Linda Foster

Reporter · Augusta, GA

Linda Foster has spent the last 6 years immersing herself in Augusta's community news, focusing on initiatives and stories that highlight local residents. A graduate of Emmanuel College with a degree in Communication, she previously worked at a community radio station, where she developed her passion for grassroots storytelling.

9 stories from Linda Foster in Augusta

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13th and 15th Streets to undergo paving for Broad Street project starting Wednesday

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Milling and paving operations will begin on Broad Street between 13th and 15th Streets on Wednesday. According to the City of Augusta, the paving work is expected to last approximately three to four days, weather permitting. Traffic will remain open with one lane available in...

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Augusta City Hall building with a clear sky, symbolizing local governance and community decisions.

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Augusta administrator warns about job losses if proposed budget is altered

As Augusta's city administrator stands before the council, a palpable tension fills the room. The stakes are high, and the future of countless jobs hangs in the balance, reminding us all of the human stories woven into our local economy. This isn't just about abstract figures on a spreadsheet; it's...

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Children's author Shannon McClain-Linton with her faith-based books for families.

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JENNIE: Children's books from Willow & Word

In the heart of Augusta, a quiet revolution of storytelling is taking root, guided by the gentle hand of Shannon McClain-Linton. She crafts children's stories that beautifully weave together the timeless threads of faith and family, inviting young readers to explore the world through a lens of...

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No kids injured in Bamberg County school bus incident

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleBAMBERG, S.C. – Bamberg County School District officials say students are safe after a bus incident involving Bus 11 on Tuesday.In a series of Facebook updates, the district said the bus was involved in an incident in Bamberg, but no injuries...

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18-year-old charged in hate-motivated attack after luring victim through dating app, police say

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleELLISVILLE, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Missouri was charged in a hate-motivated attack after allegedly luring a victim through a dating app, according to authorities.Around 2:20 a.m. Oct. 21, the victim went to Bluebird Park to...

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Dry and mild this week; watching rain chances for Halloweekend

Tuesday evening update: The weather has been treating us well, and that continues through the rest of the work week. We're looking at dry conditions with temperatures gradually climbing each day. Highs should push from the upper 70s into the low 80s by Friday and Saturday, while nights stay on the...

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Neighbor rescues couple from fiery Ga. apartment building

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - No injuries were reported after a fire at a Stone Mountain apartment complex, DeKalb County fire officials said. Fire officials said units responded to Mountain Oaks Apartments at 4719 Central Dr. around 5:18 p.m....

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Man arrested after series of late-night burglaries targeting women home alone, sheriff says

ShareAdd Us On GoogleAdd as a preferred source on GoogleGREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - South Carolina authorities are asking for additional victims to come forward after a series of late-night burglaries targeting women home alone.Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said...

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Suspect wanted after fatal hit-and-run in Jenkins County

JENKINS COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Jenkins County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in a fatal hit-and-run crash that took place Monday. According to the sheriff's office, the incident took place between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m. on Oct. 24 when a man was fatally struck by a vehicle on...

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