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UPDATE: The Waynesboro Police Department has identified the victim in the shooting at the Sunoco gas station as Kennarius Roshawn McBride. A suspect has also been arrested.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/one-person-shot-at-sunoco-gas-station-in-waynesboro/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/one-person-shot-at-sunoco-gas-station-in-waynesboro/
November 13, 2025 at 9:55 PM
UPDATE: The Waynesboro Police Department has identified the victim in the shooting at the Sunoco gas station as Kennarius Roshawn McBride. A suspect has also been arrested.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/one-person-shot-at-sunoco-gas-station-in-waynesboro/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/crime-news/one-person-shot-at-sunoco-gas-station-in-waynesboro/
🎄 Merriest Christmas EVER! 🎄
One lucky family will receive a special surprise this holiday season!
Do you know a family that deserves some holiday magic?
Nominate them today! Today – December 10th.
https://www.wjbf.com/caring-for-carolina/mce/
Let's make this the Merriest Christmas EVER!
One lucky family will receive a special surprise this holiday season!
Do you know a family that deserves some holiday magic?
Nominate them today! Today – December 10th.
https://www.wjbf.com/caring-for-carolina/mce/
Let's make this the Merriest Christmas EVER!
November 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
🎄 Merriest Christmas EVER! 🎄
One lucky family will receive a special surprise this holiday season!
Do you know a family that deserves some holiday magic?
Nominate them today! Today – December 10th.
https://www.wjbf.com/caring-for-carolina/mce/
Let's make this the Merriest Christmas EVER!
One lucky family will receive a special surprise this holiday season!
Do you know a family that deserves some holiday magic?
Nominate them today! Today – December 10th.
https://www.wjbf.com/caring-for-carolina/mce/
Let's make this the Merriest Christmas EVER!
The Northern Lights have reached the CSRA, and some residents across the area are sharing their captures!
Take a look: https://www.wjbf.com/news/photos-northern-lights-make-their-way-to-the-csra/
Take a look: https://www.wjbf.com/news/photos-northern-lights-make-their-way-to-the-csra/
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 AM
The Northern Lights have reached the CSRA, and some residents across the area are sharing their captures!
Take a look: https://www.wjbf.com/news/photos-northern-lights-make-their-way-to-the-csra/
Take a look: https://www.wjbf.com/news/photos-northern-lights-make-their-way-to-the-csra/
While it’s one of the coldest Veterans Day holidays in recent years, the weather didn’t stop hundreds of Augustans from coming downtown to honor America’s heroes.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/augustans-celebrate-veterans-day-on-greene-street-in-frigid-temperatures/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/augustans-celebrate-veterans-day-on-greene-street-in-frigid-temperatures/
November 12, 2025 at 12:58 AM
While it’s one of the coldest Veterans Day holidays in recent years, the weather didn’t stop hundreds of Augustans from coming downtown to honor America’s heroes.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/augustans-celebrate-veterans-day-on-greene-street-in-frigid-temperatures/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/augustans-celebrate-veterans-day-on-greene-street-in-frigid-temperatures/
With freeze warnings being issued for nearly every county across the two-state, organizations are reaching out to help our most vulnerable population.
MORE: https://www.wjbf.com/news/csra-organizations-work-to-help-those-struggling-amid-freeze-warnings/
MORE: https://www.wjbf.com/news/csra-organizations-work-to-help-those-struggling-amid-freeze-warnings/
November 11, 2025 at 12:27 AM
With freeze warnings being issued for nearly every county across the two-state, organizations are reaching out to help our most vulnerable population.
MORE: https://www.wjbf.com/news/csra-organizations-work-to-help-those-struggling-amid-freeze-warnings/
MORE: https://www.wjbf.com/news/csra-organizations-work-to-help-those-struggling-amid-freeze-warnings/
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enforce a new mandate Friday requiring high-volume airports to cut flights by up to 10 percent.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/faa-orders-flight-reductions-at-busy-airports-including-atlantas-hartsfield-jackson/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/faa-orders-flight-reductions-at-busy-airports-including-atlantas-hartsfield-jackson/
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will enforce a new mandate Friday requiring high-volume airports to cut flights by up to 10 percent.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/faa-orders-flight-reductions-at-busy-airports-including-atlantas-hartsfield-jackson/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/faa-orders-flight-reductions-at-busy-airports-including-atlantas-hartsfield-jackson/
You don't want to miss this week's episode of The Kulture! Tune in Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., 2;30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST on WJBF6+ available on Roku TV, Amazon Firestick and Apple TV devices.
November 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
You don't want to miss this week's episode of The Kulture! Tune in Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., 2;30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST on WJBF6+ available on Roku TV, Amazon Firestick and Apple TV devices.
