Aiken, SC – Scam Alert: Sheriff Warns of Fake Court Calls; Scammers Impersonating Deputies...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Aiken, SC – Residents across Aiken County are being warned today about a rising phone scam in which callers impersonate members of the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office and demand money over alleged missed...
It’s Time for the Masters to Honor Tradition With One Key Improvement to Augusta...
Something has been missing at the Masters for the past decade. In our latest installment of Bad Takes Week, Jeff Ritter lays out a plan to fix it.
Man arrested for arson in first degree in reference to Greene St. structure fire
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A man has been arrested for arson in the first degree. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Dexter Darnell Ward, 34, was identified as the suspect. According to the incident report, the Augusta Fire Department responded in reference to a structure fire on the 1900 block of Greene...
Construction at St. Sebastian Way and 13th Street to begin Nov. 24
According to the City of Augusta on Monday, Nov. 17, construction will begin between St. Sebastian Way and 13th Street starting Monday, Nov. 24.
Medical and financial assistance thanks to Miracle Making Ministries
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Miracle Making Ministries is there to help during tough times. Whether it’s help with bills, or medical assistance, the agency is a bright light. Watch our Giving Edition of The Means Report and find out how you can support them.
Aiken Co. manufacturer expanding, creating 80 new jobs
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – AGY announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company’s $12.1 million investment will create 80 new jobs. AGY, located at 2556 Wagener Road, is a manufacturer of specialty glass fiber reinforcements. Operations are expected to be online in the first quarter of 2026....
Roads closed at Windsor Spring, Bobby Jones due to roll-over crash
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County deputies are on the scene of an accident. It happened around 11:00 am Tuesday on Windsor Spring Road at Bobby Jones Expressway. All lanes of Windsor Spring are closed near Julia Avenue, ramps on and off Bobby Jones Expressway are also are closed. According to the sheriff’s...
PHOTOS: Thanksgivings traditions in the Augusta area over the years
It's almost Thanksgiving. Here are photos from past celebrations in the Augusta area. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: PHOTOS: Thanksgivings traditions in the Augusta area over the years
Former Columbia County resident sought in Fla. DUI death
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former CSRA resident is being hunted by police on Florida in connection with a DUI death. Jacksonville Beach police issued an arrest warrant on Oct. 21 for Robin Nikolas McAlarney, a former Columbia County resident who’s now about 30 years old. He is charged...
Crash blocks lanes on 520, I-20 interchange on-ramp
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – First responders are on the scene of a crash at the Bobby Jones Expressway at the I-20 Eastbound on-ramp. Richmond County dispatch said that the call came in at 6:28 Tuesday morning with injuries reported. At the time the inside eastbound lane of I-20 is closed, as well as one […]
