May 25, 2013

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Wrens plant closing, 120 people losing jobs

A plant in Wrens is closing its doors, putting many out of work. (WRDW-TV)

A gloomy day on the unemployment front. New numbers show the unemployment rate in metro Augusta is up five-tenths of a point to nine percent. Augusta's not the only one suffering, however. In Jefferson county, the news gets worse.

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North Augusta school could soon be named state's best

Hammond Hill Elementary is one of the finalists for a prestigious education award. (WRDW-TV)

Hammond Hill Elementary in North Augusta is still celebrating being named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. That's the highest honor a school can receive. Now, they're one of eight finalists for the Palmetto's Finest award.

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North Augusta native gets nominated for Oscar

What do the movies "Life Of Pi," "The Avengers" and "Prometheus" have in common besides making millions in the box office and being nominated for the Academy Awards? The answer is North Augusta native 21-year-old Steven Benjamin.

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MLK parade has theme of peace

It was a fun and festive day with a serious message, as citizens and leaders came out to support the annual MLK parade.This year's theme hit close to home.

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Homes for Heroes in Augusta closes on its first home

Homes for Our Heroes in Augusta (WRDW-TV)

It's a new program to say thank you to all our hometown heroes who sacrifice for the rest of us every day, but as News 12's Christie Ethridge reports, the sacrifice is coming from the realtor, and the thank you is landing in the homeowner's pocket.

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Costco helping bring other businesses to town

Many businesses, including a movie theater, could be in the works along River Watch Parkway. (WRDW-TV)

It's a domino effect, and it's landing in Augusta. We're talking about the Village at Riverwatch Shopping Center. Even though there's only one business there now, the plan is for a lot more.

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Richmond BOE elects new president

In a historic move, the Richmond County Board of Education elected its first female president and vice president ever. The newly-elected vice president received every vote present, while Madame President Venus Cain received one vote against her.

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Time to Care Winner: Donna Joyner

January's Time to Care Winner Donna Joyner (WRDW-TV)

In many ways, Donna Joyner is a typical realtor -- always on the go and always on the phone. Joyner lives in a busy world of buyers and sellers and homes.

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