Rare double transplant gives new heart and liver to Aiken teen
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- An Aiken teen with a lifelong heart condition is recovering after a rare double organ transplant. 17-year-old Collin Gibson was born with a rare congenital heart defect, enduring several surgeries during his short life. Last year, at an annual check up, Collin learned that not only was his heart...
No charges in Beech Island fatal stabbing, ‘self-defense’ ruled
No criminal charges will be filed following a fatal stabbing reported on March 9 in Beech Island after investigators determined the actions involved were legally justified as self‑defense, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary findings were presented to the 2nd Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s...
Georgia Bust Nabs Suspect In Howell Taxi Slashing
A January taxi ride that turned violent in Howell Township has led investigators all the way to Georgia, where authorities say a second suspect is now in custody and expected to be brought back to New Jersey to face state charges. Police identified the man as 20‑year‑old Baldemar Sandoval‑Herrera of...
Georgia mental health hospital expansion draws hundreds of millions in funding
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to expand mental health care in Georgia through the construction of a new state hospital, and Augusta is among the locations under consideration.
Severe weather sets off tornado sirens on Fort Gordon
FORT GORDON, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Severe weather set off tornado sirens on Fort Gordon on Thursday morning. All of the CSRA was under a tornado watch, with some counties under a tornado warning. Columbia County and Fort Gordon were under a tornado warning until 9 a.m. There were multiple reports...
Augusta commissioners to consider federal investigation call after Housing audit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The audit of the Housing and Development Office has red flags rising. “Can’t find all the information that’s needed, there’s problems. They can’t determine what the checks were written for, that’s another problem,” said Mayor Pro-Tem Wayne Guilfoyle. The audit found many problems with the lack...
Two Augusta teens missing from Aiken St.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public’s help in locating two missing teens, both from Aiken Street in Augusta. 14-year-old See’Asia Cummings was last seen on Wednesday, March 11th, around 10:30 pm leaving her home on the 400 block of Aiken Street. It is unknown what she was...
Harlem Middle School student makes threat, principal says
HARLEM, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A Harlem Middle School student is in trouble over a threatening comment, school administrators said. The student “made a threatening comment and gesture toward a teacher in the classroom,” parents were told in a letter Tuesday. Columbia County School District police and administrators were...
Golfer John Daly finds new after-hours home at Topgolf Augusta during tournament week
Although his longtime favorite Washington Road Hooters is no longer in business, golfer John Daly still has plans to meet with golf fans after a day on the course. He’s found a new 19th hole at Topgolf Augusta, 437 Topgolf Way. According to a March 11 news release, Daly...
North Augusta Boys Win First State Championship With Double OT Win
Columbia – The best game of championship weekend was the final game of the three day affair as North Augusta and South Pointe needed two overtimes to settle the AAAA boys state championship which North Augusta finally claimed with 64-56 win. The win was the first for the Yellow...
