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Coverage You Can Count On from WJBF NewsChannel 6, bring you the news from the Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina area.
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Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC: https://www.wjbf.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-memorial-services-for-rev-jesse-jackson-expanded-to-include-south-carolina-and-washington-dc/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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Epstein estate settles lawsuit accusing advisers of aiding sex trafficking

https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/epstein-estate-settles-lawsuit-accusing-advisers-of-aiding-sex-trafficking/ 
Epstein estate settles lawsuit accusing advisers of aiding sex trafficking
The co-executors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s estate have agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of aiding with his alleged sex trafficking operation for n…
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February 20, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepares the U.S. military for prolonged battle if diplomacy fails.

https://www.wjbf.com/hill-politics/iran-strikes-likely-as-trump-seeks-maximum-leverage/ 
Iran strikes ‘likely’ as Trump seeks maximum leverage
President Trump is reportedly weighing a limited strike on Iran in the coming days as he seeks to build maximum leverage in negotiations and prepares the U.S. military for a prolonged battle if dip…
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February 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson to announce reelection campaign at Food Truck Family Friday: https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-mayor-garnett-johnson-to-announce-reelection-campaign-at-food-truck-family-friday/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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#BREAKING | Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump's tariffs

Supreme Court strikes down bulk of Trump’s tariffs
The Supreme Court cast aside the bulk of President Trump’s sweeping tariffs Friday, obliterating a canon of his economic strategy in ruling that his use of an emergency statute to remake glob…
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February 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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The South Carolina State Museum unveiled what is believed to be the largest sweetgrass basket ever created: https://www.wjbf.com/news/local-artist-crafts-giant-sweetgrass-basket-for-sc-museum/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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President Donald Trump has called for the release of files related to UFOs, aliens and more in a Truth Social Post Thursday afternoon.

DETAILS: https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/files-on-ufos-aliens-to-be-released-according-to-president-trump/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war

https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/iran-holds-more-drills-and-us-carrier-nears-mideast-in-latest-preparations-for-possible-war/ 
Iran holds more drills and US carrier nears Mideast in latest preparations for possible war
Tehran has been holding drills with Russia, and America brought another aircraft carrier closer to the Mideast.
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February 20, 2026 at 4:28 AM
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Trump visits Rome, Ga., focuses on elections and economy: https://www.wjbf.com/news/georgia-news/trump-visits-rome-ga-focuses-on-elections-and-economy/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM
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Anderson County detectives in S.C. arrested 11 suspects and filed more than 40 charges following a four-day undercover operation targeting online child predators.
https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/11-arrests-over-40-charges-made-in-upstate-online-chat-operation/ 
11 arrests, over 40 charges made in Upstate online chat operation
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) — Anderson County detectives arrested 11 suspects and filed more than 40 charges following a four-day undercover operation targeting online child predators. “The …
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February 20, 2026 at 3:28 AM
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Eric Dane, 'Grey's Anatomy' and 'Euphoria' star, dies at 53 after being diagnosed with ALS
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February 20, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Over 320,000 vehicles manufactured by Nissan North America, Inc. have been recalled due to an engine failure risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

https://www.wjbf.com/news/u-s-world-news/more-than-320k-nissan-vehicles-recalled-over-defect-that-could-lead-to-crash/ 
More than 320K Nissan vehicles recalled over defect that could lead to crash
More than 320,000 vehicles manufactured by Nissan North America, Inc. have been recalled due to an engine failure risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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February 20, 2026 at 1:58 AM
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Kristina Prophet and Quamid are our musical guests with their song, “You’re The One I Need.” https://www.wjbf.com/kulture/the-kulture-katrina-prophet-and-quamid/ 
THE KULTURE | Katrina Prophet and Quamid
Music artist and DJ Brandon Gomes talks about his time on the MTV reality series Siesta Key and his future endeavors in being an actor in films and television shows. Plus, Kristina Prophet and Quam…
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February 20, 2026 at 1:28 AM
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WJBF NewsChannel 6 is proud to present our 2026 "Honoring Black History" special: https://www.wjbf.com/news/watch-wjbf-honoring-black-history-special-2026/ 
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February 20, 2026 at 12:59 AM
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Those in charge of recommending changes to the Augusta city charter are racing to get the charter changes off to the Georgia General Assembly.

