can save three lives.
"Empty Bowl" draws hundreds, raises money to fight hunger
Last Updated: 8:33 PM 03/07/10 - More than five hundred people came out to the ninth annual Empty Bowl. The event is thrown by Golden Harvest Food Bank and the Augusta Jewish Community Center.
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Empty Bowl - March 7, 2010
The Empty Bowl is an annual joint fundraiser for both the Golden Harvest Food Bank and the Augusta Jewish Community Center.
University Hospital Heart Attack and Stroke Survivor Dinner - February 12, 2010
Surviving heart attack and stroke is something to celebrate and University Hospital and News 12 want to help. Come enjoy a free meal and learn about healthy living.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Events
Click here for a list of events celebrating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Time to Care Food Drive
Please take time to care now and participate in News 12’s Time to Care Food Drive.
US Army Signal Corps Band/ASU Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert - December 14, 2009
The US Army Signal Corps Band and the Augusta State University Wind Ensemble held their annual Holiday Concert on December 14, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Augusta.
Time to Care Stuff a Truck - December 18, 2009
News 12 has partnered with Walmart, Golden Harvest Food Bank, the Salvation Army, and our Time to Care partners Subway and Troy University to collect food and toys for those in need.
Columbia County Christmas Parade - December 6, 2009
The Columbia County Christmas Parade was held on Sunday, December 6 from 2 to 4pm, with marching bands, floats, and many other exciting entries.
2nd Annual Lighted Boat Parade - December 4, 2009
The City of Augusta, The Downtown Development Authority, The Augusta Chronicle, and News 12 sponsored the 2nd Annual Lighted Boat Parade on the First Friday in December.
Time to Care Coat and Blanket Drive - Now through February 28, 2010
News 12 and our Time to Care partners are accepting new and used coats and blankets for the Salvation Army to distribute to those in need.
Time to sCare - October 29, 2009
The Time to sCare Halloween Carnival and Haunted House was held Thursday, October 29, 6 to 8pm at the Bernie Ward Community Center.
Columbia County Flu Clinics
The Columbia County Health Department will offer the Seasonal Flu Vaccine to the general public for those 6 months and older at these locations.
Mobile Mammography schedule
Last Updated: 10:44 AM 10/01/09 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. University Hospital has many locations scheduled for mobile mammographies.
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H1N1 Fall 2009 Flu Clinics Scheduled
Last Updated: 6:16 PM 10/08/09 - A list of H1N1 Flu Clinics scheduled for the CSRA.
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Light the Night Walk
Last Updated: 1:33 AM 10/04/09 - Hundreds of people teamed up to raise money for Leukemia and Lymphoma research and walk in honor of their loved ones in the "Light the Night" walk in Downtown Augusta.
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Bands Across the River
Last Updated: 1:32 AM 10/04/09 - The sixth annual Bands Across the River competition took place at North Augusta High School Saturday. It's a battle of the bands event that brings out the best of the best from both sides of the Savannah River.
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Halo Salon hosts 1st Annual Zombie Fashion Show
Last Updated: 2:57 PM 10/03/09 - Halo Salon and Spa on Broad Street hosted their 1st Annual Zombie Fashion Show in Downtown Augusta Friday night.
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Georgia museum displays forgotten da Vinci sculptures
Last Updated: 5:15 PM 10/01/09 - A rare U.S. exhibit of the remaining few sculptures and dozens of sketches by Leonardo da Vinci and his contemporaries will go on display at Atlanta's High Museum of Art next week.
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Harlem gets ready for Oliver Hardy Festival to pay off
Last Updated: 1:21 PM 10/01/09 - It's almost October and that means one thing, it's time for the 21st annual Oliver Hardy Festival in Harlem.
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Station Events
Time to Care Family Fair - May 21, 2011 Displays, kids’ crafts, and activities from non-profit outreach organizations in our area will attract thousands of people from the CSRA to the annual Time to Care Family Fair. (Full Story)
Time to Care Spring Pitch-In Blood Drive - March 31, 2011 One blood donation can save three local lives. Take the Time to Care and donate life. (Full Story)
Augusta St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 17, 2011 For the second year in a row, News 12 streamed the St. Patrick's Day Parade live on wrdw.com. (Full Story)
Tax Time Phone Bank - March 17, 2011 Last Updated: 3:57 PM 03/17/11 - News 12 and H&R Block are teaming up to answer your tax questions. (Full Story)
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