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Last Updated: 6:54 PM 07/03/09
You can smell the barbecue in the air just about everywhere you go this holiday weekend. It's a tradition, and it's big business this time of year.

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Park Rangers keeping a close eye on boaters at Lake Thurmond

Last Updated: 6:32 PM 07/03/09
Park Rangers at Lake Thurmond say this is going to be the busiest weekend of the whole year. They're expecting tens of thousands of people to visit and they want you to be extra careful, so everyone will go home safe.

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Sarah Palin resigns

Last Updated: 5:01 PM 07/03/09
Spokesman: Sarah Palin is resigning as Alaska governor on July 26.

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SC serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days

Last Updated: 3:20 PM 07/03/09
Authorities in South Carolina say they're looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.

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	Fire damages Augusta home Last Updated: 3:18 PM 07/03/09 - Augusta-Richmond County firefighters are battling a fire on the 2500 block of Pate Avenue in Augusta. (Full Story)
	First on 12: Early morning fire believed to be arson Last Updated: 5:23 PM 07/03/09 - Investigators are saying an early morning fire in Warrenville is arson. (Full Story)
	Sheriff: Same person has killed 3 in northern SC Last Updated: 8:53 AM 07/03/09 - A sheriff says the shooting deaths of a peach farmer and two women in a rural South Carolina county the past week have been linked to the same killer. (Full Story)
	Companies recall products linked to milk processor Last Updated: 8:51 AM 07/03/09 - The Food and Drug Administration says Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers and food thickening agents. The suspect products were made over the past two years. (Full Story)
	Brush fire threatens Aiken homes Last Updated: 12:38 AM 07/03/09 - A brush fire east of Aiken led to some homeowners being told to evacuate. (Full Story)
	Don't feed the animals in North Augusta park--possible alligator dangers Last Updated: 12:34 AM 07/03/09 - There's plenty of wildlife, including more than half a dozen alligators, in the newest part of North Augusta's Greeneway. But there is an alarming trend of people are feeding those animals and that could lead to some dangerous encounters. (Full Story)
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On Your Side: Some easy mistakes to avoid with your IRA
When it comes to investment money, you may not know what to do with it. Financial advisors say missing some key steps could cost you big time.
FDIC orders 4 Georgia banks to raise capital
In the past year, 14 Georgia banks have been shut down by regulators, more than in any other state, including two last Friday.
Fireworks sales about to boom
We're five days away from the July Fourth holiday. And with the recession this year, we wanted to see how fireworks sales are being effected.
On Your Side: Getting free stuff
From dryer sheets to dog food to people food, there are free versions of a lot of things out there and they're yours for the taking. You just have to know where to look.
North Augusta businesses hoping new Municipal Building attracts more customers
It's been a work in progress for some time now, North Augusta's new Municipal Building. And with an open house set for this Sunday, some businesses nearby, who hope the new building brings new customers.
Some local campgrounds seeing noticeable rise in campers
With the economy down in the dumps, a popular vacation seems to be slowly on the rise: camping. Some campgrounds around Lake Thurmond have had a busy season so far.

Money Headlines

SRS job fairs announced for Aiken and Augusta
The dates and times for the next two town hall meetings and job fairs have been set.
DOE hosting fair for stimulus-funded SRS positions
Organizers are expecting big crowds in Allendale for the fourth of six town hall meetings and job fairs sponsored by the U.S. Energy Department.
Kellogg's company bringing 220 jobs to Augusta
The Kellogg's company says it's bringing more jobs to the Augusta area.
Huge line for SRS job fair; 3000 jobs open
Hundreds of people line up and wrap around a school building in Barnwell today, as the unemployed look for new jobs open at the Savannah River Site.
Job fairs scheduled for Savannah River site
More job fairs are being hosted by the Department of Energy’s Savannah River Operations Office and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC on the Recovery Act projects.
Report: clean energy jobs grew fast in Georgia
A new report says clean energy jobs in Georgia grew at a rate faster than the national average from 1998 to 2007.

Jobs Headlines

SC serial killer blamed for 4 deaths in 6 days
Authorities in South Carolina say they're looking for a serial killer they believe has shot four people to death within 10 miles of each other over the past six days.
First on 12: Early morning fire believed to be arson
Investigators are saying an early morning fire in Warrenville is arson.
Sheriff: Same person has killed 3 in northern SC
A sheriff says the shooting deaths of a peach farmer and two women in a rural South Carolina county the past week have been linked to the same killer.
Slain robbery suspect had extensive criminal record
New information on the bank robbery that left one suspect dead and two others in jail.
Man, juvenile arrested for Pizza Hut robbery attempt
18-year-old Marquise Cartledge and a 15-year-old boy were arrested around midnight near the Pizza Hut on Dean's Bridge Road.
GBI warns e-mail contains child porn
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is warning the public about an e-mail circulating on the Internet that has an explicit child pornography video attached.

Crime Headlines

School choice deadline in Georgia
Applications must be completed and returned to your school district no later than July 15, 2009 for the upcoming school year.
Aiken County BOE finalizes $152 million budget
The Aiken County Board of Education has been racing against the clock to balance the budget for the upcoming school year.
Aiken County School budget to be finalized
About 100 positions have already been eliminated and multimillion dollar cuts will have to be made Tuesday night, in the final meeting for Aiken County's 2009-2010 School Budget. We've got your preview right here.
President of Savannah River College is closing for good
The president of a local business school says there will be no more classes at the school after today. It appears financial problems are forcing Savannah River College to close up for good.
Savannah River College to shut down
News 12 has confirmed Savannah River College will shut down on Tuesday, but the reasons are still unclear.
School chief's Peachtree City home in foreclosure
State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, who filed for bankruptcy last year, will have her Peachtree City home on the auction block on July 7.

