Cristina Feliciano

Multimedia Journalist and Reporter at WRBL-TV (Columbus, GA)

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SCDOT pushes back I-85 widening project to 2030

2 weeks ago | foxcarolina.com | Cristina Feliciano

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) is delaying a widening project along I-85 in Greenville and Spartanburg counties. SCDOT rolled out a plan to widen the interstate from exit 40 to exit 69 as part of their 10-year Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The idea is to add a fourth lane in both directions. Officials say they will also evaluate bridge overpasses and mainline bridges for replacement.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran receives home repairs from non-profits

2 weeks ago | foxcarolina.com | Cristina Feliciano

ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Home Depot Foundation partnered with local non-profits, Anderson Lights of Hope and Vets Helping Vets, to give back to an Upstate man. U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Dennis Lavold, 82, was offered a helping hand Tuesday, as volunteers worked on his home. The projects he couldn’t get to are now becoming a reality. “Well, my age has a little bit to do with it, because there are some things I can’t do that I used to do,” explained Lavold.
Officials: 3 teens charged in connection to Table Rock fire

3 weeks ago | wtoc.com | Anisa Snipes |Cristina Feliciano

PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The SC Forestry Commission has arrested three suspects on charges related to the Table Rock wildfire. Tristan William Tyler, 18, Isaac David Wilson, 18, and Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, are charged with arson, negligently allowing fire to spread to lands of another. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said first responders noticed a rapidly growing wildfire while searching for a missing hiker on March 21.
Pet therapy dog Ruby Sue brings smiles to Piedmont Columbus Regional

Oct 23, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — At least once a week, a fan favorite walks through the halls of Piedmont Columbus Regional, ready to spread joy and love. She’s small, four-legged and furry. Ruby Sue and her human companion Irma Rodriguez are volunteers with Piedmont’s Play Paws Program. The Play Paws Program is a pet therapy initiative intended to help with the healing process of patients and bring comfort to the staff.
Property tax relief on Georgia's ballot, what it means

Oct 22, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — The second week of early voting is in full swing across the Peach State. While much of the focus has been on the highly contentious presidential election, Georgia voters will also be deciding statewide referendums, including one that deals with property tax relief. The amendment is designed so that the taxpayer ends up better off or at worst, the same as before and not worse off.
Down Syndrome Awareness Month sparks important conversations

Oct 21, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month – a time to foster worldwide support and create an inclusive environment for people with down syndrome. According to the National Down Syndrome Society, approximately 1 in 770 babies in the United States is born with Down syndrome, making it the most common chromosomal condition. It’s a diagnosis that many parents fear. In that moment… I just just froze. It’s like my brain just couldn’t process it or maybe wouldn’t process it.
Early voting underway in Muscogee County

Oct 15, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Early in-person voting started Tuesday morning across Georgia. As of 5:15 p.m., more than five thousand people voted across Muscogee County. We really aren’t surprised by the turnout. We had planned for this turnout. And we’re happy that people are taking advantage of it. Nancy Boren, Muscogee County Elections DirectorThousands of citizens made their way to the polls – lines forming at the City Services Center off Macon Road early in the morning.
Lasting impact of the Bill and Olivia Amos Children's Hospital

Oct 9, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — A project years in the making is finally completed. What was once known as Doctors Hospital in Columbus is now the Bill and Olivia Amos Children’s Hospital. It’s the city’s first stand-alone hospital serving children. This hospital was built with a lot of heart and soul. Not to create a place for small adults. This is not a building for us to take care of small adults. This is a building for us to take care of children.
Hurricane Milton evacuation center opens in Columbus

Oct 8, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — An evacuation center is now open in Columbus, as Floridians in the path of Hurricane Milton head for higher ground. In anticipation of the strong storm, Columbus Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Red Cross is operating a shelter for evacuees seeking higher ground. The city-run center is at the Frank D. Chester Recreation Center, near the Walmart Supercenter off of Victory Drive. This is the first center open in the city.
Local owner-pilot wraps up four mission flights for Helene relief

Oct 7, 2024 | wrbl.com | Cristina Feliciano

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — It’s a long road to recovery for millions across the southeast region, after Hurricane Helene left behind widespread devastation. One local owner-pilot returned to Columbus from his mission trip, delivering hope and supplies to hurricane victims. There are whole swaths of land, just wiped out. And you can see it in the video clips, it’s just brown and that brown is not because the grass is gone. That brown is there because it’s feet of dried mud.