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Study: Child abuse, neglect costs South Carolina $74 billion every year. What are lawmakers doing about it?
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/study-child-abuse-neglect-costs-south-carolina-74-billion-every-year-what-are-lawmakers-doing-about-it/
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Child abuse, neglect costs South Carolina $74B a year. What are lawmakers doing about it?
The study found that childhood trauma can lead to higher medical expenses, increased rates of unemployment, homelessness, substance abuse and lower lifetime earnings.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Study: Child abuse, neglect costs South Carolina $74 billion every year. What are lawmakers doing about it?
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/study-child-abuse-neglect-costs-south-carolina-74-billion-every-year-what-are-lawmakers-doing-about-it/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/study-child-abuse-neglect-costs-south-carolina-74-billion-every-year-what-are-lawmakers-doing-about-it/
President Trump on Friday offered praise for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after what the two called a “productive” meeting at the White House.
Trump offers praise for ‘rational’ Mamdani in remarkable White House meeting
President Trump on Friday offered praise for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after what the two called a “productive” meeting at the White House, a sharp shift from Trump’s previous attack…
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November 22, 2025 at 1:53 AM
President Trump on Friday offered praise for New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after what the two called a “productive” meeting at the White House.
#BREAKING | Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress
Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced on Friday that she is resigning from Congress
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November 22, 2025 at 1:34 AM
#BREAKING | Marjorie Taylor Greene announces she is resigning from Congress
Beneficial rain is in the forecast!
Kicking off the weekend with spring-like weather
Friday evening update: Despite some clouds today, temperatures soared well-above average. The observed high of 84 degrees at Augusta Regional Airport breaks the old record of 82 (set in 1942). It i…
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November 22, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Beneficial rain is in the forecast!
Wrens woman charged with Murder in death of her 8-month-old child.
Wrens woman charged with Murder in death of her 8-month-old child
A Jefferson County woman is facing murder charges in connection with the death of her 8-month-old child.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Wrens woman charged with Murder in death of her 8-month-old child.
THE KULTURE | Actress and singer LaTangela takes a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss the iconic Nickelodeon series Taina and discusses her new role in the Tubi original film A Mother’s Confession.
THE KULTURE | Actress, singer LaTangela talks Taina, role in Tubi Original film
Actress and singer LaTangela takes a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss the iconic Nickelodeon series Taina and discusses her new role in the Tubi original film A Mother’s Confession…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:58 PM
THE KULTURE | Actress and singer LaTangela takes a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss the iconic Nickelodeon series Taina and discusses her new role in the Tubi original film A Mother’s Confession.
Joseph Doyle, the Sweet Potato guy, has collected a family of sweet potatoes over the past 14 years and will soon be opening a museum dedicated to them, featuring his largest, oddest, and most unique looking taters....Out There Somewhere.
Placing the sweet potato on a pedestal
Joseph Doyle, the Sweet Potato guy, has collected a family of sweet potatoes over the past 14 years and will soon be opening a museum dedicated to them, featuring his largest, oddest, and most uniq…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Joseph Doyle, the Sweet Potato guy, has collected a family of sweet potatoes over the past 14 years and will soon be opening a museum dedicated to them, featuring his largest, oddest, and most unique looking taters....Out There Somewhere.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff said Friday he would like to see a to new veterans cemetery established in Augusta.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/sen-ossoff-says-hes-pushing-to-build-veterans-cemetery-in-augusta/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/sen-ossoff-says-hes-pushing-to-build-veterans-cemetery-in-augusta/
Sen. Ossoff says he’s pushing to build veterans cemetery in Augusta
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff said Friday he would like to see a to new veterans cemetery established in Augusta.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff said Friday he would like to see a to new veterans cemetery established in Augusta.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/sen-ossoff-says-hes-pushing-to-build-veterans-cemetery-in-augusta/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/sen-ossoff-says-hes-pushing-to-build-veterans-cemetery-in-augusta/
THE KULTURE | PJ Ware of Kitchen Kings and Natta Neshelle of Natta’s Sweet Treats show us why they are the dynamic duo of food and sweets
THE KULTURE | Kitchen Kings and Natta’s Sweet Treats dominating food and sweets
PJ Ware of Kitchen Kings and Natta Neshelle of Natta’s Sweet Treats show us why they are the dynamic duo of food and sweets. Kitchen Kings x Natta’s Sweet Treats are located at 1370 Gor…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
THE KULTURE | PJ Ware of Kitchen Kings and Natta Neshelle of Natta’s Sweet Treats show us why they are the dynamic duo of food and sweets
"His relationships with kids are so strong and so solid, and that's why they're performing for him, because they don't want to disappoint him."
