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    BREAKING: Coroner Called to Shooting in Edgefield County

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    The Edgefield County, South Carolina coroner has been called to the scene of a shooting on Hwy 25 near Fox Terrace. More>>

    BREAKING: Stabbing Reported in Batesburg-Leesville

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    Investigators and first responders are on the scene of a reported stabbing in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina. More>>

    Man Arrested After His Truck Crashes Into Home

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    A man is in jail tonight after driving his truck into an Augusta home.
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    Raising Awareness Against Guns in Schools Video included

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    One local woman is looking to bring gun violence awareness and education, to the parents and students of the Richmond County Public School System.

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    Man Wanted for Forging Stolen Checks

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    Richmond County Deputies are looking for the man they say is buying items at stores using stolen checks. More>>

    Postal Problems fixed after Network Outage

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    Postal Service back to normal after electronic glitch fixed

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    Early Morning Crash Kills New Ellenton Woman

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    The Aiken County Coroner's Office along with the New Ellenton Police Department is investigating an early morning motor vehicle crash that killed a New Ellenton woman. More>>

    Red Flag Alert This Weekend Video included

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    South Carolina is under a red flag alert for fires due to the weather. More>>

    GMA Saturday Headlines: February 14, 2015 Video included

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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>>

    This Week on The Means Report: Commission Controversy

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    Augusta leaders continue to debate whether taxpayer money should be used to pay for commissioners to take trips. That debate continues on The Means Report on Sunday.We welcome Mayor Pro Tem Grady Smith and Commissioner Bill Lockett to the broadcast. They have been at odds over commission travel. Commissioner Lockett recently said the city could use Smith's mayor pro tem salary to help with expenses, since Smith's mayor pro tem role, he says, is no different than the role of a regular commissi... More>>

    Good Samaritan Turns In Purse with Expensive Jewelry Inside at Gas Station Video included

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    We can all have a tough day and every once in a while we even misplace important items, such as car keys. One woman's temporary loss revealed that there are still some good people in the world. It's not often you see a man toting a purse, but when a customer walked into Murphy Express on Bobby Jones Expressway in Augusta doing just that, it was for a good reason.   More>>

    How To Fix A Broken Heart In Less Than 20 Minutes Video included

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    Cardiologists at GRU Medical Center take WJBF News Channel 6's Margaret-Ann Carter through a tour of their new hybrid lab. This new lab allows them to complete heart surgery in less than 20 minutes.
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    Augusta Lawmaker Wants Tougher DUI Laws Video included

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    An Augusta lawmaker is pushing for tougher DUI laws in the state of Georgia. House Bill 42 is called the "Jordan Griner Act." More>>

    Augusta Commission Still Waits On Mayor's Budget Proposal

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    Augusta Mayor Hardie Davis, Jr. has requested an increase in his office budget. Commissioners are willing to consider the request, but say the need to see details first. More>>

    Man Writes Love Letter To Wife Every Day For Nearly 40 Years

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    For nearly 40 years, a 74-year-old New Jersey man has written a love letter to his wife every day. More>>

    RECALL ALERT: Kidde Recalls Disposable Plastic Fire Extinguishers Due to Failure to Discharge

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    Kidde United Technologies has announced a recall of 4.6 million disposable fire extinguishers. This recall involves 31 models of Kidde disposable fire extinguishers with Zytel® black plastic valves. More>>

    Allendale County Among School Systems Receiving EPA Rebates To Replace Older School Buses

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    Allendale County is among school systems in 30 states that will receive EPA rebates to replace older, more pollution-causing school buses. More>>

    DEVELOPING ON 6: Threat That Caused Grovetown School Lockdowns Still Under Investigation

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    Officials in Columbia County have released more information concerning a threat that cause school lockdowns in Grovetown Friday afternoon. More>>

    Anthem Offers Free Identity Theft Repair And Credit Monitoring After Breach

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    Current and former Anthem members dating back to 2004 are being offered identity repair assistance and credit monitoring services via AnthemFacts.com starting at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. More>>

    Shooting At Mardi Gras Leaves One Dead One Wounded Video included

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    We're following a developing story out of New Orleans this Friday.
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    Kevin Hart "What Now?" Tour Coming To Augusta

