“Our Words Matter” Black Author Expo returns to Aiken
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — An event celebrating the power of storytelling and the voices behind it is returning to Aiken. The Our Words Matter Black Author Expo will be held Friday, November 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Harobeds Thoughts, at 334 Church Street NW in Aiken. Organizer and author Deborah Jefferson says […]
Ga. college student arrested, accused of filming female student in restroom
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Gwinnett Technical College student was arrested and accused of filming a female student in a restroom, according to documents. Documents say that Andre Phillips allegedly recorded a student in a women’s restroom on Tuesday. Phillips, 19, has been charged with unlawful eavesdropping or...
Richmond County Schools Award Over $1M in Scholarships at Band Competition
Eight Richmond County schools walked away with more than $1 million in scholarships Sunday at the eighth annual Battle of the Bands. Butler High School in Augusta hosted. ARC, Butler, Cross Creek, Glenn Hills, Hephzibah, Josey, Westside, and Laney competed. Area schools and colleges from the Southeast also performed....
Warm for Friday with a taste of Winter on tap for early next week
Friday Forecast: Dry with a mix of sun and clouds for Friday, highs will be warmer than average in the upper 70s. A few showers and storms will move in for the weekend and a cold snap begins Monday. A VIPIR 6 Alert Day has been issued for Tuesday morning as lows will be in the upper 20s.
RCSO arrests man wanted on charges in multiple counties
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man wanted on numerous charges across multiple counties.
Rooted Coffeehouse Expanding With New Augusta Location
AUGUSTA, GA — Rooted Coffeehouse will open its fifth location at 471 Highland Ave, Augusta, GA 30909, targeting a Black Friday 2025 debut. Owner Ali Kocher told Business Debut the new café will bring the brand’s familiar menu and community-focused atmosphere to the three story Surrey Center shopping plaza.
Sully’s Steamers opens in Evans after owner’s 3-bite inspiration
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A visit to see his daughter in college led to Corey Hays opening his own bagel sandwich franchise in Evans. Hays was visiting his daughter in the upstate when she took him to get bagel sandwiches. He wasn’t initially interested. “I was like, I don’t...
State’s aggressive seat belt ticket campaign coming to Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign will run from Nov. 22-30 as many families will start their holiday travel the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. Beginning Monday, the Georgia Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is launching a separate initiative with...
RCSO asking for assistance locating missing man last seen September 23rd
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. According to authorities, Michael Bradshaw Howard, 62, 5’11”, 160 pounds. was last seen on September 23th on the 1400 block of Wrightsboro Road. Authorities state that Howard suffers...
Virginia murder suspect arrested in Augusta
A man wanted on Murder charges in Virginia was arrested Friday in Augusta.
