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Accident on I-20 eastbound
Last Updated: 10:20 AM 03/16/10 - There is an accident involving a dump truck on I-20 eastbound near mile marker 4. Click for Full Story

Police chase ends in injury crash on Olive Road
Last Updated: 9:22 AM 03/16/10 - A man, reported to be under the influence of drugs, has crashed into another vehicle in front of a home on Olive road in Augusta. This after a 6 minute chase down several roads, including Milledgeville Road and Doug Barnard Parkway. Click for Full Story

Controlled burn at Fort Gordon Tuesday

Last Updated: 10:43 AM 03/16/10
If you see smoke in the area of Fort Gordon, it is a controlled burn.

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Stevens considers retiring from Supreme Court

Last Updated: 8:49 AM 03/16/10
Stevens is the second oldest justice in U.S. history and fourth longest-serving.

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Group will hold meetings on reactor air permits

Last Updated: 8:43 AM 03/16/10
Builders need the permits because of air pollution that could be created by the plant's emergency diesel engines.

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Hundreds end up sick on another cruise from SC

Last Updated: 8:36 AM 03/16/10
The ship has been undergoing cleaning at sea and will be cleaned again in Charleston.

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	Army drops bayonets, busts abs in training revamp 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:34 AM 03/16/10 - Trainers hope the switch will better prepare soldiers for the pace of modern combat. (Full Story)
	SC political candidates to file for office 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:32 AM 03/16/10 - South Carolinians will elect a U.S. senator and all six U.S. representatives this year. (Full Story)
	Majority of South Carolina and Georgia fatal highway accidents in 2009 happened on rural highways 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:27 AM 03/16/10 - In Georgia and South Carolina, more than a thousand people died on rural highways in 2009 making up for the majority of highway fatalities. Highway 56 in Augusta accounted for 8 deaths in 2009, tied for the highest count in Richmond County. (Full Story)
	$500,000 golf statues leave storage for Augusta Museum of History 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:32 AM 03/16/10 - Augusta is planning to seal a multi-million dollar deal with the state of Georgia. Six legends of golf have been moved out of storage and into a new home. (Full Story)
	Local pastor and former meth user weigh in on new Georgia Project ads 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:51 PM 03/15/10 - The ads are intentionally graphic to discourage anyone , especially teens from using methamphetamine. It is called the "Georgia Meth Project." News 12 talked to a pastor and a former meth addict about the ads and the big picture. (Full Story)
	Aiken County investigators make arrest in first homicide of 2010 Last Updated: 7:07 PM 03/15/10 - Ashes on the door step, siding missing from the frame and two family pets with no place to call home are all that's left after Aiken County investigators find 57-year old George Griffin, dead in a fire. (Full Story)
	Drugs seized in North Augusta neighborhood 0 Comments Last Updated: 5:42 PM 03/15/10 - Trebor David Cockrell was arrested at a home on Merriweather Drive on Sunday. (Full Story)
	Evans man arrested for public indecency 4 Comments Last Updated: 9:13 PM 03/15/10 - Columbia County Deputies arrested an Evans man after an officer caught him standing naked and touching himself behind a glass door of Exotic Nails. (Full Story)
	Double shooting investigation at Aiken Waffle House parking lot 1 Comment Last Updated: 2:05 PM 03/15/10 - The Aiken Department of Public Safety is working a double shooting investigation this morning. Police say they were alerted to the incident when two men came to the hospital, both suffering from gunshot wounds. (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.

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Aiken County investigators make arrest in first homicide of 2010
Ashes on the door step, siding missing from the frame and two family pets with no place to call home are all that's left after Aiken County investigators find 57-year old George Griffin, dead in a fire.
Drugs seized in North Augusta neighborhood
Trebor David Cockrell was arrested at a home on Merriweather Drive on Sunday.
Arrest made in Wagener homicide
The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in the death of George Griffin.
Evans man arrested for public indecency
Columbia County Deputies arrested an Evans man after an officer caught him standing naked and touching himself behind a glass door of Exotic Nails.
VA investigating Atlanta medical record breach
Investigation launched into a security breach of veterans' medical information at the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center.
Double shooting investigation at Aiken Waffle House parking lot
The Aiken Department of Public Safety is working a double shooting investigation this morning. Police say they were alerted to the incident when two men came to the hospital, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Crime Headlines