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    Superstar entertainer, actor and comedian, Kevin Hart, announced today a massive North American arena tour, making a stop in Augusta at James Brown Arena on Sunday, June 14.
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    2nd Annual Ga-Lina Borderline Combine Returns To Augusta

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    The second annual Sleeper Recruit Combine, an evaluation combine for football players looking to get noticed by colleges, will be held Saturday, February 21st at Augusta's Kroc Center. More>>

    Model With Down Syndrome Jamie Brewer Makes Fashion Week History

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    Backstage at New York Fashion Week 2015, actress Jamie Brewer was tweeting pictures of herself as she was getting primped and primed for her runway debut.
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    Local Animal Rescue Group Speaks Out After Volunteer's Arrest Video included

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    A local animal rescue group is looking to clear the air after a volunteer was arrested. More>>

    GRU Career Expo

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    Georgia Regents University will be hosting another career expo Friday February 13th. More>>

    Partridge Inn To Host Hiring Fair

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    The Partridge Inn is set to host a hiring fair Friday February 13th.
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    UPDATE: Water Main Break Delays School Start

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    We have some breaking news in Aiken County.A break in the main water line will delay classes at Horse Creek Academy.The school is located on the 1200 block of Toolebeck Road.Students at Horse creek academy should report two hours later than their usual start time today.Crews are working to fix the broken water line. More>>

    California Bra Bandit Strikes Again

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    A man in California was caught on surveillance video stealing bras and putting them on his face and head. He was also wearing a skirt and women's boots. Police are still searching for the bra bandit. More>>

    6 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

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    6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>

    Foundation Puts Tablets In Hands of Kids with Special Needs Video included

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    Three words from Deanna Berry's only daughter made all the difference in her life as a mother of a child with a disability. “The very first time I heard Shantell tell me mommy, I love you and I heard every word,” said Deanna Berry, of Denmark, SC. Berry's daughter, 13-year-old Shantell “Shannie” Berry was born with Down Syndrome, but that wasn't the scary part.  More>>

    Trying to Avoid a Shutdown at SCSU

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    There are new details about a plan to temporarily shut down South Carolina State University.The school's president, Thomas Elzey says there are plans for the school to turn things around financially, without temporarily closing.Those include budget, strategic, enrollment management and fundraising plans. Thursday, the state senate passed a bill mandating 20 furlough days for S-C State employees. More>>

    Encore Careers: Women Who Are Rethinking Retirement Video included

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    From opening a business, to following their passion, today's 60-somethings are drawing on skills and life experiences... giving retirement a major makeover. More>>

    Composite Sketch Of Aiken Armed Robbery Suspect Released

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    The Aiken Department of Public Safety is requesting assistance from the public to help in identifying an armed robbery suspect. More>>

    Augusta Fire Department Offers Support for Macon Fire Department

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    Augusta Fire Chief Chris James and other local firefighters spent Thursday morning meeting with the families of the three Macon firefighters who are recovering after a deadly house fire.
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    UPDATED ON 6: School Bus Overturns Near Patriots Park

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    We have received more information concerning a school bus that overturned in Columbia County Thursday afternoon.
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    Exclusive on 6: Touring the Grovetown Jail Video included

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    The Grovetown Department of Public Safety is updating the jail after 2 inmates escaped in July. The upgrades include cameras and a monitor system among many other changes. News Channel 6's, Margaret-Ann Carter saw first-hand the changes being made.

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    Partial Agreement Reached On Savannah River Site Tank Closure Milestone Dispute

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    Thursday, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency - Region 4 (EPA-4), and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) announced a partial agreement on a tank closure milestone at the Savannah River Site (SRS).The parties agreed to extend the operational closure of Tank 16 to October 27, 2015, (a 27-day extension) and extend the Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) by 30 days, until March 12, 2015, for additional discussion on the operation... More>>

    PHOTOS: Fire Breaks Out At West Augusta Furniture Store

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    We have received reports that the Furniture Warehouse store, which is located near the intersection of Wylds Road and North Leg Road, is currently on fire. More>>

    Son Formally Charged With Murder Of Mother

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    The man accused of killing his mother and setting their house on fire has been charged with murder and arson.
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    Firefighter Killed In Macon Fire Video included

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    One firefighter was killed and five others were injured in a house fire Wednesday night in Macon, Georgia.
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    'We Were Overwhelmed': Augusta Leaders Reflect 1 Year After Ice Storm Video included

