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- Downtown Augusta goes green for $t. Patty's Day
The rain didn't stop the thousands of people who lined downtown Augusta but businesses are the ones really enjoying the green.
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- Nation, world go green for St. Patrick's Day
As many as a quarter-million marchers headed up Manhattan's Fifth Avenue.
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- Controlled burn at Fort Gordon Tuesday
If you see smoke in the area of Fort Gordon, it is a controlled burn.
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- Group will hold meetings on reactor air permits
Builders need the permits because of air pollution that could be created by the plant's emergency diesel engines.
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- Army drops bayonets, busts abs in training revamp
Trainers hope the switch will better prepare soldiers for the pace of modern combat.
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- Atheist plans to continue challenge to pledge
The court yesterday upheld references to God in the pledge and on U.S. currency.
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- Ga. Power bills to increase in April
Georgia Power customers will see their bills go up again.
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- Foreclosures ease, but risk remains
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners are still being evaluated for help under loan modification programs.
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- SC legislators delay driver vision test discussion
The state adopted a 10-year license renewal system in 2003 but still required drivers to submit to vision tests every five years.
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- SC legislators to discuss driver vision tests
The state adopted a 10-year license renewal system in 2003 but still required drivers to submit to vision tests every five years.
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- Panel: Firefighting equipment at SRS is too old
The board's report says first-line engines are 17 years old, one engine is 20 years old and the reserve engine is 31 years old.
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- At airports, keep taking those shoes off -- for now
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Tuesday that technology currently available doesn't allow screeners to adequately examine what is in someone's shoes while the person is wearing them.
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- Norfolk Southern to stock Langley Pond after 2005 chlorine spill
The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency said Monday the company agreed to stock Langley Pond near Graniteville with at least 3,000 fish.
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- Georgia parents, kids fight for 4-H
More than 150,000 kids will be affected if Georgia's 4-H program is killed. Seven thousand of those are right here in our area. Now, students and parents are getting ready to fight back.
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- New addition at Riverbanks Zoo
While storms may have closed the zoo, there was lots of activity inside while zookeepers brought a new addition at Riverbanks.
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- Augusta Museum of History to open golf exhibit in time for Masters
On Friday, March 19, the Augusta Museum of History will open a permanent exhibit entitled "Celebrating a Grand Tradition, the Sport of Golf".
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- 2010 McDuffie County Relay For Life canceled
Organizers who canceled McDuffie County's Relay For Life are now encouraging teams to participate with nearby events as the season for the popular American Cancer Society fundraisers begin.
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- Sebelius tells insurers rate hikes causing fear
Sebelius says she's heard from many Americans and "they're terrified they're next."
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- SC housing agency announces $40M homebuyer program
Customers will apply for the loans just like they would any home mortgage, but the money for the loans will come from bonds the housing agency has sold.
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- Athens man one of two soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Both men were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
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- Postal Service's emerging model: Never on Saturday
The Postal Service has previously proposed eliminating delivery six days a week, but got a cold reception in Congress.
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- FTC releases top 10 complaints for 2009
The report breaks out complaint data on a state-by-state basis.
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- IRS Commissioner talks about Texas plane crash
From the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service regarding the Austin Texas plane crashed that took the life of Vernon Hunter, an IRS employee
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- Fire in downtown Johnston
Johnston Police Chief Aston tells News 12 the fire broke out just before 8 p.m at the Mexican Restaurant.
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- Organic advocates optimistic about new USDA rules
Many believe the new requirements are proof the Obama administration plans to better enforce organic rules.
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- Augusta Canal Authority buys Sibley Mill
One of Augusta's abandoned mills has a new owner. The Augusta Canal Authority now owns two historic mills right next door to each other.
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- Thurmond Dam producing more electricity
The rainy, cool winter has helped boost hydropower generation at Thurmond Dam. The additional power won't affect the rates charged to the 491 electric cooperatives and municipalities who buy it.
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- Sen. Hardie Davis introduces bill that would get rid of GA Golf Hall of Fame
Senator Hardie Davis is already working on one of his top priorities in Atlanta- the golf and gardens property.
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- Python hunting season set for South Florida
The season is open for Burmese and Indian pythons, African rock pythons, green anacondas and Nile monitor lizards.
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- Older adults' marijuana use up; boomers cited
A survey by the federal government found the percentage of people 50 and older using marijuana went from 1.9 percent in 2002 to 2.9 percent in 2008.
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- Check it out: SC residents urged to shop smarter
The Agriculture Department says there are several things shoppers can do to save money at the grocery store.
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- War in Iraq will be called 'Operation New Dawn' to reflect reduced U.S. role
The Obama administration has decided to give the war in Iraq a new name -- "Operation New Dawn" -- to reflect the reduced role U.S. troops will play in securing the country this year as troop levels fall, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates.
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- Pat Sodomka, leader and patient advocate, dies
Her legacy of patient caring evident at the Children's Medical Center.
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- McCormick correctional officer wins award
The 2009 Officer of the Year is Julian Greenaway of McCormick Correctional Institution.
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- New GI Bill helpline to be fully staffed
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki says that GI Bill helpline employees have been tapped since December to help process a backlog in education claims.
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- Big bucks: Tourism now means $18 billion to SC
Chad Prosser, the head of the department, says he expects the industry this year to recover from the 18-month slump caused by the recession.
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- Mall owner (GGP) rejects bid by Simon Group
General Growth Properties announced they sent a letter to Simon’s Property Group rejecting the ten billion dollar bid being offered.
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- Fire kills disabled man, leaves family hurt and homeless
Two parents are recovering from burns after trying to save their son from this house fire in Jefferson County, but they couldn't get him out in time and on top of losing him -- they lost everything else.
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- Tribute to fallen veterans truck stolen; local woman's brother part of memorial
A Crossville, Tennessee man decorated his truck to honor all servicemen and women killed in the line of duty. Now the truck's been stolen, and a local woman is trying to help find it.
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- Judge hears Morris bankruptcy plan
Morris owns 13 daily newspapers including The Augusta Chronicle and Savannah Morning News.
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- Dallas, Georgia soldier killed in Afghanistan
According to the Department of Defense, Pfc. Jason H. Estopinal, 21, of Dallas, Georgia was killed on February 15 in Afghanistan.
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- Community thanks Richmond County first responders
Today's route for Richmond County first responders was a much-deserved break for lunch at Minnick Park.
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- Ga. Power still hiking rates
Wilson says the utility could reconsider additional rate increases set to take effect moving forward after it begins to realize savings from the loan guarantees.
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- Mount Vernon says day honors just one president
Is today Presidents Day -- or George Washington's birthday?
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- SC utility criticized for proposed rate increase
South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. says it needs the increase to pay for federally mandated environmental improvements to its plants and for its backup dam near Columbia.
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- Civil rights icon released from Atlanta hospital
An Emory University Hospital spokesman said Sunday that the Rev. Lowery was released Saturday night.
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- Lock at New Savannah Bluffs Dam repaired
The Lock at New Savannah Bluffs Dam is once again open to boat traffic.
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- SAFETY ALERT: Gasoline in kerosene pump at Pumpkin Center
Columbia County is issuing a public safety alert after gasoline was found in a kerosene pump at Pumpkin Center. That's between Harlem and Appling.
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- Bill could make retrofitting SC homes easier
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee is to discuss a bill Tuesday creating the program.
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- Firefighters at structure fire in Aiken County
Firefighters in AIken County are on the scene at a structure fire on McKeown Road.
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