Laney, Thomson roll into Elite 8 of GHSA playoffs

SC Area Trade School/Denmark Tech trains area students to help build a lasting legacy

DENMARK, S.C. (WJBF) - It was called an unusual experiment in education, a school training African-American students in mechanical and trade skills to convert common labor into skilled ones.

Police: Mom's boyfriend tortured her kid with hot sauce and peppers

A woman and her boyfriend face multiple charges related to the abuse of the woman's two small children starting back in 2017.

NASCAR driver Joey Gase honors Augusta teen Drew Passmore

Thursday was more than just a typical school day at Augusta Christian Schools. There was a special guest, and a special ceremony, to honor Drew Passmore.

BI-LO to close three stores in the CSRA

Southeastern Grocers have announced the closing of three BI-LO stores in the area.

Commissioners clash over river consultants

Augusta will need to be make a detailed case to the Corps of Engineers to save Lock and Dam from a rock weir, but city leaders disagree on who to look to for expert advise

Man accused of burying kitten alive pleads guilty to aggravated animal cruelty

A Tennessee man pleaded guilty to aggravated animal cruelty charges for burying a kitten alive last year, according to court records.

Trash bags let behind after cleanup

Neighbors wondering why dozens of gray trash bags are left behind on storm sewers

McCormick Boil Water Advisory in Effect

McCormick Public Works Department has announced a boild water advisory in the area.

Cuban drug ring reportedly busted in two local counties

The GBI says it has made several arrests after a 2-year long investigation. In a news release, the agency says the probe focused on commercial marijuana grow operations run by a Cuban drug trafficking organization.

Affidavit: Former Kansas coach cataloged stolen underwear

Court documents say a former volunteer volleyball coach at the University of Kansas stole dozens of pairs of underwear from players and catalogued them in labeled plastic storage containers.

Netflix renews 'Haunting of Hill House' for second season

Horror fans get your popcorn ready!

Keurig comes out with a machine that makes cocktails

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - Step aside, coffee -- it's 5:00 somewhere!

South Carolina inventor's phone app aims to protect users during risky events

A new app aimed at helping you stay safe during risky situations was created by a South Carolina inventor.

Singer, bassist Peter Tork of 'The Monkees' dead at 77

Monkees singer and bassist Peter Tork has died at the age of 77.

SC representative collapses on House floor

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The South Carolina House has suspended debate after a representative collapsed on the House floor.

3 People wanted for questioning in Broad St. shooting

Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office needs your help finding these suspects in connection to a shooting downtown.

Columbia Co. detention center employee accused of sex with inmate

Columbia Co., Ga. (WJBF) - A Columbia County detention center employee is fired.

Girl's death haunted police until arrest made 45 years later

Investigators searched for decades for the killer of an 11-year-old girl who disappeared while walking home from summer school in a case that gripped a California seaside community.

Police: 'Empire' actor, Jussie Smollett, turns self in to face charge, sent racist letter to himself

Chicago police Superintendent Eddie Johnson says "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett "took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career."