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Federal food stamp benefits are set to be restored for tens of millions of Americans in the coming days.
Here’s when SNAP payments are set to resume in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) — Federal food stamp benefits are set to be restored for tens of millions of Americans in the coming days following the passage of a spending bill to end the record-brea…
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November 13, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Federal food stamp benefits are set to be restored for tens of millions of Americans in the coming days.
#BREAKING | The Burke County Sheriff's Office and the Waynesboro Police Department have responded to the scene of a shooting at a local convenience store.
One person shot at Sunoco gas station in Waynesboro
Deputies responded to the Sunoco gas station on E. 7th Street in Waynesboro around Noon, Thursday, in reference to a shooting.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:48 PM
#BREAKING | The Burke County Sheriff's Office and the Waynesboro Police Department have responded to the scene of a shooting at a local convenience store.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is scheduled to take place next Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
Cheney’s funeral set for Nov. 20 at Washington National Cathedral
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is scheduled to take place next Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Former Vice President Dick Cheney’s funeral is scheduled to take place next Thursday at Washington National Cathedral.
A passenger boarding a Frontier Airlines flight to Cincinnati at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport found a loaded firearm magazine near her seat that had been left behind by a law enforcement officer on a previous flight, the airline said.
Passenger on Frontier flight finds loaded firearm magazine while boarding: ‘Aircraft was deplaned’
The airline claims the magazine — which contained 10 hollow-point rounds — had been left behind by a law enforcement officer on a previous flight.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A passenger boarding a Frontier Airlines flight to Cincinnati at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport found a loaded firearm magazine near her seat that had been left behind by a law enforcement officer on a previous flight, the airline said.
The suspect allegedly told police that , "he was angry and seeing red" so he lit the fire.
“You might wanna go check upstairs real quick”, Aiken man arrested for Arson
AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) – On November 12th, around 11:50 am, Aiken Department of Public Safety Officer responded to 251 York Street SE in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers encount…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
The suspect allegedly told police that , "he was angry and seeing red" so he lit the fire.
Last year, AT&T confirmed two separate data breaches, one that started in 2019 and the other in 2022.
Deadlines for $177M AT&T settlement nearing: How to claim up to $7.5K
Millions of customers, current and former, were impacted by a pair of data breaches.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last year, AT&T confirmed two separate data breaches, one that started in 2019 and the other in 2022.
On November 10th, the Washington County (Florida) Communications Center received a 911 call from a child who advised she was traveling with her family and that her parents were fighting while driving down the road.
Florida man jumps from car while driving, arrested for alleged child abuse
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fl. (WJBF) – On November 10th, the Washington County (Florida) Communications Center received a 911 call from a child who advised she was traveling with her family and that…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
On November 10th, the Washington County (Florida) Communications Center received a 911 call from a child who advised she was traveling with her family and that her parents were fighting while driving down the road.
Those not determined to be a security risk are allowed to be released on $1,500 bond and be monitored, including with GPS ankle monitoring. Anyone detained who is a high-risk individual must remain in detention.
Judge orders over 300 ICE detainees released by next week
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the release of over 300 people detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during “Operation Midway Blitz.”
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November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Those not determined to be a security risk are allowed to be released on $1,500 bond and be monitored, including with GPS ankle monitoring. Anyone detained who is a high-risk individual must remain in detention.
President Donald Trump loves offering outlandish ideas and then repeating them until they start to become mainstream — even if they don't always come to fruition.
50-year mortgages? NFL kickoff rules? Here’s where some of Trump’s latest jaw-dropping musings stand
Some notions that once felt far-fetched are now the norm
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November 13, 2025 at 2:58 PM
President Donald Trump loves offering outlandish ideas and then repeating them until they start to become mainstream — even if they don't always come to fruition.
Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle that was completely destroyed and several acres of woods that burnt and was still burning.
Authorities seek info on Aiken County vehicle, woods fire
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – Around 7, Thursday morning , the Graniteville-Vaucluse-Warrenville (GVW) Fire Department was notified of a vehicle and woods fire on Dragons Lair Rd. near Sunny Br…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle that was completely destroyed and several acres of woods that burnt and was still burning.
