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Baseball and fireworks at Segra Park on Fourth of July Eve
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies wrapped up a three-game homestand Wednesday night on the eve of the Fourth of July. A packed house at Segra Park took in the game, and the evening ended with a massive fireworks show. During the game, Irmo's 13-year-old singing sensation, Sawyer McCarthy,...
Health inspections: 'Grime' in kitchen prompts low score at Oconee County restaurant
Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted June 19-July 2. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date. The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and...
Dublin implements new gunshot detection system to combat crime
DUBLIN, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The city of Dublin has implemented the “Raven Gunshot Detection System” in a move to enhance public safety and combat criminal activity, and the system is already reducing response times to incidents involving gunfire. Police Chief Keith Moon says it only takes about...
Macon mourns the loss of beloved singer Arthur 'Bo' Ponder at 77
MACON, Ga. (WGXA) -- Friends and family are remembering the life and legacy of Macon's Arthur "Bo," Ponder. The music artists died Saturday evening at the age of 77. Ponder worked professionally in the music business for 61 years as a singer, songwriter and recording artist. At 16 years-old Ponder landed center stage fulfilling a vacancy with the band, Johnny Jenkins & the Pine Toppers, after Otis Redding's departure to embark on a solo career. Ponder later became a recording artist and had a moderate hit record, “Dr. Strange Love”, under Phil Walden’s Capricorn label in 1969. Some of his other releases included; “My Love,” “Sexy Lady,” and “Baby I’m For Real.” Arthur also recorded as the Lead Singer for the group “Sideshow” that he formed in 1985.
Propulsion engineer is charged with obstructing probe of deadly 2017 US military plane crash
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — A former engineer at a U.S. military air logistics center has been charged with making false statements and obstructing justice during the criminal investigation into a 2017 military plane crash in Mississippi that killed all 16 service members aboard, prosecutors said Wednesday. James Michael Fisher,...
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce accepting leadership applications
MOULTRIE, Ga. – The Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce aims to cultivate the next generation of community leaders. The Chamber has announced it is now accepting applications for its prestigious leadership program. “Leadership Colquitt County applications are open right now. We are still taking applicants and we’ll be taking...
VIDEO | One person injured, 16 units destroyed following apartment fire on Steven’s Creek Rd.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Just before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night, the Augusta Fire Department responded to the 900 block of Steven’s Creek Road for a structure fire call. A 911 caller reported hearing fireworks for over two hours before noticing a fire on an apartment building at Nine Two Six West. The caller immediately began […]
UDPATE: One injured, 16 units destroyed after apartment fire in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - UPDATE: Augusta Fire/EMA say they were dispatched to the apartment complex after a caller reported hearing fireworks for more than two hours before noticing a fire on the apartment building. Augusta Fire says the caller began knocking on doors and letting residents know there apartment was...
Preliminary information released in plane crash that killed 5 GA family members
An investigation into the deaths of five members of a metro Atlanta family on a flight from New York to West Virginia by the National Transportation Safety Board says weather may have been a factor in the crash.
Westside High football team eyes post-season return
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The old saying goes “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” and the same goes for football teams who have dreams of making the playoffs and winning a state championship. When it comes to winning in sports, everyone always talks about the idea of...
Where’s Waldo? Find him around downtown Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Be on the lookout if you are in downtown Augusta. It’s time to play Where’s Waldo. Waldo is hiding in 21 local downtown Augusta businesses throughout July. Waldo and his friends have each lost a precious item inside the Book Tavern. “If you get...
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