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Richmond County School officials look into cutting Senior tax exemption
The Richmond County School System is looking into pulling the tax exemption from seniors to try to make up for millions of dollars in budget cuts. This is one of many ideas that were looked at in a breakfast between Richmond County School officials and state legislators.
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Family of teen killed in Burke County say intersection is dangerous
A 15 year-old Burke County teenager was hit and killed while riding his bicycle. The devastated family returned on Friday to the spot where he died.
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3 North Augusta teens facing charges after local bank robbery
A bank robbery has a trio of local teens in trouble tonight after investigators say they took some money a bank robber dropped on the way out of the North Augusta Wachovia in October.
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On Your Side: Free consumer guide helps solve nearly any kind of problem
It's called the 2009 Consumer Action Handbook and is produced by the General Services Administration. But the book gets pretty specific. The table of contents includes what to watch out for when buying a car, choosing the right doctor, avoiding scams, and many other things you may do everyday.
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Man wanted for armed robbery and hijacking a woman's car
Richmond County Investigators are looking for Nathaniel Robert Thomas for armed robbery, hijacking a car, and having a firearm.
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Wheeler Road Wachovia robbed
The Wachovia on Wheeler Road was robbed just before 1 o'clock Friday afternoon.
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Update-Six shot in downtown Orlando office building
Reports today say six people have been shot in an office building not far from Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando. One of the victims has died, and the suspected gunman has been captured.
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Delegation will start over in Avondale water dispute
On November 5, 2009, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the circuit court had no right to approve the injunction and vacated the order.
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Senator Ed Tarver confirmed by Senate as US Attorney
The US Senate confirmed Ed Tarver as the next US Attorney for 43 counties in Georgia. That means he will be leaving his job as the 22d District State Senator for Augusta.
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15-year-old Burke County teenager hit and killed
A 15-year-old Burke County teenager was hit and killed on GA Hwy 24 at Drone Road. Kendrick Way was riding his bike up a hill when the driver hit him.
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Update: Warrenville man found on road died of natural causes
54-year-old Phillip Pennington of Warrenville was found by a passerby near the intersection of Howlandville Road and Highway 421.
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1 injured in crash on Old Waynesboro Road
A bad accident early Friday morning sent one man to the hospital. It happened just after midnight, on the 4100 block of Old Waynesboro Road.
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Airplane part falls onto home's front lawn
FAA spokeswoman Arlene Salac said Friday the jet doesn't need the part to fly and passengers weren't in any danger.
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UF Coach fined $30,000 for complaining
Florida coach Urban Meyer is fined after criticizing game officials.
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School zone signs up one day after News 12 report
News 12's Ashley Jeffery reported November 4 that there were no school zone signs near Byrd Elementary on Bettis Academy Road. On November 5, those signs went up.
Moment of silence set Friday for Fort Hood victims
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has declared a moment of silence for U.S. military forces worldwide as a show of respect for the Fort Hood victims.
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Temporary road closure scheduled for Pleasant Home Road
There will be a temporary road closure on Pleasant Home Road in Martinez beginning Sunday, November 8, 2009.
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Update: Suspect arrested for armed robbery in Williston
The Williston Police Department say 44-year-old Tommy Watkins, Jr. is now in custody.
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Fort Hood: Another victim of shooting rampage dies
Post spokesman Tyler Broadway said early Friday that the toll now stands at 13 dead and 30 wounded. Late Thursday, officials said 12 people had been killed and 31 wounded in the afternoon attack.
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Only on 12: Local military family with Ft. Hood connection reacts to shootings
The Fort Hood incident could have happened at any installation, and hearing that a soldier has committed such a horrible act is saddening and disturbing for many military families.
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4-year-old critical after hit by train in Atlanta
Atlanta Police Officer James Polite said the child ran out of his yard while chasing after his dog Thursday evening and was struck.
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Salmonella victims upset no prosecutions yet
Legal analysts and food safety experts also say they thought prosecutions were imminent after the FBI raided two Peanut Corp. of America plants.
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Two SC students trying to get on school bus struck
Two Gaffney school children were treated at a hospital after they were hit by a car during their morning walk to the school bus.
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Georgia launches 'Apply to College Week'
Nearly 45 high schools across the state will participate in the event starting Monday.
