Gov. Kemp order flags at half staff for fallen Georgia solider: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/gov-kemp-order-flags-at-half-staff-for-fallen-georgia-solider/
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Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams scheduled for federal arraignment.
Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams scheduled for federal arraignment
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Burke County Sheriff Alfonzo Williams will appear in federal court this morning following his indictment last month. Williams is scheduled to be arraigned this morning at the Fe…
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UFC did not sell tickets to the general public for the event, instead hosting roughly 4,000 Trump administration officials, members of Congress, business executives and military service members and staging the fights in an octagon on the south lawn of White House.
UFC parent company lost $30 million on White House fight
An executive from TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC, said Monday the firm lost roughly $30 million from its June event at the White House.
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Bamberg leaders are considering dissolving the city’s police department and shifting law enforcement services to the Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office by 2027. The proposal is still in the discussion phase.
Bamberg considers dissolving police department, shifting law enforcement to sheriff’s office
BAMBERG, S.C. (WJBF) — Bamberg leaders are considering dissolving the city’s police department and shifting law enforcement services to the Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office by 2027. The proposal is …
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Georgia educators push for higher teacher pay, updated school funding formula ahead of 2027 legislative session https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-educators-push-for-higher-teacher-pay-updated-school-funding-formula-ahead-of-2027-legislative-session/
Georgia educators push for higher teacher pay, updated school funding formula ahead of 2027 legislative session
As nearly 2 million Georgia students return to classrooms for a new school year, educators are already looking ahead to the 2027 legislative session with a list of priorities they say will strength…
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Republican Senate hopefuls spar over economy, immigration and government’s role in South Carolina debate: https://www.wjbf.com/news/republican-senate-hopefuls-spar-over-economy-immigration-and-governments-role-in-south-carolina-debate/
Republican Senate hopefuls spar over economy, immigration and government’s role in South Carolina debate
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Four Republican candidates seeking to succeed the late U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham largely aligned on many conservative priorities Tuesday night, but offered voters…
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Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/discarded-spacex-rocket-is-on-a-high-speed-collision-course-with-the-moon/
Discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon
While scientists are not too concerned about this particular piece of space junk, it highlights the growing threat as more and more items cram into orbit.
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Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signs contract extension, Jalon Walker suffers serious injury: https://www.wjbf.com/sports/falcons-running-back-bijan-robinson-signs-contract-extension-jalon-walker-suffers-serious-injury/
Falcons running back Bijan Robinson signs contract extension, Jalon Walker suffers serious injury
ATLANTA, GA (WJBF)- The Atlanta Falcons continue training camp, with one key piece to their offense now staying a few extra years. Falcons running back Bijan Robinson has agreed to a 3-year contrac…
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Augusta’s Big Oak Park closes for new recreational improvements: https://www.wjbf.com/news/augustas-big-oak-park-to-close-for-new-recreational-improvements/
Augusta commissioners hear proposal to help downtown businesses hurt by construction: https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-commissioners-hear-proposal-to-help-downtown-businesses-hurt-by-construction/
Candidates Ralph Norman and Russell Fry chimed in with their views on the economy. See the latest updates from the #SCSenDebate below: https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/live-updates-south-carolina-republican-primary-debate-for-u-s-senate/
#LIVE | Republican candidates in the race to appear on the November ballot and succeed late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate will be on the debate stage Tuesday night.
Live updates: South Carolina Republican primary debate for U.S. Senate
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Republican candidates in the race to appear on the November ballot and succeed late Sen. Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate will be on the debate stage Tuesday night fr…
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More than 37,000 Zac Brown Band fans left Fenway Park Sunday night with lasting memories, and a free cruise vacation
Zac Brown Band surprises Boston audience with free cruises
More than 37,000 Zac Brown Band fans left Fenway Park Sunday night with lasting memories, and a free cruise vacation!
