JENNIE: Paine College play to support student scholarships
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Paine College theatre has a super-fun Christmas play coming up called “A Thankful Christmas Carol.” It’s about Zaza (Ebenezer!) Scrooge, who owns a thriving newspaper business in the city. Zirzeria Wright is an accomplished playwright and professor at Paine. She joins Jennie with details about...
North Augusta’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Expects Huge Draw To Local Businesses
This Friday and Saturday, North Augusta will host 60,000 visitors for the yearly Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee. Downtown transforms into a Halloween wonderland, with Matthew West and Blues Traveler taking the stage. Visitors can eat from food stands, buy from local vendors, or try their luck on carnival rides. The city will...
Chick-fil-A rolls out first-ever vending machine – but Sunday rule still stands
CHICK-fil-A is ramping up its fast food game, rolling out its first-ever vending machine for foodies on-the-go. As the Atlanta-based chicken joint serves up some of its classic offerings in a new format, fans should be aware that the chain’s Sunday rule still stands. Chick-fil-A’s latest innovation comes as...
QR codes allow local veterans better access to medication information
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - QR codes will now be on medication labels for outpatient prescriptions, allowing veterans better access to medication information, the VA Augusta Health Care System announced. This initiative is set to roll out on November 3, according to officials. VA Augusta says the QR codes will...
Aiken County, SC – Halloween Event: Sheriff’s Office Hosting Safe Trick-or-Treat; Police Share Safety...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Aiken, SC – The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is inviting families to celebrate Halloween safely this Friday, October 31, with a community trick-or-treat event at its headquarters on 420 Hampton Ave NE in...
VIDEO | GVW Fire Department searching for alleged porch pirate
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – The Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville (GVW) Fire Department is asking the public to keep an eye out for a unique blanket that was allegedly stolen. According to a Facebook Post, the blanket seen below, is the only one of its kind in the Graniteville area. It was stolen from their...
North Augusta Sets Up Tow-Away Zone in Riverside Village To Improve Safety
Officials will soon crack down on illegal parking throughout Riverside Village. The City Council backed the measure on Oct. 20, 2025, with final sign-off expected next month. Enforcement of the new rules is not expected until early 2026. The rules will affect Lafayette, Front, and Center streets up to the...
2 hospitalized, detained after Augusta cafe shooting
Two people were hospitalized and are currently detained while receiving medical care following a shooting incident at a cafe in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.
Alleged domestic violence shooting in Hephzibah leads to arrest
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. (WJBF) – At approximately 8:45 a.m. Monday morning, Richmond County Deputies responded to a reported shooting at 2964 Lot 20 Ulm Road. The victim, 38-years-old, was found with a gunshot wound to her right leg and was transported to Wellstar Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries....
New Home Needed: Meet the Latest Adorable Dogs Up for Adoption in Waynesboro, GA
Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around waynesboro.