Dr. Jeffery Heggs named Milken Educator, receives $25,000 award
BURKE COUNTY, Ga (WJBF)- A local teacher is being recognized nationally with a prestigious award. Burke County High School teacher Dr. Jeffery Heggs was named a Milken Educator. The award is only g…
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November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
"His relationships with kids are so strong and so solid, and that's why they're performing for him, because they don't want to disappoint him."
Guns and other weapons were located at two Richmond County schools, according to letters sent to parents of students at Hornsby Middle School and Westside High School this week.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/guns-found-at-two-richmond-county-schools-this-week/
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Guns found at two Richmond County schools this week
Guns and other weapons were located at two Richmond County schools, according to letters sent to parents of students at Hornsby Middle School and Westside High School this week.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Guns and other weapons were located at two Richmond County schools, according to letters sent to parents of students at Hornsby Middle School and Westside High School this week.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/guns-found-at-two-richmond-county-schools-this-week/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/guns-found-at-two-richmond-county-schools-this-week/
A motorist in North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into her front windshield along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
Driver in North Carolina to 911: ‘I just had a bald eagle drop a cat through my windshield’
A motorist in western North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into the passenger side of her front windshield along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A motorist in North Carolina escaped injury when the carcass of a cat crashed into her front windshield along a highway near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/driver-in-north-carolina-to-911-i-just-had-a-bald-eagle-drop-a-cat-through-my-windshield/
As Thanksgiving approaches, two local animal shelters are offering the opportunity for you to spend the Holiday with a shelter pet through their “Home For The Holidays” programs.
https://www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/home-for-the-holidays-local-animal-shelters-seek-fosters-for-thanksgiving/
https://www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/home-for-the-holidays-local-animal-shelters-seek-fosters-for-thanksgiving/
“Home for the Holidays”| Local animal shelters seek fosters for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, two local animal shelters are offering the opportunity for you to spend the Holiday with a shelter pet through their “Home For The Holidays” programs.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
As Thanksgiving approaches, two local animal shelters are offering the opportunity for you to spend the Holiday with a shelter pet through their “Home For The Holidays” programs.
https://www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/home-for-the-holidays-local-animal-shelters-seek-fosters-for-thanksgiving/
https://www.wjbf.com/lifestyle/home-for-the-holidays-local-animal-shelters-seek-fosters-for-thanksgiving/
THE KULTURE | In our “Let’s Talk About It” segment, we discuss the topic of working for free when it comes to entertainment and entrepreneurship
The Kulture | Let’s Talk About It: To Be Paid Or Not To Be Paid
In our “Let’s Talk About It” segment, we discuss the topic of working for free when it comes to entertainment and entrepreneurship. Our panelists for today’s episode are en…
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November 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM
THE KULTURE | In our “Let’s Talk About It” segment, we discuss the topic of working for free when it comes to entertainment and entrepreneurship
THE KULTURE | Cuz’n Rich is our musical guest with his song, “Country Step.”
The Kulture | Cuz’n Rich
Actress and singer LaTangela takes a trip down memory lane with us as we discuss the iconic Nickelodeon series Taina and discusses her new role in the Tubi original film A Mother’s Confession…
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November 21, 2025 at 7:28 PM
THE KULTURE | Cuz’n Rich is our musical guest with his song, “Country Step.”
A driver was shot at with a machine gun after honking his horn at a driver who cut him off in traffic.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/clemson-road-rage-leads-to-arrest-for-attempted-murder/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/clemson-road-rage-leads-to-arrest-for-attempted-murder/
Clemson road rage leads to arrest for attempted murder
CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – A driver was shot at with a machine gun after honking his horn at a driver who cut him off in traffic. On Wednesday around 11:45 a.m., a driver was traveling north on U…
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November 21, 2025 at 6:28 PM
A driver was shot at with a machine gun after honking his horn at a driver who cut him off in traffic.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/clemson-road-rage-leads-to-arrest-for-attempted-murder/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/clemson-road-rage-leads-to-arrest-for-attempted-murder/
Ex-Georgia deputies cleared of murder in death of Black man shocked at least 15 times
https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-ex-georgia-deputies-cleared-of-murder-in-death-of-black-man-shocked-at-least-15-times/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-ex-georgia-deputies-cleared-of-murder-in-death-of-black-man-shocked-at-least-15-times/
Ex-Georgia deputies cleared of murder in death of Black man shocked at least 15 times
Three former Georgia sheriff’s deputies have been found not guilty of murder in the death of a Black man who raised a white homeowner’s suspicions by asking for a drink of water while w…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Ex-Georgia deputies cleared of murder in death of Black man shocked at least 15 times
https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-ex-georgia-deputies-cleared-of-murder-in-death-of-black-man-shocked-at-least-15-times/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-ex-georgia-deputies-cleared-of-murder-in-death-of-black-man-shocked-at-least-15-times/
The Caffeinated Heifer opened in late June 2025, and it’s been a hub for the community in Thomson.
