UPDATE: Victim in Beech Island shooting has died, suspects in custody

The man shot during an attempted robbery at a barber shop in Beech Island has died; suspects in custody.

CDC: Fecal bacteria common in swimming pools

Health officials say they found fecal bacteria in more than half of the water samples taken from Atlanta-area public swimming pools last summer.

Ga. jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.

Democrats criticize Gov Haley for state plane use

The Senate voted 26-14 on Thursday to insert their sale in the chamber's 2013-14 budget plan.

CBS News: Boston bombings suspect left note

Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev left a note claiming responsibility for the April 13 attack on the Boston Marathon, reports CBS News senior correspondent John Miller.

Minor tritium leak reported at SC nuclear plant

Federal regulators say more than 100 gallons of water with traces of a radioactive hydrogen isotope have leaked at the Catawba Nuclear Station.

SC state Rep. Ted Vick arrested again for DUI

Department of Public Safety spokeswoman Sherri Iacobelli says Chesterfield Democrat Ted Vick was arrested at around 11 p.m. Tuesday by the Bureau of Protective Services.

UPDATE: Bibles reinstated in Ga. state park lodges, cabins

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal has ordered the Department of Natural Resources to return Bibles that were removed from cabins and lodges at state parks.

Ga. high school yearbook labels student a 'freak'

School administrators are trying to find out how a photo caption next to a student's photo labeled him a "freak" in a high school yearbook.

SC budget allows ads on school activity buses

South Carolina's school districts may be able to sell advertisements on activity buses next school year.

Councilman: Ohio kidnap victims getting lawyers

A Cleveland official says three women who survived a decade-long kidnapping ordeal are beginning to get lawyers to help with compensation.

GBI: Evidence found in search for missing student

Authorities searching for a missing Middle Georgia State College student say they have found evidence near the home of a teenage suspect charged with his murder.

SC man out on bond back in jail on assault charge

Authorities in Rock Hill say a man free on bond on a number of charges is back in jail after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulted her.

Texas launches criminal probe into plant explosion

Investigators have up to now largely treated the West Fertilizer Co. blast that killed 14 people as an industrial accident.

Community mourns death of barber with vigil outside his barbershop

UPDATE: Victim in Beech Island shooting has died, suspects in custody

UPDATE: Officers ask for community's help in finding dog shooters

UPDATE: Stabbing at a Family Dollar on Deans Bridge

First on 12: Aiken Relay for Life turns violent; one arrested

Ga. jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

North Augusta mayor: GreenJackets plan to be changed, reintroduced

Bridgestone Americas to begin hiring for Aiken Co. jobs in early 2014

IFF announces closure of plant in Augusta

If you owe property taxes, it's time to pay up

Board of Regents releases review of Dr. Ricardo Azziz

Aiken Co. unveils new Safe Schools Initiative

Local principal put on administrative leave

GRU grads say jobs are tough but not impossible to get

Graduating MCG class makes donation to help Harrisburg community

First on 12: Aiken Relay for Life turns violent; one arrested

Boil water advisory issued in Beech Island

Angelina Jolie inspires local women to share their stories

Pill drop boxes coming to Augusta to battle prescription drug abuse

Ga. officials warn against leaving kids in hot cars

7-year-old boy says he wants to be a deputy like Alton Creech when he grows up

Donations pour in for families who lost homes in North Augusta fire

Volunteers help to 'Turn Back the Block' in Harrisburg

Fundraisers planned for victim in Riverwalk attack

A new way to enjoy and help the Savannah River at same time