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#MISSING: 14-year-old girl missing from Columbia County, people asked to check surveillance cameras: https://www.wjbf.com/news/14-year-old-girl-missing-from-columbia-county-people-asked-to-check-surveillance-cameras/
Local ministry to bring ‘Jesus back to the streets’ with citywide revival in Augusta: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-ministry-bringing-jesus-back-to-the-streets-with-citywide-revival-in-augusta/
#TRAFFICEALERT: Burke County road now closed after washout, sheriff's office says: https://www.wjbf.com/news/burke-county-road-now-closed-after-washout-sheriffs-office-says/
U.S. Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured funding for the Georgia Rural Water Association, the senators stated in a press release issued on Tuesday
Senator Warnock, Ossoff secure $3 million for clean water in rural Georgia
WASHINGTON (WRBL) — U.S. Senators Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff have secured funding for the Georgia Rural Water Association, the senators stated in a press release issued on Tuesday. This mo…
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#TRAFFIC | Detours for Garrett Elementary will continue through month of August.
Detours for Garrett Elementary will continue through month of August
Construction in front of Garrett Elementary will continue to impact traffic through first month of new school year.
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"Dine Bold. Dine Free. Be Free," Class Soiree Steakhouse said in a post on Instagram.
‘Au naturel’: Florida steakhouse offers nude dining
A restaurant in South Florida is giving diners a new experience: Nude dining.
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The USCA Downtown Takeover is August 22 in downtown Aiken. The free, family friendly celebration will showcase USCA Pacer pride. There will be live entertainment, activities, food and games.
Aiken community invited to USCA Downtown Takeover
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – Later this month, the streets of downtown Aiken will be taken over by college students. The USCA Downtown Takeover is August 22 in downtown Aiken. The free, family friend…
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Lawyers for Capital One asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by President Trump’s trust over its closing of Trump Organization-affiliated accounts years ago, saying it did so only after money laundering concerns were flagged by experts.
Capital One: Trump Organization accounts were closed after money laundering review
“The closures were the result of months of analysis and a careful review by Capital One’s [anti-money laundering] team in accordance with bank policies and regulatory guidance.”
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#BREAKING | All lanes shut down in North Augusta following crash at 520 at exit 17: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/all-lanes-shut-down-in-north-augusta-following-crash-at-520-at-exit-17/
34-year old UFC fighter has died after an ‘apparent heart attack’
34-year old UFC fighter dies after ‘apparent heart attack’
The UFC announced Nascimento’s death Monday evening, stating he was found unresponsive in the earlier hours of the day.
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WANTED FOR QUESTIONING | Man wanted for questioning after armed robbery on Peach Orchard Rd., authorities say: https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/man-wanted-for-questioning-after-armed-robbery-on-peach-orchard-rd-authorities-say/
Together, the fires have destroyed at least 700 buildings and forced some 67,000 people to evacuate. Authorities haven't stated a possible cause for the other two fires.
Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with one of Washington’s devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the devastating wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of homes and other structu…
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Escaped prisoner Christopher Craig, 40, is wanted by authorities after escaping from the Department of Corrections Augusta Transitional Center
Escaped prisoner wanted after escaping from Dept. of Corrections
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – A man is wanted by authorities after escaping imprisonment. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, Christopher Craig, 40, 5’10”, 19…
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Marijuana, pills make it inside Washington State Prison before being confiscated: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/marijuana-pills-make-it-inside-washington-state-prison-before-being-confiscated/
#TONIGHT | The South Carolina Republican U.S. Senate primary debate airs TONIGHT. You can watch it LIVE on the WJBF6+ app with a pre-show at 6:30 p.m., followed by the live debate at 7 p.m. #SCSenDebate
How to watch South Carolina’s Republican U.S. Senate primary debate on Aug. 4
The debate is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug 4. A pre-show will stream on our WJBF6+ app at 6:30 p.m., followed by the live debate at 7 p.m., and a streaming-only post-show immediately after.
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Wellstar holds VIP tour before Columbia County launch.
Wellstar holds VIP tour before Columbia County launch
GROVETOWN, Ga (WJBF)- One of the CSRA’s newest hospitals is one step closer to begin welcoming patients. Today, Wellstar will host a V.I.P. ribbon cutting and a special tour of the brand-new …
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Parents and guardians no longer need to complete or submit meal applications for students attending participating schools.
Most Richmond Co. students will eat free the 2026-27 school year
RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County School System will continue participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-27 school year, allowing students at elig…
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