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It only takes one violent tornado to cause millions of dollars in property damage and claim hundreds of lives. Meteorologist Jason Nappi went out to Grovetown, Georgia to see how a storm shelter is built. More>>
City leaders debate downtown parking with the Mayor Pro-Tem saying the two hour limit does not need to go away. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Augusta's Fire Chief is feeling the heat. Chief James is scheduled to go back before Augusta commissioners to face questions about his handling of the fire department. More>>
Kroger and the American Red Cross are rounding up support for those affected by the deadly tornadoes that rolled through the Midwest Monday, May 20th. Click for more information. More>>
Scene in Hephzibah near where three bodies were discovered TuesdayThree bodies have been found in a wooded area of Richmond County. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau chief, Ashley Bridges, follows up on the cemetery controversy in Langley, South Carolina. More>>
Family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers gathered together to pay tribute to a fallen Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputy. WJBF News Channel 6's Mike Miller has the story. More>>
Columbia County EMA director Pam Tucker tells WJBF News Channel 6 a natural gas service line was ruptured during a road construction project at 469 Cambridge Way in Watervale Subdivision. More>>
The Georgia State Patrol has released more information pertaining to a deadly crash in McDuffie County on Monday. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Police in New Ellenton, South Carolina have arrested a person accused in the shooting of two dogs. The shootings happened on Saturday along Sizemore Street and Fair Lane Avenue. Witnesses say a woman begged the accused shooter to not hurt her dog. But he shot the animal anyway. WJBF News Channel 6's Dee Griffin went to New Ellenton to talk with the dog owner about the shooting that left two dogs hurt and their owners with broken hearts. More>>
When it comes to smoking - it's a personal choice of whether or not you want to do it or be around it. But in Augusta, when it comes to being around it - you don't have one. WJBF News Channel 6's Barclay Bishop has more.
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A Wrens Georgia mother of two wins one million dollars on Georgia Lottery scratch off ticket.
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South Carolina is known for its sweet, juicy peaches. But this year's record cold is causing one farmer to lose 50 million pounds of fruit.
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Aiken County Sheriff's Office investigators tell us, the ongoing narcotics investigation that stemmed from 1321 Oxpen Court, on May 14th, has resulted in an additional arrest. More>>
The Team Zeta inaugural 5K Run/Walk was a big success at Sweetwater Country Club. More>>
Photo of Dr. Saundra Turner (Credit: Georgia Regents University)Dr. Saundra "Sandy" Turner, Assistant Dean for Community Partnerships in the College of Nursing at Georgia Regents University, has been named CSRA Nurse of the Year by the CSRA Chapter of the Georgia Nurses Association. More>>
Click for information on funeral arrangements for Richmond County Sheriff's Office Deputy Alton Creech.
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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>>
Dozens came out this afternoon to pay their respects to barbershop owner, Zannie Worrell. Neighbors say Worrell was a prominent figure in the community. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy was there and shares the community's reactions.
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Aiken County investigators looking for at least one suspect who they say shot a barber shop owner in an attempted robbery. More>>
CSRA Morning Headlines - Sunday, May 19th, 2013Archith Seshadri and Jason Nappi have your weekend morning headlines. More>>
Richmond County investigators responded to 3 separate stabbings on Saturday night.
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A night to fight cancer ended with a fight of a different kind. Hundreds of people gathered at a Relay For Life event at South Aiken High School. More>>
Richmond County investigators are working a fire Sunday morning. More>>
At this hour - Aiken County investigators and New Ellenton police are using blood hounds to search a New Ellenton neighborhood for 2 shooting suspects. More>>
Columbia County dispatch says crews are working an accident with injuries on William Few Parkway and Knob Hill. Crews say power lines are down, and Georgia Power crews are still on the scene The accident More>>
Our Ashley Bridges sits down with Riverwalk attack victim, Ashley Solesbee, for her first interview after both suspect are off the streets. More>>
Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree shared his thoughts on his deputy tonight saying that he was much more than just an employee. He was also a friend. And not only are law enforcement remembering More>>
CSRA Morning Headlines - Saturday, May 18th, 2013 More>>
Family and friends gathered Friday night to honor the life and legacy of Richmond County Deputy Alton Creech. More>>
Michael Robert Bradford, of Grovetown, was killed in Afghanistan on May 16.WJBF News Channel 6 has confirmed that Michael Robert Bradford of Grovetown was one of four soldiers killed by an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan on Thursday, May 16. More>>
We want to tell you about a lane closure on Columbia Road and Windover Way in Columbia County, GA. Dispatch confirms that there was a car accident which caused one lane to close in order to move the vehicle.Columbia More>>
A Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputy injured in a Thursday evening motorcycle crash has died.
