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Congratulations to News Channel 6's Jennie Montgomery. She has been honored with a national writing award for her monthly column, "Mom2Mom". More>>
Richmond County School System is answering concerns about having classes on a Saturday later this month. Earlier this week, the board picked three days to make up for classes missed during last month's ice storm. Those days are Monday, March 17, which is St. Patrick's Day, April 18, which is Good Friday and Saturday, March 22. More>>
This news release just arrived from the Georgia governor's office:Governor Nathan Deal today announced that President Obama approved his request for a major disaster declaration for 39 counties that sustained damage More>>
The countdown is on for the opening of the new Cabela's in Augusta. Training is in session for the almost 100 employees who will start in less than 2 weeks. News Channel 6 got a sneak peek tour of the area's newest outdoor sporting shop. Turkey season is right around the corner, and the shelves are stocked with everything for the hunt. In just three months, the store will switch over to summer season, and by fall t... More>>
Augusta Seal graphicThe GBI is getting started to determine whether missing documents from the hard drive of Augusta's former city administrator is worth investigating. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta Commissioners take a routine vote to ratify agreements with Hephzibah and Blythe to get sales tax money from the next phase of the tax. However, a no vote would have ended any chances of the package going before voters this year. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta Commissioners have hired an national search firm to recruit candidates for the next City Administrator, and met with the firm this week to say what they are looking for in an Administrator. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta's Downtown Development Authority is going to step up to add money to the $400,000 allocated for the Augusta Riverwalk in the next SPLOST package. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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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>>
We have the latest information on ice storm debris pickup in Aiken County. More>>
New Country Kicks 99 announced Thursday that country hit-makers Lady Antebellum will be the featured artists for the 3rd annual "Kicks 99's Hooked On Country" concert on April 29th.
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A 78-year-old man has died after his apartment caught fire Thursday afternoon. More>>
A 70-year-old McCormick County man has died after his home caught fire.
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Click for the latest information on Columbia County storm debris pickup. More>>
A fundraiser called, "Purses for a Purpose" will be held March 13.
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Friday night's $270 million jackpot is the largest seen this year for the Mega Millions® game. Only 10 jackpots have been higher. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
Human trafficking is a problem worldwide -- and right here in Augusta.One study estimates as many as 325 thousand children in the US, Canada and Mexico are at risk for sex exploitation each year. Medical experts tell WJBF that the issue is bigger than we think in the CSRA, WJBF's Julie Parise reports.
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Richmond county School System Logo graphicThe scheduling of weekend makeup days in Richmond County School System left some parents questioning the decision. The district announced last week that students now have to go to class on St. Patrick's Day March 17, which is a Monday and Good Friday, April 18. The Saturday, March 22 date is what parents are asking questions about. More>>
SC Office on Aging says home and community-based care is 20 to 40 times cheaper than putting a senior citizen in a nursing home. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Wednesday, McCormick County earned the Certified Work Ready Community designation through the ACT and South Carolina Work Ready Communities (SCWRC) initiative. More>>
Contractors have taken over the area trying to clean up debris from the ice storm. But, many of them are facing dangerous situations while on roadways. News Channel Six's Dee Griffin has an important warning. More>>
SRNS President and CEO Dwayne Wilson (left) and DOE-SR Operations Office Manager Dave Moody recently signed a DOE-SRNS Partnering AgreementThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) recently made a commitment to the vision, mission and goals of the DOE-SRNS Partnering Agreement. More>>
The commission approved a settlement that would require Allen to pay back half of the total funds she was paid by the cities of Harlem and Grovetown. "She had that money all this time, she should have paid that back plus interest," said Mac Copeland. "I think she ought to give it back twice to Grovetown and Harlem, and you know maybe kind of help their program out," said Mike Martin. "I don't think anything when ... More>>
It's spring break for Michigan State University and a group of students is in Augusta to help out. More>>
Click for information on dates the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will have campgrounds open at J. Strom Thurmond Lake for the 2014 recreation season. More>>
A high school cheerleader who is suing her own parents won't get any money...for now. Jean Casarez tells us why the judge denied the honor student's request for immediate financial assistance from her parents. More>>
Click for the latest information on ice storm debris cleanup for Richmond County. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Ashes to Go is a nationwide movement designed to help folks fit faith into their hectic lives.Here in Augusta, Episcopal and Methodist ministers will visit restaurants, homeless shelters and soup kitchens.
