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AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A local mom is bringing the community together to spread awareness about autism. Deidre Roberson and her son, Marshall, joined weekend Good Morning Augusta anchor Shawn Cabbagestalk to talk more about the autism walk and breakfast. Autism walk: April 2 at 9 a.m. at Lake Olmstead Park.Autism breakfast: April 29 at […] → Read More
There’s an ongoing push to remove Bradford Pear trees from South Carolina. → Read More
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) — A fiery train derailment in Ohio brings back memories of a CSRA train crash nearly 20 years ago. “You know, I’ve seen many pictures, and I’m thinking another one,” Robert Wise told NewsChannel 6’s Aiken Bureau Chief Shawn Cabbagestalk. Wise was in his home — yards from the scene of the […] → Read More
BAMBERG, S.C. (WJBF) — Nikki Haley launched her campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Wednesday in Charleston. The backdrop for her announcement was in Bamberg. “People were surprised that Bamberg was spotlighted and started there to know these are her roots,” Chairman of the Bamberg County Republican Party Sharon Carter told NewsChannel 6’s Aiken Bureau […] → Read More
Aiken’s planning commission is giving the green light to a multi-million-dollar affordable housing project. → Read More
People who live nearby are concerned about the amount of crime they say happens in the area. → Read More
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — The Aiken Department of Public Safety and the coroner’s office is investigating a shooting in Aiken. Authorities say on Wednesday, February 8 at approximately 8:40 pm., officers responded to a call of a shooting at Burger King at 1110 York Street NE. Two victims were found suffering from gunshot wounds, one […] → Read More
SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash in Saluda County. Troopers say the incident happened Friday, January 20, on May Branch Road, near May Road, about 10 miles west of Saluda. The victim drove off the road, struck a mailbox, and then a ditch. The vehicle overturned. We’re working to learn the victim’s identity for you. → Read More
Aiken County leaders are looking for ways to fix the ongoing issues with its Emergency Medical Services Department. → Read More
BAMBERG COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Catalytic converter thefts have swept the country and the CSRA. “They know how important these buses are. But we have to take the sick and needing to doctor’s appointments, dialysis, and they know better,” board member of Bamberg County Office on Aging Samella Porter told NewsChannel 6’s Aiken Bureau Chief Shawn Cabbagetalk. The […] → Read More
UPDATE, 12/29/2022, 9:07 A.M. – According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, two people have died after an accident that occured on Highway 28 and Melrose Road. According to SCHP, the incident occurred around 6:50 P.M. on Wednesday. According to authorities, vehicle one, which was a 2008 Cadillac, was traveling south on Highway 28 while […] → Read More
McCORMICK COUNTY, S.C. — Several county offices in McCormick County will be closed Wednesday, December 28. County leaders say the McCormick County Administration Center and all offices (Water & Sewer, Finance, Administration, Building Dept., Economic Development, Veteran’s Affairs, Voters Registration, Clemson Ext. and Soil and Water Conservation) due to busted water pipes. The county is […] → Read More
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — The people who run a community resource in Aiken County trying to figure out who stole from their donation boxes. “If they told us about the situation that they were in, we very likely would’ve helped them in whatever way we could have,” Walking Tall Ministries’ Zak Moyer told NewsChannel 6’s Aiken […] → Read More
EDGEFIELD COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — One person is dead following a crash in Edgefield County. Troopers say the incident happened on Friday, December 16, at 11:45 p.m. The driver of a car was traveling north on Yonce Pond Rd, 1.8 miles south of Johnston, attempting to elude law enforcement, lost control of the vehicle, went […] → Read More
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Aiken County Emergency Medical Services still struggles to provide assistance to residents. “Whether it’s a public or private service, everyone is havi… → Read More
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Hotel Aiken and the old Johnson Pharmacy would have been demolished if Project Pascals moved forward. Now that the project has failed, the Design Review Board will hold a meeting to figure out if the owner, Aiken Municipal Development Commission, is doing enough to maintain the buildings. “It’s a detriment to […] → Read More
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting. On Saturday, November 5 at 9:37 p.m., Richmond County deputies responded to Number One Mobile Home Park on Deans Bridge Road in reference to a shooting. Authorities say a male was found shot to death. No suspect information is available. The investigation is in its early stages. → Read More
SOUTH CAROLINA (WJBF) — Early voting continues in South Carolina, and one candidate will be listed twice when you cast your ballot. Lisa Ellis is listed under both the Democratic and Alliance parties. “Fusion voting” allows candidates to appear on the ballot under multiple political parties. “This has been a process that’s been around state […] → Read More
LAURENS COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — The vehicle of a man who disappeared nearly a year ago has been found. Authorities say a local deer hunter found Don Hightower’s vehicle in the woods of Highway 319 in Laurens County, Georgia, Friday afternoon. The GBI, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, and volunteers, Laurens County Deputies later found remains […] → Read More
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Aiken City leaders are one step closer to canceling an ordinance that would have changed the face of downtown. Project Pascalis called for demolishing several historic buildings and replacing them with a new hotel, apartments, and parking garage. “I couldn’t believe that they were giving it to a company at the […] → Read More