Samantha Williams
WJBF
Augusta, GA, United States
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Sheriff's office says downtown Augusta is just as safe as any part of town
2019 is now in full swing, and Downtown Augusta is growing more than ever. So, what does this growth mean for crime in the downtown area? → Read More
Firefighters battling structure fire in Aiken
Aiken County Firefighters are at the scene of a fire. The fire is fully engulfed. It broke out shortly after 4 this morning on the 2600 block of Silver Bluff Road. → Read More
Student hit by car while waiting at bus stop appears to be O.K.
A student was struck by a car at about 6:30. A communications director with Richmond County School District tells us the kid is waiting for his/her patents with EMS employees. → Read More
Don't wreck your car (drinking and driving) before decking the halls this holiday season
Christmas is just 5 days away, and law enforcement is working to make sure people on the roads don't wreck the holidays before decking the halls. → Read More
Columbia County parents to learn about rezoning plans at meeting
Happening Thursday night, Columbia County parents are invited to learn more about the school district's rezoning plans. → Read More
Banjo B Que moving to Lake Olmstead Stadium
Augusta leaders making a special announcement at Lake Olmstead Stadium. It has sat lifeless for months since the Greenjackets moved to their new stadium in North Augusta. → Read More
Augusta unveiling cyber center parking deck and Riverwalk extension
Today Augusta celebrates the completion of two new features at the Georgia Cyber Center. The Hull McKnight building opened just five months ago, making the Garden City a leader in cyber security. → Read More
Children's Hospital of Georgia celebrates 20 years
The Children's Hospital of Georgia is celebrating 20 years of caring for kids Wednesday. Experts at the hospital take care of everything from routine issues to complex pediatric conditions. → Read More
Georgia's runoff election today
People will decide on two state races that were too close to call in November. → Read More
Drive-by shooting reported in Warrenville, South Carolina
Aiken County Sheriff's Office tells us one person is injured after a drive-by shooting in Warrenville, South Carolina. → Read More
Help on the way from Augusta to Albany
Help is on the way to Albany Georgia. This southwest Georgia City was hit hard by Hurricane Michael. Homes were damaged or destroyed, and a local group is lending a helping hand. → Read More
Votes are final: Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to Supreme Court
With a 50 to 48 vote, Judge Brett Kavanaugh has has been nominated to Supreme Court. We will have more on this Saturday night on our evening shows. Stay tuned. → Read More
Augusta Regional Airport cracking down on safety measures
The River Region is growing and so is Augusta Regional Airport. New rules are taking effect this week to increase safety. → Read More
Vigil held for 3-year-old accidentally shot Monday night
A community is mourning the loss of a three year old, who family members say was shot accidentally. → Read More
Augusta City Leaders tour Columbus, Ga. whitewater course
Augusta city leaders spent their Thursday touring a whitewater course in Columbus, Georgia. → Read More
Ticket sales up for Arts in the Heart
The annual Arts in the Heart Festival is kicking off Friday. We spoke with the director of the festival to see what she is expecting this weekend with thousands of people taking refuge from Hurricane Florence here in the CSRA. → Read More
Belvedere church opening its doors to evacuees
Local churches are working to help evacuees. Friendship Baptist Church in Belvedere is stepping up to shelter people affected by the storm. → Read More
Deputy involved crash on Jefferson Davis Highway
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer involved accident. → Read More
One person dead after car accident on Jackson Highway
One person is dead after an accident on Old Jackson Highway. → Read More
Aiken's infamous stray dog, Ruth, rescued after a year and a half
An escape-artist extraordinaire dog returned home this weekend after traveling for a year and a half. → Read More