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Augusta Seal graphicAugusta Commissioners canned Fred Russell Monday without a plan on who will fill in during the national search for a new administrator, and now city leaders clash on the best way to go. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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New information has been released in the investigation into a Richmond County stabbing incident. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of a soldier surpise as Augusta Mall It's a Christmas wish that only Santa could fulfill, as one local family got a very special Christmas present a couple weeks early. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder has the heart touching story.
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Homelessness is affected dozens in teens in one local school. But a business organization has come up with a way to help them. NewsChannel Six's Dee Griffin has the story. North Augusta High School More>>
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Mug shot of Martin Chavez (Credit: Aiken County Sheriff's Office)A satandoff in Warrenville ended Tuesday night at 7:14 p.m. after a successful negotiation, according to a spokesperson with the Aiken County Sheriff's Office. More>>
The SRS Citizens Advisory Board met to talk about shipments of uranium that could be headed to the Savannah River Site. WJBF News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story.
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Mug shot of Jerome Hughs (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigators have made an arrest in a 10-month-old case involving the death of a 17-month-old girl. More>>
Ashley Bridges has your South Carolina Morning Headlines, including a boil water advisory, Aiken EMS expansion, and an update on last month's plane crash in Edgefield. More>>
Your Good Morning Augusta News Channel 6 team has the CSRA updates you need to know in Georgia-Carolina. More>>
Photo of Augusta City Administrator Fred RussellFred Russell's firing came as a surprise to some Augusta Commissioners who say the handling of it was embarrassing. But, did Russell's statements to WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola last week play a part in his sudden release? More>>
No car tax bill? That could cost you. Click here to find out what you need to know to be sure you don't get charged or pulled over. More>>
Swamps may seem like a quiet place to fish or take a nap, but one television production company is taking a deeper look at what mysteries happen beyond the water. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder has the story.
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Photo of John Hart (l) and Jennie Montgomery (r)WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of a deadly November 25, 2013 plane crash in Edgefield CountyInvestigators believe a mechanical problem may have lead to a deadly plane crash last month in Edgefield County. More>>
Boil Water Advisory imageThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) advises the customers of the Langley Water and Sewer District, located in Aiken County, to vigorously boil their water for at least one (1) full minute prior to drinking or cooking. More>>
Photo of Shannon Guess RichardsonA Texas woman with ties to Augusta has pleaded guilty to sending ricin-laced letters to President Barack Obama and New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg. More>>
Photo of Illyanna De Lak KeurA woman in north Georgia says she wants answers after an apparent prank in a restroom left her with serious injuries. Reporter Tony Thomas spoke with the woman, who wants answers from the store and the person who put glue on the toilet seat. More>>
Photo of the beginning of the 2013 Aiken Jaycees Christmas ParadeThe 2013 Aiken Jaycees Christmas Parade was held Sunday, December 8th in downtown Aiken. We now have the video from the parade online. Click to view those video clips. More>>
Photo of the beginning of the 2013 Augusta Christmas Fantasy ParadeThe 2013 Augusta Christmas Fantasy Parade was held Saturday, December 7th in downtown Augusta. Click to view video from the parade. More>>
Photo of Mary MorrisonWJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of Augusta City Administrator Fred RussellTuesday morning, Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver released a statement on the firing of Augusta City Administrator Fred Russell after a vot by the Augusta Commission on Monday. Click to read the statement. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
Some senior citizens are hoping their apartment buildings remain polling sites for the next election. News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story... More>>
Bridgestone is hiring 200 people in its Aiken plant. Click here to find out how to apply. More>>
Bob Wilkes shakes his head as he sits his on porch facing Belair Road. He says he was startled by the sirens and flashing lights early Monday morning outside of his house…The spot where an 8-year-old boy was hit while trying to get on the school bus. More>>
Aiken City Council will be discussing the city's north side.
