Augusta budget battle begins

The annual battle of the budget kicks off Tuesday with the Administrator presenting her recommendations but some city leaders feel a tax increase could be part of the proposal

Body found in woods on Deans Bridge Road, death investigated as suspicious

The Richmond County Coroners office is investigating a body that was found in South Augusta Monday morning.

Suspect arrested in Brandt Court attempted murder in Aiken

A suspect in a recent attempted murder in Aiken has been taken into custody.

The Latest: Trump hears from Georgia farmers on hurricane

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AP) - The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to areas hit by Hurricane Michael (all times local): 6:30 p.m. President Donald Trump has heard from Georgia farmers whose crops were wiped out by Hurricane Michael.

McDuffie County teacher dead after plane crash

Questions remain after a plane carrying a McDuffie County teacher, crashed over the weekend.

Shutdown of MOX facility to begin immediately

According to a letter from the Department of Energy, shutdown of the MOX project at the Savannah River Site will begin immediately.

Crystal Hathcox is our latest Giving Your Best winner

The Salvation Army, Broad Street Ministries, Safehomes and Maxwell House are just some of the recipients of handmade garments and blankets.

Augusta Elections office addresses voter registration controversy

Almost 18 hundred Augusta Richmond County residents have their voter registration status on hold with the state, Augusta Elections Director says this should not stop them from casting ballots.

SPECIAL REPORT: Mitochondrial Disease

WJBF on the ground in Panama City Beach

WJBF Multimedia Journalists, Samantha Williams and Devin Johnson spend their week in Panama City Beach, Florida after Hurricane Michael devastated the area.  Samantha and Devin along with video journalist Antony Sherrod and producer Farrell Brown were assigned to the area to help WJBF's sister station, WMBB.  Many of the employees at WMBB were both personally and professionally affected by the storm and WJBF along with other stations inside the Nexstar Nation family are filling in so their...

Georgia Gov. Deal holds press conference in wake of Hurricane Michael damage

Governor Deal and the state heads of public safety, agriculture, transportation, and others have been gathering at the capitol to track the damage.

One person in custody, questioned regarding threatening Facebook post

A suspicious Facebook post making its rounds through Aiken County has prompted an investigation by the Aiken County Sheriff's Office.

Georgia Sen. David Perdue allegedly snatches phone from student

A Georgia Tech political group says Senator David Perdue snatched a phone from a student who was video recording.

Todd Kohlhepp's property sold for $500K

Serial killer Todd Kohlhepp's land in Spartanburg County has been sold.

Sears files for Chapter 11 amid plunging sales, massive debt

Sears has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, buckling under its massive debt load and staggering losses.

Pres. Trump to visit Florida, Georgia; search continues for missing

Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida's Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction left by Hurricane Michael some of the worst he's ever seen.

Lake Forecast Monday, October 15, 2018

TODAY: Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low 80s.

Bus Stop Forecast Monday, October 15, 2018

TODAY: Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the mid 80s.

Live VIPIR 6 Forecast Monday, October 15, 2018

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and warm with lows in the mid 60s.

Exhibits at the fair

Some of the rides at the Georgia-Carolina State Fair might catch your attention but, NewsChannel 6 found a few hidden gems showcasing local artistic skills.