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Community watchdog brings drag strip concerns

Woody Merry, leader of the watchdog group CSRA Help, says he will present a list of concerns from the community tomorrow, telling why the city's investment in the proposed drag strip is a bad idea.

Special Assignment: Driving Deaf

It happens to the people who drive fire trucks every day: people not pulling over or even slowing down for them to pass. Oftentimes, it's because car stereos are simply louder than the sirens.

Only on 12: Desire Northington talks about her recovery

Nearly three weeks after being thrown from a ride at Augusta's fair, 13-year-old Desire Northington is back home tonight. In a story you'll see only on 12, the teenager talks about the accident that nearly took her life.

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News 12 This Morning Local Update - November 16, 2006

Rollover accident on Fury's Ferry; Denmark water shortage closes schools; Desire Northington back home; DNA results pending in search for Allendale teen; hearing for MySpace deputies today; election results certified; and more.

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Downtown businesses sprayed by BB guns

BB holes are the new feature in downtown Augusta. Business after business has been hit by vandals in the night. There are almost 70 reports in now, and it's costing the places where you shop big.

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Missing wrecker driver wanted new life

A missing wrecker driver was found alive and well, but it looks like he won't be coming back for a while. Jason Pinion disappeared a week ago while he was working for Don's Collision Center in North Augusta.

Deadly wrecks on the rise in Aiken

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety wants you to know about the increase in deadly wrecks in the Aiken area. Today officers went to several businesses and churches to alert people about the growing problem.

Toys for Tots kicks off

It's that time of year again: Toys for Tots is here. This morning, Mayor Deke Copenhaver joined the Augusta Marine reserves to kickoff the annual campaign.

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Missing wrecker driver found

The search for a missing Augusta wrecker driver has ended. A family member now says Jason Pinion is alive and well. Pinion was last seen a week ago today...

News 12 This Morning Local Update - November 15, 2006

Autopsy today on man who died in fight with father; Allendale teen still missing; deputies in trouble over MySpace; PE teacher accused of sex with student awaits hearing; residents protest drag strip; Toys for Tots begins

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Man dies during fight with father

Richmond County investigators are looking into the death of a man after a fight with his father this afternoon on Chafee Avenue, near downtown. 28-year-old Dennis James Murray, Jr. died this afternoon at his home.

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Mixed reactions as drag strip plans move forward

It may be a while before we see drag racing in south Augusta...but the Commission's green light on the project has people in south Augusta talking. Some are anxious about the new development, while others are looking to move.

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Richmond County deputies in trouble for MySpace pages

Three Richmond County deputies accused of posting questionable material on the popular internet site MySpace. Now, deputies Philip Hambrick, Jason Izquierdo, and Colby Harrel could be in trouble with their bosses.

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Special Assignment: The Doll Test

News 12 recreated the Doll Test, first performed by a civil rights activist in the 1940s and 50s, here in Augusta. It is alarming how little seems to have changed in 50 years.

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Special Assignment: Mystery in the Sky

They're here almost every day of the week, training just overhead. They're flying over our neighborhoods, schools and shopping centers. Tonight, in a News 12 Special Assignment, you'll see who's behind this mystery in the sky.

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