One county, one government. That's why more than a hundred unhappy people gathered in Appling Tuesday night. Their wuestion is how combining unincorporated Columbia County will affect them.
It’s being called a cutting-edge plan to cut down on smoking. Aiken County’s council will hear a proposal to prohibit the use of any tobacco products at parks. News 12 is on your side on what this proposal would mean for you.
Augusta commissioners are still deadlocked on electing a mayor pro-tem. Until that position is filled, the city attorney says committee meetings cannot take place. News 12 is on your side to explain how the delay is holding up some of the city’s business.
The murders of two little boys by their own father has shocked North Augusta. The boys and their father were found dead Sunday evening in the father’s home. Gunner and Ryker’s parents were separated, but there were no signs that something like this would happen.
Police in North Augusta spent Monday looking for clues in what they call a murder-suicide. They say a father killed his two young sons, then himself. The bodies were found Sunday, along with a videotape confession from the dad.
We’ve seen it all on tape, the sights and sounds of that tragic day in Graniteville. But tonight, we hear from one woman whose story of survival ended up in print. She not only survived the chlorine spill, but also became a national headline herself after writing a book about it.
Norfolk Southern has done a lot to make sure that a tragedy like the one a year ago does not happen again. But as News 12 reports, some residents don’t feel the changes are good enough.
As nine balloons representing nine victims raise to the sky, one balloon is left behind, just like the small hand that holds it. This is Steven Bagby Jr. He’s one year and 10 days old. His dad worked at Avondale Mills and was killed from the chlorine spill.
As tears glisten in the candlelight , families cling to each other for healing. They also cling to God. “We thank you God that you brought us together as one,” the pastor said, praying.
Ten months after the deadly chlorine release, the Federal Railroad Administration ordered all railroad companies to improve manual track switching procedures. And while Norfolk Southern says the FRA’s mandation will only make it safer.
Mayor Deke Copenhaver tries to build teamwork with the Augusta commission with plans for a retreat, a retreat that may be the key to breaking the gridlock on the commission.
Looking to get fit in the New Year? Maybe it’s time to join in on the Healthy South Carolina Challenge. First Lady Jenny Sanford talked with News 12 about how you can join in and get some help setting your goals.
Boys and girls in one Columbia County school won't be sharing the same classroom anymore, at least for the rest of this school year. Harlem Middle is one of several schools that didn't meet federal standards under the No Child Left Behind Act.
And as family and friends are shocked by the tragic ending, fire inspectors say metal burglar bars made it hard for firefighters to do their jobs. The device designed to keep burglars out did the same thing when it came to firefighters.
Columbia County commissioners hope consolidation will get the go ahead at the legislative session starting Monday. But the bill could sit on the shelf for another year.
It’s a new year with some of the same old problems for the Augusta commission. News 12 explains why commissioners are gridlocked on several key issues and how the mayor plans to get them to work together.
Law enforcement and lawmakers know you hold the answers to many unsolved crimes. Crimestoppers is nothing new. News 12 explains how a law will protect tipsters and strengthen Crimestoppers.
Shanequa Carpenter was a mother of three. She was only 24-years-old when she was killed. Ernest Bussey has already admitted to the murder and is serving a life sentence. Co-defendant Cardale Gibbons was also charged with Carpenter’s murder.
One of the big items on the commission’s agenda was the election of a Mayor Pro-Tem. This is the person who will preside in the absence of Mayor Copenhaver. Marion Williams and Andy Cheek were nominated for the position.
New shopping centers usually bring more traffic dangers. One developer wants to bring a shopping center to a residential area off Fury’s Ferry, and people who live there are not happy about it. News 12 is on your side with how zoning laws could affect your safety.
A tornado touched down in Johnson County around 8:30 Monday night. It tore trees from the ground and blew roofs off buildings. News 12 shows you the destruction.
It could be you, the next victim of an armed robbery or home invasion. The thought of it is scary. And sportsman shops in our area say they have had their largest sales within recent years. You may be surprised who’s buying them.
Two armed men accused of forcing their way into a West Augusta apartment are still on the street tonight. News 12 has the latest on a criminal investigation that is on hold.
Overcrowded conditions in Richmond County jails have been a problem for years. $24 million from SPLOST will be used to build a new jail. News 12 explains when the project will start and how the current conditions have some people upset.
The Thurmond Dam keeps thousands of homes safe from flooding. Columbia County has a new plan to keep you dry if the dam would fail. News 12 is on your side with where to go to see if your home is in a danger zone.
