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North Augusta Goodwill closing
Last Updated: 5:14 PM 02/09/12 - The North Augusta Goodwill Store will close after a sale that ends on February 18, 2012.
Columbia County gas leak in Riverwood Plantation
Last Updated: 1:46 PM 02/07/12 - Crews are on the 900 block of Mitchell Lane in Riverwood Plantation for a natural gas leak.
UPDATE: Fatal shooting in Hahn Village
Last Updated: 8:09 PM 02/06/12 - 19-year-old Moses Williams was shot and killed during and overnight shooting in Hahn Village in the City of Aiken.
Augusta is home to Giant's 'biggest fan'
Last Updated: 8:16 PM 02/05/12 - Darryl Leech will never forget being at the Superbowl in 2008 as the Giants denied the Patriots an undefeated season. That history puts a lot of pressure on tonight's game.
Ga. state senators aim to help returning veterans
Last Updated: 3:37 PM 02/04/12 - Three military veterans who now serve in the Georgia Senate are proposing legislation aimed at helping soldiers make the transition back into civilian life after returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Family, friends gather for candelight vigil held in honor of slain 21-year-old
Last Updated: 5:09 PM 02/03/12 - Cayce Vice's friends and family gathered on Thursday night to take a stand against violence and domestic abuse.
Officers thankful for jobs at new Jenkins Correctional Center
Last Updated: 8:21 PM 02/02/12 - It's a happy day in Millen, Ga. Cadets are graduating, stepping across the stage and becoming officers at the new Jenkins County Correctional Center.
Waynesboro PD remembers 'Mr. Ray,' reserve officer killed in accident
Last Updated: 4:35 PM 02/04/12 - His colleagues are talking to News 12, remembering the legacy "Mr. Ray" leaves behind.
Aiken business owner declares 'enough is enough,' drafts Youth Against Violence plan
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 02/01/12 - Three fatal officer shootings in the past four months at the hands of young African-American males has Garris calling for community outreach.
Neighbors of fallen Aiken officer 'in disbelief'
Last Updated: 8:04 AM 01/30/12 - Officers grieving, flags lowered to half staff and an entire community is mourning the loss of yet another officer.
Families, friends welcome 297th Military intelligence Battalion back to Fort Gordon
Last Updated: 1:15 PM 01/27/12 - Families and friends are reuniting today during a "Welcome Home" ceremony.
Delta 4Q profit soars on higher fares, demand
Last Updated: 12:25 PM 01/25/12 - Analysts polled by FactSet Research expected Delta Air Lines Inc. to earn 37 cents per share on revenue of $8.32 billion.
Winning $71 million lottery ticket sold in Georgia
Last Updated: 4:03 PM 01/25/12 - The Mega Millions jackpot now resets to $12 million. The jackpot for Powerball, the other multi-state lottery played in Georgia, is $120 million.
Ga. launches 2012 travel guide featuring Lady Antebellum
Last Updated: 12:51 PM 01/25/12 - About 750,000 copies of the travel guide will be distributed to Georgia visitor centers and mailed to people requesting them.
Food banks to lose thousands in food donations from Food Lion closings
Last Updated: 12:55 PM 01/25/12 - In just a few weeks, several Food Lion grocery stores will close for good.This will leave employees looking for new jobs, shoppers for a new grocery store, but the closings will also impact struggling families and those who help.
Daughter of evangelist Billy Graham announces revival coming to James Brown Arena
Last Updated: 3:01 PM 01/24/12 - The "Just Give Me Jesus" revival, presented by Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of evangelist Billy Graham is coming to Augusta. Anne is in town Tuesday to kickoff the big event which will be coming to Augusta this fall.
Bald eagle released in SC after rehabilitation
Last Updated: 12:03 PM 01/23/12 - Executive director Jim Warren says that as the bald eagle population has made a comeback from endangered status, people are encountering the birds more often.
Columbia Co. investigating recent multi-acre fires
Last Updated: 4:12 PM 01/17/12 - A rash of brush fires recently has fire investigators in Columbia County reviewing data.
Wireless technology making 'smart homes' more affordable
Last Updated: 10:15 PM 01/16/12 - Experts estimate smart home technology will be a 12 billion dollar a year industry by 2015. The costs are coming down, and more people will be able to afford what once was a huge luxury.
Fundraiser started by Augusta sisters helps kids with cancer
Last Updated: 11:53 AM 01/16/12 - For the past three years, two sisters have gone door to door, collecting donations for the project they call, "Cookies for a Cause." Their mom tells us it was all their idea, too.
Ga. budget offers schools end of major new cuts
Last Updated: 12:12 PM 01/16/12 - Teachers and school leaders say they are glad the governor did not make deep, new cuts to education programs like those that occurred during the Great Recession.
Traffic back ups after wildland fire in Columbia County
Last Updated: 12:57 PM 01/16/12 - News 12 learned 10 units from Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue were on the scene of a wildland fire across from Patriot's Park.
Savannah Riverkeeper to file suit for Reedy Creek spill
Last Updated: 4:01 PM 01/13/12 - The Savannah Riverkeeper has filed a notice to file suit against KaMin Industries for a chemical spill in Reedy Creek.
UPDATE: Verizon service up, running again after software upgrade problems
Last Updated: 3:45 PM 01/13/12 - Columbia County EMA Director Pam Tucker says the outage kept Verizon customers from making calls to other Verizon cell phones.
Family relieved after missing disabled woman found safe in Beech Island
Last Updated: 7:41 PM 01/11/12 - News 12 spoke with 44-year-old Tonya Wilds Wednesday. She doesn't remember leaving her home Tuesday morning, but she sure is glad to be back after spending nearly 24 hours confused and alone out in the rain.
