The Richmond County Board of Education has released their tentavie budget for the 2009-2010 school year. Superintendent Dr. Dana Bedden released a statement.

Georgia’s parks are being hit with steep budget cuts that will hike fees and cause some sites to reduce their hours just as the summmer recreation season gets underway.

State budget writers have taken an axe to research funding for the Medical College of Georgia, but continue to fund allowing MCG to expand to Athens. Augusta has stepped to the plate to help MCG, now are these cuts the thanks the city is getting for its efforts? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

MCG could be facing some major budget cuts, under a proposal making its way through the state legislature.

There is an important South Carolina Senate Finance Committee meeting, Tuesday, where subcommittee chairmen will recommend ways to cut $370 Million from the state budget. We have a link to view that live stream.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it’s laying off 400 employees at its return center in Macon and work will be shifted to a facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Arkansas-based retail giant notified affected workers Thursday.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it’s laying off 400 employees at its return center in Macon and work will be shifted to a facility in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Arkansas-based retail giant notified affected workers Thursday.

Cuts in Aiken County to affect everyone from students to district level employees. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker has a breakdown of the $9 million savings plan.

It’s budget crunching time in Aiken County. The Aiken County Board of Education votes to reduce $9 million. WJBF News Channel 6’s Paige Tucker reports.

Tuesday night, the Aiken County School Board will meet with parents to explain the budget deficit, and discuss preliminary cuts. Then, board members say they’ll go behind closed doors, and discuss cutting salaries. WJBF News Channel 6’s Joy Howe has more.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it is cutting 700 to 800 jobs at its northwestern Arkansas headquarters.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. says it is cutting 700 to 800 jobs at its northwestern Arkansas headquarters.

Japanese electronics giant NEC Corp. says it plans to slash at least 20,000 jobs worldwide in an effort to cut 80 billion yen ($895 million) in costs over the next two years.

Eastman Kodak says it is eliminating 3,500 to 4,500 jobs, or 14 percent to 18 percent of its payroll, as it posted a $137 million loss for the fourth quarter. Kodak says sales and profits from both digital and film-based photography products plummeted.

Eastman Kodak says it is eliminating 3,500 to 4,500 jobs, or 14 percent to 18 percent of its payroll, as it posted a $137 million loss for the fourth quarter. Kodak says sales and profits from both digital and film-based photography products plummeted.