Maria Sellers

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Reporter and Multi-media Journalist at WRDW-TV (Augusta, GA)

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Local retirement community gears up for 34th annual POP Walk

Oct 13, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The 34th annual People of Parkinson’s Walk will be happening on Friday at Augusta’s First Baptist Church. Before the walk, people at a local retirement community got to take part in their own festivities. “We love to show our support for the neighbors in our community that have Parkinson’s that helps to build morale, and just let them know that there is a group of people here who support this,” said Katie Munn, Aegis Therapies.
PaceDay ready to roll in an effort to raise cancer-fighting funds

Oct 12, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - More than 500 participants from Augusta and beyond are ready to hit the road this Sunday in the fight against cancer. Paceline is an Augusta-based nonprofit with the mission of bringing communities and organizations together toward a common goal – curing cancer faster. Through an annual, fun bike ride, PaceDay celebrates the fundraising efforts of the Paceline community. All funds raised go to innovative cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center.
‘I feel better’: Fitness center helps those with neurological conditions

Oct 11, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - 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. Nancy Carter has been in classes there for four months. “When I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, my neurologist told me about Day One,” said Carter. “I was working at that time and just wasn’t able to get here.
Sara’s Fresh Market opens for fall for the first time

Oct 9, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

TRENTON, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - 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. Karisa Ruth, the Director of Retail sales for Titan Farms, said they have switched their summer selection to fall favorites. “We have pumpkins for your yard. We have carving pumpkins. We have hay bales and corn stalks.
Pinball palaces: Classic games make a comeback across CSRA

Oct 6, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - This year, several arcades featuring pinball and other classic games have popped up in our area. Radioactive Pinball Arcade in Aiken opened in August. Retro City Arcade in Evans is joining the others in our area. It opened in September with 26 arcade games and 20 pinball machines of a mix of classic and modern. Kathleen and Robert Owens told News 12 the reason they believe for the sudden interest in the game.
Coffee with a Cop builds relationships between Aiken police, public

Oct 4, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Oct. 4 is National Coffee with a Cop Day, and the Aiken Department of Public Safety gave the community a chance to meet and mingle with their local law enforcement officers in honor of the day. Residents Braun and Vicki Pruitt say events like these are important. “They don’t earn enough respect,” said Vicki Pruitt. It was an eye-opening moment almost 30 years ago that showed them the importance of building relationships with law enforcement.
A.R. Johnson among the latest to be honored on Augusta’s ‘City Walk’

Oct 3, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta’s City Walk features monuments dedicated to African Americans who made significant contributions to our community. The newest one was unveiled today in front of A.R. Johnson Magnet School and honors the school’s namesake. According to Dr. Emily Driggers, principal of the school, this new addition started as curiosity among students.
STRIVE program in Augusta helps graduates continue education, find jobs

Aug 10, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Rise Augusta is known for its efforts in helping with education, and that includes helping with higher education through its STRIVE program. Calliope Bazil is a student at Augusta Tech working to become a surgical technologist. “I definitely want to help people. I know that people have helped me in the community and I would love to give back,” said Bazil.
Lumber surfing dog serves as therapy dog with other furry friends

Aug 9, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - 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, serving in programs like Augusta University’s Furry Friends with several other local pets. For Joe Hurt and Tater, trips to their favorite store turned into something more. “I realized he was a therapy dog while at Lowe’s.
AU panel teaches students the importance of public art

Aug 4, 2023 | wrdw.com | Maria Sellers

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local artists, The Augusta Arts Council and Beautify Augusta are coming together to teach students how to make the city a more beautiful place. “It’s a way for me to express myself, especially those things you know you cannot put into words,” said Stephany Rodriguez Cardona, student. One way to do that is through painting murals, which is something she hopes to do one day.