Kim Vickers

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

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.

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.

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Kim Vickers

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