Shawn Cabbagestalk, WJBF

Shawn Cabbagestalk

WJBF

Augusta, GA, United States

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Past articles by Shawn:

Augusta mom to host first autism walk in honor of son

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

‘Bounty’ offered up for Bradford Pear trees in Aiken

There’s an ongoing push to remove Bradford Pear trees from South Carolina. → Read More

Graniteville remembers train crash following Ohio derailment

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

‘She’s gonna remember us’; Bamberg, SC reacts to Nikki Haley’s presidential run announcement

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

Affordable housing complex for first-year professionals, families close to reality for Aiken’s northside

Aiken’s planning commission is giving the green light to a multi-million-dollar affordable housing project. → Read More

‘We hear the gunshots every other night’: Residents concerned about safety following Burger King shooting

People who live nearby are concerned about the amount of crime they say happens in the area. → Read More

Two shot, one dead at Burger King in Aiken

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

One person killed in Saluda County crash

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

Consulting firm could be hired to figure out Aiken EMS issues

Aiken County leaders are looking for ways to fix the ongoing issues with its Emergency Medical Services Department. → Read More

‘They know better;’ Catalytic converters stolen from Bamberg County Office on Aging multiple times

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

Two people dead after accident in McCormick County

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

Busted water pipes force closure of McCormick County offices

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

Grinch steals from donation box at Walking Tall Ministries

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

Person dies following crash in Edgefield County

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 leaders discuss additional pay increase to help with EMS shortages

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

Public hearing scheduled to discuss condition of historic buildings in Aiken

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

Male found shot to death in Augusta

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

Candidate on SC ballot appearing under multiple political parties

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

60-year-old Johnson County man’s car found; remains later discovered

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 City leaders move closer to regaining Newberry Street from Project Pascalis developer

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