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At the request of Dr. Ricardo Azziz, the Georgia Board of Regents has conducted a review of Georgia Regents University. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned the woman accused of driving the wrong way on Riverwatch Parkway and causing several accidents has been indicted. More>>
By 11:00 last night a candlelight vigil was underway for the officer. At the time, his pastor told us Deputy Creech was not doing well and was in serious condition. News Channel Six's Kimberely Scott More>>
Good Morning Augusta for Friday, May 17, 2013 More>>
Over the last decade, social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have helped us keep in touch with our family and friends.
But, these sites also play a crucial role in helping lawmakers bust lawbreakers. More>>
According to the Columbia County Sheriff's Office, Richmond County Deputy Alton Creech was involved in a motorcycle accident on his personal vehicle. Creech has been transported to the Georgia Regents More>>
The NTSB wants to drop the threshold for drunk driving from a .08 to a .05. WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, gets answers on what that could mean for you. More>>
Both suspects in the Riverwalk attack are behind bars.
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The advertised Powerball jackpot has been raised to $550 million for Saturday night's drawing More>>
Friends and family members say injured motocross driver Kenny Steinke is awake now after he was in a coma for several days. More>>
Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigators have confirmed that Kevin Richardson, a suspect in an attack of the Augusta Riverwalk has been arrested in Elkhart County, Indiana. More>>
A new program is on its way to Richmond County to educate kids about drug prevention and alcohol abuse. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Augusta Commissioner Bill Fennoy says he will bring up the emergency siren proposal to the Commission because he feels people need to be warned during severe weather or chemical spills. More>>
Ashley Bridges digs deeper into the feral cat debate in Aiken. More>>
Rudder to Road. It's a new law that starts Wednesday for Georgia and it affects everyone out on the water. WJBF News Channel 6 meteorologist Jason Nappi explains the new law.
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Three thousand new garbage customers will be added to Augusta-Richmond county's service next month, but many don't want to be included in the service and $310 fee. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Credit: Mike Ludwikowski, Jr.WJBF News Channel 6 is covering breaking news out of North Augusta. We have received reports of a fire at an apartment complex at 32 Conifer Court, in North Augusta. More>>
A battle over bibles in Georgia state parks has taken a turn. This week, park rangers were told to remove bibles from all rooms and cabins. But, WJBF News Channel Six's Dee Griffin has more on a change More>>
Customers are returning their purchases from Abercrombie and Fitch. This comes after the controversy surrounding who the clothes were made for. ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis has the story. More>>
There's some good news for civilian employees at Fort Gordon. They will now only have to face half as many furlough days as originally expected. More>>
We have been following the special relationship between Steve DeMent and Corbin McKenzie for several months now. Steve is a triathlete, Corbin is a young man who isn't letting his physical disabilities slow him down. The pair are training to take part together in Augusta's Ironman competition in September. But, before they get there, Corbin wanted to feel what Steve feels when he's training. Our videojournalist MArk Gaskins provides an update on their progress.
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The winning numbers for the third largest jackpot in game history will be drawn Wednesday night at 10:59 p.m. More>>
North Augusta City Officials are pitching a new TIF plan for the proposed "Project Jackson" to Aiken County School Board Members. More>>
Project Jackson is back before the Aiken County School Board. So, what's new and different this time around? WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, gets answers. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 meteorologist Jason Nappi took your concerns to an Augusta Commissioner to see what is being done about an alleged illegal dump site. More>>
There's a new local business open in South Augusta. It's jump starting an effort to pump money into the area's economy. WJBF News Channel Six's Dee Griffin has more on how the business is helping the southern More>>
This month, Pfizer announced it will start selling Viagra directly from its website, in part, to help combat counterfeit versions of the pill now flooding the market online. Law enforcement officials say the world of counterfeit drugs is expanding rapidly...with potentially deadly consequences. ABC News' Brandi Hitt has more. More>>
Despite a major chemical spill that happened over ten years ago at 2936 Walden Drive in Augusta--the soil is still contaminated.
