The Barnwell community is coming together to show their support for the Stanfield family, after 22 year old Christie Stanfield was critically injured in a 4-wheeler accident. Friends and Family are working to raise money for Christie's medical expenses.
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Today is the annual statewide cleanup program, Rivers Alive that targets all of Georgia's waterways. Volunteers gathered at Lake Olmstead this morning with trash bags and tools in hand—eager to get their hands dirty for a good cause. They combed the banks of the lake, pulling out bottles, garbage and a used tire. Tonya Bonitatibus, Savannah Riverkeeper, “I really think that this is not necessarily about saving the environment. It's about taking pride in the place that you live and actually ta... More>>
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office has arrested a murder suspect while they were at the scene of an unrelated call. More>>
SafeHomes of Augusta is holding its 7th annual Casino Night is Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Legends Club.
WJBF News Channel 6's News team has the News updates that affect the Georgia and South Carolina counties of the CSRA.
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It's time for funnel cake and a ride on the ferris wheel in the CSRA. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair kicked off today with a packed crowd rushing to eat their favorite treats.The first bite Marcus Edney took into his deep fried snickers went something like this. "It's nice and it's juicy and caramel. It was delicious," he described.The chocolate treat wrapped in dough with sugar on top is one of the unique foods you can grab at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair this week. More>>
Paine College students and faculty members gathered outside of the school's Founder's Day Convocation Service on Friday. News Channel 6's Mike Miller talked with the Chairman of the Paine College Board of Trustees.
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A town in the CSRA is named after a Fall staple, but is it living up to its name? WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola takes a look "Out There...Somewhere". More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has the proposed development in North Augusta know as "Project Jackson" is headed back to court. More>>
Washington Crossing Plaza is thriving after the recent additions of Whole Foods, Home Goods and DSW, but shoppers say the parking and traffic is an inconvenience. City Officials say there will not be any new traffic lights installed any time soon.
The days of pulling into a parking space, shopping and dining at a restaurant as long as you want and leaving may soon be no more. The City of Augusta in partnership with Downtown Development Authority proposed an ordinance to collect revenue from parking meters. City officials said 30 percent of the parking spaces downtown are occupied all day and the meter system is the way to promote parking turn over downtown. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6's Julie Parise reports from a demonstration at Paine College by students concerning campus issues, and the administration. More>>
Fourteen people watching an outdoor pop concert in South Korea fell 20 meters to their deaths Friday when a ventilation grate they were standing on collapsed, officials said. More>>
The Georgia - Carolina State Fair kicks off Friday at the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Hale Street. More>>
?A Canadian man claims to have found a mouse at the bottom of his McDonald's coffee cup!
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The money raised from the 2.6 mile walk will help local women and men get screened for breast cancer. Proceeds support University Health Care Foundation's Mobile Mammography Unit.
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The city of North Augusta approved plans to start building the parking deck for Project Jackson. The parking deck will also be used by Medac employees during the day. More>>
There is a new survey for Columbia County residents that would allow you to give your input on naming a new elementary school. The new school will be located on William Few Parkway, and school leaders are asking for public input in naming the school. Here are the 2 options:Kiokee Trail Elementary School - The general area is known as Kiokee because of the Native American civilization that once resided there. Until the early 20th century, the area was served by the U.S. Postal Service as Kioke... More>>
We have heard about the potential benefits of drinking wine when it comes to heart health. Today's medical report takes a look at whether wine can be good for your bones. Dr. Timothy Johnson has the story. More>>
University of Georgia football coach Mark Richt expects star tailback Todd Gurley's indefinite suspension to stay in place this week. More>>
Kay Allen remembers the night she lost her daughter to breast cancer. At that same time, Kay was fighting a battle of her own, pancreatic cancer. News Channel 6's, Margaret-Ann Carter spoke with the Allen family about their fight against cancer.
Georgia's state auditor has issued a report slamming Georgia's State Ethics Commission for management issues and is asking Attorney General Sam Olens to investigate the Commission. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned 2 men have now been charged in a deadly shooting in Denmark, South Carolina that happened on Monday, May 27, 2013. More>>
Apple Pay, the company's new system for using iPhones to make credit and debit card payments at retail stores, will make its debut Monday. More>>
The first Dallas nurse to have contracted Ebola after treating an infected Liberian man is scheduled to be moved to a specialized medical facility in Maryland.