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WJBF News Channel 6's Mary Morrison sat down Tuesday with author Don Rhodes about his latest book, Legendary Locals of Augusta. More>>
Embattled Columbia County Tax Commissioner Kay Allen and her husband, Commissioner Charles Allen, both vacated their public offices amid an investigation into Kay Allen's alleged misappropriation of tax funds from Grovetown and Harlem. WJBF News Channel 6's Renetta DuBose has the story.
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A Tuskegee Airman will be honored with a U.S. Postage Stamp. Chris Kane sat down with the honoree's granddaughter and the man behind an upcoming documentary on the topic. More>>
Some Michigan State University students will stop by the Salvation Army's Kroc Center and Center of Hope Wednesday. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Car Crash Crime Scene Tape graphicRichmond County Dispatch has confirmed that multiple cars have been involved in a traffic accident in Richmond County.The accident is on Deans Bridge Road and Golden Camp Road in Augusta.Officers say there are injuries. We do not know how serious or severe these injuries are at this time. News Channel 6 has a crew on the scene, and we will have the latest information for you as we get it into our newsroom. More>>
Tracey Tucker teaches special education students at Warrenville Elementary School."I have had students with autism in my classroom from time to time," she says. "I have kids with Down's syndrome, other More>>
Tax Commissioner Kay Allen and her husband, Commissioner Charles Allen, have resigned. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta Commissioners express cleanup concerns and whether FEMA will reimburse the city. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Shooting Investigation graphicAiken County Sheriff's Office investigators have obtained an arrest warrant for a man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting in the Petticoat Junction area of Aiken County. More>>
A GRU Police Officer is back on the job after he was involved with a shooting on campus last month. News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story. More>>
Harvest Blend coffee, created exclusively for Golden Harvest Food Bank by Augusta-based Buona Caffe Artisan Roasted Coffee, is now the official coffee of the Georgia Governor's Mansion. More>>
CSRA IHOP restaurants will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day to benefit the Children's Hospital of Georgia.
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Governor Nikki Haley requested a major disaster declaration for 21 counties in South Carolina as a result of the recent severe winter weather, also known as Winter Storm Pax, which occurred between February 10th–14th. More>>
The Season 18 cast of "Dancing With The Stars" was announced Tuesday morning on ABC's "Good Morning America" by "Dancing with the Stars" hosts Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews. More>>
Students across the Palmetto State are learning about severe weather this week. And today, they took part in a statewide tornado drill. 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 President Barack ObamaIf approved, President Obama's proposed 2015 federal budget could place the SRS's MOX program on hold while officials continue to evaluate alternative ways to dispose of plutonium. More>>
The Georgia State Senate passed Senate Bill 383 Tuesday, which clarifies current law regarding a coroner's obligations regarding unclaimed objects or property related to the deceased individual. More>>
A Columbia County sex offender who, official say, had violated sex offender registration requirements is now back in custody.
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A military personnel career fair on Thursday, March 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the U.S. Army Reserve Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta. More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
Georgia Statehouse graphicThe state of Georgia took another step closer to legalizing medical marijuana. A bill almost unanimously passed the state house that would allow academic institutions to give cannabis oil to people suffering from certain medical conditions. It passed by a 171-to-4 vote. If it now passes the Senate, it will go to Governor Nathan Deal's desk to be signed into law. More>>
Photo of Niana Lopez and her father, Staff Sergeant Alex LombanaThere was a very special surprise waiting at school Monday for a Cedar Ridge Elementary School 4th. Take a look at this! More>>
Augusta Seal graphicCampaigns for Augusta Commission seats and Augusta's Mayor's Office begin to heat up.
