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15/01/2025

Another Columbia County golf cart accident has sent a child to the hospital with significant injuries…

15/01/2025

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14/01/2025

6-month-old murder case solved!

A suspect in a July murder case in Richmond County is no longer on the run. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has 40-year-old Joshua Wadley in custody for the July 2, 2024 murder of Ceon Ulmer. Ulmer was found unresponsive in the front yard of a home in the 1800 block of Warren Street with

13/01/2025

Opening next week!

FreshTake is getting the finishing touches this week on the 42,000 square foot grocery store that's finally opening January 20 in the former Whole Foods location at I-20 and Washington Road. Owner Jackson Mitchell says it's a brand-new grocery store concept that blends convenience, dining and rec

13/01/2025

Aiken man's body found in burning home

An Aiken fire is under investigation after a man was found dead last night. Firefighters were called to the 100 block of Kellogg Drive in Aiken at 7:42 pm Sunday. When firefighters got inside the home, they found the body of 23-year-old Markel Howard of Aiken. Aiken Fire Deemed to be Susp

12/01/2025

Tragic accident Saturday on Lake Hartwell

An Aiken County woman was among four people in a boat on Lake Hartwell off Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson County when it sank Saturday morning. Anderson County authorities said the boat reportedly started taking on water as a result of high winds. All four, including 25-year-old Kimber

10/01/2025

Stay off the roads if possible!

Winter Weather moved into the CSRA this morning in the way of freezing rain, sleet and snow sending some students home earlier than anticipated while others were scheduled Thursday to learn remotely today. County offices closed at noon in anticipation of deteriorating road conditions. There were t

10/01/2025

Winter weather arrives in the CSRA!

The snow starting falling Friday morning in the CSRA with most areas reporting sleet as well. With temperatures hovering right around the freezing mark, some school systems that had announced Thursday they would operate on normal schedules today wound up changing their minds. Due to the possib

10/01/2025

UPDATE: Aiken County schools are closed today. Any kids who have been picked up will be taken back home.

The CSRA has the potential for some winter weather on Friday. Below is the latest weather update along with local school updates. Currently, WJBF reports the southern portion of the CSRA is under a Cold Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. this morning. Overnight, lows will be in the upper teens to low

09/01/2025

Many flights are expected to be affected by the winter weather

Travel waivers are being offered on at least 5 airlines that will no doubt be impacted by this week's winter storm affecting many parts of the country. Travel waivers are being offered to Atlanta passengers with flights scheduled on Delta, Southwest, American, United and Spirit Airlines. Trave

09/01/2025

We will keep you up-to-date on any weather updates here:

The CSRA has the potential for some winter weather on Friday. Below is the latest weather update along with local school updates. Currently, WJBF reports the southern portion of the CSRA is under a Cold Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. this morning. Overnight, lows will be in the upper teens to low

09/01/2025

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08/01/2025

All eyes are on the weather in the CSRA

Richmond County schools will operate on a normal schedule Thursday but are continuing to monitor weather updates as the possibility of a wintry mix gets closer to arriving in the CSRA, most likely on Friday. The school district issued a statement today, providing information on how updates on sch

08/01/2025

Second fatal shooting of the new year in Richmond County

Broad Street was the site of a deadly shooting in broad daylight today. The Richmond County Sheriff's Office was called to the 700 block of Broad Street at 3:23 p.m. to a report of shots fired, not far from the Miller Theater. When deputies arrived, they found a male victim who had been shot a

08/01/2025

Don't get your hopes up just yet!

Winter weather will likely arrive in north Georgia and into the Carolinas by Friday, but whether any of the frozen precipitation arrives in the CSRA remains to be seen. Area forecasters say we can expect rain on Friday, but the big concern is freezing rain and the possibility of black ice. In t

08/01/2025

Construction work knocked out power this morning

A power outage has been reported at Evans High School in Columbia County since early this morning. A statement from Principal Wade White confirmed that power crews are working in the area trying to get power restored. "Alternative meal options will be provided for lunch and we will continue in

06/01/2025

The Blue Angels return to Augusta!

The famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels will fly above Augusta Regional Airport on April 26 and 27, 2025. This spectacular performance kicks off next year's Air Show Tour, and the Blue Angels return since their November 2024 visit. The anticipated air show lineup will feature performances by the U.S. Th

06/01/2025

Some rain and winds gusts are possible today.

The National Weather Service has issued an updated wind advisory for Monday, January 6 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. This advisory includes Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Burke, Edgefield, Emanuel, Jefferson, Lincoln, McCormick, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren, Washington, and Wilkes counties. Winds b