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    Exactly one year since an ice storm rocked the CSRA --and left 80,000 people in Richmond County alone without power -- city leaders say they wish they had done some things differently. More>>

    Two More Found After TransAsia Flight Crash

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    Two more bodies have been recovered from TransAsia flight 235.
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    Governor Nikki Haley Signs Letter Urging President Obama To Approve Keystone Pipeline

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    South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, along with 23 other Republican governors, has signed a letter urging President Barack Obama to reconsider his veto of a bill that would initiate construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. More>>

    Medical Center's New Director On the Job

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    Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center's Incoming Director Maria Andrews assumed duties Thursday February 12, 2015.
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    CBS '60 Minutes' Correspondent Bob Simon Dies In Car Crash

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    Longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Bob Simon, who covered riots, Academy Award-nominated movies and wars and was held captive for more than a month in Iraq two decades ago, died in a car crash on Wednesday.
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    3 Winning Tickets in $564M Powerball Drawing

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    Winning tickets were sold in North Carolina, Texas and Puerto Rico in Wednesday's $564 million Powerball drawing, lottery officials confirmed.
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    Local Waffle House To Offer Candle Light Dinners Video included

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    If you and your special someone are not into fancy dinners then how about Waffle House for Valentines Day Dinner? More>>

    6 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

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    6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>

    Islamic Leader Wants Obama To Use Peace, Education To Stop ISIS Video included

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     A local Islamic leader sat down with News Channel 6's Renetta DuBose to discuss the President's request for War on ISIS.

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    Congress clears Keystone XL pipeline bill, setting up veto

    The Republican-controlled Congress cleared a bill Wednesday to construct the Keystone XL oil pipeline, setting up a confrontation with President Barack Obama, who has threatened to veto the measure. More>>

    Husband Holds Out Hope That Missing Wife Will Be Found Video included

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    No one has seen Tammy Kingery of Edgefield County since she went missing on September 20, 2014, but her husband and three children are holding out hope for her safe return.


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    Police: Ohio Man Who Threw Coffee Mug That Killed His Baby Jailed

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    An Ohio man accused of throwing a coffee mug that hit his 2-month-old son in the head and killed him has been jailed on $2.1 million bond. More>>

    Felony Charges Bring Hope to Burke County Residents, Animals Video included

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    Stephan Matthew Crooms is the Burke County man accused of starving and killing 6 dogs. Crooms's charges have been upgraded to felony charges for cruelty to animals. Residents say this is a step in the right direction.

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    Neighbor Says She Saw Deputy Beating 12-Year-Old Boy

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    Deputy Alton Walker has been fired after he allegedly abused a 12-year-old boy. Now, the neighbor who called police after the alleged beating is telling us what she saw. More>>

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    Lawyer's Signs Raise Questions About DUI Checkpoints

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    A criminal defense attorney is gaining national attention after his message about DUI checkpoints went viral. More>>

    Powerball Jackpot Up to $500 Million

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    A half-billion dollars is up for grabs in the Powerball jackpot Wednesday night. The tickets are flying off machines at gas stations in the CSRA. At the Raceway on Wrightsboro Road, cashier Janice Thomas said the lines haven't stopped. "We have people coming in now that are putting like $200 or $300 on Powerball," said Thomas. Even though she's the one handing out the tickets, she has an idea of what she would buy with the money. "What I would really like is a daycare center for low inco... More>>

    Information On Grovetown Hit-And-Run Sought By Investigators

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    The Grovetown Department of Public Safety is asking residents to come forward if they know anything about a hit-and-run that happened Sunday in Grovetown. More>>

    Governor seeks reforms to improve schools that have consistently failed to boost student achievement

    Governor Deal Unveils Opportunity School District Legislation

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    Wednesday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal's Senate floor leader Butch Miller (R-Gainesville) introduced legislation to create an Opportunity School District that will allow the state to temporarily step in to assist chronically failing schools, giving students and parents hope for a better future. More>>

    Georgia Attorney General Urging 9 Oil Companies To Eliminate Synthetic Drugs From Retail Locations

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    Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens has asked 9 oil companies to collaborate with their franchisees to help eliminate synthetic drugs from retail locations operating under their brand names, including gas station and convenience stores. More>>

    Suspect Wanted For Robbery In Gold's Gym Parking Lot

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    The Aiken Department of Public Safety needs the public's help in identifying an suspect in a robbery case.
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    Atlanta College Student Latest Craigslist Victim

