Golf cart crashes into ditch, killing South Carolina man, coroner says
A South Carolina man was killed early Saturday morning when the golf cart he was driving crashed, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office . Ronald New, an 86-year-old Aiken resident, is the man who died in what Coroner Darryl Ables called an accident. At about 12:40 a.m., the coroner’s office responded to the...
Class of 2026 point guard Rajan Roberts talks recruitment, high school transfer
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C — Class of 2026 three-star point guard Rajan Roberts has garnered interest from a variety of high-level programs this summer after a strong EYBL campaign with Meanstreets. Originally from Chicago, Roberts is entering his senior year at AZ Compass Prep (AZ) after transferring from Prolific Prep...
Covenant Presbyterian Church unveils new inclusive playground
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – Covenant Presbyterian Church holding a special playground dedication for its members. This new playground comes after the original was destroyed by Hurricane Helene almost a year ago as well as an anonymous $30,000 donation. I spoke to Andy Cooke, one of the Co-Pastors at Covenant Presbyterian...
Driver leads multiple agencies on high-speed chase in Augusta, officials say
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said that a man in Richmond County led deputies on a high-speed chase Saturday night, reaching speeds as high as 120 miles per hour. According to an incident report from RCSO, deputies spotted the driver of a Dodge Charger, 24-year-old...
Local nonprofit opens new home for mothers
S.C. state trooper airlifted to hospital after being hit during a traffic stop. A South Carolina state trooper was injured after being hit in an overnight crash while conducting a traffic stop. Meteorite that flew across sky now has a name. Updated: 7 hours ago. The meteorite that was seen...
Westabou Montessori School blames financial woes for closure
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Westabou Montessori School in Augusta has announced its closure. The school took to Facebook, saying finances are the reason for the closure. As for what’s next, school leaders say they are working to connect families with other educational options.
Dancing with the Stars prom gives folks an opportunity to connect in Evans
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – In Evans Saturday, some special folks got to Dance like Stars. This is the first Dancing With the Stars prom hosted by Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events department. Janet Wheatley, Programs and Events Manager with Columbia County Parks, Recreation, and Events told WJBF, “We do a lot...
Gil Homers Twice as Augusta Hammers RiverDogs
Offense Firing on All Cylinders in Third Win in Four Days. NORTH AUGUSTA, SC: Shortstop John Gil hit as many home runs tonight as he did in his first 77 games combined, unleashing a huge power surge in an 11-2 trouncing of the Charleston RiverDogs. The GreenJacket bats got going...
First Alert Forecast: Spotty showers Sunday with higher rain chances Monday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Scattered showers and storms will be possible each day next week. Expect a generally cloudy day with limited intervals of sun. Isolated showers stay possible into the afternoon, with heavier rain potential setting up over eastern Georgia near Augusta. Afternoon highs will slowly...
Golf cart crash leaves Aiken Co. man dead
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Shortly after midnight Saturday, the Aiken County Coroner’s Office was dispatched to the intersection of Powell Pond Road and Scotch Lane to investigate the death of an Aiken man following a golf cart accident. The driver of an EZ-GO golf cart was going west on Powell Pond Road, when the […]
