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Search delayed at pond for missing Burke County man due to recent rain
Investigators say the search of a Burke County pond for a man who went missing in 2016 has hit a temporary setback due to recent heavy rains. → Read More
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 20-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 20-yuear-old Andre Miles. Miles was last seen Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at 3:45pm at Serenity Behavioral Health on Mike Padgett Highway. Miles is Schizophrenic, Bipolar and Autistic. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He may hang […] → Read More
Update in Simon Powell murder investigation
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the Simon Powell death investigation. Investigators have learned that Crystal Simmons, who was wanted in the murder trial, is currently in jail in Alabama on unrelated charges. Investigators with BCSO will be speaking with her soon. Randall Johnson, who was wanted […] → Read More
Deputies on scene of domestic incident on Hunter Street in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Richmond County Deputies are on the scene of a domestic incident on the 1400 block of Hunter Street. The call came in at 11:57 am. The scene is still active at this time. More information will be released upon further investigation. Count on WJBF NewsChannel 6 for more information at it comes available. → Read More
Second person arrested in Richmond County kidnapping
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A second person was arrested after a kidnapping in Richmond County. 25-year-old Tatiana Mayes was arrested Friday after a kidnapping from a Family Dollar. Mayes and the other suspect, Kadarius Cheatham, allegedly drove up to the victim in a dark colored SUV, claiming that the victim shot him earlier that night. […] → Read More
Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner investigating deadly shooting
Authorities responded to the Economy Inn located at 3061 Deans Bridge Road. → Read More
Burke County pond drained in search for Simon Powell
Update | July 28, 2022 (WJBF) – Wednesday morning, The Burke County Sheriff’s Office shared an update on the search for Simon Powell: I wanted to take an opportunity to give a brief update on the continuing investigation into the Simon Powell case. As of yesterday we have drained approximately 95 percent of the pond […] → Read More
School buses to begin testing routes in Columbia County
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – More than 300 buses will begin testing routes Monday, July 25th and Tuesday, Jul 26th in Columbia County. The Columbia County School District asks that the public please be cautious of the school buses as theirb hardworking drivers prepare for students ahead of the first day of school, Thursday, August 4, […] → Read More
Man arrested in deadly shooting at Knights Inn
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – An arrest has been made in the murder of Renqual Geter at Knights Inn in Augusta. 22-year-old Jaquarie Allen is being charged with Murder and Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Crime after the murder at Knights Inn on Boy Scout Road. Additional charges may be forthcoming. There is no further information available at this time as this investigation is ongoing. → Read More
Lightning strikes Fort Gordon injuring 9 soldiers, killing 1
UPDATE, 7:04 P.M. – According to Fort Gordon authorities, one of the soldiers injured in the lightning strike has died. Authorities say that the solider succumbed to their injuries and no name will be released at this time until the next of kin have been notified. FORT GORDON, Ga. (WJBF) – Fort Gordon officials reporting […] → Read More
Saluda County Sheriff’s Office investigating Lake Murry death
SALUDA COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – On July 19th just before 5:00pm, the Saluda County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in reference to a individual who had fallen into Lake Murray from a boat. The Saluda County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the Newberry County Rescue Squad, and Little […] → Read More
Kids fishing derby to be held at Mayor’s Fishing Pond
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Augusta kids fishing derby is set for Saturday, July 23rd at Mayor’s Fishing Pond. 100 kids from the Augusta area will participate in the 2022 tournament from 9am-12 pm Saturday, July 23, at the Mayors Fishing Pond on 1836 Lock and Dam Road in Augusta. The event will include fishing […] → Read More
Jim Hudson Lexus donates $100,000 to Golden Harvest Food Bank
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Jim Hudson Lexus donated $100,000 to Golden Harvest Food Bank Thursday. This donation goes a long way to helping those in need as inflation continues to impact families. Golden Harvest will be able to use the money to purchase food items that are needed by area food pantries that reach out to those in need. → Read More
Woman charged with Murder in Simon Powell disappearance, search for body underway
Just over 6 years from the date Simon Powell went missing, a suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with his disappearance and murder. → Read More
Intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Belvedere Clearwater Road closed after accident
BURNETTOWN, SC (WJBF) – First Responders are on the scene of an accident in Burnettown, S.C. Aiken County emergency dispatch confirms road closures at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway and Belvedere Clearwater Road in Burnettown, SC, following an vehicular accident. Currently, no word about injuries. Count on WJBF NewsChannel 6 for more information on this developing story. → Read More
Trailer stolen from Stanton Drive in North Augusta
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC (WJBF) – North Augusta Public Safety is looking for information on a stolen trailer. The trailer was stolen from 611 Stanton Drive. If you have any information on the location of the trailer or the suspect, please call North Augusta Public Safety at 803-279-2121. → Read More
Fatal collision on US HWY 178 in Saluda County
SALUDA COUNTY, SC (WJBF) – South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident that took place on US Hwy 178 near Rollings Meadows Lane. The accident happened around 10:00 am. A person driving a 2003 Chevy truck was driving west when they went off the roadway on the right of the road. The driver […] → Read More
Captain Junne “Jr” Jones to be honored with highway dedication
McCormick, SC (WJBF) – Captain Junne “Jr” Jones will be remembered with a highway dedication on Wednesday, July 6th. A portion of South Carolina Highway 10 will be dedicated to Captain Jones in honor of his commitment and service to McCormick County and the State of South Carolina. The ceremony will be held at New […] → Read More
Fatal hit and run under investigation in Aiken County
AIKEN, SC (WJBF) – The Aiken County Coroner’s Office is investigating a hit and run incident that left an Aiken man dead. The incident occurred Friday morning at approximately 12:52 A.M. on the 800 block of Laurens Street near Beams Road. An Aiken Department of Public Safety Officer discovered the victim deceased on Laurens Street. […] → Read More
Large amounts of marijuana and money seized after traffic stop in Harlem
HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – Officers with the City of Harlem Police Department seized a large amount of cash and marijuana Thursday. While out on patrol, officers conducted a traffic stop on a wanted person. When they made contact with the driver, officers immediately noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from within the vehicle. The […] → Read More