Coretta Scott King became a symbol in her own right of her husband’s struggle for peace. And from everyone News 12 spoke to who knew her, they say she did that in a quiet, yet stoic and forceful way.
The Inspector General said it was a huge waste of millions of your tax dollars, but now the audit of the Savannah River Site’s demolition of buildings is a closed matter.
A Josey High School basketball coach is on paid administrative leave after allegations that he inappropriately touched a female student. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Coach Sam Lilly has not been arrested, but the investigation is active.
Coretta Scott King, the widow of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., has died in Atlanta, five months after suffering a stroke and heart attack. She was 78.
A five a car crash, leaving four dead. Witnesses say racing at high speeds down the Bobby Jones Expressway led to this scene. Though racing isn’t as common, fast vehicles are no stranger to Bobby Jones.
Commissioner Marion Williams is also pushing for the city to follow the city charter by establishing an in-house law department. News 12 is on your side to explain why Williams and other commissioners say paying one city attorney is costing taxpayers too much money.
Sunday's crash on Bobby Jones Expressway left four people dead and two more very badly injured. And the coroner's office just released new information.News 12 spoke to an officer who saw the whole thing unfold before him.
The rising cost of gas and electricity has some looking to extreme measures to stay powered up. News 12 breaks down two cases of electric theft.
One in four Georgia third graders are obese and that’s scary considering that obesity in children is associated with diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma and low self-esteem. Now schools are trying to battle the buldge.
Teens and sex, it's a subject that some parents may prefer to avoid. Experts say talking about it is the best thing a parent can do. Columbia County schools are encouraging teens to be sexually abstinent.
Thursday night two armed robberies hit the Food Lion on Washington Road. About half an hour later, two armed men robbed the CVS on Gordon Highway. Investigators believe the robberies are by the same men...
Police substations in Richmond County, just how many are there and why are some closing their doors? News 12 is on your side with why deputies may be spending more time inside their cars rather than in substations.
If you’ve been to Augusta Regional Airport lately, you’ve noticed construction. Well, one part is nearing an end, but the work will continue into phase two. News 12 has an exclusive look at the progress.
After finding out he may be headed to court, Augusta Commissioner Marion Williams is speaking out about a lawsuit he calls frivolous. He spoke with News 12 about what he plans to do.
It’s been nearly five months since Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, sending evacuees across the country and in some cases, into hotels. In Augusta, about 30 evacuees remain at the Ramada Hotel. FEMA has extended another deadline, but the deadline to apply is coming.
Georgia Sate Representative Ben Harbin introduced a bill this week after hearing complaints about slow progress on Furys Ferry Road. The bill would force contractors to finish old work before they start something new.
Governor Perdue wants smaller school class sizes across the state as soon as next fall. News 12 is on your side with how that will affect Richmond and Columbia County schools.
A plan to increase the cigarette tax in South Carolina is still smoldering. As News 12 reports, the push behind the hike may be coming from Georgia.
Another hot school topic is when to start classes and thousands of students in our area could be affected. News 12 is on your side with the three dates under consideration.
It’s been two months since the Huddle House shootings in North Augusta that left one dead and two severely injured. And North Augusta Public Safety is continuing to follow up on leads.
The Kimberly-Clark Corporation announced plans to expand their two million square foot plant in Beech Island, making it the largest manufacturing plant in North America. News 12 is on your side with what you can expect to see in the next year.
It went through several committees and passed. Then to the House of Representatives and they said okay. And on Tuesday evening, after nearly seven hours of discussion, the state senate said okay to the controversial Voter ID bill.
A popular downtown, horses and southern weather add up to good news for Aiken’s housing market. The city is ranked the fastest growing housing market in South Carolina. As News 12 explains, Aiken is attracting people from all backgrounds.
In South Carolina, a new bill has been introduced to the House that would make getting a concealed weapon a bit easier for domestic violence victims. News 12 sits down with one woman who supports the bill and others who say it all depends.
It’s hard not to fight back when you’re the victim of a crime. And that’s especially true for store owners who have a lot at stake. But is it worth it? Deputies say lately they’re seeing more people doing just that and it has officers concerned.
