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Monday forecast calls for more rain and staying humid
As of 6am Monday: We are off to a mostly cloudy start with temps in the low 70s. Plan for a partly sunny day with mainly afternoon showers and storms with highs today a muggy 90 with heat indices around 100-102. There is a good chance for showers and storms this week with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
Find out how this Augusta-area 18U girls soccer team punched its ticket to USYS Nationals
For many members of the Bulls 2006 soccer team, the reality of a national championship berth hasn’t yet sunk in. “I can’t even put it into words,” rising Greenbrier senior Natalie Heckathorn said. “I feel like when we get down there it will, but right now it feels like a dream.”
Nightrydas Elite, Oakland Soldiers punch tickets to Peach Jam title game
Jul. 20—NORTH AUGUSTA — They've been on a collision course all week in North Augusta, and on Championship Sunday the Peach Jam matchup so many have been hoping for will come true. Nightrydas Elite and Oakland Soldiers will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverview Park Activities Center after each won quarterfinal and semifinal matchups Saturday, and the winner will have truly earned the right to ...
Historic church in Augusta celebrates 224 years
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Today a historic church in South Augusta celebrating its 224th anniversary. Historic Spirit Creek Baptist Church started in July of 1800 and is one of the oldest African-American Baptist churches in the country. Sunday, the church hosted a large event to celebrate more than two centuries together.It included a worship service with […]
Jackets drop twin bill in Kannapolis July 21
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – After Saturday’s thunderstorms forced a suspended game and subsequent doubleheader Sunday, the GreenJackets were unable to muster any offense across two games against the Cannon Ballers as they were swept on both the day and the week. Game one began with Augusta facing a 4-0...
Local Goodwill receives Catalyst Grant
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is one of 27 local nonprofit organizations to receive a Catalyst Grant and become part of a program through the Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative. The program works to support local communities by using data and technology to advance...
New tech implemented in Edgefield County Schools
EDGEFIELD, S.C. (WJBF) – Edgefield County students are back in school Monday and some will get to use new, cool technology. It’s called “C-Space” and it’s offered at the Career Center. Courses there are specific to careers students may have right out of high school. The program let’s students get a more ‘hands on’ approach […]
Local chicken farmer raises over $900 for St. Jude through annual beach barbecue
Russ Harrelson was born and raised locally in Alcolu. He currently works as a chicken farmer, owning four chicken houses. However, he goes down to the beach once a year and barbecues a hog, selling portions and then donating the profits to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. When asked...
4-star defensive back surprisingly removes South Carolina football from upcoming commitment ceremony
South Carolina football coach Shane Beamer and his program are in the midst of an important stretch of the summer on the recruiting calendar. From July 20th until August 3rd, the Gamecocks will have had at least 9 targets announce their college commitments. So far, 4-star EDGE Bryce Davis and...
New vegan cafe officially opening Tuesday in Columbia on North Main Street
The City of Columbia Office of Business Opportunities announced that More Vegan Cafe, is set to officially open downtown on North Main Street this week. The new vegan eatery is located at 4622 North Main Street and will offer plant-based dishes infused with Italian, Caribbean, American, and Asian influences. More Vegan Cafe has been open since March; however, city officials have scheduled its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting press conference at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
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