Wjbf news (WJBF) – “Oh no, here we go again, baby. Marty Sawyer was surrounded by family, friends, and local leaders at his swearing-in ceremony Tuesday. The incident took place near T. (WJBF) – Aiken County is notifying residents they have just over three weeks to place debris from Hurricane Helene to the right of way. Josey Comprehensive High School. (WJBF) – An early morning fire swept through a home in Edgefield. (WJBF) – An overnight fire has destroyed a convenience store. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating an early morning fire on the 400 block of Etterlee Road in Blythe. (WJBF) – Aiken Department of Public Safety Investigators have identified and obtain GROVETOWN, Ga. Around 7:50 this morning Major General Ryan Janovic closed the Fort MCCORMICK, S. (WJBF) – One person has died after a fatal collision on SC-302 – Silver Bluff Road – on Thursday afternoon. LaTasha Polk, a nursing assistant and mother of a teenage boy, was the last victim in the New Year’s truck AUGUSTA, Ga. Richmond County AUGUSTA, Ga. “It was a little issue washy. And so Getting the signal up and running at one well traveled Augusta intersection is a big relief, as the city slowly but surely works to get all signals working but the city still needs to work on the t North Augusta, S. Authorities say at around 11:23 a. Marty Sawyer beat Lucas Grant for the job. (WJBF) -The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office responded to a man begin shot while driving this past Monday. (WJBF) – A deputy marshal has been stationed on the Augusta Canal, where more than three miles of trail remains closed to the public as the city fixes the damage from Helene. According to officials, Kewanee Cole left on foot at 10:00 North Augusta, S. HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — A fire in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s capital killed at least 56 people, including at least four children, and injured at least 37, THOMSON, Ga. Thursday night, deputi FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. Ac CHARLESTON, S. The REAL ID deadline is fast-approaching and officials want you to be prepared (spoiler: you may already be in compliance). LaTasha Polk. (WJBF) – Several organizations are helping serve the community after the damage from Hurricane Helene. (WJBF) — Fort Eisenhower went on lockdown Saturday morning after a deadly shooting in on-post housing. (WCBD) — President Joe Biden will spend his second to last day in office in Charleston, according to guidance from the White House. W. Upon arrival Additional water tankers and scores of firefighters have arrived in the Los Angeles area ahead of fierce winds that were forecast to return and threaten the progress made so far on two massive infe The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 has the most up to date results from the 2024 general elections across South Carolina. (WJBF) – Fort Eisenhower is on the mend after Hurricane Helene suspended some operations. (WJBF) – On January 5th, around 4:04 am, Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to a burglary alarm at Barney’s Pharmacy on Furys Ferry Road. Washington County deputies are looking for 21-year-old Jakobe Hyk AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — Aiken County has a new sheriff. (WJBF) — Deputies are investigating a deadly child shooting in Aiken County. (WJBF) – A South Carolina man has died following injuries sustained in a crash that took place Sunday night. Accor AUGUSTA, Ga. GROVETOWN, Ga. and Greene St. the Coroner’s Office was called to a residential fire on the 100 hundred block of Kellogg Drive in Aiken where 23-year-old AIKEN, S. The incident occurred around 11:20 a. (WJBF) – A man has died following a hit and run in Augusta. A fire broke out at the recycling facility late Tuesday night. The victim told law enforcement he was on Columbia Road when he switched AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Friday marks 3 months since Hurricane Helene touched down in the CSRA in late September. Governor Kemp stated on X “As the SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – Governor Henry McMaster declared South Carolina is under a State of Emergency after winter weather caused snow, sleet and freezing rain on Friday, Jan. The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: A U. The center provides one-on-one assistance for residents affected by Hurricane Helene. to Koger Street AUGUSTA, Ga. According to authorities, at 7:18 p. (WJBF)- Power crews are hard at work in North Augusta trying to restore power to homes as quickly as possible. (WJBF) – On Friday, January 10, at approximately 9:30 p. They have been identified as 10-year-old Ty’Asia Clifford and 7-year-old Aubrey Williams. According to officials, the winners of the school Spelling bees from Region 4 elemen AUGUSTA (WJBF)-The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s assistance in locating a missing 26-year-old pregnant woman. (WJBF) – It’s trash day for Christopher Dyers. The agency says 36-year-old Shekema Toran was last seen on the AUGUSTA, Ga. “It’s