Dana Lynn McIntyre
Dana Lynn McIntyre is an award-winning reporter who began working in radio news in her hometown of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She also worked as a television news photographer for a station in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dana moved to Savannah, Ga. in 1984 to join the news team at WIXV-FM/I95 Radio. In early 1986, WBBQ Radio in Augusta invited her to interview for a position with the news department. Within three weeks, Dana was living in Olde Town and working at a legendary radio station. Dana left WBBQ in 1996 to join WJBF NewsChannel 6 as assignment manager. In 1998 she became a reporter/anchor covering law enforcement, crime and courts as well as witnessing two executions, one in Georgia, the other in South Carolina. She also spent time as an assignment manager-editor in Atlanta, metro New York City, and back in Augusta at WRDW Television. Dana joined The Augusta Press team in April 2021. Among Dana’s awards from the Georgia Associated Press Broadcasters Association are for Excellence in General Assignment Reporting, Spot News and Specialized Reporting. Dana also received an award for Public Service Reporting from the West Augusta Rotary Club for a story with actor LeVar Burton on his PBS Television show “Reading Rainbow."
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New diabetes drug approved by the FDA
A new drug approved for treatment of Type-2 diabetes.
Augusta University ready to restart its summer camp for young asthma patients
Augusta University's Asthma Day Camp is returning this year.
Augusta Commissioners visit nine city parks recommended for divestiture
Augusta Commissioners visit nine city parks targeted for divestiture.
Efforts to increase availability of infant formula continue
FDA taking steps to restore flow of powdered baby formula.
Local First Responders honored during Emergency Medical Services Week
Local EMS personnel are being recognized for their commitment every day to the people who live in their communities.
Concern for children in hot cars is climbing with the temperatures
Officials offer advice and protecting children in hot cars.
Projecting public safety needs as North Augusta grows
North Augusta Public Safety Department watching how growth impacts its coverage.
North Augusta business leaders hear from the man hired to raise the city’s tourism profile
North Augusta business leaders hear from the city's new tourism and marketing coordinator.
Governors signs legislation to help older foster children
Governors in Georgia and South Carolina sign legislation to held teens who age out of foster care.
Instilling a love for reading in students in an Aiken County school
Parading to celebrate reading at East Aiken School of the Arts.
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