Two injured, one dead after Sunday morning crash in Edgefield
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WJBF)- One person is dead after a crash in Edgefield County Sunday morning. It happened around 8 a.m. on US 378, about 14 miles north of Edgefield. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of a 2022 Ford F250 hit a 2012 Chevy Camaro in the side. The Camaro ran off […]
Rain returns early in the work week, look dry July 4th.
The ordinance states that individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. when they're outside the home. Funeral held for Georgia mother who spent months on life support. Updated: 2 hours ago. Adriana Smith, the...
‘One of the ways that we try to connect’: Sheriff Brantley hosts community cookout
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Richmond County Sheriff’s Office held another community cookout on Saturday. Sheriff Brantley hosts these types of events to help get to know and build trust within the community. Brantley says he wants Augusta to see deputies as people, just like everyone else. Grovetown Police arrested...
Queen City Senior African Drummers and Praise Dancers bring celebration to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The beat goes on — and so does the message. The Queen City Senior African Drummers and Praise Dancers are marking 25 years of movement, music, and ministry. Their anniversary celebration tour stops in Augusta Sunday, June 29, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the HEAL Complex on Paine College’s campus. […]
SAFETY ALERT: Waynesboro Police reminds parents of curfew
Funeral held for Georgia mother who spent months on life support. Adriana Smith, the metro Atlanta woman who was declared brain dead earlier this year and later gave birth to a baby, was laid to rest Saturday. Have you seen this missing Orangeburg County woman? - clipped version. Updated: 2...
Langley Pond boat ramp reopens, residents celebrate return
WARRENVILLE, Nc (WJBF) – Langley Pond boat ramp reopened Friday just in time for the upcoming holiday weekend. The boat ramp was closed last week because of maintenance but residents are excited to be able to get back out on the water. I talked to a Beech Island resident who goes to the boat ramp […]
Multiple agencies holding press conference about man killed on Deans Bridge Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office will hold a joint press conference to discuss new developments in the investigation surrounding the death of 23-year-old Xavion Wimberly. The press conference will be held on Monday at 3:45 p.m. at Richmond...
Shots fired on I-20 in Augusta leaving two hurt
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went on I-20 for multiple people being shot. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office went to mile marker 196, near the Wheeler Road exit, around 4:29 p.m. in reference to shots fired. Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Aiken...
The Path to the National Finals: Ainsley Pasukinis Swings for Glory
At just 10 years old, Ainsley Pasukinis is already making a name for herself in the world of junior golf, proving that passion, practice, and a competitive spirit can take you far — even all the way to Augusta. Ainsley’s journey began early. She first picked up a golf...
Officer involved shooting investigation underway in Aiken Co., detours in place
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office advised of a large police presence near Old Barnwell Rd and Fire Tower Rd. According to a Facebook post, the 800 block of Old Barnwell Rd will be shutdown for a period of time. They are asking motorists to use alternate routes. A detour is […]