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Augusta Seal graphicUnder the gun to get something done, city leaders approve a $194 million SPLOST project package, but some Augusta Commissioners say they will not support it and will campaign against it. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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New information about a GRU Police Officer who was involved in a shooting on campus last month. News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Georgia Regents University Augusta President Dr. Ricardo Azziz gave his annual state of the university address Monday. More>>
Darrell Byrd is the Giving Your Best winner for March, 2014. More>>
Medical marijuana would be legalized in Georgia for patients with certain medical illnesses under legislation given initial approval by state lawmakers. More>>
It sure was a nice weekend with warm temperatures. But another cold snap is headed our way tonight and that could affect the plants you just put into the ground. More>>
The Richmond County Board of Education (BOE) has decided what it will do about days students missed due to snow and ice storms in January and February. More>>
Mug shot of Roshana Lequisha Payne (Credit: Columbia County Sheriff's Office)A Martinez woman is facing several charges after she crashed her car into the front door of the Dollar General store located at 210 Baston Road. in Martinez. Click for the latest information.
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The Columbia County Sheriff's Office will again be holding a Citizen's Law Enforcement Academy beginning Thursday, March 6th. Click for information on how you can participate.
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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>>
According to the SC Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW), newly-released figures show more South Carolinians were employed by the end of the year (2013) than ever before in the state's history. More>>
Mug shot of Byron Keith Miller (Credit: Aiken County Sheriff's Office)Three people from Aiken have been arrested, and 1 is still sought after a month-long drug investigation in Aiken County. More>>
AIKEN, S.C. (AP) - A South Carolina congressman is sponsoring an event to acquaint military veterans with resources available to them. U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson is holding Monday's event at the Aiken County More>>
Mike Miller, John Lynn and Tom Wylie have your Sunday evening headlines. More>>
A four day stretch of nearly 250 miles of runningcame toan endon Sunday for six people who ran the Benning to Gordon Relay. Men and women in uniform, family, and friends cheered the runners onto the finish line at the Fisher House at Fort Gordon. This is the second year of the race. The runners are from Millen, Georgia, and they run with a mission.The runners raise money togo to the Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House at Fort Gordon, and the Warrior Transition Battalion. Donations can be ma... More>>
People enjoying activities at Wildwood Park in Columbia County will have a hard time getting away without paying to enter. The commission just voted to install security cameras at the gate entrance to monitor fees and keep the park safe. The gate entrance is staffed only half the time the park is open to collect payment. When no one is there guests are asked to put money in the “honor box,” but not everyone does, and... More>>
Hill, DarrellTwo wanted men are behind bars tonight. More>>
Those who like to linger in the left lane on highways and interstates may soon get a wake-up call. A new state bill would require all drivers to move over to the right lane if a faster vehicle is behind them. Whether you are going the speed limit or not, you could be ticketed for not moving over to the right lane if someone is going faster than you. This bill passed the State House Wednesday and is designed to help the flow of traffic and make the roads safer, but it could cost you a lot mor... More>>
Last month's ice storm made the ( F.A.T.S.) Forks Area Trail System in Edgefield County impassable. Today, thirty volunteers worked to change that. Blocked paths, uprooted trees and holes in the ground. None More>>
Mark Bowen was officially sworn Saturday morning as Richmond County's new coroner. More>>
Mug shot of Scott William Hancock (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)The driver of a van that struck a Sue Reynolds Elementary School student, who later died, at a school bus stop in December appeared at a bond hearing Friday morning.
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Augusta Seal graphicWith their backs against the wall to make the May ballot, Augusta leaders approve a $194 million SPLOST package for he next phase of the sales tax. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola reports. More>>
We have new details about the officer-involved shooting that took place on the campus of Georgia Regents University last weekend. WJBF News Channel 6's Mike Miller has been investigating and he spoke with the family of the man who was shot. More>>
The City of Augusta is looking for local contractors to help with debris cleanup after the ice storm. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Columbia County Commissioners are one step away from naming the hospital that will serve thousands of people in their community. News Channel Six's Dee Griffin was at the meeting and has more on what happened. More>>
Local literary fans are kicking off a weekend centered around books and their love of writing. On Friday, the third annual Augusta Literary Festival started with a symposium on local author Frank Yerby More>>
Image of artist's rendering of the Ark Encounter project (Credit: ArkEncounter.com)A Christian ministry's long-stalled plans to build Noah's Ark in the hills of Kentucky have been revived. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicWJBF News Channel 6 has learned that Augusta Commissioners have voted to approve the project list for the next phase of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST. More>>
While the hunt for Bigfoot might be big in other parts of the country, down in south Texas it's all about the chupacabra. Many believe it's a mythical creature, but one Victoria County couple says they killed one on their property Sunday night. Amanda Brown went to see for herself and brings you their story.
