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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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
Hartsville Police say that they have charged two people who live at the home where a baby girl was fatally shot on Bell Avenue in connection with the girl's death Monday night. 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>>
Tis' the season for a rise in property crime... find out what you can do to make sure you don't become a victim this holiday season. More>>
Augusta Commissioners are set to vote on next year's budget, and a property tax increase is off the table if city leaders want to raid reserves to balance things out. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Donuts and a cup of coffee are known as the traditional break time snack for cops. But come January, Richmond County Deputies are going to have to scale back the sweets to pass new fitness requirements. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned there has been a bank robbery in Waynesboro. 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 Amazon.com's delivery drone prototype (Credit: ABC News)Amazon.com is working on a way to get packages to customers in 30 minutes or less - via self-guided drone. More>>
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies are looking for a suspect in a shooting that happened a few miutes before midnight Sunday night. More>>
Mug shot of Dowell Clinton Fulmer (Credit: Aiken County Sheriff's Office)An Aiken County Sheirff's Office spokesperson tells WJBF News Channel 6, an arrest has been made in connection to a fire that was ruled an arson last week. More>>
The Aiken County Board of Education has graded Aiken County School Superintendent Dr. Beth Everitt has received a "Very Good" grade on her annual evaluation by the Aiken County Board of Education. More>>
A statue of a one-time Georgia politician from Thomson, who became known as a white supremacist, is gone from its pedestal outside the state Capitol. More>>
Phase one of an expansion project at the Bridgestone Plant in Aiken County is now complete. Soon, the hiring begins. More>>
The American Red Cross has launched its holiday campaign and urged people to give hope to those in need by giving something meaningful during the upcoming holiday season. More>>
We all know weight gain is nearly impossible to avoid during the holiday season, but fitness experts say if you plan ahead for the extra calorie intake, you won't get into too much trouble. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicoly Snyder has the story.
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Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) has been presented a prestigious Federal Aviation Administration award, Airport Safety Mark of Distinction, for the continuing efforts to improve airport safety. More>>
An investigation is underway into the cause of a deadly train accident in New York City.
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Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA news updates you need to know. More>>
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Coverage you can count on begins with bikers riding to collect toys for the children of our troops. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy was there to catch the 14th annual Augusta Toy Run. More>>
Mike Miller and Jason Nappi have your morning headlines... More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA evening news updates you need to know. More>>
The biggest buzz is, of course, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday is getting bigger: News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy explains the importance of shopping small. More>>
The Aiken County Sheriff's Office is investigating a potential arson they say started as a domestic assault. More>>
Lines at registers and stop lights were bumper to bumper today as Black Friday shopping continued. And while some start their shopping on Thanksgiving night, we caught up with shoppers who say the deals do stick around for Friday. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy has that story. More>>
An autopsy has been scheduled for a 72-year-old Alzheimer's patient who was shot after authorities say he wandered into a darkened yard in Georgia. Sheriff's officials say Ronald Westbrook had walked More>>
Instead of waiting in lines for Black Friday deals, some people are getting ready for Christmas another way... More>>
While some people were home eating turkey, others were waiting in long lines for Black Friday deals, but not everybody is happy about that...