not fair right now to the citizens to do this. ” So now you might be in the market to fight off the frostbite with the polar express heading this way The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: AIKEN, S. According to Captain Abdullah with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, two people were killed in a house fire NORTH AUGUSTA, S. Didn’t know what it was RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. The sinkhole is located near the entryway to the Windsor Court neighborhood. Leaders there said housing was the most impacted area, but the medical center also AUGUSTA, Ga. City leaders held their second town hall meeting on recovery updates—this time with updates for those living in the CLARKS HILL, S. He got 64%. (WJBF)- Impacts of Helene are still being felt throughout the CSRA, including right here in Augusta where local business is continuing to serve the community the best they can. You think us paying our taxes and everything, they AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Three people are in custody after multiple shootings occurred in Washington County on Sunday. deputies r (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 is proud to bring you the 2024 Columbia County Christmas Parade. on Friday, Oct. (WJBF) – An Augusta woman is behind bars for allegedly neglecting her mother. With a winter Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation Monday in the face of rising discontent over his leadership, and after the abrupt departure of his finance minister signaled growing TikTok has denied a report that Chinese officials are considering a sale of the company’s U. News. In addition to the centers in Lexington and Barnwell Counties, a Disaste AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at Josey High School. “There would be a whole lot of trash because I got a The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: HEPHZIBAH, Ga. “The The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: AUGUSTA, Ga. But, unlike Tuesday night’s meeting, there was no vote at the AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)-- The COVID-19 pandemic was no doubt one of the most important reassessment points of the 21st century. Now, people across the CSRA are preparing for the winter weather we may get on Friday morning. (WJBF) – A winner has been declared in the Region 4 Spelling Bee in Aiken County on Wednesday. The Chevrolet pickup was t COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s now day 82 for storm debris cleanup in Augusta. (WJBF) – Crews are on the scene of a fire at Ridge Recyclers located on Highway 121, Johnston, South Carolina. While en rout The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: WJBF NewsChannel 6 reports on news, sports and weather from Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina, plus the rest of the Central Savannah River Area Please enter a search term. (WJBF) – Two new members have joined the commission in the new year: District 5 Commissioner Don Clark taking his seat and District 7 commissioner Tina Slendak ready to get to work AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- On Saturday in Augusta, it’s all about Christmas. (WJBF) – FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell will be joined by Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson and city officials to give an update Hurricane Helene response efforts. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake for the 2025 summer season has been suspended due to the severe impacts sustained from Hurricane The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: UPDATE | Sabastyen Greene turned himself in to law enforcement just after 2 p. (WJBF) – It’s the proposal for new trash service in Augusta, but for some commissioners believe it’s garbage. Tom Perez is the Senior Advisor to JOHNSTON, S. (WJBF) – A shooting involving a deputy is under investigation in Augusta. (WJBF) — Thursday marks is one year since an EF-2 tornado tore through downtown Bamberg, South Carolina. The storm caused the water here at the Lock and Dam to expand, and now you can GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – A man has been arrested on criminal trespass and family violence charges after the Grovetown Police Department responded to reports of shots fired on Monday. According to the AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 62-year-old Victor Prince of Augusta in connection to the shooting that took place on Broad Street Wednesday. 26-year-old Naytrone Adams was found guilty of Malice Murder, Fel AIKEN COUNTY, S. EVANS, Ga. AIKEN COUNTY, S. The South Carolina UPDATE, 5:21 P. (WJBF) – An altercation between two Richmond County students led to one ending up in the hospital. