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One day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, several members of Congress say they’re concerned for their safety amid an uptick in political violence and threats. https://www.wjbf.com/news/washington-dc/lawmakers-concerned-for-their-safety-amid-rise-in-political-violence/
There’s a renewed push to crack down on online sexual predators and keep kids safe on the internet. https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/new-law-pushes-to-protect-children-from-online-predators/
A school-age child has died from a rare complication of measles contracted in infancy, Los Angeles County health officials said Thursday. https://www.wjbf.com/health-2/ap-health/ap-child-dies-from-complication-of-measles-contracted-years-earlier/
The FBI says they’re now turning this investigation towards helping more victims, after eight members of House of Prayer were indicted on 26 charges for fraud schemes and tax matters. https://www.wjbf.com/news/fbi-now-looking-to-help-victims-after-indicting-8-members-from-house-of-prayer/
The United States Naval Academy, located in Annapolis, Maryland, is on lockdown Thursday evening, as officials respond to reports of threats made toward the federal service school. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/us-naval-academy-on-lockdown-after-threat-reports/
No decisions have been made yet, but three years ago, Barrett Park was already listed as one of the parks that could be closed. https://www.wjbf.com/news/past-list-could-indicate-what-augusta-parks-could-be-closing/
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About 57,240 frozen burrito meals sold at Target stores nationwide are being recalled after customers reported the product contained undeclared shrimp.https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/recall-burrito-meals-sold-at-target-may-contain-shrimp/
THIS JUST IN: Charges have been dropped against one of two teenagers accused in the deadly Deans Bridge Road shooting back in August. https://www.wjbf.com/news/charges-dismissed-for-16-year-old-in-deadly-shooting-case/
Lucy Kemp, the middle of the governor's three daughters, was one of 30 new troopers who joined the ranks of the Georgia State Patrol last week. https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-gov-brian-kemp-swears-in-his-daughter-as-a-state-trooper/
The Valley Public Service Authority Water System issued a boil water advisory for several streets on Thursday after water service was interrupted, according to the general manger. https://www.wjbf.com/news/boil-water-advisory-issued-for-multiple-streets-in-aiken-county/
"We felt a concussive wave traveling through the Pentagon, affecting us. And we essentially knew at that point that we'd been attacked and we were likely going to be at war very shortly."
Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) were on lockdown Thursday amid reports of threats to campus safety.
A child was struck by a car and killed while waiting for a school bus on Thursday morning in Screven County.
Suspect dies at hospital after shooting at Colorado high school while 1 victim is still in critical condition
#UPDATE | The FBI has released photos of a person of interest in the deadly shooting of Charlie Kirk.
#UPDATE | A news conference previously scheduled for today at 1:00 p.m. has since been cancelled.
Because 1 in 4 people currently living in the U.S. wasn’t yet born on September 11, 2001, teaching about the terror attacks and their effects is an evolving challenge
The Beech Island Water District is advising customers of a boil water notice due to water loss
A pastor connected to the House of Prayer Christian Church of America (HOPCC) has been indicted by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia for various sex offenses involving a minor
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Investigators say they were able to track the suspect’s movements in the moments before and after the shooting
Twenty-four years after the 9/11 terror attacks, families of the victims gather to honor their loved ones in a private ceremony in Lower Manhattan
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Federal, state and local authorities were still searching for an unidentified shooter early Thursday and working what they called “multiple active crime scenes.”
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Aiken Technical College opened its food pantry in Fall 2024, and on Wednesday, it celebrated its first year in helping to reduce food insecurity. https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-technical-college-celebrates-one-year-anniversary-of-student-food-pantry/
Costco has announced a recall of its popular Dubai Style Chocolate, according to a company announcement. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/costco-announces-recall-on-its-dubai-style-chocolate/
The Salvation Army of Augusta and Southbound Smokehouse in North Augusta are partnering together to support Center of Hope soup kitchen. https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-partners-unite-to-support-augustas-center-of-hope-soup-kitchen/
While Georgia still has over a year to go before voters will make their final decisions, the 2026 races for U.S. Senate and Governor are in full swing.https://www.wjbf.com/news/whos-running-for-georgias-top-offices-in-the-2026-elections/
RCSO is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in reference to a shooting that resulted in the death of Zyshawn Franklin and injured another. https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/5000-reward-being-offered-for-information-in-may-2025-augusta-homicide/
South Korean plane in Atlanta for workers detained in immigration raid; departure timeline uncertain https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/ap-international/ap-plane-leaves-south-korea-for-us-to-bring-back-workers-detained-in-immigration-raid-report-says/
Polly Holliday, theater star famous as the tart waitress Flo on sitcom ‘Alice,’ dies at 88 https://www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/u-s-world-entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-polly-holliday-theater-star-famous-as-the-tart-waitress-flo-on-sitcom-alice-dies-at-88/
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves of Atlanta resigned from his Georgia state Senate seat Wednesday.https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/jason-esteves-resigns-from-georgia-senate-to-focus-on-campaign-for-governor/
As work progresses on Broad Street, business owners feel they’re losing time to get more parking in the plans. DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/broad-business-owners-want-to-know-wheres-the-plan-to-add-parking-to-road-project/
In a narrow 4-3 vote, Aiken City Council members have rejected the ordinance to bring tiny homes to this plot of land on Dyches Road. https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-city-council-rejects-tiny-home-project-proposal-for-dyches-road-property/
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Three people are critically injured after a shooting at a high school in the Denver metro area on Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities in Jefferson County. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/3-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-at-denver-area-high-school/
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. https://www.wjbf.com/political-news/ap-politics/ap-turning-point-usa-confirms-ceo-charlie-kirk-shot-at-utah-college-event/
Columbia County Community Connections has temporarily suspended its "The Dream Academy" after school program after federal budget cuts.
