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Live VIPIR 6 Forecast Wednesday, May 22, 2019
TODAY: Mostly sunny, small chance for an afternoon shower with a high of 94. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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Consultant says Augusta could have world class whitewater venue
Augusta leaders finally get the details on the 40 thousand dollar recreation study of the Savannah, including plans for a whitewater center
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Augusta talks ambulance service, is deal possible?
Last year commissioners voted to begin talks on ambulance service, with Gold Cross, Gold Cross says it's willing to give up the ambulance zone to the city in exchange for a city subsidy of 450 thousand dollars in the first year
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Cyber experts found out hackers crippled several cities' technology operations in the last month
Technology is evolving, and so are the techniques cyber attackers are using to steal your information.
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Brush fires pop up along Georgia roads
Scorching temperatures plus dry air equals prime conditions for brush fires. There have been a few in our area recently.
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Hundreds protest Georgia's abortion bill at state capitol
Hundreds of protesters descended upon Georgia's capitol Tuesday to rally against Georgia's abortion ban, which bans abortion at 6 weeks before most people even know they're pregnant.
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Georgia News
Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines
ATLANTA (AP) - A federal judge says a lawsuit that challenges Georgia's current voting machines and seeks statewide use of paper ballots can move forward.
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More celebrities to join boycott over Georgia's abortion ban
ATLANTA, Ga. (WJBF) - Nearly two months after the abortion ban passed in Georgia's legislature, the controversy around the bill continues to grow.
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U.S. & World News
Congress joins debate over sending TSA employees to border
Lawmakers are clashing over the Trump administration's move to send hundreds of Transportation Security Administration employees to the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Lake Forest Hills Elementary performs tribute to hit musical 'Hamilton'
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School is finishing the school year on the stage.
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Crime News
Beech Island shooting suspect arrested
Beech Island, SC ( WJBF) - A Beech Island man is accused of shooting another man in the head.
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Business & Consumer
Coca-Cola to bring back New Coke
(WJBF) - It failed in the 1980's, but Coca Cola is hoping to cash in on some nostalgia by bringing back New Coke.
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Georgia News
GA Businesses pumping the brakes on CBD products
ATLANTA (AP) - Restaurants, coffeehouses and bars in Georgia that once rushed to offer CBD-infused items are pulling back after a warning from the state's agriculture commissioner.
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Students at Ohio middle school accused of giving teachers food containing bodily fluids
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office says several Olentangy Hyatts Middle School students are under investigation for their involvement in allegedly serving a handful of teachers food that contained bodily fluids.
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U.S. & World News
Senior prank that 'went too far' closes Roanoke Rapids High, causes thousands in damages
Police said that fixing the school's super-glued locks will cost more than $4,000 and some of the school's historic hardwood floors may be damaged beyond repair from the vegetable oil that was poured on them.
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Greenwood kindergartner 'lunch shamed,' family calls for school policy change
The 6-year-old said she was told to return her tray of hot food and go to the back of the lunch line to wait for a PB&J sandwich.
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Baby cut from murdered Chicago mom's womb opens eyes for first time
Friend of family of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez release picture of her baby in NICU being held by his father.
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South Carolina News
Former FBI agent charged with striking manager of Wendy's because it was closed
A former FBI agent and Florence resident has been arrested and charged with assault.
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Crime
Dad stole daughter's Girl Scout cash for erotic massage
A Forest Grove man pleaded guilty after admitting he stole his daughter's Girl Scout Cookie proceeds to pay for an erotic massage.
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Georgia News
- Hundreds protest Georgia's abortion bill at state capitol
- Judge won't toss suit challenging Georgia voting machines
- More celebrities to join boycott over Georgia's abortion ban
- GA Businesses pumping the brakes on CBD products
- SPECIAL REPORT: Keeping your child's identity safe
- Mental Health Awareness: Navigating the darkness of mental illness to find light
- Bladder Cancer Awareness: MCG making strides to improves testing and outcomes
South Carolina News
- Man Throws Hot Coffee at 16 Year-Old Worker Over French Fries
- Beech Island shooting suspect arrested
- Former FBI agent charged with striking manager of Wendy's because it was closed
- SPECIAL REPORT: Keeping your child's identity safe
- Mom of 5 slain children sobs on stand at ex-husband's trial
- Mental Health Awareness: Navigating the darkness of mental illness to find light
- Bladder Cancer Awareness: MCG making strides to improves testing and outcomes
