Sprinkles by Glennique: 14-year-old Augusta entrepreneur grows business one treat at a time
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — At just 14 years old, Glennique Humes is already running her own business. “I had my own lemonade stand and I was also selling accessories, but then I learned how to make treats earlier this year,” Glennique said. “And when I learned how to make that, I just kept going.” Glennique […]
Local World War II veteran honored for service as he turns 100
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A local veteran is being honored for his service as he turns 100 years old. Jack Welsh was born in Macon. He graduated high school on D-Day, which inspired him to join the military. He went on to serve during World War II and the Korean...
Local vendors connect with community at Evans Market fall opening
The seasonal market is an opportunity for local businesses to connect with the community and for people to find local products at reasonable prices.
FPL Foods to cut 183 jobs at Augusta plant during renovations
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – FPL Foods announced that will cut over 100 positions while they renovate the beef plant in Augusta. A recent news released stated that beginning in November, the plant will reduce operations while work is underway. Full operations are expected to resume in early 2028. 183 positions at the facility
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting in Southfield parking lot; man arrested
A woman is dead and two other people are injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a TGI Fridays in Southfield, Michigan, late Friday, according to police.
Finding Solutions: Beech Island gym turns workouts into fundraiser
Day One Fitness is helping people with neurological conditions, including one local man fighting Alzheimer’s, one round at a time.
See you later alligator on the Savannah this Labor Day
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Eric Sanchez and the crew were kicking off Labor Day weekend with fishing poles and the Savannah River, seriously. “This is the first time I hear about this. I’m not from here. It’s a little concerning,” Sanchez said. Eric’s concern is not whether the fish will bite, but what else might […]
‘Jesus, thank you’: Volunteers step in to rebuild Augusta Helene-damaged home
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Ethel Wright has not been able to live in her home on Sixth Avenue since Hurricane Helene hit on Sept. 27, 2024. “I grew up running around the neighborhood,” Wright said. Storm damage forced her out. Wright described the moment a tree fell during the...
SAFETY ALERT: West Nile virus detected in Fort Gordon mosquitoes
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Health officials say West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes at Fort Gordon. They were trapped during routine surveillance near Eisenhower Army Medical Center. The finding means the virus is circulating in the local mosquito population. The mosquitoes can spread the virus to people. T
1 killed in late-night shooting on Amsterdam Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A 39-year-old man has died following a shooting late Friday night in Richmond County, authorities said. Deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2400 block of Amsterdam Drive shortly before 11:50 p.m. After arriving, deputies found John Scarboro suffering from at le