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/the-caffeinated-heifer-coffee-tasty-bites-and-community/
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/the-caffeinated-heifer-coffee-tasty-bites-and-community/
The Caffeinated Heifer: Coffee, tasty bites, and community
In this episode of Your Hometown Road Trip, Brandon Dawson and the team stops by The Caffeinated Heifer in Thomson to chat with co-owner Christine Bunker and learn more about the business.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Caffeinated Heifer opened in late June 2025, and it’s been a hub for the community in Thomson.
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/the-caffeinated-heifer-coffee-tasty-bites-and-community/
https://www.wjbf.com/top-stories/the-caffeinated-heifer-coffee-tasty-bites-and-community/
It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/vietnam-war-pow-in-iconic-burst-of-joy-photo-dies-at-92/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/vietnam-war-pow-in-iconic-burst-of-joy-photo-dies-at-92/
Vietnam War POW in iconic ‘Burst of Joy’ photo dies at 92
It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam, his oldest daughter sprinting ahead w…
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November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
It’s the ultimate homecoming photo — a smiling family rushing to reunite with a U.S. Air Force officer in 1973 who spent years as a POW in North Vietnam.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/vietnam-war-pow-in-iconic-burst-of-joy-photo-dies-at-92/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/vietnam-war-pow-in-iconic-burst-of-joy-photo-dies-at-92/
TikTok announced that the app is releasing new tools to build transparency around AI, including accessibility for users to manage AI-generated content they see in their ‘For You’ feeds.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/tiktok-offering-ways-to-reduce-ai-in-feeds-launching-2m-literacy-fund/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/tiktok-offering-ways-to-reduce-ai-in-feeds-launching-2m-literacy-fund/
TikTok offering ways to reduce AI in feeds, launching $2M literacy fund
Tired of AI slop?
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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
TikTok announced that the app is releasing new tools to build transparency around AI, including accessibility for users to manage AI-generated content they see in their ‘For You’ feeds.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/tiktok-offering-ways-to-reduce-ai-in-feeds-launching-2m-literacy-fund/
https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/tiktok-offering-ways-to-reduce-ai-in-feeds-launching-2m-literacy-fund/
Byron Speller went missing in June 2018. In a release, law enforcement said the then 24-year-old was last seen on June 29th.
Search for Byron Speller: Missing from Richmond County since 2018
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office reminded the community Friday morning of a missing man. Byron Speller, 24-year-old at the time of his disappearance, went miss…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Byron Speller went missing in June 2018. In a release, law enforcement said the then 24-year-old was last seen on June 29th.
Trump lifted his administration’s 40 percent tariffs on Brazilian food products on Thursday, marking the latest reversal on a string of tariffs that were imposed on other countries earlier this year.
Trump lifts tariffs on Brazilian beef, coffee
President Donald Trump lifted his administration’s 40 percent tariffs on Brazilian food products on Thursday, marking the latest reversal on a string of tariffs that were imposed on other countries…
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November 21, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Trump lifted his administration’s 40 percent tariffs on Brazilian food products on Thursday, marking the latest reversal on a string of tariffs that were imposed on other countries earlier this year.
A police chief in suburban Atlanta has been arrested on charges that he used the city's automated license plate recognition cameras to stalk and harass multiple people.
Georgia police chief arrested for stalking, camera misuse
BRASELTON, Ga. (AP) — A police chief in suburban Atlanta has been arrested on charges that he used the city’s automated license plate recognition cameras to stalk and harass multiple people. …
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November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
A police chief in suburban Atlanta has been arrested on charges that he used the city's automated license plate recognition cameras to stalk and harass multiple people.
Dexter Travis Nelson is now in police custody according to the RCSO.
40-year-old man allegedly hit man with brick, now in RCSO custody
UPDATE, November 21, 8:56 am – Dexter Travis Nelson is now in police custody according to the RCSO. An incident report states that Nelson hit another man in the head with a brick during an al…
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November 21, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Dexter Travis Nelson is now in police custody according to the RCSO.
Former state representative RJ May is facing new tax-related charges from the South Carolina Department of Revenue.
Former SC Rep RJ May accused of tax evasion while in office
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Former state representative RJ May is facing new tax-related charges from the South Carolina Department of Revenue. State Department of Revenue agents have filed charg…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Former state representative RJ May is facing new tax-related charges from the South Carolina Department of Revenue.