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Augusta RiverHawks owner Bob Kerzner announced Tuesday that the team will not be playing in Augusta next season. More>>
Two suspects wanted in connection to recent attacks in downtown Augusta and on the Augusta Riverwalk have been returned to Augusta and are currently in the Richmond County Jail. More>>
A suspect is sought in North Augusta after the theft of 13 cell phones valued at nearly $8,000 from the Knox Avenue Wal-Mart location. More>>
New details emerge in an Aiken County arson investigation. WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, digs deeper. More>>
Information on how to make a difference and donate in memory of the two year old lost in the Aiken County arson. More>>
Helen McVicker is the May 2013 winner of the Giving Your Best award. More>>
Dozens of tips have poured into Crime stoppers about all of the suspects. Now, efforts to find the accused beater have taken a different path. WJBF News Channel Six's Dee Griffin is in studio with more More>>
One person is dead following an accident in Burke County. According to authorities, the driver of a pick up truck died after a wreck involving an 18-wheeler truck. The accident happened this afternoon.
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Abandoned properties are usually quite an eye sore no matter where they are. But when people dump trash and old car tires along Riverfront property it's an even bigger problem. More>>
A body was found in a car in the Washington Square Shopping Center parking lot on Friday. More>>
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office needs your help in finding two men suspected in robbing the Windsor Package Shop on Friday night.The suspects (pictured) entered the store, forced the owner to lie More>>
Aiken, SC— Nationally renowned speaker and Pastor Emeritus of The Trinity United Church of Christ, Reverend Jeremiah Wright will be the guest speaker for a three day revival at Second Baptist Church of More>>
Starting Monday, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office will be placing drop boxes around the Augusta area, in hopes that people will use them to discard expired or unused prescription medications. Expired More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
North Augusta leaders decided to take in a ball game so they could take away ideas for Project Jackson. WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, has the story. More>>
Here's a loaded question: What's the best advice your mother ever gave you? More>>
Weeks ago News Channel 6 brought you the news of the Willis Foreman Elementary School PTA investigating their treasurer, Monique Braswell. The meeting to launch that investigation was held earlier this week. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoyhas an update More>>
Arson is suspected in an Aiken County fire that killed a two year old girl and her 28 year old father Saturday morning.
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CSRA Morning Headlines - Sunday, May 12th, 2013 More>>
Augusta District 4 commissioner Alvin Mason announced on Saturday that he will run for mayor in the next election.
Crews responded to a second house fire in Aiken County late Saturday night.
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It was "Mud Challenge Day" at Fort Gordon and 460 teams signed up for a good cause. More>>
On Friday, more than 1,000 students graduated from Georgia Regents University at the JBA, in a ceremony that lasted about 3 hours. This is the first class to graduate after Augusta State University and More>>
We have an update concerning a Facebook page that claims that Rapid River of Augusta Water Park will open this time next year. More>>
Several people called 911 after seeing the fight. More>>
In Aiken, a case that is cold, but not closed. WJBF Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, brings the latest on Jeremy Grice, a boy who went missing nearly three decades ago. More>>
Guys think they are lords of the grill, but this is no longer just a man's world. It's "Out There...Somewhere" with WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola.
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We've all seen them and most of us have experienced their painful bite: Fire ants. And this year, you can expect to see more of them. We sent Meteorologist John Lynn to investigate and show YOU how to get rid of them. More>>
Columbia County residents could be getting a millage tax increase set by the Board of Education. WJBF News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge has more. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 is proud to announce we have been nominated for 2 Southeast Emmy Awards. More>>
Food is something that many of us may take for granted. But the reality is that millions go without it every day. One local food bank is continuing its efforts to help change that. WJBF News Channel 6's Barclay Bishop has more. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Woman found alive in rubble, 17 days after building collapse.
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News Channel 6's Mike Miller checks into rumors of a water park coming to Augusta. More>>
BREAKING NEWS ON 6: Richmond County Investigators have identified a suspect in this weekend's Riverwalk attack. Investigators say Kevin Richardson is one of those suspects in the May 3rd beating and robbery More>>
There is controversy beneath the surface of a Langley Cemetery. WJBF News Channel 6's Ashley Bridges has the story.
