May 25, 2013

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Man shoots self on I-20 median in front of baby

It was a disturbing scene this morning for thousands of commuters along I-20 when a family dispute ended in death. There were lots of cop cars and crime scene tape at I-20 near the Savannah River.

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Man commits suicide on interstate

A man is dead and a woman hospitalized after a domestic dispute ended in suicide this morning on I-20 near the Georgia/South Carolina border.

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John Barrow campaigns in Augusta

Max Burns' opponent, Congressman John Barrow, was at Augusta's Municipal Building Monday, pushing people to vote. Barrow said voters should "look at who's backing Burns."

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Walton Way Subway robbed at gunpoint

First came the food order, then came the order to hand over the money. Now Richmond County deputies are looking for two armed robbers who hit a Subway on a busy street this morning.

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Aiken man jailed in September shooting

Mark King of Hampton Avenue was arrested Sunday. He's charged with assault with intent to kill for the shooting of Jeffery Battle in his home on Old Pope Road in Aiken.

Salmonella outbreak in Georgia

A salmonella outbreak is affecting 18 states, including Georgia. Over 170 cases have been reported. Experts at the Centers for Disease Control say the bacteria may have spread through some sort of produce, including lettuce and tomatoes.

Bush visit draws mixed reactions in Statesboro

In just about a week, Americans will pick a new Congress...and one of the hottest races is right here in our part of Georgia. Politics brought President Bush to Georgia Southern University today.

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Babysitting grandma pulls gun on robber

It was supposed to be one of those quick and easy armed robberies. But instead, a grandmother was able to turn the tables on the gunman...with her 13-month-old grandbaby in her arms!

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Advance voting underway

Early voting is now underway in many parts of Georgia. News 12 is On Your Side with information on where you need to go, what you need to bring, and how advance voting is going so far in Augusta.

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President Bush visits Statesboro

The president was in Georgia today campaigning for Max Burns, who's trying to go back to Congress to represent Georgia's District 12. The rally took place at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.

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Firefighter stresses fire safety

As another family is left without a home due to fire, News 12 talks to a firefighter about what you can do to keep your home and family safe, and a mom about staying safe with a newborn.

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Teen makes difference through "Spooky" food drive

Halloween is more than just costumes and candy. It's also time for the It's Spooky to Be Hungry food drive. Thousands all over Georgia and South Carolina spent their day collecting donations for the hungry.

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