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    Police in suburban Atlanta say three people have been arrested in the death of a man who was looking to buy an iPhone from a seller on Craigslist. More>>

    National Hills Elementary School To Possibly Close Video included

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    One Richmond County school could be closing its doors. School leaders met to discuss possibly closing National Hills Elementary School as part of the county's right-sizing plans.
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    Adopt-A-Pet: February 11, 2015

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    SPCA Albrecht Center's visit to WJBF's Adopt-a-Pet segment was on Wednesday, February 11th.
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    More Than A Father: The Search For LC Burroughs Video included

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    Thursday, September 26, 2013 was the last time LC Burroughs of Millen, Georgia was seen alive. Nearly a eighteen months later his family is still praying for answers.


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    RAW VIDEO: Dad of Pizza Delivery Driver Rape Suspect Says Son Is Innocent

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    A father is defending his 17-year-old son Tuesday night, telling our sister station KRON 4 News he did not rape the Domino's Pizza delivery driver. More>>

    Work On Railroad Tracks Closes Several Streets Downtown

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    Be cautious if you're heading downtown Wednesday. Norfolk Southern is scheduled to begin track repairs on the 6th Street line today. More>>

    Officials: Kayla Mueller May Have Been Given to ISIS Commander

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    With the confirmed death of Kayla Mueller, new details have emerged about the American hostage's experience in ISIS captivity, including the belief by some officials that she had been given over to a commander in the jihadi group. More>>

    UPDATED ON 6: Richmond County Deputy Fired, Facing Child Abuse Charges

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    The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has released more information in a child abuse case involving one of its deputies.
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    DEVELOPING ON 6: Woman Assaulted At Maxwell House Apartments Dies; Boyfriend Charged

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    WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that a woman who was assaulted at Maxwell House Apartment, on Green Street in Augusta, has died. More>>

    Update: Felony Charges for a Burke County man Accused of Animal Cruelty

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    Stephan Matthew Crooms is being charged with 7 felony counts of cruelty to animals.

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    Miss Georgia Visits with Veterans at Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center

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    Veterans in Augusta got a surprise visit from the reigning Miss Georgia on Monday.Maggie Bridges, who was crowned last summer, spent time with veterans at both Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center facilities. Bridges has a personal connection to the medical community as an aspiring pharmacy student at Georgia Tech. One of her goals is to reach out to those who have served our country. “Getting to come here and see these people, getting to hear their little stories. I actually met a veteran earli... More>>

    College of Charleston Leader: Alert System To Be Improved

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    College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell says the school will immediately work to correct its emergency alert system after it sent out a false report that a bomb was found on campus. More>>

    White House Says ISIS Kills U.S. Aid Worker

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    The White House has confirmed the death of the last American Hostage held by ISIS.
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    Water Main Break Shuts Down Aiken Intersection

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    A water main break is shutting down and Aiken intersection... More>>

    UPDATE: New Details From CDC On Georgia Infant With Measles Video included

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    The infant with measles was admitted to Children's Health Care at Egleston Saturday February 7th.
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    Local K-9 Retires, Reunites With Military Handler Video included

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    The bond between a man and his dog is special – but the bond between a military dog and his canine comrade is something else entirely.
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    6 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

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    6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>

    Community Impacted By Train Derailment Hears Answers Video included

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    A community is getting answers two weeks after a train derailment. As clean up efforts continue, citizens in Martin, South Carolina learned how their community was impacted following the CSX train that ran off the tracks near the Archroma paper plant that hit two other cars. The incident caused several chemicals to spill, including hydrochloric acid.The Allendale County community packed Mt. Hope Baptist Church near the site of the derailment.  More>>

    Golden Apple: Kenisha Davis

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    Kenisha Davis always wanted to be in this classroom at Pine Hill Middle School. All it took was the desire, and a role model, to get here here."I've wanted to be a teacher ever since I was 11 years old," she says. "It's my calling. I don't know if Ms. Eaton is around to hear this, but she was my favorite teacher when I was in the 7th grade. And she inspired me to want to be a teacher. So, here I am so many years later, without revealing my age, and this is where I am."She spends each day maki... More>>