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People in Grovetown are experiencing a bit of confusion on one busy road. The speed limit is different on each side of Wrightsboro Road next to Whiskey Road and the Food Lion. East bound is 45 miles per hour and if you're driving West bound, it's 40 miles per hour. News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge looks into it. More>>
An Aiken man is without a home tonight after investigators say a fire destroyed his house, and his 3 pets. More>>
A Cleveland man has been arraigned on charges of rape and kidnapping days after three women missing for about a decade were found alive at his 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>>
The wreck happened Thursday morning on Gordon Highway near Kissingbower Road. More>>
News Channel 6's Mike Miller asks people if they think the Riverwalk is safe. More>>
A 250 mile bike ride in honor of a fallen officer: One Aiken Department of Public Safety Officer is ready to ride.
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An anonymous donor is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in conviction in last Friday's attack of a couple on Riverwalk in Augusta, according to the Richmond County Sheriff's More>>
News Channel 6 has learned a day care passenger van crashed into a home Wednesday afternoon on Kristi Way in South Augusta.Witnesses say that the driver of the van told them that the accelerator was stuck More>>
Locally, investigators often receive calls about missing people who may have been kidnapped. The victims can range in age and gender. WJBF News Channel Six's Dee Griffin talks with an investigator about More>>
The CSRA has banded together to support Riverwalk victim Wesley Spires. WJBF's Ashley Bridges has the story.
A few weeks ago, the city of Augusta was fined by the Environmental Protection Division for violations concerning underground tanks. There are more than half-a-million of those tanks in the U-S that store fuel or other hazardous materials. More>>
BREAKING news right now out of South Augusta. More>>
Two congressional committees approve reprogramming of fund to Savannah River Site. More>>
Concerned Citizens gathered at the Riverwalk Wednesday morning to discuss their concerns about crime. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
More questions surround the downtown Augusta brawl video that went viral on Monday. Richmond County Sheriff's Office investigators say they didn't know anything about the incident until investigators saw the video on YouTube Monday. WJBF News Channel 6's Mike Miller went digging for more details... More>>
Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford has won the special election for the state's first congressional seat. With 87 percent of the precincts reporting, Sanford won the race with 54 percent of the More>>
The man accused in the deadly Colorado theater shootings wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, his lawyers said Tuesday, despite their fears that the plea could severely hamper his ability to mount a... More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's Brad Means trains with Columbia County firefighters and E.M.T.'s to see how they prepare to protect us. More>>
One of the victims of the Riverwalk beating speaks up about what happened and what she says she wants to say to her attackers. WJBF News Channel 6's Aiken County Bureau Chief, Ashley Bridges, has the story. More>>
A woman accused of stealing more than $200,000 from a local homeowners association is now under arrest. Tuesday morning, Laurie Wainwright-Vanover surrendered to police. WJBF News Channel 6's Dee Griffin has reaction from neighbors to the arrest. More>>
It's been part of Augusta's community for more than 150 years, but neighbors and Augusta Commissioners want the an old mill on Twiggs Street gone. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies are searching for a man wanted for Cruelty to Children 1st Degree. More>>
Sound the call...the duck call that is. Phil Robertson, the patriarch of the Duck Dynasty family is writing his first book called "Happy Happy Happy: My Life and Legacy as the Duck Commander". ABC News' Matt Gutman went down to Louisiana for a visit to Duck Commander Headquarters. More>>
A hazardous material disaster could happen at any time and first responders need the latest equipment to keep you safe. Augusta Commissioners are set to vote tonight whether to approve a 20,000 dollar Homeland Security grant for Richmond County's Hazmat Response Team. More>>
Dazed and confused. That is how witnesses are describing a woman who drove for several miles with a man on the hood of her car after a hit-and-run in Georgia. Mike Petchenik has the story and the video. More>>
Law enforcement has finished searching Aiken High School after a bomb threat and students are now back in their classes. More>>
Violence downtown has some vowing to stay away but new security cameras for Broad Street could be on the way. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story.
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Ticket applications for the 2014 Masters are officially open. Click for more information on how you can apply.
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A frantic 911 call leads police to a house near downtown Cleveland, where they found three women who went missing nearly ten years ago. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's News Team has the news updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA. More>>
Finding a job can be hard these days, but even more so for those who are just coming out of the military, making the transition into civilian life. WJBF News Channel 6's Barclay Bishop has more.
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Richmond County investigators are looking for information about the people involved with the fight. More>>
Fire Investigators with Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens' office are investigating a Sunday evening house fire that claimed the lives of a Burke County couple. More>>
Marina Middlebrooks has been charged with cruelty to children and murder. Her daughter, 2-year-old Sky Allen, died after being stabbed in the neck. WJBF's News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge has more on the investigation into the child's death. More>>
When you think of community-wide air horns, it's usually because severe weather is approaching...but some may be popping up in Richmond County to warn of other disasters. WJBF News Channel 6 Meteorologist Jason Nappi has the story.