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Media mogul Ted Turner is selling his 4,700-acre island on the South Carolina coast.
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Customs and health officials at airports in Washington, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark, New Jersey, are scheduled to start taking the temperatures of passengers from three West African countries as part of a stepped up Ebola screening program. More>>
State labor officials say Georgia's jobless rate has dropped to 7.9 percent.That's down from 8.1 percent in August.
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Students across the country are being encouraged to bring their bibles to school Thursday, October 16, 2014.
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6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>
Amber Joy Vinson walked off the plane last night after hitching a ride aboard this high-tech biocontainment plane arriving at Emory University hospital, now in isolation.
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The T.W. Josey family held a candlelight vigil to remember the life of a student. There were several scriptures, a song and many words from those close to Recardell Sheppard, who was affectionately called CJ. “Josey family let the Lord comfort you in your sorrow. Let the Lord help you to remember the times when CJ was here,” said one mourner. Mourners flocked to the school to remember 17-year-old Recardell "CJ" Sheppard. Loved ones and friends heralded him as a model student and athlete. L... More>>
Halloween is just a couple weeks away, and that means parents will be on the lookout for anything dangerous that might end up in their kids' Trick-or-Treat bags.Officials in Colorado, where marijuana is legal, are warning people about how candy made with pot, can look very similar to the kind kids eat everydayClayton Sandell has the story. More>>
The new entrance way to the Augusta Municipal Building opened just in time for advance voting, but those coming to the building are finding the city wasn't ready for all the visitors. WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola has the story. More>>
During Summer 2014, there were several local cases of children being left unattended in hot cars. So are these cases happening more often or is the public just reporting them more? More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that Paine College's interim president, Dr. Samuel Sullivan, is no longer with the college. More>>
Even though there hasn't been any confirmed cases of Ebola in the CSRA, local hospitals are gearing up to expect the unexpected. News Channel 6's, Margaret-Ann Carter, saw first hand how Georgia Regents University would handle an Ebola case.
An Augusta Superior Court Judge, who was the District Attorney when allegations were made against the Augusta NAACP's former president, has released a letter about why no charges were brought in 2001. More>>
A second federal lawsuit has been filed in South Carolina over same-sex marriage. More>>
Justin Olenginski gets a little bit of help... Navigating the hallways of Dallas High School--from his big brother Mike. More>>
"He has to be one of the most nicest young men that I've ever been around. More>>
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Sean Mann knew he just had to do this for a living. He had to share his love of psychology with others. More>>
North Augusta Public Safety are on the scene of an accident on Bergen Rd. at West Martintown Road that is causing some traffic delays.
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A second health care worker at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital who provided care for Thomas Eric Duncan has tested positive for Ebola, the Texas Department of State Health Services announced.The health care worker reported a fever on Tuesday and was isolated at the hospital, authorities said. More>>
All around the CSRA, you can find a small seal that pretty much guarantees it's a good place to do business. The Best of Augusta showcased customer approved restaurants and other businesses at its annual event for winners. Pick any weekend and it can be hard to get a table at many restaurants in the CSRA. News Channel 6 spoke with several customers at Best of Augusta and they said choosing a place to eat becomes easier with Augusta Magazine's seal of approval.
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More than 200 Augusta retirees want more gold for their golden years. Commissioners are considering the request, but would granting more benefits come at too high a price for taxpayers? WJBF News Channel 6's George Eskola investigates. More>>
Photo of former Paine College administrator Brandon Brown, who is suing the college for breach of contract after being fired last weekA former Paine College administrator fired from his position last week is now suing the college. More>>
A Josey High School senior dies after collapsing while playing a pickup basketball game.
WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that one person is dead after a crash in Warren County involving an 18-wheeler and a Toyota Camry. More>>
Photo from the scene of a crash on Wrightsboro Road, in Columbia County, involving a UPS 18-wheeler (Credit: James Dean)WJBF News Channel 6 has learned traffic is backed up on Wrightsboro Road outside of Grovetown, heading into Harlem. More>>
Photo of 11-month-old Betty Jean Kelly, who Louisiana officials say survived 3 days being underneath her dead father (Credit: CNN)Louisiana officials say an 11-month-old girl survived 3 days being under her dead father.
