Friends and family members are mourning the loss of a well-known Augusta businessman. Jay Weinberger, known for his family furniture business, was found dead early this morning, in Putnam county, Georgia. The Sheriff there says it’s unlike any case he’s seen in his 36 years of law enforcement.

The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an early morning fire, in which there was moderate damage, to the “Genco” warehouse, a subcontractor of Kimberly Clark, at 1043 Global Ave., Graniteville, South Carolina.

State budget cuts have hurt state agencies, but they could help you save money if you’re in the market for a computer, furniture or anything else at the state’s Surplus Property warehouse. WJBF News Channel 6’s SC Capitol reporter, Robert Kittle, brings us the story. We havethe address, web links, and phone number for more information.

Crews are still investigating a fire that caused big time damage to an old Augusta building. They worked overnight, Friday, fighting the blaze at the “Old Southern Milling Company.“

A spectacular warehouse fire lit up the night sky over downtown Augusta, Friday evening.  The fire broke out in an old abandoned building at 7th & Twiggs around 8:00 PM.  Flames reached high into the sky and could be seen from all over the downtown area.