An Augusta native is playing the lead role in what is being called one of the top ten movies of the year. The Blind Side opens Friday night, starring Glenn Hills graduate, Quinton Aaron, as Michael Oher…a homeless teen adopted by a suburban family who earns a college scholarship and is now a rookie with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Quinton played one year of football at Glenn Hills before graduating in ‘03, but he mostly sang in the choir and now he’s got his first major starring role alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. And, Quinton is not the only familiar face you will see in the film…Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver plays an assistant coach to former South Carolina coach, Lou Holtz. He spent a day in June filming his big scene…Barclay Bishop talked to him about how and why he went Hollywood.

An Augusta native is playing the lead role in what is being called one of the top ten movies of the year. The Blind Side opens Friday night, starring Glenn Hills graduate, Quinton Aaron, as Michael Oher…a homeless teen adopted by a suburban family who earns a college scholarship and is now a rookie with the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL. Quinton played one year of football at Glenn Hills before graduating in ‘03, but he mostly sang in the choir and now he’s got his first major starring role alongside Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw. And, Quinton is not the only familiar face you will see in the film…Augusta Mayor Deke Copenhaver plays an assistant coach to former South Carolina coach, Lou Holtz. He spent a day in June filming his big scene…Barclay Bishop talked to him about how and why he went Hollywood.

The results are in…Martinez native Kathryn McCormick was hoping to advance to the top 12 on the TV show: ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’  America voted…and the results were announced Wednesday night: Kathryn McCormick is now in the top 12…in fact, she may have gotten the second most votes this week. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop watched Wednesday night’s results with Kathryn’s family.

The results are in…Martinez native Kathryn McCormick was hoping to advance to the top 12 on the TV show: ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’  America voted…and the results were announced Wednesday night: Kathryn McCormick is now in the top 12…in fact, she may have gotten the second most votes this week. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop watched Wednesday night’s results with Kathryn’s family.

A Columbia County babysitter is charged with killing the baby she was supposed to be watching. Lawanda Concettes Tripp, 39, has been arrested, charged with the murder of 22-month-old Tearia Michele Hall. It happened on Avery Landing Drive…just off Belair Road. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop reports.

It’s a local rescue group inspired by one dog, and has now saved hundreds of pets. But now, this Burke County group needs your help to win a national competition for their service, hosted by a very famous “foodie.” WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more. UPDATE: ‘Old Fella Animal Rescue did not win during Tuesday night’s round, but did receive $4,000…$1,000 for each round that they made. Congratulations!

One man is dead and two Richmond County deputies are on paid administrative after the Sheriff says they shot and killed a murder suspect. WJBF News Channel 6’s Crime Tracker Barclay Bishop has the latest.

A Columbia County animal rescue group will be able to keep its doors open. Thursday morning, a judge dismissed 2 citations that went against CSRA Happy Tails founder, Barbara Gleitsmann.

A Burke County woman is behind bars, charged with hit and run in Myrtle Beach, SC. Wednesday night, 31-year-old Kathryn Michelle Johnson was arrested where she works, in Columbia County.

You can’t ignore the numbers. On any given night across the country, 54,000 veterans are living on the streets. The number has gone down slightly in Georgia, but the problem still remains. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop talked with 2 homeless vets who say, they’d serve all over again, but wish more people would help when they come home.

It’s a case that’s baffled Columbia County investigators for 31 years…Craig Stephen Fallaw, shot and killed while working as a West Lake security guard. No one saw the suspect’s face, and so far, no one has come forward. Count on WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop with a fresh look at this cold case.

The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida have been hitting the CSRA all day Tuesday, causing pretty bad flooding in some areas. One Augusta homeowner tells us every time it rains it pours for her…and her backyard is proof. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Barbara Gleitsmann founded Happy Tails Rescue, 7 years ago. She says she’s never had any complaints, until September. Now, she has a court date on Thursday that could shut both of her businesses down and no answers on what would happen to her rescued animals. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop reports.

Some major progress is being made in Augusta, when it comes to revitalizing run down neighborhoods. Thursday, a big celebration was going on in the Laney Walker community. Officials revealed the first model home, of what they say the rest of the Laney Walker community will look like, in the near future. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has more.

Some Harlem business owners say they’ve had enough. Thousands of dollars worth of equipment is beeing stolen right off their lot. WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop has the latest.