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The Associated Press

Ga. judge rejects attempt to keep Obama off ballot
Obama's local attorney Michael Jablonski did not attend a hearing last week in Atlanta.
Kidnappers free 2 Americans, Egyptian guide
The three were seized Friday from a minivan that was returning them from the monastery to the Red Sea resort town of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Cop impersonator steals money after cuffing driver
Investigators say the suspect asked the man several questions before pulling out the handcuffs. After the suspect left, the victim was able to get to his cellphone and call for help.
SC tourism targets SEC, ACC fans
Agency director Duane Prosser doesn't know if other states are targeting fans but he thinks the South Carolina program was a success.
Clemson plans 1,400 student apartment complex
Tri-County Technical College President Ronnie Booth says the apartment village will help his students make the transition to the university-setting.
Groups sue over Savannah River deepening project
The lawsuit alleges the project needs a South Carolina Pollution Control Act permit for putting the dredge spoils on land. It also says that some of the dredged material will be silt containing cadmium.
Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants
Komen hired Karen Handel last year as vice president for public policy after she lost a campaign for governor in Georgia, where Handel stressed her anti-abortion views and often denounced Planned Parenthood.
Ga. House approves revised $18.6B budget
The proposal includes $300 million in spending for the Northwest Corridor, a toll highway project meant to relieve traffic in northwest Atlanta.
Rabid 900-pound cow attacks Georgia farmer
His Jackson County farm, about 60 miles northeast of Atlanta, is not far from the spot where a rabid bobcat was recently discovered.
Elvis impersonator wins $200K in Ga. Lottery
Osenbaugh has been an Elvis impersonator since the 1970s and has traveled around the country donning the late music icon's jumpsuits.
Michael Foods widens egg recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the eggs were produced at Michael Foods' plant in Wakefield, Neb., and were bought by food distributors and manufacturers.
Suicidal man closes major Charleston bridge
Police eventually were able to take the man into custody around 5 p.m. His name or condition were not immediately released.
Susan G. Komen halting breast screening funds to Planned Parenthood
Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the renowned breast-cancer charity, is facing an escalating backlash over its decision to halt breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

The Associated Press Headlines

·	DJJ suspends lieutenant from Augusta YDC for possible employee misconduct
·	Teen indicted for role in conspiracy to kill fellow Greenbrier student
·	Aiken Co. deputies set up perimeter after Dollar General robbery
·	Investigators looking for burglars after incident at Vinny's Pizza
·	Investigators say they need community's trust, cooperation to crack cases

·	Austin Rhodes, former mayoral candidate threaten legal action over TEE Center forensic audit debate
·	Augusta commissioner admits 'conversation' with TEE Center bribery scandal suspect, moves to block forensic audit
·	Aiken business owner declares 'enough is enough,' drafts Youth Against Violence plan
·	Mitt Romney wins Florida GOP primary
·	Only on 12: New Augusta fire chief calls for Emergency Management director, mayor says 'let's do it'

·	Closing businesses alarm some Columbia Co. customers
·	Fired SC workers denied benefits under bill
·	Deadline set for SC residents' tax filing
·	Delta 4Q profit soars on higher fares, demand
·	Rate on 30-year mortgage down to record 3.88 pct.

·	Unemployment rate hits 8.3% after hiring burst
·	Officers thankful for jobs at new Jenkins Correctional Center
·	Company expanding in Aiken Co.; 25 new jobs added
·	Military zones could bring new businesses, jobs to Richmond Co.
·	Amazon announces 2nd SC warehouse in Spartanburg

·	Bus driver under investigation after kids claim he threatened to kill them
·	North Augusta High students pledge to stop texting while driving
·	Free tutoring program in Richmond Co. helps low-income families
·	Local universities work to cut student costs after Obama put them on 'notice'
·	Board of Regents names Consolidation Committee members

·	Georgia kicks three off the team
·	Westminster duo decides on college future
·	Greenbrier soccer duo headed to South Carolina
·	National Signing Day: The stories behind the signatures
·	Signing Day 2012, who's going where

·	Local doctor making dental care possible for families in need of treatment for children
·	Smartphone fitness apps help to keep your health on track
·	New regional hospital to be built in Bamberg Co.
·	Zebrafish helping GHSU scientist make quicker drug discoveries
·	US wants effective Alzheimer's treatment by 2025

·	Bus driver under investigation after kids claim he threatened to kill them
·	Michael Foods widens egg recall
·	12 On Your Side: Parents outraged at school officials for not calling after alleged bus incident
·	12 On Your Side: Instant Tax Service under more investigation
·	12 On Your Side: More details emerge in T-Mobile employee-run scheme

·	Family, friends gather for candelight vigil held in honor of slain 21-year-old
·	Officers thankful for jobs at new Jenkins Correctional Center
·	Waynesboro PD remembers 'Mr. Ray,' reserve officer killed in accident
·	Aiken business owner declares 'enough is enough,' drafts Youth Against Violence plan
·	Neighbors of fallen Aiken officer 'in disbelief'

·	Time to Care Family Fair - May 21, 2011
·	Time to Care Spring Pitch-In Blood Drive - March 31, 2011
·	Augusta St. Patrick's Day Parade - March 17, 2011
·	Tax Time Phone Bank - March 17, 2011
·	Time to Care: Stuff Santa's Sleigh - December 10 and 11, 2010