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Boil water advisory issued for parts of Edgefield/Aiken Counties
EDGEFIELD/AIKEN COUNTIES, S.C. (WJBF) —- The Edgefield County Water and Sewer Authority is issuing a boil water notice for several locations in Edgefield and Aiken Counties. People who live on Bergen Rd (including but not exclusive to Bergen Place, Bergen West, Wando Woodlands, Willowwick Apts, Briton Ridge Apts.), Gregory Lake Rd area (including but not exclusive to Gregory […]
Aiken County School District implementing new security measures this school year
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – School is back in session in Aiken County and the district is expanding its security measures. At the entrance of Kennedy and Schofield Middle Schools, students and staff will have to go through vestibules before entering the building. It’s just an added layer of protection you walk thru before walking right […]
Free diapers coming soon to the Aiken Community
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WFXG) - One out of two families cannot afford diapers to keep their children clean, dry, and healthy. “The reality is over 30,000 families need diapers and actually skip a meal in order to receive diapers, so we identified a need in the community and wanted to remove that barrier,” said Molina Health Senior Gross Specialist, David Irizarry.
Community Baby Shower set for Saturday
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Molina Healthcare is partnering with Rural Health Services and Bundles of Joy to host a free Community Baby Shower for new and expecting moms! The event is Saturday, July 20, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Rural Health Services, 1000 Clyburn Place in Aiken. Free diapers, wipes, diaper bags, and […]
Hometown History: The Augusta Canal
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Many people drive across it or run, walk and bike beside it every day. Many kayak and fish on it too. We’re talking about the Augusta Canal. In this month’s “Hometown History,” Kim Vickers dives into learning more about it’s origins and how it saved Augusta. The Augusta Canal has been part […]
Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson: Workforce hub initiative is moving Augusta forward
There are 221,000 people in the Augusta area that are of working age but are not currently employed and are not seeking employment. Statewide, that number is closer to 3.3 million. How do we convince these individuals to join the workforce? We can start by addressing barriers to employment and increasing access to...
SC activists protest at Fort Jackson over U.S. aid to Israel
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — On Saturday, July 20, activists from the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) will gather at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, to protest U.S. aid to Israel and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. This rally is part of the South Carolina People's Red Line Tour, a...
Augusta Jewish community celebrates opening of new museum
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Jewish Museum held a ribbon cutting to mark the opening of the new museum along with new displays. Local leaders including Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson were in attendance. The STOP food truck is the latest way farmers are trying to fill the food deserts...
Addiction recovery ministry seeks new worship space in this part of Columbia County
An Augusta-area Christian ministry that helps guide drug addicts and ex-convicts through recovery seeks 20 acres in Columbia County to continue its work. Cliff and Ana Nobles lead 143 Ministries International, established in 2018 and named for the number of letters in each word of "I love you." The nonprofit...
Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21
On the eve of the third anniversary of the doors opening to the Augusta Jewish Museum, officials will celebrate the installation of its exhibits with a ribbon cutting and dedication from 1 to 3 p.m., July 21. On July 22, 2021, a ceremony marked the saving of two historic Augusta...
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