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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>>
Holmes County Coroner Dexter Howard confirms he pronounced Williams dead. We traveled to Lexington to speak with Williams' family. They believe his second chance at life is a gift from God. More>>
Mug shot of Dameon Marquez Brigham (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)An Augusta man is facing several charges following a crash Sunday that investigators say involved racing. More>>
A car accident slowed traffic this morning at the intersection of Wrightsboro Road and Barton Chapel Road. The accident took place just before 9 AM Friday morning.
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As if you needed a reason to kick back with a beer on Friday night.Goodwill Industries Helms College will host an evening of food, beer and art Friday night, which benefits the mission of Goodwill and Helms College.ReNew Brew will feature unique food and drink pairings crafted by the students at Helms College.There will also be an art auction featuring pieces re-purposed by local artists.Proceeds from the event will fund further education for students looking to transform their careers -- a... More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta's assault on the storm debris kicks off as crews from a private disaster specialist his the streets. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Science and technology are being taught in our schools all across the CSRA. Thursday, scientists and engineers from SRS held their TEACH-IN, which is a way to get students more hands on time with technology and science. WJBF News Channel 6 meteorologist John Lynn has the story. More>>
The South Carolina Senate has approved a bill allowing school boards to forgive up to five days of classes canceled during this winter's back-to-back snow and ice storms. More>>
Local animal rescue organizations are also picking up the pieces left by the ice storm. Many have been taking in dogs and cats that were left homeless. News Channel Six's Dee Griffin has the story of how More>>
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The Shepeard Community Blood Center set up at the Odell Weeks Recreation Center Thursday for a community-wide blood drive. WJBF News Channel 6's Julie Parise was there and has the story. More>>
The clock is ticking for people to sign up for the Affordable Care Act. Open enrollment ends March 31st. A RV was in Aiken to help people sign up
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The Richmond County Sheriff's Office wants to bring to the attention of residents the latest in Visa fraud. More>>
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Columbia County Emergency Management Agency director Pam Tucker tells us, Washington Road at Halali Farm Road has now been re-opened after a Thursday afternoon gas leak.
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The Augusta Exchange Club is coordinating with Richmond County officials, as well as the offices of FEMA and GEMA, to allow the Augusta Fairgrounds to serve as a collection site for storm debris. More>>
South Carolina environmental officials are scheduled to meet to discuss sampling that's been done on Langley Pond Thursday night at Aiken Technical College.
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Governor Nathan Deal submitted a request to President Obama for federal disaster relief for the 48 counties where the combined ice storm damage estimates exceed $43 million on Wednesday. More>>
President Barack Obama is announcing the creation of two Pentagon-led institutes, using public and private resources, to boost advanced manufacturing, help create jobs and perhaps build the next "Iron Man."President Barack Obama is announcing the creation of two Pentagon-led institutes, using public and private resources, to boost advanced manufacturing, help create jobs and perhaps build the next "Iron Man." More>>
The Justice Department says Attorney General Eric Holder has been taken to the hospital as a precaution after experiencing faintness and shortness of breath at work.