UPDATE: New details have been released in the FBI raid this morning, as eight people were indicted on various fraud schemes and tax charges, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/fbi-columbia-co-sheriffs-office-raid-million-dollar-west-lake-home/
Georgia advocates push for “baby boxes” after newborn found alive in dumpster, mother charged https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-advocates-push-for-baby-boxes-after-newborn-found-alive-in-dumpster-mother-charged/
#DEVELOPING | Charlie Kirk shot during event in Utah
The Aiken County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a homeless man in Aiken.
Today on NewsChannel 6 at Noon, Mary Morrison spoke with Ukrainian pastor Aleksey Yuditenko and Dr. Rodger Murchison, a retired pastor from the First Baptist Church of Augusta.
Initial reports indicated that 25 people were hospitalized, but the preliminary report now says 24 people were medically evaluated by paramedics, and 18 were taken to hospitals.
The Food and Drug Administration launched a crackdown on misleading pharmaceutical advertising Tuesday, sending thousands of warning letters and approximately 100 cease-and-desist letters to drug companies.
A Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death so he could start a new life with in the country of Georgia texted his wife he loved her on the night he executed the plan.
A day after human remains were found in the trunk of a Tesla impounded at a Hollywood tow yard, police confirmed the discovery of another set of remains at a different tow yard.
“The ANIMAL who so violently killed the beautiful young lady from Ukraine, who came to America searching for peace and safety, should be given a “Quick” Trial, and only awarded THE DEATH PENALTY. "
THIS JUST IN | After 13 years on the job, the police chief of Lincolnton, Brandon Lively, has been fired.
DEVELOPING STORY | The Columbia County Sheriff's Office assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in a raid early Wednesday morning.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris suggests in her upcoming book that former President Joe Biden’s decision to run for reelection last year amounted to “recklessness."
A federal judge late Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempted ouster of Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook.
NEW THIS MORNING | Jenkins County homeowners went to the sheriff's office on Sunday, September 7th to file a complaint.
BREAKING NEWS | Two people taken to the hospital with gunshot wounds.
BREAKING NEWS | The Richmond County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people after a year-long drug trafficking investigation.
DOJ charges man accused of killing refugee on North Carolina train with federal crime https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/doj-charges-man-accused-of-killing-refugee-on-north-carolina-train-with-federal-crime/
The Columbia County School District recognized its finalists for the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year on Tuesday. https://www.wjbf.com/news/columbia-county-schools-names-finalists-for-2025-2026-teacher-of-the-year/
A DermaRite Industries hand soap recall has been expanded to more than 30 products, including deodorant, lotions, shampoo, hand sanitizer and more. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/dozens-of-skin-hair-products-recalled-over-potentially-life-threatening-bacteria/
Nearly the entire town government in Ridge Spring has walked away. Police officers, town hall staff, even the public works director — all gone. https://www.wjbf.com/news/ridge-spring-left-scrambling-after-seven-town-employees-resign/
Twenty-six undocumented Mexican workers were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during a high-profile raid at an automotive plant in Georgia. https://www.wjbf.com/border-report-tour/mexicans-detained-in-ice-raid-in-georgia-sign-voluntary-departure-papers/
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Georgia is ramping up its focus on civil liberties, tracking key legislation on voting rights, criminal justice reform, women’s rights and data privacy. https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/aclu-of-georgia-pushes-for-stronger-civil-rights-protections/
For the past month or so, 136 cameras have been documenting activity in Augusta parks. https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-commissioners-to-consider-closing-parks-as-cameras-capture-use/
“We’re continuing to listen,” Cracker Barrel said in a Tuesday press release before confirming that it would no longer be remodeling it restaurants. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/cracker-barrel-ditching-another-part-of-its-rebrand-does-not-reflect-what-you-love/
South Carolina lawmakers are working on passing a bipartisan bill that aligns with President Donald Trump’s call to reintroduce prayer and religious expression in public schools. https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-bill-seeks-to-bring-prayer-back-to-schools/
Just weeks away from the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, state lawmakers helped the city of Louisville get federal dollars to go towards the next phase of storm recovery. https://www.wjbf.com/news/louisville-gets-critical-helene-reimbursement-checks-nearly-1-year-since-the-hurricane/
Graniteville’s Better World Studios: Nurturing creativity & community https://www.wjbf.com/news/granitevilles-better-world-studios-nurturing-creativity-community/
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product. https://www.wjbf.com/news/science-technology/ap-technology/ap-apple-has-unveiled-its-iphone-17-lineup-including-the-first-iphone-air-heres-whats-new/
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Georgia judge to toss landmark racketeering charges against ‘Cop City’ protestershttps://www.wjbf.com/business/ap-business/ap-georgia-judge-to-toss-landmark-racketeering-charges-against-cop-city-protesters/
A South Carolina state trooper was hit by a vehicle during a traffic stop Tuesday morning in Lexington County, the third to be hit in less than a month. https://www.wjbf.com/news/sc-state-trooper-hit-by-vehicle-during-traffic-stop/
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The CDC has released a report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas.
