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.
With stress from COVID-19, the storming of the capitol, and a presidency about to change hands, neuropsychologist Dr. Jeremy Hertza says it’s important to talk with your kids if you think they’re feeling out of sorts. He says it’s all about asking the right questions.
People across the CSRA gather to remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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We’re down to three finalists to be the next school superintendent in Columbia County.
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Aiken County Public Schools came up with a new flexible plan Tuesday night at the board meeting.
Tomorrow is a big day for some students in Richmond County. Winter break is over and for now at least, no one will be returning to the classroom.
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Just because you don't agree politically doesn't mean you can't be close to your friends and family, local residents remind us.
Shepeard Community Blood Center is dangerously low on blood donations, part of a nationwide problem brought on by the pandemic.
After Columbia County officials voted unanimously to separate themselves and go it alone when it comes to legal matters, a new committee is looking to keep the band together.
We all gathered around our TVs as chaos erupted in the nation’s capital. Most of us are just trying to figure out what was going on inside.
2020 didn’t go exactly as planned, but business owners are ready for a fresh start to 2021.
While the final face-off in the dual Senate races in Georgia that could determine the balance of the U.S. Senate is still days away, many voters went ahead and cast a ballot before the crucial Jan. 5 runoff.
Many of our local hospitals are experiencing nurse shortages, but one local nurse has no heat, no running water, and is out of time.
McCormick Correctional Institution is secure after an officer was locked in a cell and several inmates made it out of their dorms Sunday night.
After a year like this, we’ve seen a lot of businesses struggle too. But it’s not just your traditional ones like stores and restaurants.
Even more help is coming for local families this Christmas Eve. Kids who rely on school breakfast and lunch for most of the year can get free meal deliveries today from the YMCA.
Two personal care home owners now charged with murder after two deaths at one of their Augusta facilities.
As we continue with early voting for the runoffs, make sure to double-check the voting schedule before you head out. There are changes ahead due to the holidays.
For Claude Jones, the Harrisburg neighborhood is home, but he says it’s a home with a troubling past.
With so much excitement for the holidays and a break, some families in Columbia County will have to adjust after schools start again.
This unassuming room is about to be transformed and filled with people taking part in a classic holiday pass time.
As the holidays approach and many of us are anxiously tracking packages, Georgia voters can now track something a little different: their ballot.
A typical Christmas parade was decorated with atypical colors of neon yellow. It was all for Jason Willis, a local tow truck driver who lost his life while working on the side of the highway.
The fate of the Senate and the United States rests in the hands of Georgia voters as they start voting early for the runoffs Monday.
The new Amazon fulfillment center in Columbia County is coming along smoothly.
If your student is thriving learning from home, one school district is offering a learning option tailored for them.
As many counties have canceled their holiday celebrations, Columbia County pushed forward with their plans on Sunday.Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Christmas parade.
The Grovetown Exhibition Center was home to an unusual sort of Christmas lights. Cars were decked out in their best and brightest, and it was all for a good cause.
Santa is no stranger to holiday season magic, but pictures this year with him involve a little bit of lighting and angle magic, too. Don’t forget the plexiglass.
As cases and hospitalizations both rise across the country, you may be worried about loved ones in nursing homes right now.
Two unsolved shootings in Aiken this holiday weekend leave communities shaken, families mourning, and law enforcement searching for answers.
As investigations into the Seventh Lounge shooting continue, one South Carolina activist is calling for the closure of nightclubs, or at least stricter regulations for them.
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After a shooting at the Seventh Lounge in Aiken killed 30-year-old North Augusta resident Craig Youmans and injured several others, his widow is left wishing he just had more time.
Oasis Church in Hephzibah has been participating in the “Buy a Tree. Change a Life” program for years now. Every cent of proceeds goes to kids in need, both locally and globally. It’s why tree shoppers were excited to spare a little more money.
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Former mayor served the city for nearly 30 years in three positions.
Friends, family, co-workers, and students arrived at the VFW Post in Harlem to remember the life of William Rebeck, who passed from complications of COVID-19.
One person was killed and two were injured in a fire that apparently involved an explosion Friday morning north of Aiken.
Cyber continues to drive growth in the area, and now there are plans for a new cyber hub in Columbia County.An empty stretch of land could become home for
Even though we’ve gone months without trials, some attorneys tell us the backlog isn’t as bad as you might think.
Workers at the Bell Auditorium were working on day two of a full manual audit. That means they’re going through each individual ballot (almost 88,000 of them) and counting them again by hand.
A lot of parents got caught in limbo with all Richmond County schools going completely virtual next week. We wanted to find out what your options are if you still have to go to work while the kids are at home.
The Aiken City Council has decided to let its emergency mask ordinance, expire. Instead, they’re opening the table for a new one.
Hopefully, you took a moment today to thank our veterans. And even during this pandemic, there were plenty of ways to do that here in the River Region.
Kamala Harris is projected to be the next vice president of the United States, making her the first female, biracial V.P. in our history.For the women we spoke to, a black, female vice president was never something they could have imagined growing up.
Georgia requires schools to conduct sexual abuse education classes every year for all students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Some Columbia County students will be taking those classes this month.
Ten schools in Richmond County now fully learning from home for COVID-19 concerns after two more elementary schools and one high school made the switch.
The man arrested Saturday for allegedly throwing a pipe bomb at someone Saturday, was convicted three years ago after throwing pipe bombs into people’s yards. In 2017, we interviewed Lee Ogden, the mother of a child who found one of the explosives.
It’s probably fair to say we’ve all been down in the dumps due to the pandemic. There have been so many changes this year, and this year is no exception as people across the CSRA try to celebrate Halloween safely.
We’re looking into what the next steps are in the case of the tragic shooting where a 15-year-old boy admitted to killing his father.
The death of a Columbia County school bus driver now bringing up questions about bus safety. And some recent changes could impact how your child gets to school.
Saturday was a night of firsts across the CSRA. Instead of block parties and festivals, community members are seeking out trunk or treats and even zombie parades.