May 20, 2013

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Layoffs to hit Richmond Co. HR Department

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Seven people in Richmond County's Human Resources Department will soon be looking for new jobs. City Administrator Fred Russell says the employees will be given their 60-day notice Thursday.

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Obama lauds House vote on 'fiscal cliff'

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The president said in an appearance late Tuesday in the White House that the House vote to prevent a mix of tax increases and spending cuts avoids a problem that could have sent the economy back into recession.

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Senate clears 'fiscal cliff' measure

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The Senate has passed legislation to block the impact of across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts. The vote was an overwhelming 89-8 and came well after midnight on New Year's Day.

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New year brings changes to Augusta YDC

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On Monday, Department of Juvenile Justice Commissioner Avery D. Niles announced that Interim Director Melvin Womble was dismissed from his duties at the Augusta YDC.

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News 12's Year in Review

News 12's Year in Review (WRDW-TV)

The new year is just hours away, but before we look forward to 2013, let's take a look back. News 12's Laura Warren has a look at the top stories of 2012.

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AP Sources: 'Fiscal cliff' deal emerging

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The contours of a deal to avert the 'fiscal cliff' are emerging that would raise tax rates on couples making over $450,000 a year, raise the estate tax rate and extend unemployment benefits for one year.

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Burke Co. is about to get X-rated

Some parts of Burke County could become a little X-rated if one group gets its way. (WRDW-TV)

Some parts of Burke County could become a little X-rated if one group gets its way. County leaders say there's a new interest in possibly opening an adult establishment in an unincorporated part of town.

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City partners with 'New U'

The two schools will officially be merged on that Tuesday, and Augusta city leaders want to make sure they aren't left in the dust. The merged university now has a new name, logo, colors and a brand new partnership.

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Sheriff Richard Roundtree takes historic oath of office

Richard Roundtree is sworn in as sheriff of Richmond County. (WRDW-TV)

Hundreds of people packed the courthouse steps in Augusta to watch history being made. Sheriff Roundtree is the city's first African-American sheriff, and his oath of office is the first step toward a new era of law enforcement for Augusta.

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Roundtree sworn in as new Richmond Co. sheriff

Richard Roundtree is sworn in as sheriff of Richmond County. (WRDW-TV)

Richard Roundtree has officially been sworn in as Richmond County's newest sheriff. Roundtree took his oath of office Thursday morning on the steps in front of the Richmond County courthouse.

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