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.
Cox: Raise lottery ticket prices for schools
The state constitution already allows lottery revenue to go to technology and buildings for elementary and high schools.
Georgia High School Graduation Tests scheduled
The schedule for administering the Georgia High School Graduation Tests has changed this year.
Georgia House delays vote on anti-bullying proposal
House Bill 927 would expand the state's current law against bullying to include students in kindergarten through fifth grade.
Pregnant Collins Elementary teacher loses child trying to break up classroom fight; student charged
Tonight News 12 is learning new details about a teacher injured in her classroom at Collins Elementary School back in January. The student, a special needs teenager,was charged with aggravated battery and found to be an unruly child at a court hearing on Wednesday.

Education Headlines

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.
Smart Heart: Sleep and your Heart
We're teaming up with University Hospital to look at how important sleep is for your heart.

Health Headlines

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.
Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found
Food and Drug Administration inspectors said that Las Vegas-based Basic Food Flavors, Inc., knew of salmonella contamination on its equipment after it got the results of a private inspection.
Machetes recalled due to laceration hazard?
Gerber Legendary Blades is issuing a voluntary recall of their Gator Machetes and Gator Machetes Jr.
IRS eases rules on tax settlements
The IRS expects to process 138 million individual tax returns this year.

OYS Headlines

Stevens considers retiring from Supreme Court
Stevens is the second oldest justice in U.S. history and fourth longest-serving.
SC political candidates to file for office
South Carolinians will elect a U.S. senator and all six U.S. representatives this year.
$500,000 golf statues leave storage for Augusta Museum of History
Augusta is planning to seal a multi-million dollar deal with the state of Georgia. Six legends of golf have been moved out of storage and into a new home.
US census forms arrive in the mail: What to expect
The government's once-a-decade population count will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid.
SC legislators to use bailout cash to fix budget
Debate of the state's $5 billion budget begins Monday in the House and is expected to continue through the rest of the week.
On the hook for Golf Hall, Ga. considers transfer
A spokesman for Gov. Sonny Perdue, Bert Brantley, says everyone agrees the land isn't being used properly.

Politics Headlines

Majority of South Carolina and Georgia fatal highway accidents in 2009 happened on rural highways
In Georgia and South Carolina, more than a thousand people died on rural highways in 2009 making up for the majority of highway fatalities. 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.
Police chase ends in accident on Olive Rd. and Wharton Dr.
Investigators have arrested a man after a three vehicle accident on Olive Road and Wharton Drive.
Traffic signal to be activated at 15th and Central
The traffic signal at the intersection of Fifteenth Street and Central Avenue has been scheduled for activation.
Update: Fatal Accident on Stillwater Road
A Windsor woman was killed a little after 6 o'clock this morning when the truck she was driving crashed on Stillwater Road.

Traffic Headlines

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.
Augsuta State wins regional semifinal against Anderson 100-70
Top-seeded Augusta State led from start to finish in a resounding 100-70 victory over fifth-seeded Anderson in the semifinals of the 2010 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.
USC Aiken falls to Montevallo in Regional Semifinal
Despite a career-high tying 22 points from Re’mon Nelson, sixth-seeded USC Aiken concluded its 2009-10 campaign with an 88-71 loss to seventh-seeded Montevallo in the semifinals of the 2010 NCAA Division II Southeast Regional.
Jaguars Advance to Semifinal Round of NCAA Southeast Regional
Two Jaguars finished with double-doubles and top-seeded Augusta State pulled away from eighth-seeded Brevard in a 91-73 victory over the Tornados in the quarterfinals of the 2010 NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Southeast Regional at Christenberry Fieldhouse.

Sports Headlines

Update: Teenager arrested in Luckey Street murder
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Dr. Bedden accepts Irving, TX job, releases statement
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Update: 4 people shot at Milledgeville Rd. business
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Editorial: The KKK and the Confederate Flag
13 Comments
Updated: Illegitimate daughter claims James Brown's body is missing
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Teenager dies in Edgefield accident
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