Meet the contestants: WJBF’s Annual Hometown Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭
It's that time of the year again, folks! The annual Your Hometown Amateur Hot Dog Eating Contest is returning for 2026. 🌭 Before the competition, which airs this Friday at 12:30 p.m. ET right here on WJBF NewsChannel 6, we caught up with the six competitors who shared how they plan to take home the prize. 🏆
Local veterans receive quilts of valor
Four veterans at Brandon Wilde have each been awarded a Quilt of Valor in recognition of their military service.
New CME Bishop Has Augusta Roots
SAVANNAH, Ga (WSAV) – An Augusta man has been elevated to the highest rank in the Christian Methodist Episcopal church. Reverend Da’Henri Thurmond has been ordained as the 69th bishop of the CME church. For the past 18 years, St Pauls CME church, affectionately known as “The Paul,” has been lead by former Pastor Da’Hen
Grovetown announces proposed property tax increase, public hearings scheduled
The City Council for the City of Grovetown on Tuesday announced its intention to increase 2026 property taxes levied this year by adopting a millage rate of 6.948 mills.
Firefighters, burn doctors urge safety ahead of Fourth of July celebrations
As families prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, firefighters and burn doctors are reminding people to be extra careful with fireworks and grills.
Community center, Helene and parking get Augusta leaders’ attention
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Commission members met Tuesday, hearing from the public and looking at a variety of issues. A member of the public asked commissioners for confirmation about whether the proposed west Augusta community center is an approved SPLOST 9 project and sought clarification on its designation,
1 seriously injured in hit-and-run crash on Lumpkin Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - One person was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene around 3:47 p.m. at the intersection of Lumpkin Road and Jennifer Court. Investigators said.
Augusta pushes ahead to establish parking management plan downtown
After years of discussion, commissioners approved hiring a parking management firm to manage parking in the downtown area, and that could mean paying for a parking spot.
Person exposed to rabid fox in Aiken County
The South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed that a person was exposed to a rabid fox in Aiken County this month.
4-year-old missing in Aiken County, deputies actively searching
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a missing 4-year-old girl near Hillsboro Street and Ridgecrest Road Tuesday night.
