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AUGUSTA (WJBF) – If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend – we’ve got you covered. Saturday, stand-up comedian, Leanne Morgan will be performing in Augusta. This weekend kicks off her new tour, “Just Getting Started”. “I don’t talk about anything political, or I don’t, you know, I’m very clean you know. But […] → Read More
Evans, GA (WJBF) – Turn on a Christian radio station anywhere across the country and you’re bound to hear one of Rhett Walker’s hit songs. “So, I’ve really never had a plan B. Like this is my dream, this is what I feel called to do, so we’re going to chase it,” said Rhett Walker, […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Elementary students in Richmond County went back to school last week. Monday morning, the rest of the district returns. With the new school year comes changes. Westside High School is one of those with a big change. They have a new state of the art performing arts theater that students are really […] → Read More
Augusta, GA (WJBF) – Police in Richmond County need your help finding a missing woman who suffers from dementia. 60-year-old Barbara Bland hasn’t been seen since around 9:30pm Wednesday on the 3100 block of Tate Road, near Terrace Manor Elementary School. Other Missing Persons: RCSO searching for missing teenager RCSO searching for missing teen, possibly […] → Read More
It’s been nearly 2 months since 19 children and 2 teachers were shot to death at a school in Uvalde, Texas. And as criticism in the response time of the officers continues, an Augusta man is sharing his experience. → Read More
A homicide investigation is underway in Aiken County, after a man was found shot dead in his home. → Read More
A man is behind bars accused of stabbing three people, including a 3 year old girl. → Read More
Graniteville, SC (WJBF) – Crews are on the scene of a structure fire in Graniteville. It broke out just after 7 a.m. Tuesday at 600 Ridge Road. No word on any injuries or how the blaze got started. Count on NewsChannel 6 for more details as they become available. → Read More
Columbia, SC (WJBF) – An early morning earthquake Monday shook awake residents of Columbia, South Carolina. It happened shortly after 1:30 a.m. According to the National Geological Society the tremor registered 3.3 on the Richter Scale. There are reports that it could be felt as far away as Aiken County. There were no immediate reports […] → Read More
MARTINEZ, Ga. (WJBF) – The great-grandmother of an infant who died while in her care, will remain behind bars. On Tuesday, Migdelia Guadalupe was denied bond. Related Stories: In March, 7-month-old Serenity Garnett was mauled to death by a dog at a home in Martinez. Police say Guadalupe was supposed to be watching her. She’s charged with second degree murder and possession of methamphetamine. → Read More
Aiken, S.C. (WJBF) – An investigation is underway after a shooting in Aiken. At least one person was shot just before 11:30 pm Tuesday. It happened on Washington Circle at Hampton Avenue Northwest. No details about any arrests have been released. → Read More
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – One person is dead after a shooting at a gas station. The coroner says just before midnight on Thursday, 52-year-old Jenefer Herron was shot at least once. It happened at 1739 Walton Way. Herron was taken to the hospital where she died. No other information has been released. This is a developing story. → Read More
WAYNESBORO, Ga. (WJBF) – Police in Waynesboro say a 4-month has been kidnapped by his father. They’re looking for Travis Griffin. Authoritites say Monday night, Griffin took A’hmaud Griffin out of his bedroom and then jumped out of the window with him and ran away. Travis was last seen wearing a yellow shirt and black […] → Read More
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – One person is dead after an overnight homicide. Richmond County Coroner, Mark Bowen, says 25 year old Alan Newsome was found dead in his driveway on the 2900 block of Ulm Road. Newsome was pronounced dead just before 2 a.m., Friday. The investigation is still ongoing. No other details have been released. → Read More
WRENS, Ga. (WJBF) – A Columbia County couple is behind bars, charged with child molestation and incest. Richard and Lynda Wood are accused of having sexual contact with a minor for nearly 7 years while the couple lived in Jefferson County. The two were arrested by the GBI in their Martinez home. They’re currently being […] → Read More
UPDATE 2:38 P.M. – According to Edgefield County Coroner David Burnett, the victim in a deadly Edgefield County crash Sunday evening was 23-year-old Tyra Johnson of Saluda County. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, this was a single vehicle accident in which the driver of a truck ran off the road hitting several trees on […] → Read More
UPDATE 2:38 P.M. – According to Edgefield County Coroner David Burnett, the victim in a deadly Edgefield County crash Sunday evening was 23-year-old Tyra Johnson of Saluda County. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, this was a single vehicle accident in which the driver of a truck ran off the road hitting several trees on […] → Read More
Aiken, S.C. (WJBF) – One person is dead in Aiken County after a crash. It happened around 6:30 p.m. Sunday. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, an SUV was attempting to turn left off secondary 257 on to secondary 154. A dirt bike didn’t yield and the driver was hit by the SUV. The driver […] → Read More
North Augusta, SC (WJBF) – An overturned tractor trailer has the I-20 Exit 6 west bound off-ramp blocked. The accident happened around 4:30am, Thursday. A person has been reported trapped in the tractor trailer. No word on the extent of injuries. Avoid the area if you can as emergency crews are still on the scene. […] → Read More
Aiken, SC (WJBF) – At least one person is dead after a shooting early Thursday morning.It happened around 12:30 am on Aldrich Street, that’s in the Crosland Park area.No suspects are in custody at this time. → Read More