The first wave of federal workers will start receiving paychecks on Saturday as the government begins to reopen after a record-long shutdown.
Federal workers expected to start receiving paychecks on Saturday
The first wave of federal workers will start receiving paychecks on Saturday as the government begins to reopen after a record-long shutdown.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The first wave of federal workers will start receiving paychecks on Saturday as the government begins to reopen after a record-long shutdown.
The provision “prevents the unregulated sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived products, including Delta-8, from being sold online, in gas stations, and corner stores, while preserving non-intoxicating CBD and industrial hemp products,”
Hemp-derived THC drinks, edibles could soon disappear because of shutdown bill
Popular THC-infused drinks and edibles may disappear from store shelves in the next year as Congress is on the verge of passing a ban on nearly all hemp-derived THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, produc…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The provision “prevents the unregulated sale of intoxicating hemp-based or hemp-derived products, including Delta-8, from being sold online, in gas stations, and corner stores, while preserving non-intoxicating CBD and industrial hemp products,”
Jackson, 84, was admitted to a local hospital by police escort in an effort to possibly manage what sources called a regular illness.
Rev. Jesse Jackson hospitalized, sources say
WGN News has reached out to Rainbow PUSH Coalition for additional information.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Jackson, 84, was admitted to a local hospital by police escort in an effort to possibly manage what sources called a regular illness.
BREAKING NEWS | The incident happened on Atomic Road at Silver Bluff Road at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Aiken County crash leaves 20-year-old dead, two others critically injured
AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) – On Wednesday evening around at 6:30 p.m., the Aiken County Coroner’s Office responded to crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Chevrolet Duramax truck. The inciden…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:30 PM
BREAKING NEWS | The incident happened on Atomic Road at Silver Bluff Road at approximately 6:10 p.m.
NEW DETAILS | J'Shawn Deontae Dukes, the suspect in the North Augusta double-murder, is now back in Aiken County.
Double murder suspect J’Shawn Dukes extradited to Aiken County
UPDATE, November 13, 7:01 am – J’Shawn Deontae Dukes, the suspect in the North Augusta double-murder, is now back in Aiken County. According to the Aiken County Detention Center website…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
NEW DETAILS | J'Shawn Deontae Dukes, the suspect in the North Augusta double-murder, is now back in Aiken County.
The furor surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is in full force with the return of the House and the end of the government shutdown.
Epstein furor takes over in the House
The furor surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is in full force with the return of the House and the end of the government shutdown. A months-long discharge petition effort to force a vote on a bill to rele…
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November 13, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The furor surrounding Jeffrey Epstein is in full force with the return of the House and the end of the government shutdown.
Veterans Day may be over, but the VA Augusta Healthcare System is continuing its recognition of those who served—this time through art.
VA Augusta Honors Veterans Through Art With ‘Echoes of Service’ Exhibit
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Veterans Day may be over, but the VA Augusta Healthcare System is continuing its recognition of those who served—this time through art. hosted the opening of Echoes of Service…
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November 13, 2025 at 4:36 AM
Veterans Day may be over, but the VA Augusta Healthcare System is continuing its recognition of those who served—this time through art.
Several restaurant chains are sounding the alarm about their customers’ attitudes as the country’s economy worsens due to inflation and slow hiring numbers.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/decline-in-slop-bowl-sales-signals-warning-for-restaurant-chains/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/decline-in-slop-bowl-sales-signals-warning-for-restaurant-chains/
Decline in ‘slop bowl’ sales signals warning for restaurant chains
Chipotle, Sweetgreen and Cava — all purveyors of “slop bowls” — have seen their stock drop dramatically in 2025.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Several restaurant chains are sounding the alarm about their customers’ attitudes as the country’s economy worsens due to inflation and slow hiring numbers.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/decline-in-slop-bowl-sales-signals-warning-for-restaurant-chains/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/decline-in-slop-bowl-sales-signals-warning-for-restaurant-chains/
President Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days.
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/trump-signs-funding-bill-to-end-historic-government-shutdown/
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Trump signs funding bill to end historic government shutdown
President Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days. Trump signed legislation in the Oval Office, where he placed blame for…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
President Trump on Wednesday signed a government funding bill to officially end the longest shutdown in history after 43 days.
