Kathy Wideman
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AU Health to test Windermere residents for COVID using state of the art 3-D technology
(WJBF) – Groundbreaking technology from Augusta University researchers will be used to help test patients at Windermere. NewsChannel 6 has learned, AU will be making 3-D printed nasal swabs to use in testing residents at Windermere with the help of the Georgia National Guard. AU Health’s CEO, Dr. Katrina Keefer says, “This could provide a […] → Read More
School Closings in the CSRA for Friday
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – School closings and delays have been announced for Friday February 20, 2020. Screven County Schools will be closed for students and staff Friday due to road conditions. Bamberg Schools will be on a two hour delay. Stay tuned to NewsChannel 6 for updates on school closings. → Read More
Georgia sees increase in flu this season
The state of Georgia is trending high when it comes to flu reporting compared to the rest of the country. → Read More
Eighty new cyber security jobs coming to Augusta
The cybersecurity industry grows a bit more as one of the nation’s leading agencies adds 80 more jobs. → Read More
Top brass at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office are giving a mighty congratulations to 3 of their deputies
According to Chief Deputy Lewis Blanchard, Corporal Robert South noticed a young man walking on the side of the road with gas cans. When Corporal South stopped to give him a ride, he learned that the man walked 3 to 4 hours every day from the city of Waynesboro to his job. → Read More
Columbia County man charged with cruelty to children
Columbia County, GA (WJBF) A Columbia County man is behind bars charged with 6 counts of cruelty to children. → Read More
Accident closes Hitchcock Parkway Thursday afternoon
Aiken, SC (WJBF) Accident in Aiken has Hitchcock Parkway closed to through traffic. → Read More
Augusta Company says it never employed alleged Virginia serial killer
The owner of an Augusta-based carnival company wants to clear the air regarding the employment of alleged Virginia serial killer, James Michael Wright. → Read More
Augusta Company says it never employed alleged Virginia serial killer
Augusta, GA (WJBF)- The owner of an Augusta based carnival company wants to clear the air regarding the employment of alleged Virginia serial killer, James Michael Wright. In a statement... → Read More
Large Fire engulfs Swainsboro business
Emanuel County, GA (WJBF) Firefighters in Emanuel County battling a blaze along Highway 80 in Swainsboro. → Read More
Ribbon Hanging at GA Cancer Center honors surviviors
Augusta, GA (WJBF) With the flip of the calendar to start a new month, the ribbons outside of the Georgia Cancer Center make another change. → Read More
Davidson and A. R. Johnson nationally recognized for high achievements
Augusta, GA (WJBF) High recognition for two of Richmond County’s best performing schools, earning national recognition. → Read More
Columbia County's Planning & Development Director Resigns
Columbia County, GA (WJBF) The head of Planning and Development in Columbia County is taking another position in the Palmetto State. → Read More
Efforts to stop Harlem annexation go back to 2017
Objections over annexing portions of Columbia County into the city limits of Harlem began in 2017. → Read More
Augusta Egg Drop cancelled
Augusta, GA (WJBF) Predicted bad weather causes cancellation of city's egg drop event. → Read More
Harlem's Mayor asks for veto of annexation bill
Harlem Mayor, Roxanne Whitaker, has changed her mind about doubling the size of the Harlem and has asked Governor Kemp to veto House Bill 598 in which Harlem would annex several parcels of land in Columbia County. → Read More
Deputies respond to shooting at Augusta apartment complex
Augusta (WJBF) Richmond County Sheriff Deputies are on the scene of a shooting in South Augusta. → Read More
One person dead in Grovetown head on collision
Grovetown, GA (WJBF) One person dead after head on collision in Grovetown Friday afternoon. → Read More
Augusta in the top 100 Best Places to Live
Augusta, (WJBF) So what's so great about Augusta-- other than the world's most prestigious golf tournament? → Read More
Plane headed to Aiken missing over North Carolina mountains
Macon, NC (WJBF) Plane enroute to Aiken missing in North Carolina. → Read More