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Augusta hosts SPLOST 9 and FLOST information session: www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-hosts-splos...

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As the planet warms, scientists in South Carolina burn homes to figure out how to best protect them in wildfires: www.wjbf.com/news/as-the-planet-warms...

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RCSO has released the mugshot of the mother charged after her 10-year-old was shot in Augusta on Tuesday: www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/shooting...

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Salvation Army, Fat Man’s Cafe partner for hygiene donation drive this April: www.wjbf.com/news/salvation-army-fat-...

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Aiken County residents raise concerns over possible gas-fired power plant near Montmorenci, New Holland: www.wjbf.com/top-stories/aiken-county...

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Meet the Weather Kids of the Week! Sisters, 8-year-old AnnaBella and 10-year-old Micaela had an exclusive WJBF station tour with Chief Meteorologist Jenna Petracci. They are from Graniteville, SC and love the weather!

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Ongoing drought conditions across the CSRA are beginning to impact more than just dry lawns – it's affecting water levels, gardens, and local ecosystems: www.wjbf.com/news/drought-conditions-...

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Augusta Commissioners approved a study to see if a water park would make a splash. DETAILS: www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-commissione...

Earth Day to bring warmer temps, sunny skies Tuesday evening update: It’s a terrific day in the CSRA! We are seeing plenty of sunshine with temperatures in the upper 70s. As we go into tonight, it will be crisp with temperatures falling…

Nice weather continues Wednesday as we celebrate Earth Day, but things change as we go into the weekend.

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Georgia officials prepare for May primaries as early voting approaches: www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgi...

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President Trump extends the ceasefire with Iran but keeps the blockade: www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/ap-i...

SLED issues Blue Alert after shooting, suspect now in custody The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is looking for a suspect officials say may be armed, dangerous and heading toward Bamberg County.

SLED released a statement with more information about what led to the Blue Alert being issued on Monday:
www.wjbf.com/news/sled-issues-blue-al...

South Carolina abortion banning bill passes committee, heads to Senate floor COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A law prohibiting abortions in South Carolina passed a Senate committee on Tuesday and now goes to the Senate floor. Senate Bill 1095, known as the ‘Unborn Child…

A law prohibiting abortions in South Carolina passed a Senate committee on Tuesday and now goes to the Senate floor.www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-abor...

Shooting involving child on Gordon Highway in Augusta The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting involving a child.

#BREAKING | Shooting involving child on Gordon Highway in Augusta

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The Crawford family has donated a $2 million gift to Spelman College and Morehouse College to help with the expansion of opportunities for students www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/crawfo...

Timeline of Louisiana mass shooting that killed 8 children On April 19, 2026, Shreveport Police responded to a series of shootings, a carjacking, and a police pursuit, resulting in multiple victims dead and the suspect, Shamar Elkins, killed by police in B…

Timeline of Louisiana mass shooting that killed 8 children

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The memorial service arrangements for retired Chief Deputy Patrick "Pat" Clayton have been announced www.wjbf.com/csra-news/memorial-servi...

Cause of death released for body found on Edgefield Hwy in October 2025 AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – The cause of death has been released for the body found on the 2000 block of Edgefield Highway on October 31st, 2025. The Aiken County Deputy Coroner said that 24-year-ol…

The cause of death has been released for the body found on the 2000 block of Edgefield Highway on October 31st, 2025.

Grovetown 13-year-old accused of Sexual Assault of another 13-year-old in same household GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – On Monday, Grovetown Police Officers responded to Grovetown Middle School for reports of a Sexual Assault that occurred off campus. Reports say the 13-year-old female …

#BREAKING | Reports say the 13-year-old female victim and the 13-year-old male suspect are members of the same household and are known to each other.

‘Don’t give up on America’: Former presidents share messages ahead of nation’s 250th birthday The nation’s four living former presidents are offering their thoughts on where the U.S. stands ahead of its 250th anniversary this summer.

The nation's four living former presidents are offering their thoughts on where the U.S. stands ahead of its 250th anniversary this summer.

Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost oil, coal and energy infrastructure President Trump on Monday invoked wartime authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to try to push for more oil, gas and coal. The DPA gives the president the authority to increase the produ…

President Trump on Monday invoked wartime authority under the Defense Production Act (DPA) to try to push for more oil, gas and coal.

Alan Osmond, eldest brother of The Osmonds, dies at 76 Alan Osmond, who with his siblings was part of the musical group “The Osmonds,” has died at the age of 76, according to a family spokesperson.

Alan Osmond, who with his siblings was part of the musical group "The Osmonds," has died at the age of 76, according to a family spokesperson.

Hot air balloon with 13 aboard makes emergency landing in California backyard A hot air balloon carrying 13 people made an emergency landing in a Southern California backyard due to low fuel and a shift in winds.

A hot air balloon carrying 13 people was forced to make an emergency landing in a Southern California backyard on Saturday.

Officials confirm two deaths after crash on Riverwatch Parkway, victims identified The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene of a traffic fatality on Riverwatch Parkway in Augusta.

#BREAKING | The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal crash on Riverwatch Parkway on Monday.

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The case of the Georgia teen who was found dead in a rolled up gym at at school remains open. Authorities are offering a 1/2 million dollar reward www.wjbf.com/news/kendrick-johnson-ca...

Sen. Ossoff investigates AI data center impact on Georgians’ energy costs GEORGIA (WRBL) — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) launched an investigation into the impact AI data centers are having on the power bills of Georgians. On Monday, Sen. Ossoff sent an inquiry to the …

Sen. Ossoff investigates AI data center impact on Georgians' energy costs

Georgia State Troopers fired after profiting from personal injury claims Four Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers were fired after an investigation found they were profiting from personal injury claims.

Four Georgia State Patrol (GSP) troopers have been fired after an investigation found they were profiting from personal injury claims.

Patel sues Atlantic over report on job performance, alcohol use FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million on Monday after the magazine published explosive reporting detailing the director was fearful of losing his job and struggled to be reache…

FBI Director Kash Patel sued The Atlantic for $250 million on Monday after the magazine published explosive reporting detailing the director was fearful of losing his job and struggled to be reached after nights of excessive drinking.

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A Pennsylvania dad thought he had acid reflux. Then he was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.
Warning signs to watch for: www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/health/a-penns...

Patrick Muldoon, of ‘Days of Our Lives,’ ‘Saved By the Bell’ and more, dies suddenly at 57 Muldoon’s credits also include over 50 films, including 1997’s science fiction movie “Starship Troopers.”

Actor Patrick Muldoon, known for his roles in "Days of Our Lives," "Melrose Place" and "Starship Troopers," died suddenly on April 19 at the age of 57,