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/trump-signs-funding-bill-to-end-historic-government-shutdown/
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/trump-signs-funding-bill-to-end-historic-government-shutdown/
At American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta, the salute doesn’t stop when Veterans Day ends.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/work-continues-to-support-veterans-in-north-augusta-even-after-veterans-day/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/work-continues-to-support-veterans-in-north-augusta-even-after-veterans-day/
Work continues to support veterans in North Augusta, even after Veterans Day
After the Veterans Day parades and ceremonies fade, the work to support veterans continues, and one local post is making sure that commitment lasts all year. At American Legion Post 71 in North Aug…
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November 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
At American Legion Post 71 in North Augusta, the salute doesn’t stop when Veterans Day ends.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/work-continues-to-support-veterans-in-north-augusta-even-after-veterans-day/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/work-continues-to-support-veterans-in-north-augusta-even-after-veterans-day/
A provision in the state budget that would have seen lawmakers’ in-district compensation more than double was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-supreme-court-finds-lawmaker-pay-raise-unconstitutional/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-supreme-court-finds-lawmaker-pay-raise-unconstitutional/
South Carolina Supreme Court finds lawmaker pay raise unconstitutional
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A provision in the state budget that would have seen lawmakers’ in-district compensation more than double was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday. L…
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November 13, 2025 at 2:57 AM
A provision in the state budget that would have seen lawmakers’ in-district compensation more than double was struck down by the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-supreme-court-finds-lawmaker-pay-raise-unconstitutional/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/south-carolina-supreme-court-finds-lawmaker-pay-raise-unconstitutional/
The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/government-set-to-reopen-after-historic-shutdown-what-to-know/
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/government-set-to-reopen-after-historic-shutdown-what-to-know/
Government set to reopen after historic shutdown: What to know
The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history. That vote came after eight …
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November 13, 2025 at 1:49 AM
The House on Wednesday passed a bill to reopen the government, sending it to President Trump’s desk and setting up the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/government-set-to-reopen-after-historic-shutdown-what-to-know/
https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/government-set-to-reopen-after-historic-shutdown-what-to-know/
There’s a renewed push in Georgia to transition to electric school buses, as questions linger over the future of federal funding.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-pushes-for-electric-school-buses-amid-uncertain-federal-funding/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-pushes-for-electric-school-buses-amid-uncertain-federal-funding/
Georgia pushes for electric school buses amid uncertain federal funding
There’s a renewed push in Georgia to transition to electric school buses, as questions linger over the future of federal funding.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:28 AM
There’s a renewed push in Georgia to transition to electric school buses, as questions linger over the future of federal funding.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-pushes-for-electric-school-buses-amid-uncertain-federal-funding/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-pushes-for-electric-school-buses-amid-uncertain-federal-funding/
The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/waynesboro-police-department-looking-for-information-in-shooting-case/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/waynesboro-police-department-looking-for-information-in-shooting-case/
Waynesboro Police Department looking for information in shooting case
The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon.
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November 13, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The Waynesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday afternoon.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/waynesboro-police-department-looking-for-information-in-shooting-case/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/waynesboro-police-department-looking-for-information-in-shooting-case/
Wagener fire chief Hendrik Swanepoel and assistant chief Sean Baker are announcing their resignations, with a lack of funding being the top reason.
https://www.wjbf.com/video/wagener-fire-department-chief-assistant-chief-announce-resignations/
https://www.wjbf.com/video/wagener-fire-department-chief-assistant-chief-announce-resignations/
Wagener Fire Department chief, assistant chief announce resignations
Hendrik Swanepoel was appointed as the new Fire Chief here in Wagener back in August. But after working to revamp this department for the past 3 months, he and assistant chief Sean Baker are announ…
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November 13, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Wagener fire chief Hendrik Swanepoel and assistant chief Sean Baker are announcing their resignations, with a lack of funding being the top reason.
https://www.wjbf.com/video/wagener-fire-department-chief-assistant-chief-announce-resignations/
https://www.wjbf.com/video/wagener-fire-department-chief-assistant-chief-announce-resignations/