Buffalo Wild Wings to host percentage day for fallen officer
Last Updated: 12:49 PM 01/11/12 - Buffalo Wild Wings is at 120 Robert C. Daniel Parkway near the Augusta Exchange area. Orders for pick-up can be placed by calling (706) 736-1778.
10-year-old Evans boy asks for dog food instead of birthday gifts
Last Updated: 8:24 PM 01/10/12 - He's a small kid with a big heart. Instead of getting gifts for his birthday, Aaron Mims, an Evans 10-year old asked for dog food to donate to the Columbia County Animal Shelter.
Firefighters say Bible pulled from house fire is 'a miracle'
Last Updated: 12:16 PM 01/09/12 - A family is counting their blessings tonight after an early morning fire in Dearing, Ga., destroyed most of their home. But one pretty special item was left unscathed, and firefighters are calling it a miracle.
Little River Marina needs new operator
Last Updated: 2:00 PM 01/06/12 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to know why you should be the one to run the Little River Marina.
Neighbors excited, ready to welcome disabled veteran to Appling home
Last Updated: 7:14 PM 01/03/12 - The landowner told News 12 he was compelled by the family's story this summer and decided to call Homes For Our Troops and offer up the land.
Augusta family welcomes the first baby of 2012
Last Updated: 1:56 PM 01/02/12 - It's a New Year's that one Augusta family will never forget as they welcomed a baby girl to their family around 12:30 a.m. on Jan. 1, making her the first baby born in Augusta.
Positive outlook ahead in 2012 for several local counties
Last Updated: 7:46 PM 12/30/11 - There's a lot expected to happen in the next year for many counties in the viewing area. Here's what you can expect in 2012.
Experts give advice on staying safe while celebrating New Year's with fireworks
Last Updated: 7:06 PM 12/30/11 - Even though many of us are celebrating New Year's Eve by setting off fireworks, it's important to keep safety in mind.
Year in review: Columbia County's highs and lows
Last Updated: 7:43 PM 12/28/11 - From high-profile trials to deadly shootings, they're the stories that dominated the headlines and kept you talking.
Evans High band invited to perform in London's New Year's Day parade
Last Updated: 11:53 AM 12/27/11 - Students with the Evans High School band are headed to London to perform and march in the New Year's Day parade.
Fort Gordon soldiers celebrate Christmas with local families
Last Updated: 1:14 PM 12/27/11 - Christmas is when you spend time with family, but not everyone gets to be with their loved ones. One local group is making sure soldiers have a home away from home for the holidays.
NORAD Santa trackers having record Christmas
Last Updated: 1:24 PM 12/27/11 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command has been telling children about Santa's whereabouts every year since 1955, when a newspaper ad invited kids to call Santa on a hotline.
Several surprises during Martinez family Christmas Eve lunch
Last Updated: 1:25 PM 12/27/11 - It's what the holidays are all about spending time with family and loved ones. This was a Christmas Eve that one Martinez family will never forget.
Aiken Chief: 'Pray for us on this Christmas, we are getting stronger'
Last Updated: 1:49 PM 12/27/11 - Aiken Department of Public Safety Director Pete Frommer says the outpouring from you all is helping heal Officer Richardson's family and his-the law enforcement community. So, on this Christmas Eve, he wanted to simply say thank you.
Abandoned coals ignite fire in Aiken
Last Updated: 1:31 PM 12/27/11 - Firefighters say it started as a brush fire but spread to a nearby shed. The shed and what's being called an expensive drag racing car were destroyed.
Needy SC National Guard families get holiday help
Last Updated: 1:37 PM 12/27/11 - Some South Carolina volunteers and business owners are letting needy National Guard members and their families know they aren't forgotten at Christmas time.
AP: Gingrich, Cain election bids are top Ga. stories
Last Updated: 1:34 PM 12/27/11 - Herman Cain's longshot bid for the White House hardly earned any national attention when he announced his candidacy in May.
Local 79-year-old retired missionary sings, plays saxophone to spread holiday cheer
Last Updated: 6:58 PM 12/22/11 - Several people left tips for Mr. Wilson after he sang and played the saxophone in Graniteville on Thursday. He plans to donate the money to local charities.
Local groups counting on last-minute donations to bring Christmas to those in need
Last Updated: 12:02 PM 12/22/11 - Santa's helpers are struggling this year to come up with enough donations to spread more Christmas cheer.
Secret Santas give it forward, pay layaway bills for local shoppers
Last Updated: 6:25 PM 12/21/11 - It's a small act of kindness that means a lot to many families. News 12 caught one Secret Santa in action.
Salvation Army hosting Community Christmas Dinner for those in need
Last Updated: 11:40 AM 12/21/11 - The Salvation Army of Augusta will be providing a free dinner for those in the community in need.
Bird sanctuary in Harlem seeing more abandoned exotic pets
Last Updated: 2:10 PM 12/20/11 - The largest bird sanctuary in the U.S., located in Harlem, is rescuing more birds because owners can't afford to take care of them anymore.
Barnwell family, group give soldiers Christmas surprises
Last Updated: 1:51 PM 12/20/11 - Stores are full with people checking off their lists. Among the crowds of shoppers is one family checking theirs twice -- a wish list from soldiers at Fort Gordon.
James Brown Toy Giveaway draws more than 600 for toys, Santa visit
Last Updated: 6:52 PM 12/19/11 - Approximately 600 children registered for the giveaway. The Brown family also set up games and invited Santa to the event.
21st James Brown Toy Giveaway set to give away hundreds of presents
Last Updated: 12:32 PM 12/19/11 - The 21st James Brown Toy Giveaway kicked off Monday at 9 a.m. The event continues to grow and serve families in the community that are in need.

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