http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines RSS Feed for WRDW - Home and Family - Headlines en-us Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:58:23 GMT 2013-06-13T15:58:23Z en-us http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Heavy-rain-will-cause-lots-of-mosquitos-to-hatch-over-the-next-week-211316321.html Those downpours over the past week have created the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and over the next week, Richmond County Mosquito Control says we can expect to see and feel a lot more. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:58:23 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Heavy-rain-will-cause-lots-of-mosquitos-to-hatch-over-the-next-week-211316321.html 2013-06-13T15:58:23Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Local-boy-beats-the-odds-graduates-high-school-210626071.html A local high school student spent 70 days of his last semester in the hospital. He nearly died three times this year, but despite all of it, he kept up with his schoolwork. On Friday night, the North Augusta High School student will walk across the stage and graduate. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:46:57 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Local-boy-beats-the-odds-graduates-high-school-210626071.html 2013-06-07T23:46:57Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Time-to-Care-Winner--210633551.html Our Time To Care Award winner for June is proof once again that it's not the size of the person that matters, it's the size of their heart. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:54:02 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Time-to-Care-Winner--210633551.html 2013-06-08T01:54:02Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Sinkhole-opens-up-in-Columbia-County-neighborhood-210419911.html A massive sinkhole opened up under Lakestone Court in the Barrington subdivision off Stevens Creek Road. Crews have closed the road to make repairs. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 20:47:05 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Sinkhole-opens-up-in-Columbia-County-neighborhood-210419911.html 2013-06-07T20:47:05Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Operation-Thunder-leads-to-increase-in-child-safety-210316041.html After more than 400 child safety seat violations, a team from UGA is in Augusta to train officers how to spot safety seats and buckles that aren't being used correctly. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:53:27 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Operation-Thunder-leads-to-increase-in-child-safety-210316041.html 2013-06-06T17:53:27Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Family-mourns-the-death-of-newlywed-on-same-day-as-wedding-210028891.html It was supposed to be one of the happiest days of their lives, but instead, it turned into one of the most tragic after a newlywed couple got into an accident leaving their own reception. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:38:21 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Family-mourns-the-death-of-newlywed-on-same-day-as-wedding-210028891.html 2013-06-04T18:38:21Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Floodwaters-wash-away-childrens-garden-210026041.html For the past three months, a group of 6- to 11-year-olds have spent their days planting their garden and watching it grow, but Sunday night's rain washed it all away. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 18:29:41 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Floodwaters-wash-away-childrens-garden-210026041.html 2013-06-04T18:29:41Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/12-ON-YOUR-SIDE-Do-I-need-flood-insurance-209998681.html Experts say to learn from others' mistakes and think about getting flood insurance before it's too late. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:10:27 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/12-ON-YOUR-SIDE-Do-I-need-flood-insurance-209998681.html 2013-06-04T03:10:27Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Countrys-largest-rescue-for-endangered-and-exotic-parrots-needs-help-209866541.html Feathered Friends Forever is one of the country's largest rescues for endangered and exotic parrots. For over a decade, the group has operated out of Harlem, but they could close if donations and volunteers don’t increase. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:25:50 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Countrys-largest-rescue-for-endangered-and-exotic-parrots-needs-help-209866541.html 2013-06-04T01:25:50Z http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Hackers-set-their-sights-on-making-Augusta-a-better-place-to-live-209812241.html It was a day for ideas and innovation in downtown Augusta and a day to make living here a little easier. The Clubhou.se of Augusta held the Super Happy Block Party to urge community members to get out and let their voices be heard. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 02:05:40 GMT http://www.wrdw.com/news/homeandfamily/headlines/Hackers-set-their-sights-on-making-Augusta-a-better-place-to-live-209812241.html 2013-06-04T02:05:40Z