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Coverage you can count on begins tonight with giving back to those who've given so much. Fort Gordon held its annual Thanksgiving feast for soldiers and families today. News Channel Six's Tyrone McCoy has more. More>>
There is fallout from the recent investigations into delayed care at the Norwood VA Medical Center that resulted in the deaths of three Veterans. A key administrator has left the government agency. WJBF More>>
"I wake up around 9:00-9:30 AM...depending on when my workout is or school. I'll either go to gym or do school," said Quest Hayden.On this day, Quest Hayden's schedule is jam packed. It begins with signing More>>
Millions of people reuniting with friends and family the night before Thanksgiving, and many of them are out celebrating... News Channel 6's Mike Miller explains... More>>
Richmond County Investigators are searching for a bank robbery suspect.He robbed the Suntrust on Peach Orchard Road Wednesday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect pointed a pistol at a teller, got some More>>
A Barnwell County Hospital surgeon found murdered over the weekend in Augusta was strangled, according to the Richmond County Coroner Grover Tuten. More>>
This is the first Thanksgiving with once a week garbage pickup. That will generate a lot of trash, but customers can leave bags on the street and still follow the rules. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Local food banks estimated an increase in the need for food assistance when the announcement was first made. We sent News Channel Six's Tyrone McCoy to find out how the CSRA has been impacted. More>>
The Augusta Fire Department is always training to lower its emergency response time. On Wednesday, the crews shared ideas with visitors from half way around the world. More>>
Mug shot of Ronald Miller (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a burglary suspect they say used his 7-year-old daughter as a "lookout" while he stole copper wire. More>>
About two thousand Thanksgiving Day fires happen each year, leading to five deaths annually and over twenty million dollars in property damage. More>>
Photo of Destiny Weeks (Credit: Richmond County Sheriff's Office)The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding Destiny Weeks. Law enforcement believes she could be in danger and was last seen in the Augusta area. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
An early morning garage fire threatens nearby homes in Warrenville, South Carolina. More>>
MARIETTA, Ga.- The Atlanta Braves are a step closer to moving out of downtown Atlanta, the Major League Baseball team's home for the past 47 years. The Cobb County Commission voted 4-1 Tuesday night More>>
Millions of Americans will be traveling this week for Thanksgiving and the weather seems to be causing problems on the roads... More>>
Two major types of germs make people sick: bacteria and viruses. Over-treatment is a big part of the antibiotic overuse problem. More>>
She says,"Their voice is very important and so I try to strive for opportunities that give open-endedness to where they do all get to have a voice right or wrong."Mrs. Prandy also needs parents to help More>>
After a plane went down Monday night at the Twin Lakes Air Park, there were many questions to what happened. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder has the latest on the crash and its investigation.
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A proposed bus route to Fort Gordon could be derailed by its cost and a legal challenge from Yellow Cab Company. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Another family is speaking out about their frustration and anger over a loved one's care at the Norwood VA Medical Center. Dee Griffin joins us with their story and how a local leader is stepping up to More>>
World War II Veteran and former major league baseball player Leland "Lou" Brissie has died Monday night. He was a North Augusta native and resident. More>>
Photo of the the cleanup of the plane crash that happened in Trenton, South Carolina Monday evening.One person is dead after a plan crash near Rachel Avenue in Trenton, South Carolina. WJBF News Channel 6's Mike Miller fills us in on what is known so far about the crash.
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In Georgia, some Dekalb County officials are scratching their heads after a juror form listing "slave" as an occupation, is posted online. As Rebecca Lindstrom reports, residents were shocked to learn about this one. More>>
Thanksgiving is only a couple days away and most of us are getting ready to have a feast. But what about the people with food allergies? More>>
Moderate to heavy rain will continue across the CSRA Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday evening. More>>
Photo of the Tuesday morning announcement that Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme will be coming to Windsor Square, in south Augusta.Tuesday morning, an announcement was made that Chick-fil-A and Krispy Kreme will be coming to Windsor Square, in south Augusta.
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MARIETTA, Ga.- Cobb County commissioners are set to consider the deal to build a new $672 million stadium for the Atlanta Braves. A resolution to approve the entry into a memorandum of understanding More>>
Good Morning Augusta has the CSRA's latest news, weather and sports. More>>
A busy night for firefighters in Aiken County tonight.They got a call to a complex on Gray Catbird Way around 10 o'clock tonight. That's just off the Aiken-Augusta Highway.One of the townhomes there was More>>
People are feeling the pain at the pump this week. Gas prices are spiking again, and unfortunately it's just in time for your holiday travels. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder has the story.
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Customers didn't like it when Augusta went to one day a week trash pickup in June, and now with less service comes the request for a higher cost. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Family members of late soul singer James Brown were in court again today. This time, they are fighting to get restitution from a man accused of stealing money from Brown. Dee Griffin is here with the latest More>>
Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigators are still trying to figure out why a local surgeon is dead.Glenn Vincent Riggs II, 22, is behind bars charged with the murder of once-missing Doctor Charles Mann.
