Andrea Miller of the Cumbee Center joins Shawn Cabbagestalk to talk about human trafficking, why motels and hotels are prime breeding grounds, and what you can do if you suspect human trafficking is taking place near you.

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Cumbee Center talks about human trafficking following several incidents at Aiken motels

We are less than 24 hours away from the South Carolina primary. Candidates are making their final push for votes including Senator Elizabeth Warren. Shawn spoke exclusively with her ahead of Friday’s rally.

Shawn's interview with Senator Elizabeth Warren ahead of South Carolina primary.

Heading into a new decade, it’s natural to evaluate where you’re at financially and consider what you want the next 10 years to bring. If it’s a house, a new car, another degree or a trip abroad, your credit score likely will come into play. Realtor and credit repair specialist Lakesha Harley joined Shawn on Good Morning Augusta Weekends to provide tips on how to get that three-digit number the best it can be.

Improving your credit in 2020

Augusta-native and BET's season 9 Sundays Best Top 8 Contestant Tiffiny Moore is releasing her new CD single, "I BELIEVE." Moore talked with Shawn about the new release, her journey from faith to a music career, and what's next.

Augusta-native, Sunday Best finalist Tiffiny Moore releases new single "I BELIEVE"

A 9-year-old is dead after a tragic accident on Thanksgiving Day. Colton Williams was hunting with his father and a family friend when he was shot and killed. Now, his grandfather is talking with Shawn about the tragedy.

Shawn's interview with Colton Williams' grandfather

After a marathon of shopping on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, another option can give you a break from retail promotions. It’s called #GivingTuesday. It’s a global movement, but its focus and mission are all local. I spoke with several of the dozens of the 60 families and 15 homeless people that Walking Tall Ministry helps in the Aiken County, South Carolina area. Organizers say the idea for the much-needed resource was one from above. The organization has a number of initiatives it provides to families and people who need it the most including a daily soup kitchen, food pantry, free hair salon, hygiene and clothing closet, and an indoor shower facility. The group also has a delivery service. This podcast is from Shawn's trip with Walking Tall to served locals in the community.

Shawn Cabbagestalk with Walking Tall Ministry

For the second time this month, the oldest living U.S. President is recovering from a serious fall. 95-year-old Jimmy Carter is one of 50 million seniors living in our nation right now – and the CDC says one out of four of these seniors experience some sort of fall every year. This is why local experts with Visiting Angels, a provider of in-home care, work daily to educate seniors and their loved ones in our community about how to keep grandma and grandpa from tripping and falling while navigating through the rooms and hallways of the family home. They‘ve even created a program called Safe & Steady to keep local seniors secure in the place they love the most, their homes. Beth Bandi with Visiting Angels Caregivers stopped by Good Morning Augusta Weekends to talk with anchor Shawn Cabbagestalk about the steps you can take to prevent your loved one from getting hurt and how Visiting Angels can help you.

How to making aging at home better for our senior citizens

FAIRFAX, S.C. (WJBF) -- A Stop the Violence March will be held in Fairfax, South Carolina, Sunday afternoon. "The Village Experience: Reclaiming Our Community" event will take place at the Smart Box, located at 246 Hampton Ave in Fairfax. We're told in addition to the march, prayer, as well as a number of speakers will be involved. Refreshments and beverages will be provided. Phyllis Smart stopped by Good Morning Augusta Weekends to share details with anchor Shawn Cabbagestalk

Stop the Violence Rally headed to Fairfax, SC

Often times it may be hard for an African-American men to be placed in leading roles in films, TV, or even stage plays. Le Chat Noir is hosting the play Voice in my soul, Yearning to Breathe Free. This one act play shows the struggles of a black actor trying to make it. Actors Samuel Lee Fudge and Reggie Freeman stopped by Television Park to talk to me about the play.

Local Play Sheds Light On Black Actors

Back December 2018, Brad Jeffcoat contacted NewsChannel 6 about an issue he was having at his home. Three crimes in less than a month. Following the second incident, he installed a security camera. He provided that video to us exclusively. That video was seen by officials in the North Police Department and that started the ball rolling on finding out who was responsible for the incident. Now the man convicted will spend the rest of his life in prison for stealing a TV. Shawn spoke with Assistant Solicitor of the Second Judicial Circuit Jackson Cooper over the phone about the case and what happened to make Randy Chestnut have to stay in prison. Broadcast/video story on Facebook.com/ShawnCabbagestalkTV

Assistant Solicitor interview on Denmark burglary case; suspect facing life in prison

There is still a stigma surrounding #HIV/#Aids in our society. On #GoodMorningAugustaWeekends, I spoke with Wanda Collier to talk about an Easter Egg hunt she was putting on. Her story as for why she wanted to start it is a powerful one.

Stop Da Stigma in Augusta, Ga.

A bill in the South Carolina Statehouse could close the state's only two year historically black college. The S.C. House passed its version of the state’s $9 billion budget including a proviso that would temporarily close Denmark Technical College and re-open it as an area trade school. The proviso would close the college and a nine-member committee will study it. The findings then will be reported to several committees by October 1, 2019. I went to Denmark, South Carolina and spoke with a number of leaders including Bamberg Mayor Nancy Foster, Denmark Mayor Dr. Gearld Wright, and Attorney Evert Comer Jr on their thoughts when they first received word of the proviso, the proposed flight school for Denmark Tech, and if turning it into a trade school would be a viable option.

A bill in the South Carolina Statehouse could change Denmark Technical College

Sunday, April 28, 2019 will be an impactful evening for the city of Augusta as Certified Eric Thomas & Associates speaker Kent Osbourne makes his way to Augusta for the Prison To Power "Save Our Youth" event. He stopped by Television Park to discuss the event with me on #GoodMorningAugustaWeekends.

Prison To Power

On May 4th, you have a chance to meet a dozen woman winning in life. Crystal Smith stopped by Television Park to discuss the event with me on #GoodMorningAugustaWeekends.

Winning Women's Expo

Award-winning local educator Anton Anthony stopped by Television Park to discuss two new books he recently wrote and released. Loving Education: Restoring the Heart of Education, and a children’s book, I Don’t Like School, became available November 26th, 2018. Those looking to buy Anthony's book can go to Amazon.com or www.authorantonanthony.com. He spoke with me #GoodMorningAugustaWeekends.

Local Author Writes About Education

Shawn Cabbagestalk currently anchors the Saturday and Sunday editions of Good Morning Augusta on WJBF NewsChannel 6. He's also the Aiken Bureau Chief. Hear Shawn's personal selection of his interviews with leaders, experts, and locals on #GoodMorningAugustaWeekends. You can also find extended interviews from his television reports and exclusives here as well.

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