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the acciden The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: Please enter a search term. The scam reportedly involves the caller AUGUSTA, Ga. Troopers say the incident happened on Wright Mill Road at around 9 Saturday night. (WJBF) — It’s been 20 years since the Graniteville train crash. A Lego artist at Sunday night update: Heads up, CSRA! Strong winds and rain are on the way! Here’s what you need to know A line of showers will be moving through the area Monday from 7 a. (WJBF) – Two people are dead following a fatal crash on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County Saturday morning. (WJBF) – A deadly triple shooting is under investigation in Augusta. GRANITEVILLE, S. (WJBF) — One person is dead following a crash in Aiken County. S. (WJBF) – Sunday night, January 12th, at 7:59 p. Authorities say 80-year-olds Carole and . AUGUSTA, Ga. Augusta leaders announced Monday they EDGEFIELD, S. It’s about to get cold outside. The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S. 26, 2024, to pay tribute to Laken Riley, a nursing student at Augusta University’s Athens AIKEN COUNTY, S. | According to Columbia County Emergency Dispatch, the intersection at Flowing Wells and Washington Road is still closed as of 5:04 p. On Monday, lawmakers approved resolutions and took care of AUGUSTA, Ga. It happened shortly before 8:30 Monday morning on Washington Road at Festival Trail in Aiken County. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two men wanted in connection to a shooting on Walker Street on Tuesday afternoon that left one man dead. (WJBF) – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made a stop in Augusta Monday in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. United Van Lines, which provides long ATLANTA (WJBF) – State lawmakers wrapped up the first day of the 2025 legislative session under the gold dome in Atlanta today. He doesn’t want to consider a trash fee increase or trash service ending. 28. (WJBF) – The City of Augusta held a Tuesday press conference to update the public on the latest developments in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. UPDATE, 5:25 P. (WJBF)-Debris still lines the streets of South Carolina’s Riverfront waiting to get picked up, but city leaders say North Augusta continue to make progress. AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Takiyah Douse started this day as Interim City Administrator, and ended it no longer working for the city as commissioners accepted her forced resignation. Biden is scheduled to be in the Holy City (WJBF)- On Saturday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a state of emergency through Thursday, August 8 due to the potential effects of Tropical Storm Debby. (WJBF) – Polls in Aiken County are now closed and soon there will be a new Sheriff. Marty Sawyer has secured 63% of the vote to Lucas Grant’s 36%, with all precincts reporting. (WJBF) – The pile is a problem at this home in Sand Ridge, it’s been sitting there for months. Prince will The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: About 30 people were injured and 16 remained hospitalized as of Friday. (WJBF) – An investigation is underway into a deadly house fire. One of them is the Richmond AUGUSTA, Ga. According to authorities, an emergency call was made to Taliaferro County 911 by a passing motorist at 2:55 A MACON, Ga. In the first days following Helene, power was out across the area. (WJBF) But as a news conference opponents say, the move was orchestrated by the mayor because the three stood up to him for not following the city credit card policy, according to UPDATE, NOVEMBER 4TH – On November 2nd, Augusta firefighters responded to a fire on the 1400 block of Hayes Drive, off Sandbar Ferry Road. It broke out shortly after 6:30 Friday morning at 35 Riley Road. We look back and see how much we learned, More Special Reports AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The city has owned the Jackson Petroleum property here on Williamsburg Street SE since 2021. Prior to the THOMSON, Ga (WJBF)- Thomson’s mayor, Benji Cranford, has been suspended following an August indictment on one count of Furnishing Prohibited Items to Inmates and one count of Criminal Attempt to UPDATE: The City of Grovetown has lifted this boil water advisory as of 12:58 p. (WJBF) – One person is dead after a fatal crash in Aiken County. , with work ongoing to replace broken power For twenty years Augusta has allowed the Fire Chief to do double duty and also serve at the EMA Director, but commissioners are taking steps to fill the position on a full time basis. (WJBF) – A multi-car crash in Augusta led to two fatalities on Thursday, Nov. (WJBF) — Cleanup following Helene is continuing in McCormick County. According to a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office deputy, the shooting was AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – According to Columbia County emergency dispatch, crews responded to Joiner Crossing Apartments in Grovetown after getting a call of a gunshot victim on Tuesday. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 9:14 A. Developers want to turn it into a mixed-use space. to noon. Representatives of F AUGUSTA, Ga. “We have 1,355 off system resources. Mayor Garnett Johnson Firefighters are racing to contain a new wildfire that broke out close to homes in the area of Calabasas and Hidden Hills, northwest of Los Angeles, on Thursday afternoon. Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen says it involves a murder-suicide. Damien Key WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. on Saturday, July 8th, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office TALIAFERRO COUNTY, Ga. Law enforcement says the shooting The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: AIKEN COUNTY, S. Sheriff Michael Hunt decided to retire at the SWAINSBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Hurricane Helene has left behind impacts, not only to our streets, but also in our waterways. He spent the past month prep EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – It’s Day 65 of debris cleanup for the city of Augusta, and now 74 days removed from the worst natural disaster in city history. According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office, the crash took place at Windsor Spring Road AUGUSTA, Ga. “it was a Brownsfield site AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A shooting investigation is underway in Columbia County. Marshal’s Southeastern Fugitive Task For AIKEN COUNTY, S. Primary Menu. “I was really shocked that it happened next door,” Keara Rowe said. (WJBF) – Carol Reynolds was still at it, cleaning up after last month’s storm. Trees were do SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – The South Carolina Department of Social Services announced it will begin the second phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) next month. (WJBF) – Columbia County commissioners met on Tuesday night, two days after their Planning Advance in Athens. (WJBF) – FEMA has opened a Disaster Recovery Center in Augusta. One of them is the Richmond County School System. on Saturday, July 8th, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: ATLANTA, Ga. Josey High School. Just before midnight on Sunday, a call was made to 911 about a shooting victim on the 100 block of Laura Lane. Remembering Jimmy Carter; WJBF Newscast Stream; WJBF LIVE Sports Events ALLENDALE COUNTY, S. According to the Emanuel County Sheriff’s Office, the AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Two men have been found guilty in an Augusta double homicide 27-year-old Cortez Berry and 21-year-old Kazarie Middleton have been found guilty on all counts, including Malice Students gather at the Tate Plaza on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Ga. Around 1:00 am on Thursday, Download WJBF News App; Download Live VIPIR 6 App out folks in Orange County voted for him and he decided to give them money,” Newsom said in an interview with NBC News that aired Sunday on AUGUSTA (WJBF) – On Monday, January 13th at 7:32 pm, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team along with the assistance of the U. “She was bigger than life,” Amy Cooter, Kitchens’ HAMPTON, S. (WJBF) – Officials confirmed a correctional officer was stabbed, resulting in non-life threatening injuries at Augusta State Medical Prison on Tuesday, Nov. Bringing you the latest local news for the Augusta, Georgia area. (WJBF) – Hours after the polls closed in Georgia, results are coming in for the 2024 presidential election. 12. Not expec AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – All camping and shelter reservations at J. (WJBF) – SC Bricks Lug held its annual CSRA Brick Con at the Columbia County Library — a free event for people to see Lego displays, Lego movies, vendors, and more. (WJBF) – Many in the area who were impacted by Hurricane Helene are working to determine their options for resources. She was working on a new debris pile to add to the ones still sitting in the neighborhood. It happened around 11:00 am, Wednesday morning. , Richmond County Deputies responded to the Smoke Shop located at 2303 Lumpkin Road in reference to a gunshot wound victim. It’s a tradition we at WJBF look forward to every year. Tha RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – On Wednesday, Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson will give an update on Helene recovery efforts, with a representative from The White House. The incident AIKEN COUNTY, S. (WJBF) – According to Augusta dispatch, shots have been fired at Augusta Mall at 3450 Wrightsboro Road. (WCBD) – South Carolina has been ranked third among the most popular moving destinations in the United States, according to a new study. C. Friday. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a false report of a shooting at the Augusta Mall on Saturday evening. (WJBF) – Law enforcement officers in Emanuel County are investigating a pair of shootings in Swainsboro Monday night. Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee UPDATE, 7:23 p. In years past, the Garden City has split up the Christmas p BAMBERG, S. “As far as city AUGUSTA (WJBF) – District Attorney, Jared Williams, said a man convicted of murder will spend the rest of his life in prison. (WJBF)- FEMA has opened a third South Carolina Disaster Recovery Center to help our viewers in the CSRA. (WJBF) – A large sinkhole opened on Walton Way across from Langford Middle School on Wednesday, July 24. (WJBF) – A student has been injured in a shooting near T. (WJBF) — To her friends and family, 20-year-old Brenleigh Kitchens was the woman who could light up any room. (WJBF) – Our WJBF weather team has been talking about it for days. (WJBF) – South Carolina Highway Patrol is on the scene of an accident. Grant got 37%. (WJBF) – The football game between Hampton County High School and Allendale High School was postponed Friday night following multiple fights that broke out during the game. (WJBF) – On January 15th, around 10 pm, Thomson Police Department received a call to the area of Fluker Street about unknown subjects trying to break into vehicles. The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: Welcome to official YouTube page of WJBF NewsChannel 6. AIKEN, S. – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in connection to the woman who died after being attacked by a dog. 10. “It was 2:39 exactly on the clock—big screeching, bam, boom, vibration. Sixty-eight polling locations are open throughout the county. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a recent wave of phone scams targeting the community. m. “It’s kind of devastating. It started doing some things that people wasn’t really ready for MARTINEZ, Ga. (WJBF) — An investigation is underway following three shootings in Allendale County. According to reports from the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Tyrossale Peak was the caregiver for AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – South Carolina leaders made a trip to Aiken County to discuss Hurricane Helene on Sunday, September 29. According to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office, 81-year-old AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Two girls are dead after a house fire in Augusta. Remembering Jimmy Carter; WJBF Newscast Stream; WJBF LIVE Sports Events AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Aiken County will have a new Sheriff in January. Mayor Briton Williams told NewsChannel 6 that there are 375 Domini The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: AUGUSTA, Ga. As of 8:00 am, the home was still smoldering AUGUSTA, Ga. According to Chief Lawrence Wiggins of the Allendale Police Department, on the The Latest News and Updates in brought to you by the team at WJBF: AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Voters are on their way to the polls for the last time to cast their votes in this year’s election. near mile marker 1 The two biggest fires devastating the Los Angeles area grew just slightly Friday as firefighters beat back the blazes that have killed at least 10 people, obliterated neighborhoods and left the nat Augusta, GA (WJBF)- Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Barnwell and Lexington counties to provide in-person assistance to South Carolinians affected by Hurricane Helene. According to the Richmond County Coroner’s Office, the adult male was struck by a vehicle at 10th St. M. “After the tornado, it’s just been the worst year of my life, as far as FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. FEMA has opened its Disaster Recovery Center downtown at the Local News Odin man arrested for criminal sexual assault and domestic battery A 32-year-old Odin man has been arrested for alleged criminal sexual assault with the threat or use of force and multiple counts of domestic battery. These linemen th GRANITEVILLE, S. WJBF NewsChannel 6 and our Giving Your Best Partners,Piedmont Hospital, Syensqo, and Security F AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man to question about an Augusta woman’s disappearance. According to the Sheriff’s Office, C (WJBF) – Here are the current school, business, and office closings due to the potential winter weather as reported to the WJBF NewsChannel 6 newsroom: GEORGIA CLOSINGS & DELAYS Regular AIKEN COUNTY, S. operations to tech billionaire and President-elect Donald Trump ally Elon Musk ahead of a potential CHARLESTON, S. He AUGUSTA, Ga. According to the announcement released AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- ‘Tis the season to be giving and that’s just what we are going to do. It happened just before 3 pm Thursday on Old Shoals Road near South Carolina Highway 39. (WJBF) – A boil water advisory has been issued for several areas in the c AIKEN COUNTY, S. He, along with other state and local leaders addressed recovery efforts and WAGENER, S. Upon arrival, Engine 1 observed heavy smoke and flames AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A Georgia poll worker was arrested Monday for mailing a letter threatening poll workers to the Jones County Elections Superintendent, according the Department of Justice Augusta, Ga. , Monday, Feb. Around 9:30 p. watchdog is suing Capital One for allegedly misleading consumers about its offerings for high-interest savings accounts — and “cheating" customers out of more than $2 billion in lost AUGUSTA, Ga. 25. frbmdq iswhezv xmrs odewe mydbc pbq cpnvh qkz sxypiar gnlyoyzo