A monument in downtown Augusta got a makeover, Monday, but not because it needed one. At least it didn’t, until Sunday night, when it was hit by vandals. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

A big downtown Augusta re-development project could get a new owner on Tuesday. Last summer, it was seen as a symbol of Broad Street resurgence…it’s the J.B. White’s condo project.

Many families across the CSRA are getting ready to celebrate Halloween this weekend with parties and the all time favorite…trick-or-treating. But, before you send your children out, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has a warning for you. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for the story.

The city of Augusta spent $90,000 making repairs to sidewalks on Broad Street to make things safer, but some merchants complain the job’s not done, dozens of dangerous spots remain. What can be done, and what will it cost? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola looks for answers.

According to a Richmond County Sheriff’s Office incident report, someone threw a large rock through the front window of Bodie Shell Station, located on 13th Street, in Augusta. The burglar got away with about $1,300 worth of cigarettes and cigars.

Richmond County Sheriff’s Office received information that an absconded sex offender was living in downtown Augusta. Vandus Derrell Robinson, 32, was convicted in Georgia in 1996 of sexual assault. Robinson is an absconder from the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE: According to Captain Steve Morris, of the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, Robinson turned himself in on Friday.

A Fort Gordon soldier is in jail after a fight over the weekend. Christopher Millhouse, 21, is charged with Aggravated Assault and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime.

Several road projects in Augusta and Columbia County have already been approved for funding from a part of the money Georgia received from the stimulus bill. But the area is in line for another eight and a half million dollars more for local projects, so what’s on the list to get the green. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

You can share your memories and pay tribute to the late ‘King of Pop.‘ 96.3 KISS-FM is holding a prayer vigil for Michael Jackson right here in the Garden City. The event will be held Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., at the James Brown statue, on Broad Street. The vigil will be conducted by Rev. Larry Fryer of Stone Chapel CME Church.

You can share your memories and pay tribute to the late ‘King of Pop.‘ 96.3 KISS-FM is holding a prayer vigil for Michael Jackson right here in the Garden City. The event will be held Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m., at the James Brown statue, on Broad Street. The vigil will be conducted by Rev. Larry Fryer of Stone Chapel CME Church.

According to Lt. Scott Peebles, on Thursday afternoon, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges against 28-year-old Roger Antonio Bettis, of North Augusta, in reference to the June 3rd assault of a 63-year-old woman at MCG Hospital.

Richmond County Firefighters responded to a fire near the Budget Inn, located on 441 Broad Street, around 10:00 p.m., Sunday night. Richmond County Sheriff’s Office investigators say the fire was caused when a suspect crashed a stolen car into the building.

Veterans and their fallen comrades from all wars were remembered, Monday morning, at a Memorial Service in downtown Augusta. Count on WJBF News channel 6’s Renita Crawford for the story.

It’s a weekend that’s bringing in millions of dollars and thousands of people…and it’s all in the name of science.  WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop explains.

Augusta’s Salvation is in line to receive $68 million for a Kroc Center if $20 million can be raised locally. The fund raising campaign is underway and officials are more than halfway to their goal. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.