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A family was driven from their suburban St. Louis home by thousands of venomous spiders that fell from the ceiling and oozed from the walls. More>>
A pumpkin tipped the scales in Half Moon Bay, California at 2,058 pounds at the annual Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh Off. More>>
If you need to get your pet spayed or neutered in Aiken County, it's about to get a lot easier. County Council voted to change the low-income voucher program to save money and time. The county actually lost $4,000 last year because the vouchers were not properly tracked and some were not redeemed. With the new regulations, all vouchers will have to be redeemed at the Aiken County Shelter and surgeries will be done in-... More>>
South Carolinians have the chance to find out if they have unclaimed funds by attending the South Carolina State Fair Wednesday or by doing so online. Click for details.
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A Texas nurse who became infected with Ebola while treating the first patient diagnosed in the U.S. said Tuesday that she was "doing well," while the World Health Organization projected that West Africa could see up to 10,000 new infections a week within two months.
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WJBF News Channel 6 has learned there will be no after-school activities Tuesday afternoon for students in Richmond County, due to the threat of severe weather.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch which is in effect until 10:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday evening for several CSRA counties. More>>
Police say an 87-year-old man stopped for driving nearly 100 mph on a southern Indiana highway believed he was in Georgia where family members had been looking for him.Indiana State Police Sgt.
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A 10-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in the beating death of a 90-year-old woman over the weekend in northeastern Pennsylvania. More>>
Photo of former Aiken County Sheriff's Office Deputy Christopher Salley, who has been fired from the agency amid an investigation (Courtesy: Aiken County Sheriff's Office)WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that an Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputy has been fired. More>>
A popular road in Columbia County is getting a safety makeover after News Channel 6 looked into complaints by residents that the street was too dangerous. The Pass, a windy road that connects Clarke Point to Fury's Ferry, will soon have new sidewalks, road striping and speeding precautions. Kim Grice has lived off the road for more than a decade. “We've driven past accidents, cars flipped over in the ditch, cars up in the woods against the tree, my husband and I were almost hit,” she said. Gr... More>>
A World Health Organization official says there could be up to 10,000 new cases of Ebola per week within two months. More>>
Residents across Georgia were under a tornado watch as severe thunderstorms pounded parts of the state, knocking out power to more than 31,500 customers statewide before dawn Tuesday. More>>
It was a good time at the dog park, but in the future these pets could be forced to be registered and licensed if they live in Augusta. More>>
6 Things you need to know before you head out the door to start your day. More>>
Shortly before 2am an accident occured on Barton Chapel Road at Old McDuffie Road. More>>
The Georgia NAACP has removed Dr. Charles Smith as President of the August branch, after past allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against Smith have resurfaced.In a statement sent to WJBF News Channel 6, Francys Johnson, the organization's Georgia President said, "According to our preliminary investigation, every allegation reported occurred prior to Charles Smith, Sr's affiliation with the Augusta Branch NAACP. Nevertheless, Charles Smith, Sr. has been removed from the Augusta Bran... More>>
The Richmond County Coroner's Office tells News Channel 6 that a teenager has died. 17 year old Recardell Sheppard was pronounced dead just after 6:30 Monday night. He collapsed during a pickup basketball game at Josey High School.An autopsy is set for tomorrow or Wednesday in Atlanta. More>>
The Riverwood Plantation gas leak Monday that happened Monday morning is just one of the more than 300 gas leaks reported this year in Columbia County already. Not only are these leaks dangerous, but they are very costly. Cutting a gas line or any underground line can be prevented with a simple phone call. It's a simple as dialing 811, yet some people are not taking advantage of the free service. Before digging, peo... More>>
Richmond County deputies are now offering a reward for a murder suspect and they need the public's help.
