Fireworks, music, food, history, and fun on tap for Fourth of July celebrations in...
Independence Day is almost here and there are plenty of events with fireworks, music, and fun to celebrate in patriotic style. Here are the details about local celebrations, but note the dates. The shows in downtown Augusta and in Evans are on Friday, July 4 while the ones at SRP Park and at Fort Gordon are on...
Teens charged in road rage shooting along I-20
A road rage incident turned violent, leaving two people hospitalized.
Burke, Richmond counties look for thief who stole dying man’s items
McKinney Tire Service in Aiken cut the ribbon for its reopening. It's been closed since a fire soon after Hurricane Helene. The city of Aiken continues to flush its water system of brown water by leaving some fire hydrants open. Georgia Power's base rates are being frozen for 3 years.
Two South Carolina Defendants Charged in Nation’s Largest Healthcare Fraud Takedown
COLUMBIA, SC — Two South Carolina residents have been indicted as part of what federal officials are calling the largest healthcare fraud and illegal drug diversion takedown in U.S. history, involving over $14.6 billion in false claims and schemes nationwide. The Department of Justice announced that 324 people have...
Deputy, suspect are dead after ambush in South Carolina
Because of more vehicles on the road, Georgia Department of Transportation says all construction related lane closures will be paused from Thursday to Sunday. Police from Camden, South Carolina say a card skimmer was found in one of their local grocery stores. When will Augusta Canal reopen after Helene damage?
Rat droppings everywhere. Flies in kitchens. Midlands restaurants with worst June inspections
South Carolina health inspectors found multiple violations at restaurants in the Midlands in June, from rat droppings in different parts of restaurants, to fly-infested kitchens and moldy food. The state each month releases grades and inspection reports for food establishments across Midlands counties. Here are the...
State Bar of Georgia honors Evans’ attorney
ATLANTA – Attorney William E. “Bill” Cassara of Evans was honored with the 2025 Marshall-Tuttle Award, during the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Georgia on June 6. The Marshall-Tuttle Award is presented annually to a lawyer who provides outstanding legal assistance to military service members and veterans,...
JENNIE: Free “Mentally Wellthy” summit coming up July 12th
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– The 4th annual Mentally Wellthy Summit is coming up Saturday, July 12th at the Augusta Richmond County Library. This is a free community event from 11AM -2PM. It’s all about fostering connections and conversations with mental health professionals Licensed social worker, Natalie Bryan, tells us...
Columbia County prepares for annual ‘BOOM! in the Park’
Officials in Columbia County are informing the public of its upcoming annual "BOOM! in the Park" Fourth of July celebration.
Registration opens for Richmond County School System’s 2025-2026 school year
The Richmond County School System (RCSS) is reminding families to register as the start of the 2025–2026 school year approaches.
