Dawn Wise
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Des Moines, IA, United States
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Augusta man arrested for Kidnapping and Attempted Sexual Assault
BEECH ISLAND, S.C. (WJBF) – An Augusta man is behind bars in Aiken County. According to an incident report, 58-year-old Willie E. Walker went to a Beech Island motel with the victim. The victim told Walker, she just wanted to have drinks, not sex, that’s when the incident turned violent. The report goes on to […] → Read More
Richmond Academy Principal addresses recent multiple threats against school
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Academy of Richmond County (ARC) received multiple violent threats the past several days. The principal of that high school, Mr. Jason Medlin, released the following statement: ARC Families, Thank you for your support and concern as we worked to resolve the threats made against our school over the last […] → Read More
50-year-old NC murder solved after Augusta inmate confesses
BOONE, N.C. (WJBF) – An Augusta inmate has helped police in North Carolina solve a nearly 50-year-old, triple murder. 81-year-old Billy Wayne Davis has been serving time at the Augusta Medical State Prison. According to police, he recently admitted he was involved in the murder of a family in Boone, with three other suspects. The […] → Read More
Changes coming to the 2022-2023 Aiken County School calendar
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – NewsChannel 6 has confirmed some changes coming to the 2022-2023 Aiken County school calendar. Tuesday night, school board members voted to add a week-long fall break in October. They also voted on an incentive to recruit teachers at schools that are short-staffed within the county. New and special education teachers […] → Read More
Vote over Lincoln County polling places rescheduled
LINCOLN COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A meeting to decide if Lincoln County will limit polling locations has been cancelled. The vote was supposed to take place Wednesday, February 9th. It would be on whether or not to downsize the number of voting sites from 7 to 3. Related Stories: Lincoln County to vote on controversial […] → Read More
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience coming to the JBA
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Imagine being completely immersed in more than 300 of the greatest works of post-Impressionist artist Vincent Van Gogh. Now imagine experiencing all of this art liberated from its two-dimensional limitations into a three-dimensional experience that exhilarates every sense and brings to life one of the most influential artists the world has known. […] → Read More
Jessye Norman School of the Arts to receive $50,000 grant
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Augusta’s Jessye Norman School of the Arts is set to receive a big chunk of money. Georgia U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff helped secure 50-thousand dollars for the school. It comes from funding through the American Rescue Plan. The grant money is part of a 900-thousand dollar commitment from the senators to help theaters and non-profits in the state. → Read More
Barnwell County Sheriff’s Office warns residents of scam
BARNWELL COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Police in Barnwell County are warning of possible scammers. They say people are showing up at homes, unannounced, offering to sell services like steam cleaning, deck staining or Teflon coating. Investigators say to be cautious and if the person doesn’t leave when you ask them to, call police. → Read More
Winston Way shooting suspects sentenced for 2020 Murder
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Three people convicted in a 2020 murder have been sentenced. 16-year old Janiah Sullivan, 19-year old Ryan Stone, and 21-year old Carlos Mack will go to prison for the death 19-year old Deivante McFadden. Related Stories: All 4 suspects in custody for Winston Way murder Teens charged with murder in Augusta 14-year-old […] → Read More
FBI warns of romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WJBF) – The FBI Columbia field office is warning the public about bad actors using romance scams ahead of Valentine’s Day. Romance scams occur when criminal actors deceive victims into believing they are engaging in a trusting relationship. They use that relationship to persuade victims to send money, provide personal and financial information, […] → Read More
Investigation underway for Richmond County’s 6th Homicide
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner’s Office is investigating a Homicide that took place on Londonberry Lane Thursday morning. 48-year old Nancy Phillips of Londonberry Lane was found dead in her home. Phillips will have an autopsy this week. The investigation is in the early stages, no other information is available. This is a developing story. → Read More
Richmond County Coroner responds to motorcycle crash on Wrightsboro Road
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Coroner and Richmond County Deputies are on the scene of a crash. It happened about 7:15 Thursday morning on the 3600 block of Wrightsboro Road at Belair Road. According to dispatch, a motorcycle is involved. No roads are blocked at this time. The victim’s name will be released once […] → Read More
JR’s Food Mart Armed Robbery suspects arrested
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Three men wanted for robbing JR’s Food Mart in January are now behind bars. Travonne Don Quantavious Sloans, 17-year old Alvin Bernard Yarbary Jr., and 16-year old Tikori Marquese Kemp are in the Richmond County Jail for Armed Robbery. 22-year old Deanthony Hayes is still wanted for this crime. He is considered […] → Read More
Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office warns public of Irish Traveler’s scam
SPARTANBURG/NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – Police in Spartanburg are warning of Irish Travelers from North Augusta scamming people out of money in their county. The Sheriff’s Office says they offer customers yearly paving that can end up costing them thousands. Officers say the travelers target people around the spring but they’re starting to do it […] → Read More
Augusta City Administrator, Odie Donald II, resigns
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – Augusta City Administrator, Odie Donald II is resigning. Donald contacted commissioners Tuesday night to relay the information. He later sent in an official letter stating the same. Donald said he is taking a position elsewhere, but could not say where. Odie Donald took on the City Administrator position in 2020. Prior to […] → Read More
RCSO searching for Aggravated Assault suspect
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s is requesting the public’s help in locating an Aggravated Assault suspect. 17-year old Jayven Ward is wanted for an incident on the 800 Block of Spruce Street on January 31st. Ward is is known to frequent the Spruce Street area as well as Waynesboro, GA. He is considered […] → Read More
RCSO searching for stabbing suspect
AUGUSTA (WJBF) The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a stabbing suspect. Police believe 49-year old Francisco Govia is responsible a stabbing that happened just after midnight on Monday, January 31. Richmond County Deputies responded to an abandoned residence on the 700 block of Moore Avenue, upon arrival, they found […] → Read More
Crash on Mike Padgett blocks traffic
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – First responders are on the scene of a crash on Mike Padgett Highway. The incident happened near the old T’s Restaurant located on the 3400 block. Reports state the crash involved an 18-wheeler, injuries are reported, and several lanes are blocked. Richmond County dispatch confirms that the call came in about 4:40 […] → Read More
Complaint filed against Waynesboro Police Department
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – A complaint has been filed against two police officers with the Waynesboro Police Department. According to a press release, it was made in reference to the handling of a call with a child present. NewsChannel 6 is following this story and we’re awaiting more details. This is a developing story. → Read More
School bus accident in Columbia County blocks lanes
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Deputies are on the scene of a crash. It happened just before 8:00 a.m. Thursday on Highfield Drive at Louisville Road. No reports of any children injured. Lanes are blocked. Motorists should find an alternate route. → Read More