Category Archives: Local News

Protesters have gathered at Jackson Square to protest the statue of Andrew Jackson and demand that it be taken down. 

Auburn’s Women in Aviation Organization hosted a Nationwide girls in Aviation day on Saturday.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources announced the award of six Georgia Heritage grants— one of those being the Historic Claflin School in Columbus.

The machine was invented to two men who were inspired when people they knew lost their phones in similar ways. The device is made in Colorado and is gaining in popularity.

Multiple sources confirm to WBTV that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department will release video showing officers’ encounter with Keith Lamont Scott that led to Scott’s death. The video is expected to be released during a press conference.

JPD confirms three people were shot at a nail salon Saturday morning. Officials say those shot have been transported for treatment.

Police charged a Florida man with stripping naked and throwing his 4-month-old son over a fence.

A car crashed into a home in Elgin early Saturday morning catching fire and claiming the lives of two people. 

Police said they have in custody the man who opened fire in the Cascade Mall with a rifle and was able to leave the scene before police arrived.

A Colorado woman is stabbed in her arm by her pet dog, causing a four inch gash. Police say the dog will not face charges, because it’s a dog.