Saints open conference play with a win over the Pacers
AIKEN, S.C. - Marley Middlebrooks and Cassidy Bloom combined on 30 of Flagler College's 45 kills in a sweep of the University of South Carolina Aiken (25-10, 25-23, 25-22) in a Peach Belt Conference volleyball opener Saturday afternoon at the Convocation Center. The Saints improved to 6-9 overall while the...
Caroline Pamukcu and Lucienne Bellissimo Steal the Show at Stable View Oktoberfest Day 1
Caroline Pamukcu and Lucienne Bellissimo Steal the... Aiken, S.C.—Sept. 26—Day 1 of Stable View Oktoberfest began much calmer compared to day 1 last fall. Riders, officials, and Stable View staff were heard around the facility this morning recalling the horrors they woke up to last year from the destruction Hurricane...
Augusta honors hurricane Helene victims in heartfelt ceremony
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- A year ago, on September 27, 2024, Hurricane Helene pummeled the CSRA, bringing down millions of trees, damaging homes and businesses, and tragically killing dozens. Saturday morning, the city of Augusta honored 7 of those who died. “It means a lot to me because my sister was the middle of five...
Hundreds of families receive aid at “Hope After Helene” event
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Some much needed resources distributed Saturday at the Hope After Helene event in Augusta. Volunteers included staff from the Richmond County School System and members of the Greater Young Zion Baptist Church. Bags of groceries were handed out at Glenn Hills Middle School, one of four school...
Aiken County deputies respond to stabbing near Shiloh Heights Road, officials say
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Aiken County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Shiloh Heights Road area for a stabbing. On Sunday afternoon, the sheriff’s office went to Shiloh Heights Road for a disturbance because someone had been stabbed, authorities say. The sheriff’s office set up a perimeter and is...
10-year-old South Carolina girl’s death under investigation, coroner says
The recent death of a 10-year-old South Carolina girl is under investigation, according to the Aiken County Coroner’s Office . Wagener resident Tara Gram is the pedestrian who died at a Columbia hospital following a Friday afternoon crash, Coroner Darryl Ables said in a news release. The collision happened at about...
Crash on I-20 westbound backs up traffic
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Columbia County officials responded to a crash on I-20 westbound Saturday afternoon. As of 3:30 p.m., the left lane at around mile markers 189 and 190 was blocked, according to GDOT. The crash occurred under the Lewistown Road overpass.
Augusta community gives back 1 one year after Helene
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Local churches, non-profits, civic groups and the Convoy of Hope came together at multiple schools to give away resources for people who were affected by Hurricane Helene. Community members and students at the various schools prepared bags for the people who came to the event. “It’s...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Evans raises $48K
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - There was a walk to end alzheimer’s in Evans on Saturday. The money raised from the walk is going to the Alzheimer’s Association. More than 400 people registered, and nearly 80 teams signed up to walk the Evans Towne Center Park on Saturday morning.
Fall Gospel Quartet Showcase returns to Aiken
AIKEN, S.C (WJBF) — The Fall Gospel Quartet Showcase is back. The event, put on my F&G Tyler Entertainment, is set for Sunday, September 28 at Aiken High School. Doors open at 2 p.m., show starts at 3 p.m.. Greg and Francina Tyler, the event organizers, say the goal is simple: bring gospel programs to […]