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2 SC children removed from roach-filled home
Two children have been removed from a South Carolina home that deputies say they found infested with roaches.
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Jobless rate tops 10 pct. for first time since '83
Nearly 16 million people can't find jobs even though the worst recession since the Great Depression has apparently ended.
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Emotions run high at Commission budget meeting
Augusta's more than $8 million deficit fueled rage at Thursday's Commission meeting.
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Army: Fort Hood shootings suspect is alive
Shooting suspect is alive; was not killed by authorities responding to attack.
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Mass killing at Texas' Fort Hood
One soldier at Fort Hood says troops are constantly ready for battle while deployed, but can't defend themselves while on post.
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US Sen: Suspected Fort Hood shooter set to deploy
Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison says the Army major accused of the shooting at Fort Hood, Texas, was about to deploy overseas.
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Palmer does about-face, will support Aitken over Fennoy
The runoff race for Betty Beard's District 1 Commission seat just got more interesting.
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Changes coming to downtown Aiken traffic lights
Downtown Aiken is known for its historic charm, quaint shops...and confusing traffic lights.
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Update: 12 dead in attacks at Fort Hood, Texas
A Fort Hood spokesperson says at least 12 people are dead, including the gunman, and another 31 are wounded.
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Only on 12: "Baby come back" party for local infertility clinic
To start a family, more and more women are turning to fertility treatments to try and help get pregnant. Thursday night one of the only local infertility clinics is celebrating their success with a party, a party for everybody involved.
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On Your Side: iPhone app, retail stores help you comparison shop
An iPhone application called "Red Laser" lets you scan a barcode in any store, and it automatically compares online websites to find where you can find the product at the cheapest price.
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Obama laments 'horrific outburst of violence'
President Barack Obama is calling a mass shooting at a Texas Army post a "horrific outburst of violence."
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Eight arrested in Monetta drug investigation
A month-long investigation in Aiken County has resulted in the arrest of eight people.
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Man wanted for armed robbery in Grovetown
Public Safety officers are looking for Odonnis Corley for an armed robbery at a home.
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Woman wanted for possible forgery
The subject allegedly took a company check from Soultry Sounds Café in Augusta.
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Walmart shoplifting suspect wanted
Columbia County investigators are looking for a man accused of shoplifting at the Walmart on Washington Road in Evans.
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Local Marines run for 21 days in 'Tribute To The Fallen'
For more than 3 weeks, Fort Gordon Marines have been running, non-stop, in honor of their fallen brothers and sisters. It's called "Tribute To The Fallen" and for the small Marine attachment here, it's a big effort.
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SC high court says gov's ethics probe is public
South Carolina's Supreme Court says the ethics investigation into Gov. Mark Sanford's travel can't be kept secret.
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SC among states reporting 'widespread' H1N1 flu
South Carolina is back among the list of states reporting the H1N1 flu is widespread.
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Fed appeal court upholds sex offender requirements in Georgia
A federal appeals court has upheld an aggressive federal program aimed at tracking and monitoring sex offenders.
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Time to Care Coat and Blanket Drive - Now through February 28, 2009
News 12 and our Time to Care partners are accepting new and used coats and blankets for the Salvation Army to distribute to those in need.
Athens-Clarke police investigate murder-suicide
Athens-Clarke police are investigating a murder-suicide that started with a woman's body found in a parked car about a mile from the University of Georgia campus.
Congress votes to aid jobless, home buyers
Congress is sending the president legislation to expand a popular home buyers tax credit and extend unemployment benefits.
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Deed for Lease program may help foreclosure
According to a release from Fannie Mae, they have implemented a new program that may allow qualified people to remain in their homes.
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SUV hits elephant that escaped from Okla. circus
The couple weren't injured in the crash, but police say the elephant had a broken tusk and an injured leg.
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Shooting at River Glen Apartments
A man is recovering at a local hospital after being shot at the River Glen Apartments around 9:30 Wednesday night.
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Family of teen killed in Burke County say intersection is dangerous
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2 SC children removed from roach-filled home
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Walmart shoplifting suspect wanted
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Mass killing at Texas' Fort Hood
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Richmond County School officials look into cutting Senior tax exemption
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