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VA silent on compensating for endoscopic mistakes
The VA's Web site shows that a seventh veteran has tested positive for HIV among the former patients exposed to mistakes with rigging or cleaning endoscopic equipment at VA hospitals in Murfreesboro, Tenn.; Miami and Augusta, Ga.
Dems circulate revised health care plan
Democrats on a key Senate committee are circulating details of a revised health care plan that includes a government-backed insurance option and a fee on employers if they do not offer coverage to their workers.
Obesity rates rise; Medicare girding for influx of portly baby boomers
A report from two health-related agencies shows the really bad news is that obesity rates among adults rose in 23 states over the past year -- and declined nowhere.
FDA panel recommends banning Vicodin, Percocet; lowering top
Concerned over potentially deadly overdoses of acetaminophen, government experts are proposing new restrictions on the most widely-used painkiller.
FDA panel recommends smaller doses of painkillers
The Food and Drug Administration's panel voted 21-16 to lower the current maximum dose of nonprescription acetaminophen, which is 4 grams, or eight pills per day.
FDA panel to vote on painkiller restrictions to reduce overdoses
The Food and Drug Administration has assembled more than 35 experts for a two-day meeting to discuss and vote on ways to prevent overdose with acetaminophen -- the pain-relieving, fever-reducing ingredient in Tylenol and dozens of other prescription and over-the-counter medications.

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Companies recall products linked to milk processor
The Food and Drug Administration says Plainview Milk Products Cooperative is recalling instant nonfat dried milk, whey protein, fruit stabilizers and food thickening agents. The suspect products were made over the past two years.
On Your Side: AAA says holiday travel may be down this 4th of July
Right about now, millions of three day weekends are starting and for many of you, that holiday weekend will include some travel. But people driving may not have as much company on the road as in years past.
12 hospitalized in connection with E. coli in beef
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, at least 23 people in nine states may have become ill after eating beef produced by JBS Swift Beef Co. of Greeley, Colo.
On Your Side: Some easy mistakes to avoid with your IRA
When it comes to investment money, you may not know what to do with it. Financial advisors say missing some key steps could cost you big time.
FDIC orders 4 Georgia banks to raise capital
In the past year, 14 Georgia banks have been shut down by regulators, more than in any other state, including two last Friday.
President of Savannah River College is closing for good
The president of a local business school says there will be no more classes at the school after today. It appears financial problems are forcing Savannah River College to close up for good.

OYS Headlines

Local church missionary group in Honduras during political unrest
22 members from Stevens Creek Church are in Honduras, a country whose leader was overthrown by a military coup over the weekend. The group traveled to the country to do missionary work and could end up stuck there because of all the political turmoil.
Democrat urges Barnes to reconsider
A Democratic gubernatorial candidate is urging former Gov. Roy Barnes to reconsider his run for office.
Volunteer maintenance of public areas may be new trend
Abandoned parks and public areas are getting new attention from volunteers. It's a trend that's becoming more necessary as government budgets become tighter.
Harrisburg neighborhood concerns fuel protest
We first told you about residents living in Augusta's Harrisburg community who are fed up with drugs and rundown homes. They are now taking their outrage to a whole new level. There are plans to take to the streets this Fourth of July.
July ushers in new Ga. laws
The beginning of July ushers in a slew of new laws in Georgia.
At least 6 SC newspapers say Sanford should resign
At least six South Carolina newspapers say Gov. Mark Sanford should resign because of revelations about his affair with a woman in Argentina.

Politics Headlines

Latest on St. Sebastian extension project
Major construction going on in downtown Augusta for the St. Sebastian Parkway Extension project. Once this project is finished Georgia DOT says this road will be busier than 13th and 15th Street.
Feline friend license plate now available in Georgia
“The Cat Tag is out of the bag!” says Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin.
Augusta company unveils electric car on CBS
Monday, an Augusta company unveiled the Anvil, a new electric vehicle, on the CBS Early Show.
Construction changes in Augusta nearing end
Anyone driving on I-20 or I-520 has seen lots of changes over the past two years, and just this week there have been a few more.
Fatal accident in Aiken County
A fiery accident kills one man in front of the Cheap Cigarettes store, where one worker who says this was bound to happen one day.
Portion of Bolton Street to be closed Thursday
Bolton Street from Avalon Avenue to Hilda Avenue will be closed on Thursday.

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Jackets suffer second straight 2-1 loss to Lexington
For the second straight night, the Lexington Legends get just enough hitting and just enough pitching to send the Augusta GreenJackets to a 2-1 loss, this time in front of a sellout Thirsty Thursday crowd of 4,196 at Lake Olmstead Stadium.
Garret Siler to play summer league with Minnesota Timberwolves
It was just a week ago when Garret Siler was hoping to hear his name and be picked in the NBA. While that didn't happen, Siler knew he'd be playing ball somewhere this summer. We now know it'll be with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
ASU adds volleyball recruit
Augusta State head volleyball coach Sharon Bonaventure announced Thursday the second addition to her recruiting class.
Jackets drop tough 2-1 game to Lexington
Kyle Nicholson, in one of his best starts of the year, held the Lexington Legends to just two runs through eight innings but it was not enough for the Augusta GreenJackets in a 2-1 loss to the Legends at Lake Olmstead Stadium on Wednesday night.
BMX racing on the fast track in Augusta
When BMX racing became in Olympic sport in 2008, there were a lot of skeptics on whether or not it was popular enough. Well, you can forget about that. These days, there's a BMX track in just about every major city, including right here in Augusta.
South Atlantic League founder passes away
The founder of the South Atlantic League and one of the most influential men in all of professional baseball, John Henry Moss, passed away this morning in his hometown of Kings Mountain, North Carolina at the age of 90.