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Overnight ramp closures on I-126 in Columbia: Detours ahead
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Drivers on a well-traveled stretch of interstate highway in Columbia may find their exit closed on Sunday night and early Monday morning as crews work in the area. The South Carolina Department of Transportation said crews would temporarily close the I-126 ramps at Colonial Life Boulevard...
Sandy Run firefighters control intense house fire, report no injuries
SANDY RUN, S.C. — Authorities say a house fire in Sandy Run is out, and no injuries have been reported. The Sandy Run Fire Department said crews found half of the house burning heavily on Saturday when they were called to the scene off Old Swamp Road. Photos from...
Pain lingers for victims of fire at local apartment complex
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - In a matter of minutes, families’ lives turned upside down. Now all that’s left is yellow caution tape, missing roofs, lots of black residue. Families were not expecting to spend their Fourth of July weekend like this after a fire late Wednesday devastated 16 units at the Nine Two Six West apartment complex in the 900 block of Stevens Creek Road.
Chapin's water deemed safe after July 4th main break prompts boil advisory
CHAPIN, S.C. — Authorities have deemed water in the Chapin area safe to drink once more after a July 4 water main break prompted a boil advisory. A spokesperson for Chapin said water customers on the Amicks Ferry Water System in Lexington County no longer need to boil their water after bacteria testing found it was clean.
Georgia Peach Growers Rebound After Worst Frost Losses Since 1955
Georgia peach growers have shown remarkable resilience after a severe frost in March 2023 destroyed nearly 95% of the state’s peach yield, marking the most significant crop loss since 1955. Why It Matters: The peach industry is a vital part of Georgia’s economy, providing jobs and supporting local communities....
Basketball tournament to honor gun violence victims
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A ‘Stop the Gun Violence’ basketball tournament will honor victims on Sunday, July 7 at the Warren Road Community Center. It’s from 1-7 p.m. with mentoring, counseling, and community leaders. The tournament starts at 1:30 p.m. The event in memory of Kevin Coatney, Jr. The 20-year-old was shot and killed outside […]
Visitors take on the James Brown Historic Tours
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - A bus full of visitors on the James Brown Historic Tour Saturday. Visitors got a firsthand look at the childhood of one of Augusta's legends. "We are the only riding tour in Augusta of historic entertainment of any sort. You get to see the whole span of Mr. Brown's life as it pertains to Augusta from the highest of the highs to the lowest of the lows," said Kiki Cofer, the tour director.
Appeal filed by former Augusta Commissioner Sammie Sias rejected
GEORGIA (WJBF) – An appeal filed by former Augusta Commissioner Sammie Sias has been rejected by a federal appeals court. According to officials, the opinion was filed on Friday by the US Court of Appeals for the Southern District. Sias is currently serving a 30-month sentence which began on August 21st, 2023 and was reduced […]
Richmond Co. Sheriff's Office searching for endangered 31-year-old
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WFXG) - The Richmond County Sheriff's office needs your help locating Tony Robinson. The 31-year-old was last seen on July 3rd on the 1300 Block of Greene Street in Augusta. Robinson is known to frequent the Salvation Army Center of Hope and suffers from paranoid schizophrenia. Anyone with...
Richland County pet owners could be seeing some changes
RICHLAND COUNTY, S.C. — Richland County is closer to passing an update to the county's pet ordinances. The council gave it a second reading this past Tuesday, which means that if they vote in favor of it one more time, it will become law. Some of the main changes...
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