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Coyote sightings up in local neighborhoods

Updated: 06/19/2013 - They've been in the area for years, but as the community continues to grow, more and more coyotes are showing up in residential areas.

Augusta Tech no longer offering Direct Loans

Only on 12: Police chief, officers quit over feud with mayor

Augusta commissioners at odds over name

A vote of no confidence could end up costing taxpayers

New Augusta ordinance could mean jail time for leaving pets in cars

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Former band director found not guilty on all counts of child molestation, sexual assault

Updated: 06/19/2013 - The verdict is in for a former high school band director at Butler High School accused of child molestation and sexual assault.

4 sent to hospital after accident on Mike Padgett Highway

Posted: 06/19/2013 - Four people have been taken to the hospital after an accident on Mike Padgett Highway just south of Tobacco Road.

ADPS seeking information in car theft

Posted: 06/19/2013 - If you have any information, call CrimeStoppers of the Midlands at 888-CRIME-SC (888-274-6372). Callers will remain anonymous and will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000.

Updated: 06/19/2013 - A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.

Posted: 06/19/2013 - The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.

Updated: 06/19/2013 - The state of Georgia has filed its intent to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing his parents and brother and burning their bodies.

Suspects wanted on drug charges in Aiken arrested

Christopher Lewis and Lisa Williamson (WRDW-TV)

Updated: 06/19/2013 - A man and woman wanted on drug charges in Aiken County have been booked into the Richmond County Jail.

Updated: 06/19/2013 - Johnny Verdel Walker is charged in two armed robberies at Little Caesars stores in Richmond County.

Augusta CVB offering deals to DOD employees

Posted: 06/19/2013 - The Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau is offering discounts to Department of Defense employees at Fort Gordon.

Updated: 06/19/2013 - Aiken County deputies arrested 52-year-old Michael McKinney Tuesday night. They say he took more than 50 vases from Aiken Memorial Gardens.

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Paula Deen says she used slur but doesn't tolerate hate

Celebrity cook Paula Deen says she has used racial slurs in the past but insists she and her brother, who are accused of racial and sexual discrimination in a lawsuit by a former manager of their restaurant, don't tolerate hateful behavior.

HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls

Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.

Feds charge 33 in Ga. gun trafficking case

Federal authorities in Savannah have charged 33 people as part of an undercover operation into gun and drug trafficking.

SC Legislature passes 2013-14 budget compromise

The South Carolina Legislature has passed a compromise on how to spend $6.7 billion in state taxes.

TV ad criticizes Sen. Graham for supporting MOX

A new television ad criticizes U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham for his support of a costly program to turn weapons-grade plutonium into commercial nuclear reactor fuel.