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2 cars, 18-wheeler crash on Railroad Avenue in Salley
SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A crash involving two cars and an 18-wheeler has caused unknown injuries in Salley early Thursday morning, according to Aiken County dispatch. A water main break caused a huge sinkhole Wednesday in front of the Talatha Rural Community Water processing plant in Aiken County. Dispatch says...
Water main break creates chasm in front of Talatha treatment plant
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - A water main break caused a huge sinkhole Wednesday in front of the Talatha Rural Community Water processing plant in Aiken County. It happened on U.S. 278 in front of the plant that’s between New Ellenton and Jackson. Water Commissioner Debra Larke said state and...
Aiken County, Strom Thurmond jamborees usher in return of high school football
Aug. 13—Friday night lights return this week to the Aiken Standard coverage area in the form of high school football jamborees, with the regular season to begin next week. There will be two jamborees played within the area — the Aiken County Jamboree is at South Aiken, while Strom Thurmond is also hosting its own jamboree. The Aiken County Jamboree is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Friday and ...
Aiken County Superintendent Corey Murphy discusses student success and safety
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) Even though he is just getting started in his new role, Dr. Corey Murphy took the time to come to The Means Report. The Aiken County superintendent talks about how things are going as the new school year gets underway. We discuss the keys to success for students. We hope you enjoy […]
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 […]
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 […]
Woman dies after being hit by car on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta
An Augusta woman died Wednesday after being hit by a car while crossing Peach Orchard Road on Sunday. Jan Jacoby, 62, of Augusta, was struck by a vehicle while she was crossing the 2600 block of Peach Orchard Road late Sunday, according to a news release from the Richmond County Coroner's Office. Jacoby was...
The Score Picks: Week 1
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The high school football season is here and that means The Score's weekly pick segment is back!. Each week the crew will make their picks on who they think will come out on top and we will keep tabs on the standings throughout the season. Last...
OSC Edge President & CEO Tiffany Bailey to Speak on Panel at AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop During TechNet Augusta
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2024-- OSC Edge is excited to announce that Tiffany Bailey, the company’s President and CEO, will be a featured panelist at the AFCEA Greater Augusta Chapter Small Business Workshop, part of the TechNet Augusta conference (see panel details below). OSC Edge will be exhibiting at the conference (booth L28) to discuss and showcase its Engineered IT, Cyber and Cloud Solutions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814384684/en/ Tiffany Bailey, President and CEO Of OSC Edge (Photo: Business Wire)
Sunny skies & lower humidity the next couple of days; Storm chances return this weekend
The next couple of days will be some of our best of the summer. Refreshing mornings in the upper 60's-70 with sunny afternoons in the upper 80's to near 90. Our next weather maker brings traditional August weather back to the CSRA Saturday into Sunday. Highs stay in the low to mid 90's with a heat index near 100. A cold front will bring back scattered storms Saturday afternoon and evening.
Crime Stoppers Atlanta offering $2,000 reward in Augusta murder case
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Investigators with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s assistance in providing information related to a homicide at a Dollar General in Augusta. On June 15th, Richmond County Deputies responded to 1710 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard regarding an assault. Upon units’ arrival on scene Elias Delk was located […]
In The Zone With: Jack Rhodes
No matter what position he plays, Aquinas High School junior Jack Rhodes excels on the football field. “His freshman year the quarterback got hurt and he (Rhodes) played the last six games as our starting quarterback. He had well over 1,000 yards and led us to the playoffs as a freshman,” said James Leonard, Aquinas High School head football coach.
Walks, wild pitches and errors fill stat sheet as GreenJackets fall Aug. 14
NORTH AUGUSTA – A game that seemed as though neither side wanted to grab the win ended in disappointment for the home side, as the GreenJackets stranded the tying run at second in the bottom of the ninth and fell 6-5 Aug. 14 at SRP Park. The two sides...
Cross Creek senior gets football offers from D1 schools
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The tough reality of the looming high school football season is that for many — this will be their last. Last to suit up in their high school colors or the last time they can turn college coaches’ heads. That’s a reality for Cross...
Local election offices aim to ensure safety ahead of November
APPLING, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - With the November election getting closer every day, election security is becoming even more important. On Wednesday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger was in town to make sure local elections officials are ready for any kind of attack from cyber to physical. It’s all to...
Heritage Academy welcomes students with red carpet
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Wednesday was the first day of classes for Heritage Academy in Augusta, and staff rolled out the red carpet. Students were celebrated as they arrived with music, balloons, and of course, the red carpet walkway. The Augusta Partnership for Children says that every Wednesday in August,...
Dinner and Jazz event to support DFA Symphonic Band trip to international festival
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)– Tickets are on sale now for An Evening of Dinner and Jazz, coming up Sunday, September 15th at Sacred Heart. The concert is presented by The Bands of Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, and features Wycliffe Gordon and Wayne Hoey. Gordon is a renowned musician, composer, conductor and arranger. Hoey is a […]
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