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News Channel 6 has learned that Angie's Seafood Restaurant at 6008 Clarke's Hill Road in Appling caught fire early Monday morning. More>>
The Columbia County Emergency Operations Division has informed News Channel 6 of a natural gas leak on the property across from 429 Buxton Lane in the Riverwood Plantation in Evans Monday morning. More>>
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Richmond County officials have responded to a call about a one-car accident on Washington Road in front of Whole Foods on Monday morning just before 6 a.m. More>>
A nurse who treated Ebola patient Thomas Duncan before his death from the virus is in isolation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas after testing positive for Ebola over the weekend. She is the first person to contract the disease in the United States. The nurse's identity has not been released. According to the CDC, the nurse was infected despite heavy precautions. She was wearing full protective gear."There was a breach in protocol, and that breach in protocol resulted in this i... More>>
A motorcycle crash on Wheeler Road in Augusta happened shortly before two this morning.
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Aiken County deputies are on the scene of an accident on Old Powderhouse Road off Ascauga Lake Road. More>>
A child was hit by a car on Wrightsboro Road Sunday night. More>>
Augusta Animal Services is proposing a new ordinance to the commission. News Channel 6 dug deeper to see exactly what they're asking for.
The memory of a former Fort Gordon soldier continues to live on in the CSRA. Major Michael Donahue was killed in action in Afghanistan nearly a month ago. Friends and family gathered at the Augusta Canal to take part in a run in his name. Michael Donahue loved to run. In fact he ran a 50-mile race to raise money for the Augusta Warrior Project in 2011. Almost 300 people came together for his memorial run and donated m... More>>
A Warren County man is behind bars after deputies say he shot and killed his wife. More>>
An Edgefield County Man was found dead inside his home Saturday morning.
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Paine College Interim President Dr. Samuel Sullivan tells News Channel 6 that Brandon Brown and Tina Marshall-Bradley are no longer working for the school. More>>
Augusta Animal Services held family fun day on Saturday from 10 am-3pm, where they offered $40 dollar adoptions for all animals, and free vaccination and micro chipping. The shelter says the day was a success.
First responders spent their Saturday morning giving back to the CSRA at the Diamond Lakes Regional Park. Gold Cross provided free hamburgers and hot dogs hot off the grille and a bounce house outside for the kids. Inside the Diamond Lakes Community center there were free health checks, including blood pressure and glucose. Many of the CSRA hospitals were on hand to help with the screenings. Vince Brogdon, CEO of Gold Cross says, “It's our way to give back to the community and at the same tim... More>>
Getting a seasonal flu vaccine is the single most effective way to prevent getting the flu. The CDC recommends that anyone ages six months or older should get a flu shot, including those who were vaccinated last season. More>>
South Carolina Highway Patrol is investigating an overnight crash in Graniteville. 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 Georgia Ethics Commission is looking into State Representative Earnest Smith after allegations that his campaign reports had incorrect or missing information. More>>
A dangerously overweight, rescue dog is getting a lot of attention in the Two-Atate. Aiken veterinarians have taken on the "Canine Challenge" helping Pearl lose weight through diet and exercise. WJBF News Channel 6's Margaret-Ann Carter checked in on Pearl's progress. More>>
Photo of University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley, who has been suspended from the team indefinitely during the investigation on an NCAA rules violationWJBF News Channel 6 has learned that University of Georgia tailback Todd Gurley has been indefinitely suspended from competition by the UGA Athletic Association. More>>
In the latest installment of WJBF Sports' GAME NIGHT LIVE matchup of the 2014 season, Grovetown High School's Warriors travel to take on Greenbrier High School's Wolfpack Friday night. More>>
WJBF News Channel 6 has received reports of a multiple-vehicle crash on Washington Road. More>>
A series of three public meetings have been scheduled to to discuss the feasibility and evaluation of an Augusta Public Transport six-month pilot service route to Fort Gordon. More>>
We now know the identity of an inmate who died Friday at the Aiken County Detention Center. More>>
The American Cancer Society and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to remind the public about the importance of breast and cervical cancer screenings. More>>
Photo of one of the smoke alarms that will be given away and installed on Saturday, October 12th in AugustaIn partnership with the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department, the American Red Cross is sponsoring the installation of smoke alarms that have a 10-year lithium battery contained in a sealed unit.According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly two-thirds of home fire deaths occurred in residences with no smoke detectors or without working smoke alarms. There is heightened concern as the season changes and temperatures begin to drop causing thousands of people across the CSRA t... More>>
Several law enforcement agencies worked together for a joint task force operation this week in Richmond County in which 50 arrests were made.
