Augusta GA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating 2 wanted men. 23-year-old Tyran Gaynor and 22-year-old Devonne Burse are wanted for an Aggravated Assault that occurred on Thursday, April 16th on the 2500 Block of Andorra Drive in Augusta Authorites said Gaynor frequent

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a North Augusta home was struck by gunfire Tuesday night, according to an incident report. The report says deputies were called to the 500 block of Audubon Circle at about 7:53 p.m. for a reported shooting...

Georgia – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has announced a statewide Medicaid fraud takedown that has led to indictments against five people accused of stealing more than $41,000 from the Georgia Medicaid program. The cases center on alleged fraud involving Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver programs, which su

GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF)- Take A Swing CSRA is a new non-profit organization designed to make golf a more inclusive sport by providing gear for those unable to purchase their own. For Amy Andrews, the founder of Take a Swing CSRA, it all started with collecting old putters, cleaning and refurbishing them. “I got really in

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and Rural Health Services have launched a partnership aimed at connecting people leaving the Aiken County Detention Center with primary health care soon after release.

The Augusta weekend events run the gamut from a glam alcohol-free speakeasy at a historic Reynolds Street tea house and free live music on the Riverwalk to a women's empowerment celebration at the Kroc Center. The city offers everything from a roller derby to a late-night dance party, and a Sunday brunch set rounding o

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — A new partnership in Aiken County is helping former inmates stay healthy after release. “This is not people getting free healthcare,” Program Coordinator at the Aiken County Detention Center Kristi Bodie said. It’s called Project Connect — linking people released from the Aiken County Detent

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – Lakeside High School Graduates cheered for joy receiving their diplomas on Wednesday. Some graduates there shared it is hard to even believe the day has arrived. “It’s honestly so surreal,” said Charley Fair, a graduate. “Like, I can’t believe I’m here. I feel like I’ve been anticipating this moment

EVANS, Ga (WJBF)- The Columbia County School District continues graduation ceremonies Thursday and Friday. An Evans senior participated in her high school district’s career pathway program and jump started her career. 18-year-old Aireona Tysdal managed to balance school, training, and the start of a new career all befo

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — SCDOT will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to celebrate the reopening of the Old Vaucluse Road bridge over Interstate 20 in Aiken County. The ceremony is set for 2 p.m. on the newly constructed bridge deck. SCDOT Secretary of Transportation Justin Powell, state...