Join the fight against hunger with Spooky to Be Hungry Drive
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The annual Spooky to be Hungry Drive is coming up in October. This drive unites neighbors, co-workers, schools, and local businesses together to “scare away hunger” But Golden harvest is in need of spooky captains. Captains encourage friendly competition and find creative ways to raise funds and...
Pedestrian injured in crash on Bettis Academy Road
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A pedestrian was injured in a crash in Graniteville on Friday morning, according to officials. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened at the intersection of Bettis Academy Road and Glasshouse Road around 6:30 a.m. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office says deputies...
Augusta crews battle blaze on Walker Street
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta crews battled flames Friday on Walker Street. The fire near Crawford Avenue drew seven water trucks and a ladder truck. Watch a live stream above.
Rich. Co. homeowners could see additional property tax increase if city and school leaders...
The Richmond County School Board is considering a property tax increase that could mean even more money out of the taxpayer's pockets.
Crews on scene of fire in Beech Island at Aiken Co. Public Service Authority
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Authorities are currently on the scene of a fire in Beech Island, South Carolina. According to a spokesperson with the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, fire crews are currently responding to a fire on PSA Road in Beech Island at the Aiken County Public Service Authority. Count on NewsChannel...
Construction continues at Bridge Builder Communities in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- It has been nearly 6 months since Bridge Builder Communities broke ground on a tiny home village in Augusta. The Bridge Builder Communities will be a tiny home community that houses and provides resources to kids aging out of the foster care system. “Many things have happened since groundbreaking....
Grant Me Hope: Meet 14-year-old Elijah, who needs a family
Edgefield County leaders are considering amending an ordinance regarding a 70-lot RV park proposal in Trenton near the Horse Creek Nature Preserve. The West Augusta Alliance held a meeting to discuss the ongoing process to update the Augusta Richmond County charter. Braylon Staley poised for breakout year for the...
RCSS offering counseling resources on Monday at Tutt Middle School after separate incidents
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County School System is offering counseling resources at Tutt Middle School on Monday after two separate incidents. A letter was sent out to parents and guardians from RCSS in regards to the incidents. According to RCSS, a student became upset and made a threat against Tutt...
Reelin’ With Riley: Fishing with a top high school angler
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In this week’s Reelin’ with Riley, he’s hitting the water with one of the top anglers in the country.
SCHP investigating struck pedestrian in Graniteville
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – The South Carolina Highway Patrol is on the scene of an accident. Aiken county dispatch confirmed that a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Glass House Road and Bettis Academy Road in Graniteville. That call came in Friday morning around 6:20 am. No other information has been...
