Celeste Springer
Multimedia Journalist
Augusta, GA
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Growing up, Celeste Springer’s favorite place to be was the car, because (in her mother’s words) she had a “captive audience.” As time went on, Celeste learned there was far more value in garnering attention through telling relevant, interesting, and impactful stories rather than trapping people into a road trip with her.
After realizing her passion for storytelling, Celeste went on to the University of Georgia to obtain her Bachelor’s in Journalism. While enrolled, she interned with News 12 over the summer, and is excited to be back where her career started.
Celeste enjoys kayaking, cooking, and online shopping in her off time. She is excited to make Augusta her new home and tell the incredible stories that flow through our community.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says they’re currently looking for two men for unrelated aggravated assaults.
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According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, someone was struck and killed as they stood on Highway 26 near mile marker 42.
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We have new information about the case of an Augusta 24-year-old who died after an encounter with Richmond County deputies.
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We were at Fort Gordon on Friday for the ribbon-cutting on the new and much-anticipated Gate 6, the new main entrance to the post.
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Eighteen people are displaced from their homes after a fire at an apartment complex in Wrens. It happened Tuesday at Pine Valley Apartments.
Four deputies are on leave after a traffic stop took a fatal turn. We heard from the mother of Jermaine Jones, who says she wants the full picture.
There are noticeable changes made near the new Gate 6 entrance at Fort Gordon. The new lights are flashing there in preparation for the new gates to open this weekend.
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Although no one was injured, some records were lost during a fire in a storage shed at the Burke County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend.
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An earthquake was reported Sunday morning near Elijah Clark State Park, right by the border between Georgia and South Carolina.
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The sheriff’s office says though no one was hurt, they lost several important files related to criminal cases, former employees, arrest data and equipment.
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There’s a new tenant at the Georgia Cyber Center. We got a first look inside the new space for the Savannah River National Laboratory.
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There’s a new program in place in South Carolina to help fund more research, and a longtime local public safety official is playing a part in it.
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If you’re looking for work, now’s the time to start that job hunt. Companies are laying out more incentives and benefits than ever before.
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The drafts are out for Georgia’s proposed new congressional districts. We have a first look at the changes and how they might impact you.
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North Augusta Public Safety authorities tell us they believe the cause of the fire was some sort of mechanical failure in the engine.
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The need for more teachers and bus drivers is nothing new, but what is new is the number of open positions local school districts need to fill.
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We heard from federal investigators after a fatal jet crash in McDuffie County, but we also took some time to speak with people who live nearby.
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Aiken County teachers are now instructing students inside their classrooms at the same time as kids at home in quarantine. This new system comes with give and take.
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According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, one person is dead after running off Lauderdale Road.
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The South Carolina Department of Public Safety says someone was hit and killed in Saturday evening.
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The Wadley Police Department reports it has detained Bracco Esteban Minaya, who's accused of attempting to take money from a cash register.
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The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 3100 block of Wagener Road and killed 38-year-old Clifton Tyler.
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The Valley Public Service Authority Water System has issued a boil water advisory for parts of Warrenville.
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Kids in Columbia County no longer have to wear masks at school. We talked to a local heath expert about the possible ramifications.
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You might have been seeing some concerns online over the COVID vaccine causing inflammation of the heart. We asked doctors about that.
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The fate of the old jail on Walton Way has been up in the air for years, but now it’s officially time for it to be torn down as far as city leaders are concerned.
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Federal authorities issue a public safety alert on the rising danger of fake prescription pills like the ones that have been a problem in the CSRA.
The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened in the early hours of Sunday, killing 38-year-old Shawn Couch.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says it's looking for Dwayne Nike Whitlock on suspicion of aggregated assault and trespassing.
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We took a look at what’s coming out for local theater lovers as well as what restrictions are in place because of the pandemic.
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If you’re 65 or older and fully vaccinated with the Pfizer vaccine, you’re now able to get a booster shot. We went to local doctors to learn the considerations.
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Sakina Hannah's aunt has posted all over social media trying to find her. But disappearances like hers aren’t as uncommon as we'd like to think.
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Aiken County Schools are getting ready to take on a new way of learning and teaching. It’s called “Dual modality” and focuses on students who are at home in quarantine.
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With more than 4,000 students quarantining in Aiken County Schools there are concerns across the district over how kids at home are learning.
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Some of you may wonder what grounds the president has to hand down vaccine mandates. We’ve known for a while that employers can require employees to get the shot but can the government?
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Amazon welcomed employees at its new Appling center as the Lakeside High School Band performed for those new hires.
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Inside Richmond County schools, employees are doing some deep-cleaning while students are learning from home for the time being.
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Our area just reported its first pediatric COVID death last week showing us just how different this delta variant really is.
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The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 38-year-old Darious Antwain Lester, who's wanted on suspicion of public indecency.
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The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has released a statement with new details on the shooting of Alex Murdaugh that happened Saturday.
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Being at full staff means help for the current dispatchers trying to save lives and in a job where every second counts, time is of the essence to get people answering calls.
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Richmond County staff and social workers are out trying to locate hundreds of unaccounted for students. It’s a process typical for every year, but amplified.
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Rape victim’s family is urging other victims not to stay silent and asking moms to have open conversations with their daughters.
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According to the Burke County Sheriff’s Office, Burke County’s school board Chairman John “Johnny” Jenkins has passed away.
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South Carolina Highway Patrol says a driver has died in Orangeburg County after crashing their car into an embankment.
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The Aiken County Coroner’s office has released the identity of a man who was fatally shot at 1179 Thurmond St. in North Augusta .
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The identity of a bicyclist who was hit by a car and later died has been released.
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Columbia County schools will require masks. It all came after the district says it has 1,000 people at home quarantining and 296 students testing positive this week.
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You might remember the renderings of plans for the 13th Street bridge. GDOT asked for your input, and the majority of feedback on the plans were positive.
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A strong message from the FDA warning people not to use Ivermectin a popular drug used to prevent parasites in animals. While the drug can be used on humans to treat things like parasites or lice, people are using it to prevent or treat COVID.