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Accident holds up traffic on Walton Way

Last Updated: 4:21 PM 03/17/10
An accident on Walton Way has traffic tied up.

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Man arrested for rape and kidnapping in Columbia County

Last Updated: 2:38 PM 03/17/10
Columbia County investigators have arrested a man accused of rape and kidnapping.

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Aiken man arrested for sub station burglary

Last Updated: 2:35 PM 03/17/10
An Aiken man was arrested for burlary at the SCE&G substation in Graniteville.

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Census job fair on Thursday

Last Updated: 1:04 PM 03/17/10
The Augusta Census Office is joining forces with the University of Phoenix for a job fair.

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	Massey ends congressional campaign 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:35 PM 03/17/10 - Shane Massey announced today that he will not be running for the 3rd Congressional District. (Full Story)
	Senate OKs jobs bill for Obama's signature 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:34 PM 03/17/10 - The bill was passed Wednesday on a bipartisan 68-29 vote. (Full Story)
	Nation, world go green for St. Patrick's Day 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:34 PM 03/17/10 - As many as a quarter-million marchers headed up Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. (Full Story)
	Georgia lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipients 5 Comments Last Updated: 2:32 PM 03/17/10 - The bill from state Rep. Michael Harden would strip benefits from anyone who fails a drug test. (Full Story)
	Ga. Senate postpones honor for Tyler Perry 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:32 PM 03/17/10 - The Senate plans to honor Perry for his achievements as an entertainer and humanitarian. (Full Story)
	Judge nixes ex-SC executioner's suit 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:31 PM 03/17/10 - Two employees said they were forced to perform executions in order to keep leadership positions. (Full Story)
	Golf enthusiasts react to Tiger Wood's career relaunched at the Masters 4 Comments Last Updated: 2:29 PM 03/17/10 - Ask almost any golfer in the CSRA their thoughts on Tiger Woods' return and they'll all gladly give you their take on what's ahead for Woods now that he'll be playing in the Masters. Tournament. (Full Story)
	Girl Scouts given counterfeit money in return for cookies 3 Comments Last Updated: 2:26 PM 03/17/10 - A North Augusta Girl Scout Troop is given a counterfeit $20 bill in return for cookies. In order to make a $20 profit the girls would have to sell about 50 boxes according to one of the young girls parents. (Full Story)
	Bond referendum passes in Bamberg School District 1 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:44 PM 03/16/10 - Unofficially, 826 people voted yes and 797 voted no. (Full Story)
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On Your Side: New scam targets Craigslist, Ebay
Buying anything on Craigslist can already be a tough sell. But a new scam is making it harder to trust what you can find on the site.
On Your Side: BOA announces partial end to overdraft fees
People who use a debit cards and don't have money in their account to cover what they buy won't be charged overdraft fees. Instead of charging customers, the bank will deny the purchase.
SC jobless rate ties record high in January
The numbers released Wednesday by the Employment Security Commission represent a slight increase over December's rate.
On Your Side: How to make sure your used car purchase doesn't cost you more
Used car buys sometimes lead to hundreds of dollars in repairs. Here's what to watch out for.
On Your Side: Some small biz owners search for help
An arm of the University of Georgia, the SBDC helps about 250 small businesses each year in the Augusta area. They give them the resources they need and direct them to other funding sources besides banks.
On Your Side: Real or fake? What to watch out for when you get a check in the mail
$265,000 in fake checks have been recovered by the Central Georgia BBB in the last four months. But if you do cash one of those fake checks, you'll be the one paying.

Money Headlines

Aiken man arrested for sub station burglary
An Aiken man was arrested for burlary at the SCE&G substation in Graniteville.
Man arrested for rape and kidnapping in Columbia County
Columbia County investigators have arrested a man accused of rape and kidnapping.
Girl Scouts given counterfeit money in return for cookies
A North Augusta Girl Scout Troop is given a counterfeit $20 bill in return for cookies. In order to make a $20 profit the girls would have to sell about 50 boxes according to one of the young girls parents.
House OK's changes to sex offender law
Some low-risk sex offenders would be able to get off the state's registry under a bill that cleared the House.
Dentist used paper clips in root canals
Dentist charged with assault and battery, larceny, submitting false claims to Medicaid and illegally prescribing drugs.
Update: Man arrested for Shelby Dr. shooting
Richmond County Investigators have arrested Howard Alexander for a shooting on Shelby Drive Tuesday Afternoon.

Crime Headlines

Bond referendum passes in Bamberg School District 1
Unofficially, 826 people voted yes and 797 voted no.
BOE scrutinizes teacher layoff policy
The Reduction in Force policy dictates how the board goes about laying off teachers. It's always been in place, but now, with more cuts expected, board members are taking a closer look at it.
MCG says no program cuts for FY2011
MCG has announced to staff, faculty and students that no programs will be cut for FY 2011.
SC education team makes case for $300M grant
South Carolina education officials have made their pitch for a $300 million school reform grant from the U.S. Education Department.
Dr. Bedden accepts Irving, TX job, releases statement
The Irving Independent School Board has approved Dr. Dana Bedden as their new superintendent and he has accepted the position.
Evans teacher chosen for Mickelson's teaching academy
Dr. Virginia Stephens was picked for golfer Phil Mickelson's Exxon-Mobil Teachers Academy. She says she was nominated by a student last April, during the Masters.

