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SC Utility customers not happy about rebate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - For more than 700,000 customers of a private South Carolina utility, the $1,000 rebate checks aren't in the mail.
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Bus Stop Forecast Tuesday, February 19, 2019
AM: Cloudy with showers. Temps in the upper 40s.
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Live VIPIR 6 Forecast Tuesday, February 19, 2019
TODAY: A chance of rain, Cloudy, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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North Augusta girls defeat Wilson to advance to second straight 4A semi-finals
The North Augusta girls basketball team defeated Wilson 66-45 the South Carolina 4A state quarter-finals in route to their third straight semi-finals appearance.
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In Georgia, refusing the breathalyzer test can not be used as evidence in trial
A new ruling from the Georgia Supreme Court will have effects on how law enforcement and prosecutors handle DUI cases.
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Annual Children's Consignment Sale this week at Trinity on the Hill
Time to get great bargains on spring and summer clothing for your kids!
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Augusta leaders take on corps lock and dam plan
Augusta leaders taking steps to push the city's plan for Lock and Dam
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Live VIPIR 6 Weather Forecast 2/18/19 PM
We got a little break in the clouds and some southerly winds that drove our temperatures up for Monday afternoon, but chilly weather is poised for a comeback. Expect winds to shift and bring cooler temps in from the north for the overnight hours as our lows drop to the 40s by morning with increasing clouds. Tuesday will be much chillier with highs in the mid 50s. You'll see mostly cloudy skies and a few scattered showers. The showers and clouds will stick around for Wednesday with more...
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Augusta University Cinema Series hosting Oscar Nominated Short Films
The Cinema Series at Augusta University will be hosting screenings of 2019's Oscar Nominated Short Films.
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Crime News
Augusta man wanted for questioing in forgery
Augusta, Ga. (WJBF) - The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is investigating a forgery incident.
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Crime News
Grand Jury convenes over R.Kelly allegations
CNN- Allegations against R. Kelly are back in the spotlight.
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Georgia News
Georgia passes new school bus law
ATLANTA (AP) - Activity at the Georgia legislature is picking up as the 2019 session approaches the half-way mark.
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Global Warming impacts SC natural disasters
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The growing realization that ever-more ferocious storms are becoming more common as the result of global warming is forcing government officials to revisit how they respond to natural disasters.
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U.S. & World News
5 guilt-free wines to celebrate National Drink Wine Day
Time to raise your glasses, wine lovers: It's National Drink Wine Day!
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U.S. & World News
Florida 6th grader facing misdemeanor charges after not standing for Pledge of Allegiance
An 11-year-old was arrested for causing a disturbance and resisting arrest after he allegedly refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at a school in Lakeland earlier this month, police said.
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U.S. & World News
RI's George Mendonsa, kissing WWII sailor, dies
Mendonsa was never able to convince LIFE magazine he was the sailor in the famous photo. However, recent facial recognition technology verified his lifelong claim.
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Business & Consumer
FCC announces new plan to take on robocalls, spoof numbers
New enforcement against robocalls have been outlined in a report released by the Federal Communications Commission.
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House fire leaves man displaced
The Augusta Fire Department and other first responders arrived at the scene of a house fire on Wooten Road on February 17 putting out the flames as neighbors were sitting down to eat supper.
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Deadly apartment fire investigation
Pinnacle Place residents tell NewsChannel 6 they wish more could have been done during a fire that turned deadly.
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Georgia News
- Georgia passes new school bus law
- Amendment would protect those who break into hot cars to save pets
- Georgia Beekeepers Association Spring Meeting 2019
- High school reverses course, will allow cross-dressing at prom
- Proposed Georgia bill would allow medical marijuana production
- GA governor proposes medicaid waivers
- Tackling backlog of rape kits in Georgia
South Carolina News
- Man Throws Hot Coffee at 16 Year-Old Worker Over French Fries
- Aiken County coroner Tim Carlton dies
- SC Utility customers not happy about rebate
- Global Warming impacts SC natural disasters
- Williston Police search for wanted man
- SC education school consolidations
- Extra officers will be on hand for Drag Queen Story Hour Event