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WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Aiken has been voted one of the best places in South Carolina to find a job. More>>
WJBF New Channel 6's George Eskola talks to former Augusta City Administrator Fred Russell and Augusta Commissioners after they voted to fire Russell Monday afternoon. More>>
The Means Report episode that aired on December 8, 2013 featuring: Augusta Mayor – Deke Copenhaver, Betts Murdison – President and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, and Will Caywood from Fehrman Investment Group. (Part 3 of 3) More>>
The Means Report episode that aired on December 8, 2013 featuring: Augusta Mayor – Deke Copenhaver, Betts Murdison – President and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, and Will Caywood from Fehrman Investment Group. (Part 2 of 3) More>>
The Means Report episode that aired on December 8, 2013 featuring: Augusta Mayor – Deke Copenhaver, Betts Murdison – President and CEO of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta, and Will Caywood from Fehrman Investment Group. (Part 1 of 3) More>>
A sheriff in South Carolina has refused to lower a flag to half-staff in honor of Nelson Mandela. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of the scene where a student was struck by a vehicle at a Richmond County school bus stop Monday morningWe have learned new information concerning a student who was struck by a vehicle in Richmond County Monday morning. More>>
Friends, family and members of the community will attend the funeral for Madison Dolford, the 21-month-old shot to death Monday night in Hartsville. More>>
Mega Millions Logo graphicChanges to Mega Millions® in October promising bigger, faster growing jackpots have driven the top prize for Tuesday night to $344 million. More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA evening news updates you need to know. More>>
More stores are coming to the CSRA: And while for you that may mean more shopping, for small business owners it can mean big trouble. More>>
Coverage you can count on begins in Aiken where many of us from Television Park joined families lining the streets-- Tyrone McCoy was busy at work at today's Aiken Jaycee's Christmas parade to find what just what makes the event so special.It's beginning to look and sound like Christmas in the City of Aiken. Residents, young and old, came out to witness what some call the kick off for the city's holiday.Katie Ange, an Aiken County resident says "we're actually here with our two pups and our t... More>>
Mike Miller and Jason Nappi have your morning headlines... More>>
With a brutal beating on the Riverwalk and multiple shootings, this year has been a tough one for Downtown Augusta. But, on Saturday, holiday activities brought thousands of people Downtown with new hope for the New Year. More>>
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Coverage you can count on begins with dog lovers and their four-legged friends protesting Georgia Regents University's dental research on dogs. News Channel 6's Tyrone has their story. More>>
Mike Miller and Jason Nappi have your morning headlines... More>>
Out There Somewhere OTS graphicIt's Christmas time, but the weather seems more like Spring. Up North, though, it's a winter wonderland. So, what's better? WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has more "Out There...Somewhere".
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Road Closed Sign graphicThere's a big day of evens happening happening Saturday, December 7th in Columbia County, and that will have an impact on what roads you take this weekend.The Jingle Jam 10K Run is one of the events that will take place near Evans Town Center, and the route will begin and end in the Evans Town Center Park. Runners will have to pass through several residential neighborhoods to complete the 10K, which will cause for several roads to be temporarily closed from 7 to 10 A.M.These roads listed will... More>>
According to White House officials, the troubled Affordable Care Act website is running a lot smoother. To back that claim, they've released positive numbers of those who successfully signed up. The White House facing a goal of enrolling Americans in insurance plans by the end of the year. But they are also working to change the public perception of the health care law after a rough two months of technical problems. Still there are many who have questions about how the affordable care act wil... More>>
Now, as the investigation into the disappearance of Louis C. Burroughs enters its third month, family members say they're holding out hope. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy is following the case. More>>
The world continues to reflect on the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95. Friday, an Evans couple is reflecting on their time living in that country at a time of change which included Mandela's release from prison. WJBF News Channel 6's Dee Griffin talked with them.
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Photo of the Savannah River SiteGovernor Nikki Haley has told the U.S. Department of Energy secretary she wants something done with 37 million gallons of waste at the Savannah River Site near Aiken. More>>
Two bills prefiled in the South Carolina House of Representatives would put new safety rules on mopeds in South Carolina. Two bills prefiled in the South Carolina House of Representatives would put new safety rules on mopeds in South Carolina. WJBF News Channel 6's South Carolina Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, has details on the bills. More>>
It is Christmas parade time in the CSRA this weekend and we will be broadcasting both the Augsuta Christmas Fantasy Parade and Aiken Jaycees Christmas Parade live this weekend. Click for details. More>>
Children’s Hospital of Georgia patient Emma Rhae Taylor has been named the 2013 Georgia Champion by the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals organization. The seven-year-old Hephzibah girl will serve with other Champions from across the nation as a fundraA Children’s Hospital of Georgia patient has been named the 2013 Georgia Champion by the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals organization. More>>
Death Investigation graphicAn inmate from the Barnwell County Jail was pronounced dead at Palmetto Southern Hospital in Barnwell, South Carolina Thursday night. More>>
Dollar Sign Money graphicBoth the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots have reached triple digits for this weekend's drawings.
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WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports.
The Hitchcock Parkway widening project has been in the works for a few years now, but this public input session brings it one step closer to reality... More>>
Photo of Augusta City Administrator Fred RussellAugusta City Administrator Fred Russell and Augusta Commissioners agree there needs to be a change at the top, and Russell is considering retirement and to be gone by the end of 2014. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story. More>>
An Internet hoax announced the death of a former student. Now, some parents have gone online blasting the school alleging that there is a problem with bullying on campus. News Channel Six's Dee Griffin More>>
Photo of Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (Photo Credit: ESPN)Florida State University will know by Thursday if quarterback Jameis Winston will be available to play in the ACC title game this weekend and the Seminoles' subsequent bowl game. More>>
Mug shots of Shavoya Tanisha Davis and Wilford Peterson (Credit: Columbia County Sheriff's Office)The parents of a Euchee Creek Elementary School student are accused of Aggravated Battery along with Cruelty To Children. More>>
The Augusta Fire Department is looking to expand its staff with a reserve fire fighter program. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy takes at look at the possibilities.
