WAGENER, S.C. (WJBF) — The Wagener Fire District Board has called an emergency meeting for 6 p.m. Monday. The Board Chairman says he met with Mayor Mike Miller on Friday. He’s offering to lease the building and equipment, keeping District 16 together under a county contract. He’s asking the mayor and councilmen George Smith and […]
GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) — A nearly two-century-old institution is facing a crossroads that could change its legacy. Limestone University in Gaffney may soon become an online-only school — or worse, close its doors completely. After 179 years of educating students in person, Limestone University is facing severe financial uncertainty. The university’s board of trustees said […]
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A small plane crashed Thursday afternoon shortly after takeoff from Greenville Downtown Airport. The single-engine plane crashed in a field just north of the runway along Woods Lake Road shortly after 3:30 p.m. Greenville Police said the plane’s engine lost power during takeoff and crashed. Officials with the airport confirmed the […]
CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A school bus accident on Interstate 77 Thursday afternoon has left one person dead and several others injured, while causing major traffic delays through York and Chester counties in South Carolina. The crash happened around 1:45 p.m. Thursday, April 17, when one of three buses carrying students from […]
North Augusta, S.C. (WJBF)- May 7th. That’s the deadline for everyone in the United States to have a Real ID. After that, you will not be able to fly domestically, or enter a federal building or a military installation until you get one. You know you have a Real ID if you have a gold […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- The 2025 Cyber Georgia STEMfest hosting several middle school students, Wednesday morning. 100 students from throughout the CSRA spending time here at the Georgia Cyber Center experiencing all things STEM and Cyber Security for the annual event. “I just want to be a nuclear engineer like my dad,” 6th grader Branson Pisarskiy […]
BAMBERG COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — A funding crisis could leave Bamberg County seniors hungry and alone as The Meals on Wheels program is nearly out of money. “This money, it is getting less and less each and every year,” Executive Director Kay Cleary. “And we are already told that next year’s going to be cut […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- With summer just a few months away, local doctors want to remind you of preventable injuries. Kids on summer vacation can mean more time spent at home– which could mean an increased risk of injury. Doctors say there are some things you should be aware of, like when it comes to the […]
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)- Due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene on many throughout the CSRA, the deadline for taxpayers to file has been moved to May 1st– local experts saying the extra time is necessary. “We need every minute of it because of the casualty losses we’ve been trying to calculate…” SME CPAs, Andrea Usry […]
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF) – Many of us have been feeling the effects of allergies this spring, but they can also impact our furry friends. Animals and allergies are more common than pet owners may realize, and there are a few ways you can tell if your pet is suffering. “Most of them are seasonal, the […]
