Kim Vickers

Weekend Reporter at WJBF-TV (Augusta, GA)

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Local Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV

4 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- A new pope is now leading the Catholic Church. Chicago born cardinal, Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday. He is the first pope ever from the United States. The 69-year-old is a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru. The new pope is described as being down to earth, and a very kind and reserved person. There is lots of local reaction to the history-making, first ever American Pope. “Just super excited.
Study shows smartphone feature could help reduce distracted driving

4 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Local law enforcement is looking to cut down on distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), around 9 percent of deadly crashes are caused by distracted driving. There have been around 3,700 crashes in Richmond County so far this year and around 35 were because of distracted driving. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is cracking down. “And they have been out enforcing since mid February until today. Well until now.
Local Catholics react to election of Pope Leo XIV

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kim Vickers

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- A new pope is now leading the Catholic Church. Chicago born cardinal, Robert Prevost, was elected Thursday. He is the first pope ever from the United States. The 69-year-old is a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru. The new pope is described as being down to earth, and a very kind and reserved person. There is lots of local reaction to the history-making, first ever American Pope. AdvertisementAdvertisement“Just super excited.
BREAKING | One dead two injured in a shooting at Riverfront Marina

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- One person is dead and two more are injured after a shooting at Reserve and Ride Water Sports on Riverfront Drive. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, it happened at 8:30 p.m. Sunday during a large, unpermitted gathering. The two injured victims are being treated at the hospital. There is no word yet on their conditions or any of the victim’s identities. There is no information on a suspect or any arrests at this time.
Large police presence at Champion’s retreat

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

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Large police presence at Champion’s retreat

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kim Vickers

EVANS, Ga (WJBF)- Columbia County deputies are searching for a suspect in the Champions Retreat neighborhood. It is unclear exactly who they’re looking for or what the suspect is accused of, but a spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office tells us no one has been injured and it’s early in their investigation. This is a developing story. We’ll update you as we get more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
One arrested after at incident Champion’s Retreat

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers |D.V. Wise

UPDATE, May 5th, 2025, 6:22 am – An arrest has been made after a weekend incident at Champions Retreat neighborhood in Evans. A spokesperson for the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office says on Saturday, a Door Dash driver pulled a knife on a guard after being told he was in the wrong lane. The driver then allegedly entered the neighborhood and delivered the food before he was arrested later that night.
North Augusta High School celebrates ‘Senior Decision Day’

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF)- High school seniors across the country have made their college choices. Friday, North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans. It was Senior Decision Day at North Augusta High School and the whole school cheered on its seniors as they prepare to take their first steps into life after high school. “It feels really good to know that they care about us that much and they always have.
North Augusta High School celebrates ‘Senior Decision Day’

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kim Vickers

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – High school seniors across the country have made their college choices. Friday, North Augusta High School celebrated its seniors with an event revealing their after graduation plans. It was Senior Decision Day at North Augusta High School and the whole school cheered on its seniors as they prepare to take their first steps into life after high school. “It feels really good to know that they care about us that much and they always have.
Lawmakers and friends react to Ben Harbin’s death

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Kim Vickers

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- Ben harbin, who represented the CSRA in the Georgia State House for more than 20 years, has died. According to Richmond County Coroner Mark Bowen, Harbin was found dead Wednesday night at the Fairfield Inn on Washington Road. Harbin represented District 122 in the Georgia State House from 1994 until 2015. Current local and state lawmakers are reacting to the news. “I received a text from a mutual friend who said that Ben had passed away and I was just frankly shocked.