https://www.wjbf.com/news/augusta-charter-committee-races-to-the-finish/ 
Augusta charter committee races to the finish
Those in charge of recommending changes to the Augusta city charter are racing to get the charter changes off to the Georgia General Assembly.
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February 20, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Construction underway for $130 million upgrades at Piedmont Augusta: https://www.wjbf.com/news/construction-underway-for-130-million-upgrades-at-piedmont-augusta/
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February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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We had near-record temperatures today, and 80 degrees is back in the forecast for Friday! Showers and storms will be possible on Friday and Saturday, followed by a huge cooldown. Here is your Thursday evening update: https://www.wjbf.com/weather/warm-friday-saturday-with-showers-storms/ 
Warm Friday & Saturday with Showers & Storms
Thursday evening update: It’s a Spring-like day with a high of 80 degrees in Augusta! The rest of the CSRA reached the upper 70s to the 80 degree mark. We started out cloudy, but the clouds a…
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February 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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The Atlanta Gas Light Foundation presented a check for $200,000 to the Wellstar Golisano Children's Hospital of Georgia on Thursday: https://www.wjbf.com/news/wellstar-golisano-childrens-hospital-of-georgia-gets-200000-for-neonatal-care/
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February 19, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Alysa Liu wins first women’s figure skating gold medal for the US in 24 years: https://www.wjbf.com/sports/italy-olympics/alysa-liu-wins-first-womens-figure-skating-gold-medal-for-the-us-in-24-years/
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February 19, 2026 at 10:57 PM
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WJBF NewsChannel 6 talked to people who live in the area and opinions are mixed.
New off-campus student housing planned for Augusta’s Sandhills area
AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF)- College students in Augusta will soon get new off-campus housing. Tuesday, Augusta commissioners approved a rezoning request for a student housing development in the Sandhills n…
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February 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Missing person last seen Nov. 2025 in Downtown Augusta: https://www.wjbf.com/news/missing-person-last-seen-nov-2025-in-downtown-augusta/
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February 19, 2026 at 9:55 PM
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#BREAKING | United States wins Olympic gold medal in women's hockey, defeating Canada 2-1

https://www.wjbf.com/sports/italy-olympics/united-states-wins-olympic-gold-medal-in-womens-hockey-defeating-canada-2-1/ 
United States wins Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, defeating Canada 2-1
United States wins its third Olympic gold medal in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s goal in overtime.
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February 19, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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The grading system in South Carolina could change if new reform is taken at the Statehouse: https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-could-make-changes-to-school-grading-system/ 
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February 19, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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South Carolina is poised to join at least four other states in keeping secret the amount of money given to athletic teams and players: https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/ap-without-nationwide-rules-south-carolina-lawmakers-move-to-keep-college-athlete-payments-secret/ 
Without nationwide rules, South Carolina lawmakers move to keep college athlete payments secret
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — One by one, South Carolina senators stood up at the Statehouse this week, saying they didn’t want to wade into the rules about paying college athletes, but they couldn&#…
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February 19, 2026 at 8:27 PM
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A judge has ruled Buffalo Wild Wings is allowed to continue calling their boneless wings “boneless,” even though they are “essentially chicken nuggets.”
Judge rules Buffalo Wild Wings can keep calling boneless wings ‘boneless’
A judge has ruled Buffalo Wild Wings is allowed to continue calling their boneless wings “boneless,” even though they are “essentially chicken nuggets.”
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February 19, 2026 at 7:58 PM