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Police say the burned body of a woman found in a metro Atlanta park has been identified as a northwest Georgia woman.
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The 6-year-old girl whose family helped get a law passed in South Carolina allowing people suffering from severe epilepsy to use oil derived from marijuana to control their seizures has received her first dose. More>>
Red Bull GmbH -- the makers of the popular energy drinks -- settled two class action lawsuits, agreeing to pay $13 million to United States customers.
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WJBF News Channel 6 has learned that Hephzibah Middle School students are returning to class after a reported gas leak, More>>
A local event this weekend will honor a former Fort Gordon soldier killed in Afghanistan last month.The Memorial Run for Major Mike Donahue will kick off Saturday morning at 8:30 at the Lake Olmstead entrance to the Augusta Canal. Donahue, 41, was killed by enemy combatants last month in Kabul. He was stationed at Fort Gordon in 2010. "A couple of us came together and just wanted to put a run together, to remember him," said David Nance, race director. "We started to organize a quick run toge... More>>
New this morning, the mother accused of leaving her baby locked inside a hot car is expected in court today. More>>
Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan and Kailash Satyarthi of India were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for their work for children's rights. More>>
Residents throughout the CSRA could be the answer to helping clear more space at the local animal shelter and keep more pets alive. Dogs and cats. Several of them are inside crates just waiting to head home. But those animals are not going into homes. All the while, more animals are walking through the shelter's doors. That's why Augusta Animal Services is calling on the community to consider adding a pet or two as family. Randy Wishard, a member of the shelter's advisory board said the ove... More>>
An Aiken County Sheriff's Office deputy working at the Aiken County Detention Center has been fired after an investigation into misconduct. More>>
A local businessman is proposing a political forum, but he's asking candidates to pay money to attend. More>>
A South Augusta woman says she was scammed by a sweepstakes company after they offered her $100,000, but she never saw that money. She was unknowingly entered into the sweepstakes after using a department story credit card.
AT&T wireless customers may want to take a closer look at their old phone bills because they may have money coming back to them. More>>
The Columbia County Sheriff's Office has released new information concerning a threat at Greenbrier High School. More>>
Jenna and Dan Haley posted this photo of their newborn, Shane Haley, to their "Prayers for Shane" Facebook page, Oct. 9, 2014. More>>
Supporters of same-sex marriage in South Carolina are watching the clock. More>>
Brittany Maynard will not live to see if her advocacy makes a difference.
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South Carolina lawmakers want to make sure the state is prepared to deal with Ebola. More>>
SAT results have been released from last year's high school seniors and the results are mixed for counties in the CSRA. More>>
The owner of Round Two Sports Bar and Grille in Graniteville, SC, says violence isn't common in this area.
The owner of Round Two Sports Bar and Grille in Graniteville, SC, says violence isn't common in this area.
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation
The Barnwell community is coming together to show their support for the Stanfield family, after 22 year old Christie Stanfield was critically injured in a 4-wheeler accident. Friends and Family are working to raise money for Christie's medical expenses.
The Barnwell community is coming together to show their support for the Stanfield family, after 22 year old Christie Stanfield was critically injured in a 4-wheeler accident. Friends and Family are working to raise money for Christie's medical expenses.
SafeHomes of Augusta is holding its 7th annual Casino Night is Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Legends Club.
SafeHomes of Augusta is holding its 7th annual Casino Night is Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Legends Club.
The Barnwell community is coming together to show their support for the Stanfield family, after 22 year old Christie Stanfield was critically injured in a 4-wheeler accident. Friends and Family are working to raise money for Christie's medical expenses.
The Barnwell community is coming together to show their support for the Stanfield family, after 22 year old Christie Stanfield was critically injured in a 4-wheeler accident. Friends and Family are working to raise money for Christie's medical expenses.
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation
The owner of Round Two Sports Bar and Grille in Graniteville, SC, says violence isn't common in this area.
The owner of Round Two Sports Bar and Grille in Graniteville, SC, says violence isn't common in this area.
SafeHomes of Augusta is holding its 7th annual Casino Night is Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Legends Club.
SafeHomes of Augusta is holding its 7th annual Casino Night is Saturday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Legends Club.
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation
Deadly shooting at Graniteville night club is under investigation