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A power outage reported in the Evans area of Columbia County Thursday morning was due to a county dump truck hitting a power line. The truck hit the line near the storm debris management staging area at Marshall Square. According to EMA Director, Pam Tucker, the driver was unloading gravel at the entrance of the staging area where rain had caused muddy areas. Georgia Power is at the location to repair the line and there were no injuries reported. More>>
An accident in Aiken County sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday morning. It happened at the intersection of Shapiro Street and Augusta Road. A Sedan collided with the back of a garbage truck. More>>
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The Annual Aiken Community Blood Drive takes place Thursday morning at Odell Weeks Recreation Center and Newschannel 6 is a proud sponsor of the event.While the need for blood is constant, the recent weather makes Thursday's event crucial for the Shepeard Blood Center.Blood centers face a challenge every winter – it’s one of the hardest times of the year to collect donations. Unfortunately, the cold season is also often the time when need for blood is the highest.The Shepherd Blood Center sup... More>>
Shortly after giving birth to twin girls, a North Augusta mother discovered one of her daughters will need to eat a vegetarian diet in order to live. She and her family opened up to News Channel Six about the disorder that now consumes their lives and tells what ultimately saved her daughter's life. Madison, who was born just two minutes prior to her twin sister Mackenzie, talks and plays like a normal kid. More>>
The Parade of Quartets is celebrating 60 years on WJBF News Channel 6. Our Mary Morrison takes a look back at the group's history and previews an upcoming gala in a WJBF News Channel 6 EXTRA report. More>>
Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) New LogoAugusta Commissioners and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office are in a budget showdown after Commissioners approved an across the board cut in this years budget for all city departments. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta's emergency cleanup crews prepares to hit the streets to tackle storm debris. More>>
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Georgia has joined a list of states that have proposed a controversial bill. It would allow business owners to refuse service to gay and lesbian people. News Channel Six's Dee Griffin joins us with local More>>
The next time you have to fill up your car, you may notice more money coming out of your pocket. Gas prices are on the rise because of violence in Venezuela and South Sudan. More>>
Severe weather season is here and tornadoes are a constant threat for the CSRA. But does Columbia County, GA need tornado sirens to keep you safe? More>>
It's one of the CSRA's best kept secrets and it's called F-A-T-S or Forks Area Trail System. But the ice storm did significant damage to the trail and now it's impassable. More>>
Kohl's Department Stores, through the Kohl's Cares® cause merchandise program, will donate $22,632 to Children's Hospital of Georgia, which will benefit the Kohl's Cares Asthma Education and Awareness program. More>>
The animated movie frozen is sliding its way to the record books from the box office to the music charts. It's up for two Oscars this Sunday - and you can catch that award winning night right here on WJBF. But right now, ABC's Bianna Golodryga has a look at the movie and the hit song inspiring so many young girls. More>>
Southern Souls Rescue appeared on WJBF News Channel 6 at Noon on February 26th with our Adopt-A-Pet coordinator Anne Sawyer and our Mary Morrison. Click to view that segment.
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Savannah River Remediation the liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS), is accepting applications for educational grants from area public elementary schools. More>>
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Georgia Regents University Augusta is hosting two presentations next month with internationally known experts in the fight against human trafficking. More>>
High schoolers in the CSRA are getting ready for prom season, and a local law firm is looking to ease the cost of the pricey tradition for some young ladies in need.
