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'General Hospital' Actor's Final Film to Premiere Tuesday at Festival, 1 Year After His Murder

Apple · Augusta

'General Hospital' Actor's Final Film to Premiere Tuesday at Festival, 1 Year After His Murder

72% Center coverage: 14 sources

Just over one year after his murder in downtown L.A., Johnny Wactor's final film is set to premiere Tuesday at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.See the Story

Attacks against ICE agents up by 500%

Immigration and Customs Enforcement · Augusta

Attacks against ICE agents up by 500%

Coverage: 10 sources

(The Center Square) – Attacks against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers are now up by 500%, the Department of Homeland Security says, up from 431% earlier in the month.See the Story

Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes & More

Health · Augusta

Cystic Fibrosis: Symptoms, Treatments, Causes & More

80% Center coverage: 10 sources

TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that affects numerous systems of the body. It is a complicated disease that differs from person to person.See the Story

Operation Clean City: Augusta's Community-Led Cleanup Drive

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

(WJBF) - We are continuing our downtown Augusta visit by talking with some people who are doing some amazing things: our friends AC Daniel and Gabriel Passen from Operation Clean City. First and foremost, let's talk a little bit about what this is and what it's all about. "Operation Clean City is a volunteer initiative to take care of our community. Make sure that Augusta looks the way that we try to present it to the rest of the world. So Opera…Buenos Aires · Buenos Aires See the Story

Federal and state leaders join to rename Aiken Co. bridge honoring Vietnam veterans

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) - The Shaw’s Creek Bridge is one of the most traveled bridges in all of Aiken County. But after a series of discussions, local and state leaders held a ceremony Thursday morning to give this historic bridge a new name. The idea to name it the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Bridge” started when a fellow veteran reached out to Aiken County Veterans Council Chairman Lowell Koppert. “He reached out to me last year and said, 'Hey I’ve …Independence Day · Augusta See the Story

Burke Co. Sheriff's Office working crash with injuries on River Road

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BURKE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) - The Burke County Sheriff's Office is currently working on a crash with injuries. According to authorities, the incident happened on River Road in between Marie Vann Road and Hancock Landing Road. The Burke County Sheriff's Office is reporting that the roadway is shut down, and authorities are asking drivers to take an alternate route.Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

THE KULTURE | Let’s Talk About It: Reboots

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

On this episode of The Kulture, in our “Let’s Talk About It” segment, we are talking about the reality of reboots and reality TV shows. Author Kortisha Baker and actor Demetrio Fray are our guest panelists. THE KULTURE | Poppin Smoke Food Truck The Kulture streams now on Thursdays at 7:30 P.M. EST with an encore presentation at 11:30 P.M. on WJBF6+ available on Roku TV, Amazon Firestick, and Apple TV.Reality TV · Augusta Read Article

THE KULTURE | Actor, playwright Javon Johnson

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On this episode of The Kulture, actor and playwright Javon Johnson talks about his humble beginnings in Anderson, South Carolina and his acting and writing career which includes his latest theater production, "Hambone." Javon Johnson is currently starring on Tyler Perry's The Oval, and he has also had roles in Barbershop 2: Back in Business, Survivor's Remorse, The Quad, and American Soul. THE KULTURE | KiKi Charisse The Kulture streams no…Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

Nearly 70 officers to patrol downtown Augusta on Independence Day

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- It's our nation's 249th birthday and thousands of people will head to downtown Augusta for the city's annual fireworks show. It's Sheriff Gino Brantley's first Independence Day in office and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office said they are well prepared for this year's event. "Downtown is safe. We're going to have over 70 officers down here through the night to about 3 a.m. or maybe even later, just depending on how the cro…Independence Day · Augusta Read Article

UFC's latest KO machine Malcolm Wellmaker Talks Vietnamese Heritage, Financial Struggles

Malcolm “Wala” Wellmaker is quickly becoming one of the UFC’s most electrifying prospects. He has earned a reputation as a knockout machine in the bantamweight division. But beyond the finishes and post-bout cool, he carries with him a backstory that reads more like a gritty American comeback film than a typical MMA star’s profile. At 31, Wellmaker’s rise wasn’t fueled by overnight success or privilege. Until recently, he was working full-time a…UFC · Augusta Read Article

Columbia County sets new security and rules for Boom! in the Park

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- The 25th annual BOOM! In the Park is here. Bring your chairs and blankets as there will be a great lineup for you to enjoy. To start the winner of The Voice Season 22, Bryce Leatherwood will be performing and headlining is the platinum-selling, award-winning country duo, Maddie & Tae. Make sure you don't bring tents, coolers, dogs or outside food or beverages. Columbia County's program and events manager tells me they added ne…Augusta, Georgia · Augusta Read Article

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