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Judge issues final Schrenko sentencing

Judge Clarence Cooper issued the very last Schrenko case sentencing today in Atlanta. Johnny Turner, Stephan Botes' accountant, was sentenced to 3 years probation.

Man wanted in rape investigation

Richmond County investigators need your help to find a man who may be involved in a rape case. The suspect is a black man nicknamed "Tank".

News 12 This Morning Local Update

In a special election held yesterday, Alex Howard faced off against Lauretta Gordon for the Richmond County BOE District 3 seat. In the end, it wasn't even close...

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Augusta National files zoning request

The Augusta National has submitted a zoning request to the city of Augusta. In a fact sheet released today, the golf club stated, "we are not asking that any properties be rezoned. What we are asking is to park cars on these properties during the Masters Tournament."

Copenhaver residency challenge withdrawn

Diane Moss sent a handwritten letter to the Board of Elections today, formally withdrawing her challenge against Deke Copenhaver. Moss had originally claimed the mayor lived in Aiken County in 2005.

No plan to appoint new District 4 commissioner

Who will fill the District 4 seat? Commissioners have met several times since then, and they'll meet tomorrow, but the clerk's office says a vote to fill the seat is not on the agenda.

Narcotics agent almost run down by suspects

Two Richmond County men are behind bars, accused of trying to sell drugs to undercover investigators. It's a transaction that led to gunfire at the Grovetown Food Lion Friday afternoon.

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Thrown object shatters school bus windshield

It was a scary night for a girls' softball team in Augusta after someone threw an object at their bus windshield. It happened on Friday night after a game at Tutt Middle School.

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Local doctor heads to Iraq

More than 160,000 US service men and women are in Iraq tonight, and they're about to be joined by one more. Only this soldier has never fired a gun and hopes he never has to.

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Larke hopes board puts children first

Richmond County school superintendent Dr. Charles Larke says the last eight months have been difficult. He says school board members took the focus off of children and focused more on him.

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Aiken hosts Gold Cup Polo Championship

Fans attending Sunday's game of the Gold Cup Polo Championship in Aiken got a glimpse of all the fast paced action...and even got to see the best polo player in the world.

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Aiken hosts Ladies' Polo Tournament

Competitive polo is gaining momentum all across the globe...and Aiken is one of the most popular places to play. Women from all over the world came to ride in Aiken's Ladies' Polo Tournament

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