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#UPDATE | The RCSO has released the name of the deceased in the Winesap Way shooting.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
February 19, 2026 at 11:09 AM
#UPDATE | The RCSO has released the name of the deceased in the Winesap Way shooting.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
That’s what the inventor’s grandson believes.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/do-reeses-taste-different-hershey-company-responds-to-allegations/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/do-reeses-taste-different-hershey-company-responds-to-allegations/
Do Reese’s taste different? Hershey Company responds to allegations
H.B. Reese created the chocolate and peanut butter cups nearly a century ago. His grandson is now accusing The Hershey Company of altering the recipe.
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February 19, 2026 at 4:55 AM
That’s what the inventor’s grandson believes.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/do-reeses-taste-different-hershey-company-responds-to-allegations/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/do-reeses-taste-different-hershey-company-responds-to-allegations/
After eight months of rehabilitation at the Georgia Aquarium, Lorenzo the manatee has been released back into Florida waters: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-aquarium-returns-rehabilitated-manatee-to-florida-waters/
February 19, 2026 at 4:28 AM
After eight months of rehabilitation at the Georgia Aquarium, Lorenzo the manatee has been released back into Florida waters: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-aquarium-returns-rehabilitated-manatee-to-florida-waters/
SCDOT announced public meeting on intersection improvement project in Edgefield County: https://www.wjbf.com/news/scdot-announced-public-meeting-on-intersection-improvement-project-in-edgefield-county/
February 19, 2026 at 2:58 AM
SCDOT announced public meeting on intersection improvement project in Edgefield County: https://www.wjbf.com/news/scdot-announced-public-meeting-on-intersection-improvement-project-in-edgefield-county/
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failureshttps://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-transportation-department-says-more-than-550-driving-schools-should-close-over-safety-failures/
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failures
More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test studen…
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February 19, 2026 at 2:28 AM
Transportation Department says more than 550 driving schools must close over safety failureshttps://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-transportation-department-says-more-than-550-driving-schools-should-close-over-safety-failures/
#BREAKING: One person is dead after a shooting on Winesap Way in Augusta on Wednesday, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office confirmed. https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
One dead after shooting on Winesap Way in Augusta
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – One person is dead after a shooting on Winesap Way in Augusta on Wednesday, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to authorities, deputies resp…
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February 19, 2026 at 1:57 AM
#BREAKING: One person is dead after a shooting on Winesap Way in Augusta on Wednesday, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office confirmed. https://www.wjbf.com/news/man-dead-after-shooting-on-winesap-way-in-augusta/
Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94: https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-norman-c-francis-civil-rights-champion-and-recipient-of-presidential-medal-of-freedom-dies-at-94/
February 19, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Norman C. Francis, civil rights champion and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom, dies at 94: https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-norman-c-francis-civil-rights-champion-and-recipient-of-presidential-medal-of-freedom-dies-at-94/
ACLU of Georgia looks at legislation in the state: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/aclu-of-georgia-looks-at-legislation-in-the-state/
February 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
ACLU of Georgia looks at legislation in the state: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/aclu-of-georgia-looks-at-legislation-in-the-state/
HEALTH ALERT: Local doctor raises heart health awareness, as heart disease remains #1 cause of death in America: https://www.wjbf.com/news/health-alert-doctors-raise-heart-health-awareness-as-heart-disease-remains-1-cause-of-death-in-america/
February 19, 2026 at 12:27 AM
HEALTH ALERT: Local doctor raises heart health awareness, as heart disease remains #1 cause of death in America: https://www.wjbf.com/news/health-alert-doctors-raise-heart-health-awareness-as-heart-disease-remains-1-cause-of-death-in-america/
An Augusta commissioner and members of the public are criticizing last minute additions to meeting agendas: https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-commissioner-public-criticize-last-minute-adds-to-meeting-agendas/
February 18, 2026 at 11:58 PM
An Augusta commissioner and members of the public are criticizing last minute additions to meeting agendas: https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-commissioner-public-criticize-last-minute-adds-to-meeting-agendas/
Warming up into the weekend, but rain will wash away our spring-like temperatures. Read more:
Springing Ahead to a Rainy Weekend
Your Wednesday Evening Update: We are in the thick of “fools spring” as temperatures across the CSRA climbed into the low to mid 70s today. Temperatures will continue to rise Thursday w…
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February 18, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Warming up into the weekend, but rain will wash away our spring-like temperatures. Read more:
Students returning to classes at South Carolina State University are encountering tighter security measures after last week's deadly shooting.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/heightened-security-at-south-carolina-state-university-after-deadly-campus-shooting/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/heightened-security-at-south-carolina-state-university-after-deadly-campus-shooting/
Heightened security at South Carolina State University after deadly campus shooting
ORANGBURG, S.C. (WCBD) — Students returning to classes at South Carolina State University are encountering tighter security measures after a deadly shooting on campus Thursday night left two …
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February 18, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Students returning to classes at South Carolina State University are encountering tighter security measures after last week's deadly shooting.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/heightened-security-at-south-carolina-state-university-after-deadly-campus-shooting/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/heightened-security-at-south-carolina-state-university-after-deadly-campus-shooting/
An Aiken County man has pled guilty for having secret video recordings of people that stayed at properties he owned: https://www.wjbf.com/news/rhett-riviere-pleads-guilty-to-voyeurism-charges-connected-to-aiken-rental-properties-he-owned/
February 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
An Aiken County man has pled guilty for having secret video recordings of people that stayed at properties he owned: https://www.wjbf.com/news/rhett-riviere-pleads-guilty-to-voyeurism-charges-connected-to-aiken-rental-properties-he-owned/
Here's a look at Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley's press conference concerning an officer-involved shooting in Augusta last night:
February 18, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Here's a look at Richmond County Sheriff Eugene Brantley's press conference concerning an officer-involved shooting in Augusta last night:
The churches began "Ashes-to-Go" during the pandemic, but decided to continue it as community outreach: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/ashes-to-go-event-happening-at-augusta-common/
February 18, 2026 at 9:28 PM
The churches began "Ashes-to-Go" during the pandemic, but decided to continue it as community outreach: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/ashes-to-go-event-happening-at-augusta-common/
Grovetown Georgia Lottery player wins jackpot over $30,000 this week: https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/grovetown-georgia-lottery-player-wins-jackpot-over-30000/
February 18, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Grovetown Georgia Lottery player wins jackpot over $30,000 this week: https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/grovetown-georgia-lottery-player-wins-jackpot-over-30000/
As part of Your Hometown CSRA Children’s Weekend, we’re inviting children of all ages to take center stage for a fun-filled Kids Parade at Evans Towne Center Park! Spots are limited so be sure to sign-up now!