Education Headlines

Michelle Obama to food makers in fight against obesity: "step it up
Speaking to a meeting of the Grocery Manufacturers Association today, Mrs. Obama urged members to "step it up" and put less fat, salt and sugar in foods. The association's membership roster includes Kraft, Coca Cola and General Mills.
Hundreds end up sick on another cruise from SC
The ship has been undergoing cleaning at sea and will be cleaned again in Charleston.
Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds
A new study shows that smokers who quit have healthier arteries a year later and probably will have less risk of heart disease as a result.
Pastor fight to keep SC AIDS medicine funding, says of program: "it saved my life"
South Carolina lawmakers voted to cut funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program – one that provides AIDS medication for thousands in the state who can’t afford it. Now one pastor is fighting for the program that he says saved his life.
Bailout money at center of S.C. budget debate
South Carolina's budget debate this week can put legislators in a bind as they use federal bailout money to preserve health services to the state disabled, poor and elderly and consider raising the state's cigarette tax.
Smart Heart: Recovering after a Heart Event
We're going inside University Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute to look at how patients recover from a cardiovascular event.

Health Headlines

Local woman calls Find Me a Job, gets hired
The best part of News 12's Find Me a Job phone bank is that we're able to help the people who call in. That's true for one woman who picked up the phone the last time around.
Find Me a Job: Hundreds of 2010 Census jobs available now
If you're unemployed, the Census could be the way to get a job, even if it's temporary.
Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem
Honda says the brake pedals can feel soft to drivers and must be depressed closer to the floor than usual before the vehicles will fully stop.
On Your Side: New scam targets Craigslist, Ebay
Buying anything on Craigslist can already be a tough sell. But a new scam is making it harder to trust what you can find on the site.
On Your Side: Workforce retraining can lead to thousands of available jobs
The programs are about to expand, to Richmond and Burke counties. It comes at a perfect time as The Southern Company plans to hire many construction jobs for Plant Vogtle -- up to 3,500 jobs, says project manager David Jones.
On Your Side: BOA announces partial end to overdraft fees
People who use a debit cards and don't have money in their account to cover what they buy won't be charged overdraft fees. Instead of charging customers, the bank will deny the purchase.

OYS Headlines

Massey ends congressional campaign
Shane Massey announced today that he will not be running for the 3rd Congressional District.
Senate OKs jobs bill for Obama's signature
The bill was passed Wednesday on a bipartisan 68-29 vote.
Georgia lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipients
The bill from state Rep. Michael Harden would strip benefits from anyone who fails a drug test.
Judge nixes ex-SC executioner's suit
Two employees said they were forced to perform executions in order to keep leadership positions.
Mayor: For Masters security, public safety "first thing"
The city of Augusta is getting ready for what some are calling a media craze as Tiger Woods makes his return to golf at this year's Masters. Security is now taking center stage.
Augusta Commission meetings moving to 5pm
It is official. You will now have a chance to catch Augusta Commission meetings after work.

Politics Headlines

Accident holds up traffic on Walton Way
An accident on Walton Way has traffic tied up.
Police chase ends in injury crash on Olive Road
A man, reported to be under the influence of drugs, crashed into another vehicle in front of a home on Olive Road in Augusta after a 6 minute chase down several roads.
Truck/van wreck on I-20 eastbound near North Augusta
A dump truck and a yellow Central Air Conditioning van from Aiken were involved in a wreck on I-20 in the North Augusta area.
Numbers show rural highways in southeast highly fatal
In Georgia and South Carolina, more than a thousand people died on rural highways in 2009. Highway 56 in Augusta accounted for 8 deaths in 2009, tied for the highest count in Richmond County.
UPDATE: Richmond County deputy hit by car identified
Richmond County deputy Jason Turner is recovering after being struck by a car while on the scene of another accident. It happened Sunday night on the 3300 block of Milledgeville Road around 8:30 p.m.
Doug Barnard Parkway re-opens after down tree
Deputies closed a section of Doug Barnard Parkway near International Boulevard because of a tree in the roadway.

Traffic Headlines

Unfinished business for ASU as they head to the Elite Eight
For the third straight year, Augusta State is headed to the Elite Eight. But there's some unfinished business from the last two trips.
Augusta State beats Montevallo in Regional Final
Augusta State beats Montevallo and will head to the Elite Eight for a third straight year.
Woods to return to golf at the Masters
Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Masters next month.
Seahawks release former Josey star Deon Grant
Former Josey star Deon Grant has been released by the Seattle Seahawks after three seasons.
Big jump for USC Aiken baseball team
The USC Aiken baseball team vaulted back into the top 10 in the latest Collegiate Baseball Newspaper NCAA Division II Top 30.
2010 Masters to be broadcast live in 3D
Augusta National Golf Club and Masters Tournament Chairman Billy Payne announced today that the 2010 Masters will be produced and broadcast live in 3D.

Sports Headlines

Update: Teenager arrested in Luckey Street murder
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Update: 4 people shot at Milledgeville Rd. business
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Woods to return to golf at the Masters
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Evans man arrested for public indecency
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UPDATE: Richmond County deputy hit by car identified
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Georgia lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipients
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