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A sickening game is playing out on the streets Of cities across America...with deadly results. Thugs taking aim at innocent victims...aiming to knock them out with a sucker punch. Lawmakers and civil rights leaders are pushing to try to stop this disturbing behavior before someone else gets hurt, or even killed. ABC News' Rob Nelson has the details. More>>
No storm here yet, but it sure is cold outside. And that has pet owners concerned about what they should do to keep their animals safe in this wicked weather. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
A powerful storm system is blamed for at least 13 deaths..
It is already causing major headaches for holiday travelers. More>>
A Richmond County Sheriff's Office spokesperson tells WJBF News Channel 6, 3 people have been arrested in connection to a murder that happened on August 28th. More>>
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, Alishia Williams, a former Medical College of Georgia (now Georgia Regents University) employee, was sentenced in Richmond County Superior Court for falsifying timesheets. More>>
World stocks rose and oil prices fell Monday after world powers and Iran reached a deal on the country's nuclear program and as Wall Street added to its seven weeks of gains. More>>
If you think the rush for seasonal shopping already creeps in on Thanksgiving a little too quickly with Black Friday...brace yourselves. Some stores have already started slashing prices to jumpstart sales. WJBF News Channel 6's Nicole Snyder 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>>
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - A fire official says several cars of the New York-bound Amtrak Crescent carrying 218 passengers and crew has derailed overnight in South Carolina, leaving four people with minor injuries. More>>
MARIETTA, Ga.- A coalition of Cobb County citizens' groups are planning to ask that a decision to build a new $672 million stadium for the Atlanta Braves be postponed. Cobb Citizens for Governmental More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA evening news updates you need to know. More>>
Red kettles have popped up all over the CSRA and your ears may be ringing with those Salvation Army bells. When those dollars disappear in the buckets, it doesn't take very long for them to show up in the community. More>>
The body of Dr. Charles Mann was found in an Augusta Creek and a 22 year old Augusta man arrested in connection with the crime. News Channel Six's Tyrone McCoy has been following this developing story today. More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA news updates you need to know to get your day started. More>>
Richmond County investigators have located the body of missing Barnwell surgeon Dr. Charles Mann. More>>
Today was the Family Y's annual gasping gobbler 5k. More>>
Your WJBF News Channel 6 team has the CSRA evening news updates you need to know. More>>
Augustans gathered under the 15th Street Bridge for the Bridge Ministry's Thanksgiving feast. News Channel Six's Tyrone McCoy shares why this means so much for the 1,500 homeless people in Augusta. More>>
The Georgia Army National Guard is hosting a welcome home celebration today More>>
Doctor Charles Mann was last seen Thursday evening, November 21st. More>>
The Atlanta Rhythm Section, Ambrosia and Firefall performed at the Columbia County Fairgrounds on Friday night, however, not that many people showed up for the concert. More>>
Remembering JFK on the 50th anniversary of his death on Kennedy Drive...it's "Out There...Somewhere" with WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola.
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A family has come forward saying the Charlie Norwood V.A. Medical Center failed their loved one and now he is dead. WJBF News Channel 6's Dee Griffin you spoke with a family member about the allegations. More>>
Friday, we mark 50 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. If you have turned on the television in recent weeks, you have seen plenty of national stories on the somber anniversary. But, there are local stories to tell. There are people right here at home who remember the tragic events of November 22nd, 1963. WJBF News Channel 6's Brad Means has the story. More>>
New information has come to light concerning the search for burglary suspects in Hephzibah Friday that resulted in at least one school in the area being put on lockdown. More>>
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of the JFK assassination. It's a moment that everyone alive at that time can remember exactly where they were when they heard the news. However, for one politician...who was a boy at the time...the memory is a little more vivid than most others. That's because he met President Kennedy shortly before the fatal moment in Dallas. Dana Bash reports.
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It was a tragic day that moved the entire nation. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas. Ed Lavandera takes a look back...and explores the many conspiracy theories surrounding his death that still exist today.
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The day President Kennedy was assassinated, there were urgent messages exchanged between the Air Force command center and the White House and a lot of it was recorded on tape. Those rare recordings have only now been recovered from a general's personal effects. CNN's Jake Tapper has the details. More>>
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 50 years ago this week and Americans, and indeed many others around the world, have been looking back at his legacy. CNN's Jonathan Mann tells us why President Kennedy has had such an enduring impact. More>>
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