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Major changes are on the way for Aiken County schools. The district has been working on a five year strategic plan, which is expected to affect North Augusta High School, Levealle-McCampbell Middle School in Graniteville and Ridge Spring-Monetta Elementary, Middle and High Schools. But there was one program aimed at helping students take that walk across the stage at the end of each year. More>>
Another very busy day for Anna Beth Harbeson's students.A day where technology is at the forefront."Today I was modeling how to find research on the Internet using S.C. Discus," she says. "This class More>>
WJBF's Jennie Montgomery and Brad Means were honored to host the 2014 Annual Meeting of the United Way of the Central Savannah River Area Tuesday afternoon at the Augusta Marriott and Convention Center.A More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAcross the board budget cuts have been mandated by Augusta city officials, but some departments are not willing to make them. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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It was a scary situation for some homeowners in North Augusta after a grass fire damaged several yards in their neighborhood. News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story. More>>
Los Angeles City Council has endorsed new restrictions on e-cigarettes. The ban prohibits vapor devices in most workplaces and public spaces. As e-cigarettes become more popular among those who want to quit smoking tobacco, they are also becoming popular amongst school age children. Carl Azuz explains. More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAugusta's new storm contractors will hit the streets Monday to pickup storm debris, and residents must get their limbs to the street because FEMA is not allowing contractors on private property. More>>
Tampa police released a 911 call on Tuesday of a woman who called the police over an uncooked waffle. More>>
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If you're driving around Augusta, you've probably noticed a lot of road work. Traffic engineers are planning projects on Augusta's main roads to help traffic flow and keep up with the growing area. Orange cones have lined the stretch of Wrightsboro Road to Jimmie Dyess Parkway for more than a year. And now, traffic engineers are turning their attention to the other side of Wrightsboro Road, where a new Wal-Mart is o... More>>
A pro-gay marriage organization kicked off a million-dollar campaign Monday to push for marriage equality in the South, and some lawmakers are getting behind it. Sophia Choi reports. More>>
Many of us envy the lucky one-percent of people who only need a few hours of sleep a night. A lot of people think they're short sleepers -- but they're not. And they're putting their health at risk. Mara Schiavocampo shows how to find the amount of sleep that's right for you. More>>
Photo of the scene near a huge brush fire in Aiken County (Credit: Mike Miller)A large brush fire in Aiken County has now been extinguished, but not without damage to some properties.
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The Golden Harvest Food Bank won’t know the full effects of the ice storm on their mission just yet – but they know they are fighting an uphill battle right now. More>>
It's been almost two weeks since the ice storm hit the CSRA. And the storm isn't over yet for many people living in Aiken County. Storm chasers are hitting South Carolina neighborhoods looking to strike it rich. More>>
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In response to the devastation Winter Storm PAX left behind in the City of Aiken, government leaders declared a State of Emergency, passed a resolution to note emergency expenditures in the budget and found more space to toss storm debris. More>>
The attorney of Columbia County Tax Commissioner Kay Allen has released a statement:"We deeply regret the County Commission's decision today to begin an unnecessary and expensive court battle that will do nothing but waste taxpayer funds and delay resolution of this issue. In accepting compensation for taking on the additional duties and responsibilities of collecting municipal taxes, Kay has done absolutely nothing unethical or improper. For more than 25 years, state law has contemplated t... More>>
Augusta Seal graphicAs we first reported Augusta wants to turn storm recovery over to the pros two private firms have been hired to cleanup storm debris and to monitor how much for FEMA reimbursement, and the total cost could exceed $8 million. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Former University of South Carolina Aiken women's basketball standout Meredith Legg Stapleton has died after a long battle with cancer. More>>
We now know the identity of the body pulled out of the Augusta Canal Sunday afternoon. More>>
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Georgia Regents University GRU Logo graphicA Georgia Regents University student is recovering after an on campus shooting early Saturday morning. More>>
Temperatures hit the seventies on Monday, which is quite different from the frigid weather two weeks ago. The fluctuating mercury combined with piles of storm debris are making it hard to breathe. The Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic reports the pollen count at “224” in the high category on Monday, and just two weeks ago the pollen count was at “1.” Who could forget: snow and ice covering Augusta National, and hund... More>>
Storm debris is piling up in the National Hills neighborhood. News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the details. More>>
One person is dead after a fire at a home in McCormick County Monday morning. More>>
Mug shot of Leon Marquis Davis (Credit: Aiken County Sheriff's Office)A Wagener, South Carolina man has been arrested and charged in the death of a toddler. More>>
Outgoing Richmond County Coroner, Grover Tuten, was back in court Monday. More>>
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The Means Report episode that aired on February 23, 2014 featuring: Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver, Columbia County Emergency Management Director – Pam Tucker, Jefferson Energy Director of Public Relations – Steve Chalker, Aiken Electric Cooperative CEO – Gary Stooksbury, and Georgia Transmission Corporation Public Affairs Director – Craig Heighton, and our What Does It Mean To You Question. (Part 2 of 3) More>>
Boil Water Advisories for two water systems in Aiken County have now been lifted.
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Your WJBF News Channel 6 weekend news team of Ashley Bridges, John Lynn, and Tom Wylie bring you the news, weather, and sports updates you need to know in the CSRA. More>>
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