    UPDATED ON 6: 3 People Detained in ID Theft Investigation Video included

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    WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that at least three people have been detained outside the Panera Bread location in Augusta, on Robert C. Daniel Parkway. More>>

    Emanuel County Schools Sued For Allegedly Violating 1st Amendment

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    A local school system is facing a lawsuit.The Freedom From Religion Foundation filed the suit in federal court on behalf of two children at Swainsboro Primary School.The suit says the students are being asked to leave the classroom during daily prayer.The suit also says encourages prayer and violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment.Emanuel County Schools' superintendent as well as Swainsboro Primary faculty members are listed as defendants in the suit. More>>

    Dogs & Drugs: A Day With The K-9 Unit Video included

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    Some of the hardest working deputies with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office aren't people – they're dogs. WJBF's Julie Parise went for a ride along with the K-9 Unit.
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    Kayla Mueller: ISIS Hostage Had Spent Her Life Working for Others, Parents Say

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    The female American aid worker that died while being held hostage by ISIS had spent much of her young life working internationally to help humanitarian causes, her family revealed. More>>

    White House Says American ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller Dead

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    President Obama confirmed Tuesday that American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller has been killed, days after the terror group claimed she had died in a Jordanian airstrike. More>>

    SC House Subcommittee Votes to Close South Carolina State University

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    A House budget-writing panel has proposed closing South Carolina's only public historically black college for a year to get its finances in order.Rep. Jim Merrill says it's time to stop "messing around the edges" of South Carolina State University's financial mess. Under his subcommittee's proposal, the state would take on the university's debts, thought to be in the tens of millions of dollars.Merrill says part of the problem is lawmakers' inability to get concrete answers on what the school... More>>

    Anthem Data Security Breach: What You Need To Know

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    Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens is closely monitoring the recent Anthem security breach and wants residents to protect themselves if they think they may be affected policyholders. More>>

    Powerball Jackpot Adjusted To $485 Million

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    The Powerball jackpot has now been adjusted to $485 million, with a cash payout of $327 million, according to a release from South Carolina Education Lottery officials. More>>

    Hannah Graham: Suspect In UVA Kidnapping Case Charged With Murder

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    The charges against the man accused of kidnapping University of Virginia student Hannah Graham have been upgraded to include first-degree murder in the death of the 18-year-old. More>>

    Students Learn Fundamentals of Firefighting

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    The Augusta Fire Department is igniting new ambitions in local students. During the 2014-2015 school year, the department is partnering with Augusta Technical Magnet High School to implement a new class on the fundamentals of firefighting.
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    "Out There...Somewhere": Holy Pelfry! We Missed Richmond County's Birthday Video included

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    Richmond County, Georgia was formed 238 years ago. If you missed the celebration, you were not alone. It's "Out There...Somewhere" with WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola. More>>

    Georgia Woman Accused Of Abandoning Child Outside Restaurant

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    A woman accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son outside a restaurant has been charged with cruelty to children.
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    White House Confirms Death of ISIS Hostage Kayla Mueller

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    President Obama confirmed today that American ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller has been killed, days after the terror group claimed she had died in a Jordanian airstrike. More>>

    Man Finds Vince Lombardi Sweater At Goodwill Store

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    A man shopping at a Goodwill store in North Carolina found a sweater worn by legendary head football coach Vince Lombardi. Sean McEvoy spent 58-cents on a sweater that Lombardi once wore when he coached at Army. It's a vintage sweater and McEvoy is putting it on the auction block where it could be sold for up to $20,000. The sweater goes up for auction on February 21st in New York. More>>

    Mandatory Sewer Tie-Ins For Some Augusta Residents Hits A Snag Video included

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    A plan to require thousands of Augusta septic tank owners to connect to the city sewer system hit a roadblock. More>>

    Augusta Commissioners Turn Deaf Ear To New Sound System Video included

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    Some Augusta Commissioners don't want to hear about changing their sound system. More>>

    6 Things You Need To Know Before You Go

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    6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>

    Aiken Bike Lanes Move Forward Video included

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    Aiken City Council leaders voted 6-1 in favor of keeping the bike lane on Hayne Avenue, downtown. Those who live on the street have previously stated that they were never notified of the bike lane. They added that it takes away their parking.During the meeting, City Solicitor Paige Tiffany presented council members with four options:1. Remove the bike lanesand bicycle markingsinstalled on Hayne Avenue; and b.Revert to prior no marking status;or c.Install “SharetheRoad” signs and road markings... More>>

