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With the endorsement of out going Commissioner Calvin Holland Bill Lockett held of former Augusta Commissioner Bobby Hankerson to win Augusta’s Fifth Commission race, Look for Lockett to stay the course when it comes to the district. Channel 6’s...

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Governor Mark Sanford Speaks to WJBF Newschannel Six 11-05-09 10:04 PM
The Palmetto States top chief speaks out after getting a ruling from the South Carolina Ethics Committee. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud. He has the story.
Lockett Takes Augusta Fifth 11-03-09 11:03 PM
With the endorsement of out going Commissioner Calvin Holland Bill Lockett held of former Augusta Commissioner Bobby Hankerson to win Augusta’s Fifth Commission race, Look for Lockett to stay the course when it comes to the district. Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.
Advance Voting Begins In Augusta For November 3rd Election 10-26-09 7:27 PM
People who aren’t happy with the Augusta Commission are getting a chance to vote for change…Advance voting for the November 3rd election began Monday in Augusta.
Augusta Law Department Stakes Claim On Oversight Committee Idea 10-14-09 7:24 PM
Augusta’s Legal Department says it is laying down the law, not Commissioners.
City Settles With Fired Department Head 09-22-09 5:49 PM
Almost four years ago, Augusta Commissioners voted to fire Engineering Director Teresa Smith, she sued, but the case will not be going to trial, the city has agreed to settle and to pay. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

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GA Measure Would Require Checks On More Workers 09-21-09 2:49 PM
A Georgia Republican is pushing a measure that would require employers to perform background checks on staffers who work inside other people’s homes. The measure sponsored by state Rep. Allen Peake of Macon would also ban some criminals from jobs that would send them into homes.
Georgia Supreme Court Justices To Be Furloughed 09-02-09 3:19 PM
Georgia’s top judges have volunteered to take three furlough days as the state struggles with a funding crisis. Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice Carol Hunstein said Wednesday the effort is another sign that leaders of the judicial branch “remain faithful stewards of taxpayers’ dollars.“
SC Chamber Of Commerce Leader Wants Fast Action On Governor Sanford 09-02-09 11:55 AM
The president of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce says lawmakers should move quickly on the possible impeachment of Gov. Mark Sanford. The Post and Courier of Charleston reported that about 70 business leaders met in Charleston Tuesday to talk about the coming legislative session.
SC Financial Leaders Put Off Possible Budget Cuts 08-13-09 3:34 PM
South Carolina’s financial leaders have delayed a possible cut of $200 million from the state’s budget. The Budget and Control Board voted Thursday to delay action on chopping all agencies by 4 percent, or $200 million.
SC Attorney General Wants Probe Of Governor Sanford Flights 08-13-09 3:19 PM
South Carolina’s attorney general wants state ethics commissioners to review Governor Mark Sanford’s travels. The letter Thursday from Attorney General Henry McMaster to the chairman of the Ethics Commission follows Associated Press investigations of Sanford’s use of state aircraft for personal and political trips, and his flights on commercial airlines.