Georgia state leaders celebrated the opening of the Hyundai Mobility Training Center that is designed to teach the next generation of Meta Pro’s.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-leaders-celebrate-opening-of-new-hyundai-training-center/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-leaders-celebrate-opening-of-new-hyundai-training-center/
November 6, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Georgia state leaders celebrated the opening of the Hyundai Mobility Training Center that is designed to teach the next generation of Meta Pro’s.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-leaders-celebrate-opening-of-new-hyundai-training-center/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/georgia-leaders-celebrate-opening-of-new-hyundai-training-center/
UPDATE: The Aiken County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the deceased person found at a utility solar site last week.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-co-coroner-investigating-death-on-edgefield-highway/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-co-coroner-investigating-death-on-edgefield-highway/
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
UPDATE: The Aiken County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the deceased person found at a utility solar site last week.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-co-coroner-investigating-death-on-edgefield-highway/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/aiken-co-coroner-investigating-death-on-edgefield-highway/
Many rely on Hancock Helping Hands, but food pantry manager Gloria Simmons says the reduction in SNAP benefits is causing bigger problems.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/government-shutdown-adds-to-hunger-problem-for-local-county-facing-highest-child-food-insecurity-rate-in-america/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/government-shutdown-adds-to-hunger-problem-for-local-county-facing-highest-child-food-insecurity-rate-in-america/
November 5, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Many rely on Hancock Helping Hands, but food pantry manager Gloria Simmons says the reduction in SNAP benefits is causing bigger problems.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/government-shutdown-adds-to-hunger-problem-for-local-county-facing-highest-child-food-insecurity-rate-in-america/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/government-shutdown-adds-to-hunger-problem-for-local-county-facing-highest-child-food-insecurity-rate-in-america/
With the ongoing government shutdown, organizations across our area are already hitting the ground running to make sure struggling families can have food on the table.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-churches-join-efforts-providing-food-assistance-as-government-shutdown-continues/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-churches-join-efforts-providing-food-assistance-as-government-shutdown-continues/
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM
With the ongoing government shutdown, organizations across our area are already hitting the ground running to make sure struggling families can have food on the table.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-churches-join-efforts-providing-food-assistance-as-government-shutdown-continues/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-churches-join-efforts-providing-food-assistance-as-government-shutdown-continues/
People around the CSRA are getting into Halloween spirit by decorating their yards and houses, and every year, “Your Hometown Road Trip” visits some of the people who love to celebrate the holiday!
https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-halloween-enthusiasts-share-their-spooky-setups/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-halloween-enthusiasts-share-their-spooky-setups/
October 31, 2025 at 4:56 PM
People around the CSRA are getting into Halloween spirit by decorating their yards and houses, and every year, “Your Hometown Road Trip” visits some of the people who love to celebrate the holiday!
https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-halloween-enthusiasts-share-their-spooky-setups/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-halloween-enthusiasts-share-their-spooky-setups/
The answer for today is B. Only 3 hurricanes have made a U.S. landfall during the month of November.
October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The answer for today is B. Only 3 hurricanes have made a U.S. landfall during the month of November.
A chilly start to the morning as you are headed out to school, but the sunshine returns! Here is the school day forecast:
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A chilly start to the morning as you are headed out to school, but the sunshine returns! Here is the school day forecast:
Time now for the weather question of the day!
October 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Time now for the weather question of the day!
A second person has died Wednesday after injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in Saluda County.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/76-year-old-dies-after-crash-in-saluda-county/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/76-year-old-dies-after-crash-in-saluda-county/
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
A second person has died Wednesday after injuries sustained in a vehicle crash in Saluda County.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/76-year-old-dies-after-crash-in-saluda-county/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/76-year-old-dies-after-crash-in-saluda-county/
Erica Hillman calls Emanuel County home, but she and 17 other family members are currently stuck at a resort in Trelawny, Jamaica, sitting four hours west of the capital in Kingston.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-woman-riding-out-hurricane-melissa-in-jamaica-with-17-family-members/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-woman-riding-out-hurricane-melissa-in-jamaica-with-17-family-members/
October 28, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Erica Hillman calls Emanuel County home, but she and 17 other family members are currently stuck at a resort in Trelawny, Jamaica, sitting four hours west of the capital in Kingston.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-woman-riding-out-hurricane-melissa-in-jamaica-with-17-family-members/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-woman-riding-out-hurricane-melissa-in-jamaica-with-17-family-members/
Repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is just one of the reasons the Utilities Department says it needs to increase waters rates next year.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/water-rate-increase-proposed-in-augusta-2026-budget/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/water-rate-increase-proposed-in-augusta-2026-budget/
October 27, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Repairs at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is just one of the reasons the Utilities Department says it needs to increase waters rates next year.
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/water-rate-increase-proposed-in-augusta-2026-budget/
DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/water-rate-increase-proposed-in-augusta-2026-budget/
Tonight WJBF Game Night Live visits the peach fields with a region championship at stake, as Saluda takes on Strom Thurmond High School.
Tune in at 7:30p on WJBF .com, CW6, and WJBF6+ on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
Tune in at 7:30p on WJBF .com, CW6, and WJBF6+ on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
October 24, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Tonight WJBF Game Night Live visits the peach fields with a region championship at stake, as Saluda takes on Strom Thurmond High School.
Tune in at 7:30p on WJBF .com, CW6, and WJBF6+ on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
Tune in at 7:30p on WJBF .com, CW6, and WJBF6+ on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
Not "baa'd" for a day at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair! WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Brad Means brings a live report and introduces us to an award-winning sheep!
October 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Not "baa'd" for a day at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair! WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Brad Means brings a live report and introduces us to an award-winning sheep!
We hope you're hungry – we're highlighting restaurants this week on The Kulture! Tune in on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. EST on WJBF6+ available on Roku TV, Amazon Firestick, and Apple TV devices.
October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We hope you're hungry – we're highlighting restaurants this week on The Kulture! Tune in on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 11:30 p.m. EST on WJBF6+ available on Roku TV, Amazon Firestick, and Apple TV devices.
The kids may want to have a light jacket this morning as they head off to school. We will warm up though this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
October 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The kids may want to have a light jacket this morning as they head off to school. We will warm up though this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
Be sure to tune in to the latest episode of Frame by Frame – a bi-weekly show focusing on the arts! Watch on WJBF6+, available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
October 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Be sure to tune in to the latest episode of Frame by Frame – a bi-weekly show focusing on the arts! Watch on WJBF6+, available on Roku, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m.
The excitement continues at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair this week! WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Brad Means brings a live report and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at one bubbling attraction.
October 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
The excitement continues at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair this week! WJBF NewsChannel 6’s Brad Means brings a live report and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at one bubbling attraction.
The answer to today's weather question is C (48°).
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The answer to today's weather question is C (48°).