Joint press conference with Richmond and Burke Sheriff’s Offices on death of Xavion Wimberly
Big news and big money came out of that conference today after new developments in the death of 23-year-old Xavion Wimberly. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office and Burke County Sheriff's Office held a joint news conference today.
Authorities working to hunt down thief of dying man’s items
Not knowing when you’ll be able to take your next shower is a challenge many people experiencing homelessness face every day. Woman faces charges in deadly May crash on I-20 in Grovetown. Updated: 4 hours ago. A woman is facing charges after a deadly car crash that happened in...
Neighbors weigh in after Augusta leaders vote to take action against Bon Air owners
Augusta commissioners are preparing to take action against the company in charge of running two low-income apartment complexes.
City Officials Threaten to Remove James Brown Name From Newly-built Music Arena
JB’s daughter fights to keep father’s legacy intact. For Atlanta Daily World (Real Times Media) For nearly 20 years, the largest concert venue in Augusta, Ga. has been named to honor the city’s favorite son – the “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown. In recent...
S.C., Ga. agencies battle for title of best looking cruiser
AUGUSTA, Ga. - The South Carolina Highway Patrol and Georgia State Patrol are both competing for a top spot in America’s Best Looking Cruiser Calendar Contest. The annual contest is held by the American Association of State Troopers. A bear was captured on a Ring camera in a South...
Hephzibah woman charged during National Health Care Fraud Takedown
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) – One Hephzibah woman has been charged in an incident involving two South Carolina cases that are among hundreds of criminal charges against defendants in connection with alleged health care fraud. According to the U.S. Department of Justice District of South Carolina’s Office, the charges that...
Midlands law firm opens Aiken office, adds estate attorney
LawyerLisa opens new office in Aiken, South Carolina. Firm focuses on estate planning, elder law, and Medicaid planning. Attorney Karl Lutterloh joins with experience in trust administration. New location expands firm’s reach across the Midlands. An Irmo-based law firm has opened a new Midlands location and added an...
Single-vehicle crash in Allendale County leaves one person dead
Burke, Richmond counties to hold conference for man killed in hit-and-run The press conference will be held on Monday at 3:45 p.m. at Richmond County Sheriff’s Office on Walton Way. Frustration grows as less than half of eligible Georgians have received their surplus tax refund. Updated: 3 hours ago.
Coroner identifies man who died in police custody
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — Richland County Coroner Naida Rutherford is releasing the name of a man who died while in custody with the Irmo Police Department. According to Coroner Rutherford, the victim is identified as Byron Jackson, 45, of North Augusta, SC. On Sunday, June 22, at around...
Augusta man dead in Lexington County crash
(WJBF) – An Augusta man is dead after a crash on I-20 in Lexington County. Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher tells us that 57-year-old Kendall Lamar Walker was one of four motorcyclists stopped under an overpass near mile-marker 51 when a car veered off the road and hit all four of them. Walker wasn’t wearing...
