Maria Sellers
Multimedia Journalist
WRDW/WAGT
Maria Sellers joined the WRDW team as a multimedia journalist in November 2021.
During her high school years in Baxley Georgia, Maria anchored her high school’s morning news broadcast before heading off to Valdosta State University to pursue a degree in Mass Media, where she realized her passion for broadcast journalism. While in college, she interned at WTOC, News 12’s sister station in Savannah, Georgia. There she gained experience to prepare for a career in local news.
After graduating from college in May of 2020, she moved to Beckley, West Virginia, to begin her journalism career at WVVA News. After more than a year of reporting in the Mountain State, she is excited to be back in home in Georgia and can’t wait to explore the CSRA! In her down time , she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and catching up on all the latest celebrity and entertainment news.
Maria loves meeting new people and never meets a stranger. She is passionate about telling stories that make an impact in the community, so feel free to send her an email at maria.sellers@wrdw.com with any story ideas!
The 34th annual People of Parkinson’s Walk will be happening on Saturday at Augusta’s First Baptist Church. Before the walk, people at a local retirement community got to take part in their own festivities.
More than 500 participants from Augusta and beyond are ready to hit the road this Sunday during the PaceDay event in the fight against cancer.
Day One Fitness in Beech Island works to help those battling neurological conditions like Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s and early Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and stroke recovery patients.
Sara’s Fresh Market in Trenton is a summer staple for folks looking for fresh produce, but for the first time, the market is expanding into the current season. Now, it’s a Farm Fresh Fall at the roadside produce stand.
Retro City Arcade in Evans is joining the area. It opened in September with 26 arcade games and 20 pinball machines of a mix of classic and modern.
Lt. Jennifer Hayes with the Aiken Department of Public Safety said building relationships helps officers patrol more effectively. Events like Coffee with a Cop help make that happen.
Augusta’s City Walk features monuments dedicated to African Americans who made significant contributions to our community. A new one was unveiled Tuesday.
More than 100 breweries from across the country were at the James Brown Arena for the ninth annual Augusta Beerfest.
Rise Augusta is known for its efforts in helping with education, and that includes helping with higher education through its STRIVE program.
You may remember Tater the Jack Russell from Evans known for lumber surfing at a local Lowe’s and interacting with customers and staff. He also works as a therapy dog.
It’s been a week since Angus Cloud from HBO’s hit show “Euphoria” suddenly passed away. Cloud had local ties to the CSRA as he shared the big screen with actor and Aiken native Bo Mitchell.
Local artists, The Augusta Arts Council and Beautify Augusta are coming together to teach students how to make the city a more beautiful place.
The excitement of students, parents, and teachers is infectious as they welcome the Bull Pups back to Dearing Elementary School.
The Phinizy Center’s Puddle Ducks program is back with the goal of getting kids ages 1 to 4 excited about nature. It's working.
A local veteran recently won gold in pickleball at the National Veterans Wheelchair Games. Now she's trying to share how sports can help veterans with mental health.
“The community we have is really what builds this track and makes it possible for all these kids,” says Chris Pittman of Blanchard Woods Bicycle Motocross Park.
The Augusta Training Shop has incorporated new designs and new systems to be able to fulfill more orders faster.
Busy hallways and early morning buses mean one thing: school is back in session for students at Strom Thurmond High School.
The Lakeside High School marching band is preparing for the beginning of competition season, but the biggest event of the season is playing in the Pearl Harbor Parade this December.
For teachers and their families who are looking for something fun to do before heading back to class, the Augusta Canal has you covered with free canal tours.
Hope for Hooves, a local non-profit rescue for horses, is getting ready to host their adult camp this Saturday.
It’s summer so it’s almost time for Camp Soul City. It’s a small business crawl that lets you do fun activities to collect badges.
As overcrowding and a lack of fosters lead to more animals at the Aiken County Animal Shelter, Empty the Shelters is making it easier for potential pet owners to adopt.
Exercise comes in many different forms, and for dancers at the Ballroom Dance Center in Evans, it’s through waltzing or a tango.
Downtown Augusta is known for its murals, but now local artists and community organizations are encouraging the spectators to become the subjects.
Since opening on July 10, 2018, the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center has gained more than 20 partners from across industry, government and academia.
A local piano teacher with more than 30 years of experience is celebrating a big honor, being inducted into the Steinway Teacher’s Hall of Fame.
A local business in Columbia County is showing kids how to bake with a cooking class. The desserts they’re making cater to food allergies and help maintain healthier lifestyles.
The Richmond County Public Library System is halfway through its summer reading program. Participants are getting to take part in hands-on activities while reading.
Georgia had three signers of the Declaration of Independence, and one of those signers was form right here in Augusta.
The Epoch Girl Squad in Wagener is one of only two Double Dutch teams in South Carolina. They just won a national championship title at their most recent competition in New Jersey.
It’s been four years since the Clean Energy Roadshow made a stop in Augusta. On Tuesday, it returned to the Georgia Cyber Innovation and Technology Center.
A local two-year-old has been battling a brain tumor for more than a year. Now his family says they are thankful for the community’s support as they celebrate being done with chemotherapy.
The James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils are preparing for their annual summer concert, which will be held on July 14.
Joye in Aiken’s jazz camp is back, and so are the prestigious guests who serve as mentors for their campers.
The Augusta Jr. Players had a successful season with Sister Act Jr. winning awards and a presentation of Freaky Friday over the weekend.
Augusta’s historic Imperial Theater is undergoing its first major renovation in over 30 years, but the style is staying the same.
A local children’s museum is blasting off into summer with space-themed play dates, but they’re more than just a chance to have fun.
One person is dead after a car accident in Allendale County Saturday night.
The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a multi- car accident that killed a Richmond County woman.
“It just makes me feel like we’re part of a great small town with lots of things to so and it makes you feel connected to everybody,” said parent Joy Kirkland.
The Greater Augusta Arts Council said the city’s traffic and engineering staff believes crosswalk murals will help calm the intersection of East Boundary and Telfair Street.
Guitars for Vets is a non-profit organization that teaches veterans how to play guitar and gives them an instrument free of charge.
More than a thousand people will be biking into Thomson on Friday for Bicycle Across Georgia. It’s the first time since 2017 the community was chosen to host the ride.
Golden Harvest Food Bank serves 25 surrounding counties and for the first time, a new partnership with East Georgia State College is allowing them to serve a new group.
A deadly ATV accident happened around 1:30 a.m. Saturday on private property on Holder Road near Hadden Road in the Batesburg area of Aiken County.
We told you about the death of Doriane Skales, the founder of Brown Beauty Magic. We spoke with the co-owner to find out how they plan to keep her legacy alive.
Before Raven Allen travels to Germany to represent Team USA, she is getting some practice in by leading local scouts on a kayaking trip.
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a deadly crash happened about eight miles east of Eutawville on Adidas Street near Horizon Street.
In April, Augusta was the center of the golf universe when the Masters took center stage. Now, the spotlight is shifting away from the green jacket, and over to those who helped so many golfers win one.