The book, part of a trove of documents that the House panel received through a subpoena of Epstein's estate, includes notes to Epstein that appear to be from several high-profile people including President Trump and former President Bill Clinton.
Baker Merra Fallins-Pryor visited the Kitchen to walk us through her recipe for delicious Biscoff Cookie Butter Cookies.
A total of 16 people had been sickened, with seven of those requiring hospitalization. Cases were identified in: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin.
Following a deadly stabbing on the Charlotte light rail that left a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee dead, both state and federal agencies are looking to bring justice to the victim and change criminal-related policies.
South Carolina's attorney general said an "online teen crime group" is behind a string of active shooter hoax calls at universities around the country, including the University of South Carolina.
Some of the entries in the collection, which was released by a House committee on Monday, are strictly well wishes, congratulations and benign birthday messages. Others are crude or sexually explicit....
Augusta University is hosting 2 job expos where AU students, faculty, staff and alumni can learn about opportunities to work during the tournament.
Police are looking for a convicted murderer who escaped from a work detail.
BREAKING NEWS | Angel Hernandez Mendoza was arrested on August 27th and booked in the the Jenkins County Jail.
NEW DETAILS | Court documents released Monday show several alleged cases of abuse between murder suspect Hajir Talebzadeh and his ex-wife Melissa Domingo.
“Can you imagine our capital being the most violent city? But it was — it was really bad, into a totally safe zone. It's called a safe zone city. There's no crime."
Traveling to space can take a toll on the human body, and new research shows it can also speed up the aging of blood and immune cells. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/spaceflight-may-accelerate-the-aging-of-stem-cells-study/
Postal deliveries from world to US drop 80 percent after Trump’s de minimis lift https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/postal-deliveries-from-world-to-us-drop-80-percent-after-trumps-de-minimis-lift/
The 2025 Arts in the Heart of Augusta festival is set for Sept. 19-21, and several street closures are planned ahead of the event. https://www.wjbf.com/news/streets-to-close-for-arts-in-the-heart-of-augusta-festival/
The Charlotte Area Transit System, CATS, has released video of a deadly stabbing two weeks ago on the light rail. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/heartbroken-mayor-responds-to-video-of-moments-before-fatal-light-rail-stabbing/
Georgia lawmakers are preparing to introduce new gun safety bills when the 2026 legislative session begins in January. https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-lawmakers-to-push-new-gun-safety-bills-in-2026-session/
The Georgia Cancer Center worked with the City of North Augusta to install a sunscreen dispenser station that was unveiled on Monday. https://www.wjbf.com/news/free-sunscreen-dispenser-now-available-at-north-augustas-boeckh-park/
President Trump on Friday expressed reservations about Florida moving to eliminate school vaccine mandates, calling it a “very tough position” and arguing some vaccines are uncontroversial
Football season is back and while fans across the country are placing bets on their favorite teams, sports betting remains illegal in South Carolina. https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-debates-the-benefits-of-legal-sports-gambling/
With 70 parks in the city, many don’t see a lot of people, and that has Augusta commissioners considering whether some parks could closed to save money. DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/cameras-capture-augustas-city-park-usage/
If you’re looking for a great bite to eat in Graniteville, Chick-N-Snack is a spot you’ll want to check out.https://www.wjbf.com/roadtrip/everybodys-like-family-at-chick-n-snack/
A mother and grandmother were killed over the weekend while a 5-year-old child was present, and while the child was left unharmed, the emotional damage is far worse. https://www.wjbf.com/news/sheriff-brantley-speaks-on-augusta-double-murder-that-claimed-lives-of-mother-and-daughter/
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The Richmond County Coroner’s Office confirmed it is investigating a suspicious death on Monday. https://www.wjbf.com/news/coroner-investigating-suspicious-death-at-augusta-cemetery/
After years of anticipation, the payments in a $725 million class action lawsuit against Facebook have finally started to go out.
More than 90,000 Jeeps have been recalled due to a potential loss of drive power, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/nearly-92000-jeeps-recalled-by-chrysler/