Sign up for the Kids Parade at CSRA Children’s Weekend
Get ready, CSRA families — it’s time to register for one of the most exciting moments of the weekend!
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February 18, 2026 at 7:42 PM
As part of Your Hometown CSRA Children’s Weekend, we’re inviting children of all ages to take center stage for a fun-filled Kids Parade at Evans Towne Center Park! Spots are limited so be sure to sign-up now!
2026 HBCU Classic presented by Murphy Auto Group will return for its 5th Annual celebration on Saturday, February 28th!
DETAILS &TICKETS: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/paine-college-hosts-morris-college-in-the-2026-hbcu-classic/
DETAILS &TICKETS: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/paine-college-hosts-morris-college-in-the-2026-hbcu-classic/
February 18, 2026 at 6:05 PM
2026 HBCU Classic presented by Murphy Auto Group will return for its 5th Annual celebration on Saturday, February 28th!
DETAILS &TICKETS: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/paine-college-hosts-morris-college-in-the-2026-hbcu-classic/
DETAILS &TICKETS: https://www.wjbf.com/csra-news/paine-college-hosts-morris-college-in-the-2026-hbcu-classic/
Most Americans say they believe the files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show that wealthy, powerful people are rarely held accountable, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday.
Almost 7 in 10 say Epstein files show powerful people rarely held accountable: Poll
Most Democrats and Republicans, at 89 and 86 percent respectively, strongly or somewhat agree that the rich and powerful are not held to account.
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February 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Most Americans say they believe the files connected to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein show that wealthy, powerful people are rarely held accountable, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Wednesday.
The move comes after Trump reportedly asked Chuck Schumer to support renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport after him in exchange for his administration unfreezing $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project.
Trump family files to trademark use of name on airports
The Trump Organization said in a filing that it does not seek any profit from the use of their last name.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:58 PM
The move comes after Trump reportedly asked Chuck Schumer to support renaming Penn Station and Washington Dulles International Airport after him in exchange for his administration unfreezing $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project.
“We can confirm that the customer approached crew and customers but did not make contact with or attempt to access the flight deck,” a Delta spokesperson said.
Unruly passenger forces Delta flight back to Houston
A Delta Air Lines flight at William P. Hobby Airport in Houston was grounded early Wednesday morning after what police initially described as a near cockpit breach.
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February 18, 2026 at 4:28 PM
“We can confirm that the customer approached crew and customers but did not make contact with or attempt to access the flight deck,” a Delta spokesperson said.
Early filers hoping for a "very large refund" in 2026 may have to wait a little longer than they planned if they claimed these two tax credits.
These two tax credits may delay your refund, IRS says
Early filers hoping for a “very large refund” in 2026 may have to wait a little longer than they planned if they claimed these two tax credits.
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February 18, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Early filers hoping for a "very large refund" in 2026 may have to wait a little longer than they planned if they claimed these two tax credits.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expanding his culture war into academia, threatening to pull service members’ tuition assistance at potentially dozens of top colleges and universities he views as biased against the armed forces.
Hegseth launches culture war against elite universities
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expanding his culture war into academia, threatening to pull service members’ tuition assistance at potentially dozens of top colleges and universities he views as…
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February 18, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expanding his culture war into academia, threatening to pull service members’ tuition assistance at potentially dozens of top colleges and universities he views as biased against the armed forces.
Investigators don't yet have footage from various cameras at the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, but Google is trying to retrieve it, said Arizona's Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
Google trying to recover footage from Nancy Guthrie’s home cameras: Sheriff
Investigators are still working to determine what led to Guthrie’s disappearance, but Sheriff Chris Nanos told NewsNation he has “100% faith” they’ll solve the case.
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February 18, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Investigators don't yet have footage from various cameras at the home of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, but Google is trying to retrieve it, said Arizona's Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.
NEW THIS MORNING | The Columbia County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a man killed in a crash Tuesday.
Man killed in Harlem crash identified by coroner
HARLEM, Ga. (WJBF) – The Columbia County Coroner’s Office is investigating the death of a man killed in a crash Tuesday. The incident happened just before 2:40 pm at the intersection of…
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February 18, 2026 at 2:28 PM
NEW THIS MORNING | The Columbia County Coroner's Office is investigating the death of a man killed in a crash Tuesday.