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Photo of Nelson Mandela (Credit Associated Press/CNN)Nelson Mandela, the revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27 years to lead South Africa out of decades of apartheid, has died, South African President Jacob Zuma announced late Thursday. He was 95.The former president battled health issues in recent months, including a recurring lung infection that led to numerous hospitalizations.With advancing age and bouts of illness, Mandela retreated to a quiet life at his boyhood home in the nation's Eastern Cape Province, where he said he was... More>>
Photo of Trooper TerryHey Kids! That famous catchphrase is being heard in the CSRA again uttered by the legendary Trooper Terry and he is making his return to the airwaves. As part of WJBF News Channel 6's 60th anniversary, we will be airing two 1/2 hour reunion shows during the month of December. Click for air dates and times. More>>
Ahead of the Mustang's 50th anniversary, Ford unveiled an all-new completely redesigned mustang Thursday. CNN's Peter Valdes-Dapena gives us an up-close look at the 2015 Ford Mustang. More>>
The hit television show Swamp Murders will be filming another season here in Augusta, and producers are looking for some local talent.Big Picture Casting is now accepting submissions for Augusta locals to work as paid extras. Producers say that they will be shooting over the next 5 months. You may recall that former mayor and former News Channel 6 anchor Bob Young was a guest star on the show last season.If you are interested in being considered, you can send an email to bpc@bigpicturecasting... More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of Dave Chappelle (Photo Courtesy: LIVE NATION)WJBF News Channel 6 has learned comedian Dave Chappelle will be coming to Augusta on Thursday, December 12th. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
A lot us plan to donate to a charity this holiday season, but how can you make sure you don't get scammed? More>>
Augusta Commissioners have approved next year's budget, but some say the work isn't over and there's outrage over the City Administrator's actions following the vote. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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A lot of questions about a local school bus driver accused of driving a school bus under the influence. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder looks into the investigation.
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WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
The results are in... And Georgia House District 127 has a new representative. Brian Prince took home 56% of the votes in last night's runoff. His opponent, Diane Evans, received 44%. Prince will replace More>>
Photo of Samantha Janes Scott being escorted into the courtroom by Emanuel County Sheriff J. Tyson Stephens.A woman from Emanuel County has entered a guilty plea to the charge of Felony Murder in the death of her father. More>>
Mug shot of Glenn Vincent Riggs II (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)We have an update on the story concerning a Barnwell County Hospital doctor that was killed in November. More>>
A bus driver in Glascock County has been placed on leave pending a legal investigation. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
There has been an extremely dangerous theft in Mexico, where the thieves may have no idea what they've stolen. ABC's Karen Travers explains what may have been stolen. More>>
SRNS nuclear engineer Bill Wabbersen (top left) uses his Isotope Discovery Kit to lead students on a “Journey to the Center of the Atom” at USC-Aiken’s Ruth Patrick Science Education Center.SRNS nuclear engineer Bill Wabbersen (top left) uses his Isotope Discovery Kit to lead students on a "Journey to the Center of the Atom" at USC-Aiken's Ruth Patrick Science Education Center. More>>
The Children's Hospital of Georgia will provide free asthma screenings and education from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7th, at the Kroc Center, located at 1833 Broad Street, in Augusta. More>>
City of Aiken officials will be holding an informational drop-in session on the Hitchcock Parkway widening project. More>>
A new general manager was named Wednesday for the Augusta Entertainment Complex, which includes the James Brown Arena and the Bell Auditorium. More>>
Final Preparations are underway for the Light Up Spectacular this Saturday, December 7 at the Augusta Common. The Christmas Parade along Broad Street will start at 2pm. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
It's an event that the kids look forward to each and every year. News Channel 6's Mike Miller explains... More>>
Augusta Commissioners approve the 2014 budget with something for nearly every member to dislike. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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There is new video out of the crash that killed 'Fast and the Furious' star Paul Walker. Police are still trying to piece together exactly what caused the accident on Saturday afternoon just outside of Los Angeles. Cecilia Vega has the latest evidence in the investigation. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Photo of the scene of a Monday afternoon plane crash in Edgefield County (Credit: EdgefieldDaily.com)The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has finished the investigation into Monday's plane crash in Trenton, South Carolina. More>>
For people who live in Edgefield County, adding a furry friend to the family may soon be a lot easier, and a lot cheaper. More>>
Mug shot of Christopher Joseph Pizzi (Credit: Columbia County Sheriff's Office)In a developing story out of Columbia County, a 52-year-old man is accused of stealing more than $1 million from a contractor he was employed by. More>>
After more than a decade, and a handful of delays, Edward Kramer finds out his fate. The co-founder of Dragon Con pleaded guilty to child molestation charges. The wheelchair-bound 52-year-old is avoiding prison, but he's been sentenced to house arrest and to pay a six-digit fine. Tony Thomas has the report. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Sacred Heart Cultural Center will once again host the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols on December 10 at 7:30 pm.
Kim Overstreet sat down with Mary Morrison Monday at noon to talk about the event. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
ATLANTA - Atlanta's city council has unanimously passed a plan for spending millions of dollars aimed at helping neighborhoods near the future home of the Atlanta Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution More>>
Did you eat a little too much turkey this week? Well, runners who showed up to the Turkey Trot Sunday morning didn't worry about the extra intake. Participants slimmed their waist lines and contributed to a good cause. More>>
Swamps may seem like a quiet place to fish or take a nap, but one television production company is taking a deeper look at what mysteries happen beyond the water.
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