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Questions about public safety have arisen after two recent attacks in downtown Augusta. A Beech Island man was injured after an attack Thursday night on Broad Street and an Edgefield couple was brutally attacked with aluminum bats Friday night on the Augusta Riverwalk. WJBF News Channel 6's Dee Griffin reports the Augusta Commission will soon decide on installing a small tool to fight off crime before it gets worse. More>>
It was a typical night for Edgefield native Wesley Spires and his friend. They were enjoying events in Downtown, Augusta Friday evening. But what happened next is what has shocked the community. WJBF's News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge has more. More>>
A job and career expo for local veterans will be held Tuesday, May 7th at the Fort Gordon Army Reserve Center. More than 50 employers will be accepting applications from prospective employees.
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The popular online marketplace, Craigslist, offers people the chance to buy and sell just about everything. That includes items that may not be legal. WJBF's News Channel 6's Courtney Elledge has more on what's really on Craigslist. 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 new top cop has taken charge in Harlem. Monday, was the first day as Public Safety Director for former Sardis Police Chief Gary Jones. WJBF News Channel 6's Barclay Bishop shares his agenda for the city.
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Three people are recovering today after their vehicle crashed and rolled over on Mike Padgett Highway. More>>
CSRA Evening Headlines - Sunday, May 5th, 2013 More>>
A community organization that targets minorities and at-risk youth hopes to build success in students. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy joins us now with more. More>>
CSRA Morning Headlines - Sunday, May 5th, 2013 More>>
Richmond County Investigators need your help identifying the people who beat up a couple late Friday night. More>>
Dogs from a local K-9 unit will be getting some help in the Project Paws Alive Day. More>>
You might be hearing a big "boom" in Columbia County this week, but officials say not to be alarmed. More>>
Evans High senior, Tripp Bogus, won the battle against brain cancer. and started an organization called Hunt For Life to help others who are sick. Tonight, the group hosted a fund raiser. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy explains.
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CSRA Evening Headlines - Saturday, May 4th, 2013 More>>
Hundreds of people hit the streets of downtown Augusta for the monthly First Friday festivities. Last July, 6 people were shot at a First Friday event shortly before midnight. Many people say crime in More>>
A toddler is dead, and the child's mother is seriously injured after a Thursday afternoon crash in Columbia County. More>>
CSRA Morning Headlines - Saturday, May 4th, 2013 More>>
The Family Y of Graniteville held the "Healthy You, Healthy Graniteville" community event today.
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Study results will be released to the public Saturday, May 4 on how the 2005 chlorine gas disaster in Graniteville, SC is affecting the community's health. More>>
Check out lots of local events going on in the CSRA Saturday, May 4. More>>
Autopsy results are in on the two year old child who was discovered dead after a car accident Thursday in Columbia County. More>>
SC Highway Patrol and Aiken County deputies are working a fatal accident on Storm Branch Road, near the Retreat subdivision. More>>
An Augusta Fire Department lieutenant has been reprimanded after the department takes the heat over fire tanks. As we reported Thursday, the fire department missed the deadline on getting about 150 oxygen tanks inspected forcing the department to borrow some from Fort Gordon. An internal investigation has led to disciplinary action, but is there more blame to go around? WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has just learned that International Flavors and Fragrances is set to close its Augusta plant. More>>
The Richmond County Board of Education is responding to complaints that a local PTA has had suspicious activity. News Channel 6's Tyrone McCoy sat down with Monique Braswell about the allegations of misused money. More>>
A North Carolina high school is letting graduating seniors bring a prop for their senior photos that best represents them. But, one student's addition to the photo...caused it to be cut from the yearbook, because what she brought was her infant son. More>>
You might not know the service is there until you actually need it. The Georgia Regents Trauma Center was the first level 1 trauma center in the state of Georgia. More>>
Savannah River Remediation (SRR), the liquid waste contractor at the Savannah River Site (SRS), recently awarded seven SRR Family Scholarships to local graduates, all of whom are children of SRR employees. More>>
A battle over bibles in Georgia state parks has taken a turn. This week, park rangers were told to remove bibles from all rooms and cabins. But, WJBF News Channel Six's Dee Griffin has more on a change of heart.
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