CSRA law enforcement hosting Halloween activities
CSRA (WJBF) – Several local law enforcement agencies are inviting the public out for some Halloween fun!. Join us for a spooktacular evening of family fun at our Trunk or Treat THIS Saturday, October 25, 2025 from 6–9 PM at 50 Olympic Drive, Waynesboro, GA! Bring the whole family for candy, costumes, and community...
Appling Residents Protest Secretive Data Center Plans Amid Rapid Expansion Fears
A $30 million bank loan will fund the purchase of 1,600 acres in Appling, Georgia, for a new data center. Half of the site could be sold to Trammell Crow Development for $60 million, but many locals say they weren't informed about the plans. Word of the White Oak Park...
Government shutdown impacts airport workers in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Federal employees at Augusta Regional Airport are working without knowing when they will receive their next paycheck as the government shutdown continues. Many employees at the airport are affected, including TSA workers at security screening checkpoints and FAA employees in air traffic...
Nearly 40 years later, 4-year-old’s disappearance remains unsolved
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The disappearance of 4-year-old Jeremy Grice has haunted people in the CSRA for close to 40 years. Investigators say the boy was last seen in front of his home in November 1985. After decades of searching by law enforcement, family and the community, his whereabouts remain a mystery.
Escaped inmate arrested in Augusta after over a month on the run
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office announced Stacy Huggins, an inmate who left a work detail on Sept. 4,, 2025, has been arrested Wednesday after over a month on the run.
One of TakoSushi’s Columbia-area restaurant locations has closed. Here’s where
A restaurant chain known for its Latin and Asian cuisine appears to have closed the doors at one of its Midlands locations. TakoSushi, which has several restaurants in South Carolina and in the Augusta area, has closed the location at 4711 Forest Drive suite 27 in Forest Acres. The location is listed as “permanently...
Burke County budget dispute hearing concludes without decision
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A judge made no decision Tuesday after 16 hours of testimony in a dispute over whether the Burke County Board of Commissioners approved a reasonable budget for the sheriff’s office. Testimony began around 10 a.m. at the Burke County Courthouse. The county’s chief financial officer...
‘Our souls are screaming’: St. Helena shooting victim’s family calls for justice
The family of one of the St. Helena shooting victims is mourning their loss and begging the community to help investigators solve the crime.
Warrenville man faces charges for exploiting minors with explicit videos, police say
WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – A Warrenville man was arrested after several videos were allegedly found on his phone. Reports say Christopher Issac Jordan’s cellphone contained videos involving adults and minors in sexual situations. Those videos included both male and female victims ranging in ages from 7-14, according...
RCSO talks hiring process for deputies following 5th deputy arrest in 2025
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- There are questions about the hiring process for Richmond County deputies after one of them was arrested and fired Monday. NewsChannel 6 has reported on Richmond County deputies getting fired and arrested in the past. But, this is the fifth deputy arrested and fired this year, so we asked the...
