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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...
Former South Carolina basketball star gets new professional contract
Earlier this week, three former South Carolina basketball stars (A'ja Wilson, Aliyah Boston, and Allisha Gray) were selected to participate in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game. The trio of stars were three of ten Gamecock alums in the league (along with Kamilla Cardoso, Tiffany Mitchell, Ty Harris, Zia Cooke, Victaria Saxton, Laeticia Amihere, and Mikiah Herbert Harrigan), but that changed on Friday.
This Richland County community center is now closed until further notice
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Richland County Recreation Commission (RCRC) announced on Friday that it is closing Gadsden Park Community Center until further notice. The commission said that the closing is due to repairs to the facility that will be taking place over the next few months. An RCRC spokesperson said...
Tennessee softball lands Sage Mardjetko, South Carolina transfer pitcher
South Carolina pitcher Sage Mardjetko has committed to Tennessee softball out of the transfer portal, she announced Friday. Mardjetko entered the transfer portal after USC fired coach Beverly Smith after another regional exit. The Gamecocks made nine postseason appearances under Smith, but only reached the super regionals in 2018. Mardjetko announced her commitment on Instagram.
Coroner responding to drowning in Laurens County park
WARE SHOALS, S.C. — The Laurens County Coroner's Office is responding to a drowning in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. (Video above: WYFF News 4 Morning Headlines) Patti Canupp with the LCCO said she is responding to a drowning at Irvin Pitts Memorial Park in Ware Shoals on Sunday afternoon.
Flash flood warning in Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie Co.
WJBF – There is a flash flood warning in Richmond, Columbia, and McDuffie counties until 8 P.M. due to the torrential rain happening with the slow moving thunderstorms. According to the Columbia County EM, the Southern Pines at Fury’s Ferry Road is closed due to flash flooding. Emergency crews also report that flash flooding is […]
S.C. Red Cross volunteers head to Texas to prepare for hurricane
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - People down south are preparing for Beryl and the trail of damage it’s expected to leave behind. With the storm expected to reach Texas Monday morning, American Red Cross of South Carolina is now sending down trained volunteers, that hope to help those who may need it the most.
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