Meth lab busted in upscale neighborhood; escaped inmate recaptured; man arrested for hit-and-run of 7-year-old; city budget changes go into effect; city removes mementos at James Brown's statue; new school officials sworn in.
It took a lot to pull off James Brown's 3-day funeral services, first in New York and then back in Augusta. But the man who chauffeured James Brown around for the past 15 years wasn't about to let him miss his last appearance.
Riverwood Plantation is a fairly new subdivision in Evans. The homes in the neighborhood run up to a million dollars. Neighbors were more than a little surprised when deputies rolled in and busted up a meth lab.
If the grass around town seems to be higher than normal, and if you don't see transit buses running as frequently now, City Administrator Fred Russell says you're feeling the effects of Augusta's budget cuts.
A Jefferson County inmate broke out of jail this morning, taking off with his wife through Richmond County all the way to Walterboro, South Carolina. Now the sheriff is making some changes to keep this from happening again.
Marone Elam was just over four months pregnant with her fourth child, and had just found out she was having a baby boy. But instead of picking out his baby clothes, she is now planning his funeral.
Betty Beard, the only woman on the board, got 6 votes on the first round of voting, ousting Williams from the position he's held for two years and wanted for a third.
It's been almost two years since the deadly chlorine spill in Graniteville that left nine people dead. Church leaders are now announcing the plans for the two year anniversary of that tragic day.
Jefferson County inmate escapes; Columbia County meth bust; armed robbers escape after shooting clerk; Thomson man to be charged with feticide; Commission elects first female pro tem; Copenhaver sworn in.
Augusta store clerk shot in armed robbery; 7-year-old recovering after hit and run; a dozen drunk driving arrests New Year's Eve; Fort Gordon honors President Ford; New Year brings new laws.
A convenience store clerk is in stable condition after a late-night shooting, and two armed robbers are still on the loose. Investigators say the robbery was in progress when the victim walked in. They shot him twice and disappeared...
Where James Brown will be buried remains a mystery. Sources close to the family say they are still deciding. The Rev. Al Sharpton has been working with the family on making a final decision on where to bury the entertainer.
2006 may be a year for the record books in South Carolina, but not in the way the state would like. It was the deadliest year for pedestrians in more than a decade.
This first day of the year marks the start of many changes in Augusta. News 12 has a look at what lies ahead in 2007 and how it will affect you. In 2006, James Brown, the city's budget, and elections were all big issues in Augusta...
A night of partying leads to a night of drunk drivers. Deputies made arrest after arrest on New Year's Eve in an attempt to keep the roads safe for everyone. News 12 was there to catch it on tape.
A 7-year-old boy is in the hospital after being hit by a car just after midnight. It happened near Macedonia Baptist Church. The driver sped off after he hit Donald Henley, and now Donald's mother wants justice.
The sheriff's department says there will be no charges in the case of an Aiken County deputy who was killed while directing traffic. Sgt. Jason Sheppard was directing traffic around an industrial fire on Highway 1 near Aiken's airport.
Remembering a father, a friend, a legend. More than 8,000 people attended James Brown's memorial service in Augusta. On the last Saturday of 2006, James Brown packed the arena named in his honor.
A nine-year-old Gloverville boy is in intensive care tonight after being shot by another child...but who shot Jamie Jones is still under investigation. It appears a number of children were playing with rifles without adult supervision.
The American Research Group predicts the average American spent close to $900 on gifts this year. And parents beware: How you spent your money could later impact the way your children spend theirs.
The Georgia Department of Transportation announces that westbound traffic on I-20 will be paced on Monday, January 8 and continue throughout the week between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Fans from across the country came out to show their support for the Godfather of Soul. People were sharing memories, singing and dancing, and even dressing up like James Brown.
It was an extraordinary afternoon filled with music, tears, laughter and praise as Augusta and the world saluted the Godfather of Soul--James Brown--at his homegoing celebration.
An 8 year old boy is recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound. The boy was shot in the abdomen by another child Friday. The boy has undergone surgery, but there is no word on his condition.
Family and friends remembered entertainer James Brown in a private service in North Augusta. Some celebrities who knew Brown well showed up to the funeral. News 12 spoke with rapper M.C. Hammer.
