Deputies respond to accident on Deans Bridge Road
The Augusta Regional Airport announced on Monday the return of a second daily flight to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he was accused of rape, according to authorities. ‘We claimed them’: Unclaimed veterans get ceremonial burial at Fort Jackson. Updated: 8 hours ago.
Haircuts & Health Checks: Local Barbershops Introduce Blood Pressure Stations
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Barbershops across the city are taking on a new role in community health. Piedmont Augusta and the American Heart Association (AHA) have launched “Check it in the chair,” an initiative that installs blood pressure stations inside local shops to help residents monitor their health.
Burke County asks GDOT for help after fatal crash incidents
BURKE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – In light of a recent fatal crash and a review of five years of crash data, the Burke County Sheriff’s Office has formally requested that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) conduct a safety study of the intersection at Highway 25 South and Coleman Young Road. Sheriff’s Office...
Burke Co. bus driver celebrates 50 years behind the wheel
BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Burke County bus driver is being celebrated for 50 years behind the wheel. Alice Benjamin received quite the surprise Monday morning. The School District recognized her for driving a school bus for 5 decades. She’s driven thousands of students throughout her years, including the current...
Augusta airport announces return of second daily fight to Texas
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Regional Airport announced on Monday the return of a second daily flight to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport. The fight will be offered by American Airlines, and will begin on October 7. Paceline and Savannah River Brewing Co. teamed up to bring the Happy2Help...
17-year-old Richmond Co. runaway returned home
UPDATE, August 25, 5:28 am – Per the RCSO, Princeston Smith returned home. *** AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old. Princeton Smith was last seen on August 23rd around 11:30 pm, leaving his home on the 2700 block of Raborn Road. Princeton left on foot in […]
Meta invests in SC solar as utilities expect more clean energy-conscious firms to finance...
Funding from Facebook is helping to pay for a $100 million solar project in Orangeburg County that otherwise would have cost power companies too much to build. Power companies expect to ink similar deals on future solar projects in the state, particularly as construction delays and tariffs drive up prices and...
‘Ghost’ tax preparer to go to federal prison for $540K fraud on IRS
A Richmond County woman has been sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for operating a ‘ghost’ tax preparation business in Augusta, and defrauding the IRS.
2025 Hills Open final results: Prize money payout and Ladies European Tour leaderboard
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 05: Meja Ortengren of Sweden plays her shot from the 17th tee during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club on April 05, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) The 2025 Hills Open final leaderboard is...
Augusta Drops Series Finale in Ten Inning Heartbreaker
Augusta Drops Series Finale in Ten Inning Heartbreaker. NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Tate Southisene and Owen Carey combined to reach in seven of ten plate appearances, but the rest of the offense could not locate the big hit as the Jackets fell in extras 6-5 to the Fireflies Sunday evening. The...