    Augusta Mayor Pro-Tem's Attempt To Limit Travel Goes Nowhere Video included

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    Augusta Mayor Pro-Tem Grady Smith doesn't feel the Augusta Commission is getting anywhere with all the travel. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has more on the story.
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    A bill aimed to reduce military and veteran suicides is headed to President Obama's desk. One local organization is ready for the changes this bill could bring. The Augusta Warrior Project works with veterans in the community to connect them with resources on a daily basis. With around 8,000 veteran suicides per year, the organization is hoping this bill would reduce that number. There are soldiers who have lost the battle overseas, but there are some here in our community who are losing a ba... More>>

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    A Myrtle Beach man was arrested Saturday after police say he "severely" bit the nose of a woman -- so badly that it was first believed the woman had been shot in the face. More>>

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama has started issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples, becoming the 37th state where gays can legally wed.
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    Authorities say they'll discuss more details Monday of a weekend shooting in which a gunman killed four people and wounded two others before taking his own life in a neighborhood west of Atlanta. More>>

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    Hundreds helped raise money for a good cause Saturday night at the 21st annual Boot Scoot Boogie. More>>

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    Newly released data from the GA and SC DOT show the exact numbers of wrecks on the I-20 Savannah River Bridge. The high numbers could lead to the rebuilding of this highly traveled road.

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    USC President Harris Pastides tweeted the name of the victim of an on-campus shooting early Friday. In the message he said "The sun is out this morning. Let's honor Professor Fayad with respect. Show someone that we care. Hold a Gamecock's hand today."The Richland County Coroner told 7 On Your Side he plans to officially release the names of both people involved in Thursday's incident at 11am.According to a staff bio page for the University of South Carolina Dr. Raja Fayad was an associate pr... More>>

    Augusta Motels Working With City to Re-open Video included

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    After several motels were shut down last month, city officials tell News Channel 6 that the properties are working to re-open. More>>

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    Explosives training on Fort Gordon may produce noise that will be heard in the local communities Friday through Saturday, Feb. 6th and 7th. More>>

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    One of the engines on TransAsia Airways Flight 235 went idle soon after takeoff, and the pilots apparently shut off the other engine before the plane crashed, according to Taiwan's top aviation official. More>>

    Repairs On I-20 Savannah River Bridge Continue

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    More repairs are needed to fix a hand rail along the Savannah River Bridge on Interstate 20 west bound. More>>

    First Look At Hancock County Courthouse Construction Video included

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    We now have a first look at the construction to rebuild the Hancock County courthouse, after a fire destroyed the historic building. More>>

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    A second sewer line backup causing a smelly spills  in the Kingston Subdivision has Augusta taking high tech measures to find the cause of the backups

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    Richmond County Sheriff Launches No One Wins Campaign, Targets Gun Violence Video included

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    In an effort to decrease the number of victims to gun violence, Richmond County Sheriff Richard launched a new campaign that will mean harsher consequences for some. Sheriff Roundtree held a press conference at the downtown office to introduce No One Wins.  More>>

    GA Inmate Escapes

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    U.S. marshals and local law officers in northwest Georgia are searching for an inmate they say overpowered a guard on a van that was transporting prisoners. Authorities say the prisoner struggled with the guard and escaped around 7 p.m. Wednesday after it stopped for a restroom break in Cartersville. Cartersville police Lt. Rich Hawley tells The Associated Press that the inmate shoved the guard and ran after the private prison transport van stopped outside a gas station. Hawley said the femal... More>>

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    Despite the $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest, there is still no confirmation that a criminal investigation is underway in Martin, South Carolina.
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    The search continues for a missing Edgefield County woman who vanished without a trace back in September. Tammy Kingery's husband is hopeful new search efforts will help bring her home. Search parties are about to ramp up again. Park Kingery said South Carolina state investigators are getting plans together to try to find any clues in the disappearance of his 37-year-old wife. "They said some leads come in, they are what they call running them down, but the impression I get, they are nothin... More>>

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    Families Enjoy Free Elephant Supper Event

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    The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus is officially in the Garden City. More>>

    Southern Company Could Get Millions Back From Builders of New Reactors at Plant Vogtle

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    Department Of Juvenile Justice To Hold Job Fair

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