Congressman Allen says new solution needed for Savannah

Congressman Rick Allen opposes the Corp of Engineers plans to replace Lock and Dan with a rock weir and fish ladder disputing the Corps claims of being more expensive

SPECIAL REPORT: Curtain goes up on play about racial hatred

A play about the deadly bombing at a Birmingham church in 1963 debuts tonight in Augusta. A victim of the tragic blast will attend.

Live VIPIR 6 Weather Forecast 2/15/19

The cloudy trend continues across the CSRA and we won't see much sunshine ahead.  Tonight, we'll have mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers, so make sure you're careful on the roads.  Some of those showers could linger into Saturday morning before making way for cloudy skies on Saturday afternoon.  The high will be a bit warmer on Saturday at 70 degrees.  Sunday will be a bit cooler at 60 degrees with more scattered showers.  We'll start the work week in the low 70s with more showers...

Two suspects wanted in reference to altercation outside of Joe's Underground

The subjects above are wanted for questioning involving a physical altercation on Februaruy 14, 2019 outside of Joe's Underground.

California governor plans to sue President Trump

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sparring with President Donald Trump over $3.5 billion in federal money the state was awarded to build a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Women detained by border agent after speaking Spanish sue

Two Montana women questioned by a U.S. border agent who overheard them speaking Spanish in a convenience store sued U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Thursday, saying the agent illegally detained them without reason.

Kaepernick, Eric Reid settle collusion lawsuits with NFL

NFL Collusion lawsuit complete

NEW YORK (ABC) - Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, Carolina Panthers safety Eric Reid and the National Football League have "decided to resolve the pending grievances," according to a joint public statement released by the NFL.

Local students get tips from opera star

Students across the county received a special treat recently as part of the Waynesboro-Burke Concert Series’ educational outreach program.

GM releasing electric bike

U.S. (CNN) - General Motors is selling its first bike ever.

Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg back at work

The Supreme Court says Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has returned to work at the building for the first time since lung cancer surgery in late December.

Jussie Smollett's Alleged Attackers are Now Considered Suspects

Chicago Police say the two men being questioned in the attack on "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett are considered suspects.

911 calls detail Nashville steakhouse fight reportedly involving Miranda Lambert

Authorities have released the audio of multiple calls made to 911 following an incident at Stoney River steakhouse on West End that reportedly involved country singer, Miranda Lambert.

Study: Drinking two or more diet drinks a day linked to stroke risk

A new study could be bad news for people who like diet soda.

Payless ShoeSource to close all remaining stores, report says

Payless ShoeSource plans to close all of its remaining stores when it files for a second bankruptcy later this month, according to a new Reuters report.

Eisenview Drive House Fire

Columbia County firefighters are on the scene of a house fire.

Bus Stop Forecast Friday, February 15, 2019

AM: Partly Sunny with temps in the low to mid 40s.

Live VIPIR 6 Forecast Friday, February 15, 2019

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a few late afternoon showers and a high near 70. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.

Proposed Georgia bill would allow medical marijuana production

Georgia may soon allow the production and sale of low-potency medical marijuana oil within the state.

Congress OKs border deal; Trump will sign, declare emergency