Shawn Cabbagestalk

Aiken, Augusta

Aiken County Bureau Chief at WJBF-TV (Augusta, GA)

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Articles

SC’s only Job Corps center in Bamberg closing

3 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

BAMBERG, S.C. (WJBF) — Job Corps Centers across the country are shutting down — and for those in Bamberg, it’s not just a facility closing. It’s a hit to jobs, opportunity, and the future of some young people. “The closure of Job Corps could very well cost some young man, some young woman, their future,” Mayor Cory Ramsey said. Ramsey says he found out just days ago that the Bamberg Job Corps — the only one in the state — is closing for good by June 30.
Allendale-Fairfax graduation includes tribute to late student Andrey Gadson Jr

3 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

ALLENDALE COUNTY, S.C. (WJBF) — Allendale-Fairfax High School’s Class 2025 is celebrating its graduation at Tiger Stadium Friday night. Leaders say the Class of 2025 has shown academic excellence and resilience. Jaylen Outing was named Valedictorian. Arianna Priester received a 2025 Presidential Scholarship. Several students earned cosmetology licenses before graduation. The district also honored Andrey Gadson Jr., who tragically passed away on May 19.
One person killed in single-car crash in McDuffie County

3 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

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One person killed in single-car crash in McDuffie County

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

McDUFFIE COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) — One person is dead following a Friday night crash. Authorities say it happened around 11:17 p.m. on the 800 block of Moose Club Road. According to the coroner, the victim, 21-year-old Caden Joshua Stevens-Boutwell of Evans, was a passenger in a single-vehicle crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:50 p.m.An autopsy is scheduled. Georgia State Patrol is handling the investigation. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trenton native participates in Fleet Week

4 weeks ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

NEW YORK (WJBF) — Fleet Week is underway in New York. The public can tour military ships and watch demonstrations. A Trenton native serving aboard the USS New York is there. “We literally have one stoplight down there, sir. A Dollar General. We just got our gas station backing up, running,” Seaman Mackquez Holmes said. From one stoplight to Fleet Week in New York City, Seaman Mackquez Holmes is living a dream rooted in legacy and choice. A Strom Thurmond grad, Holmes serves aboard USS New York.
USC Aiken breaks ground on new Cyber Integration Center

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — Big changes are coming to USC Aiken. The school’s getting a major cyber training hub. USC Aiken is breaking ground on a new Cyber Integration Center. The Center cost $44 million — the Guard’s biggest project since World War II. It’s part of a $145 million cybersecurity upgrade in the region. It’s been more than 10 years in the making.
Aiken father shares letter to fallen Marine son

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — An Aiken Marine gave everything nearly 20 years ago. Now, his family shares the letter they never wanted to write. “Dear Matt, this is how it’s been since you left us and how it is today, my son,” Cpl. Matthew Dillon father Neil Dillon wrote. It’s a letter no parent ever wants to write — from a father to his fallen son. Cpl. Matthew Dillon of Aiken was just 25 when he died serving in Iraq. “There was a knock on the door.
Aiken father shares letter to fallen Marine son

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

AIKEN, S.C. (WJBF) — An Aiken Marine gave everything nearly 20 years ago. Now, his family shares the letter they never wanted to write. “Dear Matt, this is how it’s been since you left us and how it is today, my son,” Cpl. Matthew Dillon father Neil Dillon wrote. It’s a letter no parent ever wants to write — from a father to his fallen son. Cpl. Matthew Dillon of Aiken was just 25 when he died serving in Iraq. “There was a knock on the door.
Bomb threat called in a local restaurant; cleared by K9 units

1 month ago | wjbf.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

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Bomb threat called in a local restaurant; cleared by K9 units

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Shawn Cabbagestalk

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a bomb threat a local restaurant. Authorities say on May 25, around 8:40 p.m., deputies responded to Olive Garden on Cabela Drive after a bomb threat was reported. The restaurant was evacuated while bomb-sniffing K9 units searched the area. They cleared the building safe. The criminal investigation division is now leading the case. AdvertisementAdvertisementCopyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Elizabeth Hustad

Senior Reporter at North Augusta Star

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Matthew Christian

Savannah River Site and Politics Reporter at The Aiken Standard

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