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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 8m

#BREAKING | Federal judge blocks Trump's efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees during government shutdown. Unions challenge legality of layoffs.

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump shutdown layoffs

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked President Trump’s efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the government shutdown, for now. U.S. District Judge Susan Illston, an app…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 28m

Enhabit Home Health is hosting its first ever Health Fair in the CSRA on Wednesday, October 22nd

Enhabit Home Health hosting its first health fair in CSRA

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Enhabit Home Health is hosting its first ever Health Fair in the CSRA. The Enhabit Home Health Health Fair will be Wednesday, October 22nd at the Peabody Apartments on W…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 1h

Boston is a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven games set to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro.

Officials in Massachusetts respond after Trump threatens to remove World Cup games from Boston

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he could remove World Cup games from Massachusetts over “unsafe conditions.”

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 2h

The South Carolina House Ethics Committee publicly revealed findings from its investigation into former Representative Robert John May III

SC House Ethics Committee reveals findings from RJ May investigation

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) – On Tuesday, the South Carolina House Ethics Committee publicly revealed findings from its investigation into former Representative Robert John May III, concluding that…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 2h

Spooky season is upon us, and Dunkin's limited-time Halloween drink hit locations around the country on Wednesday.

Dunkin’ launches new Halloween-themed menu item

A new drink, the return of a fan-favorite, and a bucket? You can find them all at Dunkin’ starting today.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 3h

Customers will need to provide proof of their employment to qualify.

Verizon offering payment deferral options for military and federal workers during shutdown

NEW YORK, N.Y. (WRBL) — Telecommunications company Verizon is offering payment relief for military members and federal employees during the government shutdown. Verizon customers who are members of…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 3h

The State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals, citing comments on social media about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

State Department revokes 6 visas over Charlie Kirk comments

The six individuals were identified as from Argentina, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Germany and Paraguay.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 4h

Multiple airports across the country will not be playing a video that features Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blaming the government shutdown on Democrats,.

Many airports refusing to play Kristi Noem’s video that blames Democrats for shutdown

When contacted, representatives for the DHS and TSA did not say whether the videos were intended to be mandatory.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 4h

The recall impacts a limited batch of Ben’s Original Long Grain White, Whole Grain Brown, and Long Grain & Wild Ready Rice products. The products were sold at several retailers, including Target, HEB, and Amazon.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 5h

A 17-year-old accused of staging his own abduction and causing a statewide AMBER Alert has been arrested, Florida deputies say.

Florida teen arrested after shooting himself in staged abduction, deputies say

The 17-year-old who staged his own abduction and caused a statewide AMBER Alert has been arrested, Florida deputies say.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 5h

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act.

Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments in Voting Rights Act case

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in Louisiana v. Callais, a challenge to the state’s congressional map that could shape the fight over the Voting Rights Act. The court …

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 6h

A few months later, the Treasury confirmed it would stop putting new pennies into circulation in early 2026, with a spokesperson telling the Wall Street Journal in May that the final order of blanks had been placed.

Paying with cash is getting more complicated: What to know

A penny shortage was expected, but some businesses thought it wouldn’t come until next year.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 6h

The driver of a semitrailer following too close behind a van has been arrested on homicide charges in a fiery crash that killed three adults and five children on a Georgia highway, law enforcement announced Tuesday.

Driver following too close behind van charged in crash that killed 3 adults, 5 kids, officials say

ATLANTA (AP) — The driver of a semitrailer following too close behind a van has been arrested on homicide charges in a fiery crash that killed three adults and five children on a Georgia highway, l…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 7h

NEW THIS MORNING | Authorities say a motorcycle, driven by 29-year-old Tyler Ray Dunham of Grovetown, was traveling north on Jimmy Dyess Parkway approaching the intersection when a Jeep turned left to attempt to get onto I-20 East.

Motorcycle crash kills 29-year-old Grovetown man

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – Tuesday night, around 8:15 pm, Columbia County Deputies were called to the I-20 Eastbound on ramp for a collision. Authorities say a motorcycle, driven by 29-yea…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 8h

TRAFFIC ALERT | First responders are on the scene of a crash in Warrenville, S.C.

Crash closes Pine Log Rd at Project Rd. in Warrenville

WARRENVILLE, S.C. (WJBF) – First responders are on the scene of a crash in Warrenville, S.C. According to Aiken County dispatch, Pine Log Road at Project Road is closed. No word on injuries a…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 8h

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.

Social Security cost-of-living announcement delayed by government shutdown

The postponement of the announcement is the most recent example of how the government shutdown has made it more difficult for people to plan out their finances.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 14h

17th century book found in university donation bin

The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month but nothing like one donated last year.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 15h

If you are hoping for some sweater weather, this forecast is for you.

Dry front arrives Wednesday bringing coldest air of season

Tuesday night update: Tonight will be calm and quiet under clear skies. With light winds, the heat from today will escape easily, allowing temperatures to drop into the mid to upper 50s by Wednesda…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 15h

Cinnamon recall expands to 16 brands with elevated lead levels

The elevated lead levels were discovered during state-level product testing, and the results were then verified by the FDA, according to the agency.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 16h

How close are we to the longest government shutdown in US history?

It’s been roughly two weeks since the government shut down, but that isn’t a record.

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 17h

An estimated 20 million taxpayers still face the Oct. 15 tax deadline despite government shutdown

Millions of taxpayers face Oct. 15 tax deadline, despite government shutdown: IRS

(NEXSTAR) – An estimated 20 million taxpayers will need to file before this week’s deadline, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warned Tuesday. While most people filed earlier this year, retu…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 18h

It’s been two years since the October 7th terrorist attacks, when Hamas and other militant groups killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took 250 hostages

GA leaders react as Israel-Gaza War comes to end

ATLANTA (WJBF) — It’s been two years since the October 7th terrorist attacks, when Hamas and other militant groups killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took 250 hostages. This week, Hamas releas…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 18h

BREAKNG NEWS | The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene of a shooting at approximately 6th and Ellis Street behind the Ramada in an alleyway.

Two people transported to hospital after shooting in alleyway behind Ramada

RICHMOND COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is currently on the scene of a shooting. Authorities say they are currently at approximately 6th and Ellis Street behi…

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 18h

Brandy Taylor is a proud product of the Burke County School System, and now, she is giving back to her community in and out of the classroom.

Golden Apple | Brandy Taylor

WJBF – Brandy Taylor is a proud product of the Burke County School System, and now, she is giving back to her community in and out of the classroom. Taylor has been a key part of a positive, …

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WJBF NewsChannel 6 @wjbf6.bsky.social · 19h

Augusta Administrator recommends tax hike and spending cuts for 2026 budget

Augusta Administrator recommends tax hike; spending cuts for 2026 budget

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – The Administrator says she took no pleasure providing her 2026 budget recommendation that went double for commissioners hearing them.“There is a deficit, and when workin…

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