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Grant allows Charleston LGBTQ+ nonprofit to expand statewide
The Charleston-based LGBTQ+ nonprofit We Are Family (WAF) is planning one of its largest expansions yet, utilizing a grant the organization received to provide online support and therapy-based programs. This would allow LGBTQ+ youth across South Carolina to access free resources to help address mental health. The executive director, Domenico...
Family of Aiken County teacher killed by pole settles with utility companies for $30M
Attorneys recently confirmed the family of Jeunelle Robinson, a 31-year-old teacher who was fatally struck by a utility pole as she walked along Main Street in Wagener last year, settled their case against Dominion Energy and Comporium. Robinson, a social studies teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was walking down Main Street on Aug. 23,...
Daily forecast | From First Alert Chief Meteorologist Riley Hale
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - High pressure north of the region is bringing a northeast wind today allowing slightly cooler and less humid conditions to move into the area. Nicer morning in the 60s and mostly dry conditions should last through Friday. A weak front will get close to the region this weekend and bring back seasonal humidity with the chance for a few late day storms.
Former Miss Donalsonville pleads not guilty in toddler’s death
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - A pageant queen charged with the murder of an 18-month-old baby boy says she’s not guilty of the child’s killing. Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague faces charges including felony murder and entered a not-guilty plea on Wednesday at her arraignment. The toddler’s father says...
CBE365: Speak Out with Dawnelle Cooper
WJBF – Welcome to Speak Out!, the breakout digital segment of Celebrating Black Excellence, where we feature poets and spoken artists, and they perform their works of art. In this episode of Celebrating Black Excellence 365: Speak Out!, we present Dawnelle Cooper as she reads her poem, “Lost And Alone.” To learn more about Dawnelle Cooper, you can […]
Man with “numerous medical problems” missing from Augusta
AUGUSTA (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating a missing man. 72-year-old Michael Shirley was last seen August 10th on the 1300 block of Interstate Pkwy. Authorities say he was wearing a gray shirt and black jeans. Michael has numerous medical problems and is known to frequent the […]
UPDATE: Men captured in Richmond County after escaping from Augusta Transitional Center
The Georgia Department of Corrections confirmed two Augusta Transitional Center residents were detained Thursday morning in Richmond County after escaping the center Wednesday night. The GDOC identified the men as George Richard Carter Jr., 58, and Matthew Connelly, 30. Carter is serving 10 years for burglary out of Clayton County with a maximum release...
Arson suspected in South Jefferson Street fire
One man was flown to an Augusta hospital after a fire local authorities are investigating as possible arson. According to Dublin Fire Chief Matthew Cutler, firefighters and police officers responded shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 to a home on 623 S. Jefferson St. to work a structure fire. Firefighters rescued a 69-year-old man who could not get out. He was later transported by Air Evac to the Augusta Burn Center.
Miss South Carolina Wheelchair USA preps for New York Fashion Week
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Miss South Carolina Wheelchair USA 2024 is home after competing at Miss Wheelchair USA. Although she didn’t bring home the national title, Kim Brock did win a total of 5 prestigious awards. She took second runner up, The Dane Foundation Quality of Life Award, Special Needs Living Magazine Press Award, the Photogenic Award, and Mona Johansson Spirit Award. It’s a huge accomplishment for her first in a pageant.
Gun found in purse at W.J. Keenan High School, parent arrested
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. (WACH) — A parent is charged with bringing a firearm into a local high school, according to the Richland County Sheriff's Department. Patricia Jones Javins, 42, is charged with carrying a weapon on school property. Authorities say around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, the W.J. Keenan High...
1 Arrested, 1 Wanted After Body Found in Burning Lexington House
LEXINGTON, S.C. – Lexington County deputies have arrested one man and are actively searching for another in connection with the killing of a man whose body was discovered by firefighters inside a burning home last month. Edward Leroy Smith, a 39-year-old resident of Winnsboro, was taken into custody Tuesday...
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