Dixie Wells
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Accident on Bobby Jones blocks traffic
An early morning accident shuts down eastbound lanes on Bobby Jones Expressway. → Read More
1 dead after accident on Pine Log Road
A Beech Island man is dead this morning after an accident on Pine Log Road in Warrenville, SC, last night. → Read More
Jury convicts South Carolina doctor of trading money, sex for painkillers
A South Carolina doctor has been convicted of trading painkillers and anti-anxiety drugs for money and sex. → Read More
Early morning house fire in Grovetown
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) Columbia County crews were called to the scene of a fire early this morning. The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. at a house on the 4000 block of Ellington Drive in Grovetown. The fire chief confirms the flames started in a bedroom on the second floor of the house and quickly […] → Read More
Early morning fire on Seminole Drive
Crews in Aiken County are at the scene of a mobile home fire on Seminole Drive. → Read More
Suspect sought in Barnes Street shooting
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in a recent shooting. Daquan Vanzan is wanted in reference to a shooting on Barnes Street at James Brown Boulevard. It happened Tuesday at 1 a.m. Investigators say one person was injured. Vanzan is facing Aggravated Assault charges in that case […] → Read More
Fire breaks out on Thomas Lane
A fire broke out on Thomas Road in Augusta just after 2 a.m. → Read More
Mother of possible missing Hephzibah baby to have bond hearing
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta woman in the center of a possible missing newborn case, will go before a judge Tuesday. Tabitha Moss will have a bond hearing for her charges of providing false statements. Last month she said she had a baby girl, and then gave the newborn to someone to dispose of […] → Read More
Columbia Co. man facing child porn charges
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County man is behind bars facing charges of child pornography. Ricardo Dale Alva pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography. The 64-year-old was arrested back in March when investigators say online activity lead them to his home. If convicted, he faces 20 years in prison and a 250-thousand dollar fine. → Read More
Jefferson Co. couple pleads guilty to producing, sharing child porn
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A couple is behind bars in Jefferson County, after pleading guilty to producing and sharing child pornography. 33-year-old Charles Powell and 25-year-old Carrie Minton both admit to sending explicit photos of a 5-month-old girl. They also pled guilty to planning to sexually exploit an 8-year-old girl. The suspects face up to 30 years in prison. → Read More
1 injured in early morning shooting in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) Richmond County dispatch confirms at least one person was injured in an early morning shooting in Augusta. Deputies responded to a shots fired call at 1:17 a.m. on the 900 block of Barnes Street. The extent of the victim’s injuries is unknown at this time. No suspect information has been released. → Read More
Aiken man dies after ATV accident
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – An Aiken man has died after an accident involving an ATV. 30-year-old Terrence M. Rainey died Thursday night. He was pronounced dead at Aiken Regional Medical Center’s ER. Officials say Rainey was riding an ATV southbound on Red Oak Drive around 11 p.m. when he left the road and struck […] → Read More
Biden to visit church in Orangeburg, SC on Saturday
Augusta, G.A. (WJBF) – Former Vice President of the United States, and 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is scheduled to attend a campaign event in Orangeburg, S.C. Saturday, July 6. The event hosted by Joe Biden for President – South Carolina, is part of a two day stop in the Palmetto State. Biden will […] → Read More
Shooting at the Briarwood Apartments
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting last night at the Briarwood Apartments in Waynesboro, Ga. The victim was taken to the Burke County Medical Center where he was stabilized and then transported to the Augusta University Medical Center. No word on his condition, at this time. An investigation into the […] → Read More
Tree falls on Washington Road bus shelter
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) A tree fell on a bus shelter on Washington Road this morning. It happened in front of the Red Lobster restaurant. Right now it is unknown what caused the tree to fall. There are no reports of injuries at this time. Count on NewsChannel 6 to keep you updated. → Read More
Shooting investigation in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning shooting that happened on the 1600 block of Mill Street in Augusta. One person was wounded and taken to the hospital. No word on the victim’s condition at this time. So far, no description of the suspect has been released. Count on […] → Read More
Insulin pumps recalled due to hacking risk
Certain insulin pumps from Medtronic MiniMed have been recalled due to potential cybersecurity risks. → Read More
Georgia Air Force member receives safety award
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP/The Telegraph) Air Force officials will honor a Georgia aircrew member in Washington for preventing a plane crash. The Air Force Safety Center says Capt. Matthew Heath of Warner Robins will receive the Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy on June 27. The Air Force chief of staff awards the trophy annually to one […] → Read More
Fire breaks out at business on Norton Road
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) An investigation is underway to determine the cause of an early morning business fire in Augusta, Ga. The fire broke out just after 2 a.m. at Allstar Transportation on Norton Road off Old Savannah Road. Only one building of the facility was burned down. The blaze is now under control. No injuries […] → Read More
Road closure in Columbia County next week
There will be a temporary road closure on Granite Way in Martinez, GA, next week. → Read More