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- Cribs recalled after 3 deaths
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says plastic hardware on Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS cribs can break and allow the drop side to detach.
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- Find Me a Job: Where to look and get help landing a job
The jobs are out there, all over the CSRA, but you have to know where to look to find the job. You also have to be sure to be touch up on all of your qualities so don't be afraid of getting help from employment professionals for free.
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- Find Me a Job: Aiken woman uses career resources to jump back into workforce
There was a time when Terri Anderson would have been in front of this desk at the Aiken One Stop workforce center. In 2008 she lost her job at a local bank after nearly 20 years. But with that job loss came an opportunity.
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- Find Me a Job: WIA program can help you get back to work
Aiken One Stop is a somewhat popular place these days. Come in anytime and you'll see people filling out applications and talking to career counselors.
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- Underprivileged kids get free access to dental care
65 students from Augusta's Rollins Elementary got free dental care from the MCG Dental School. It was part of Give Kids A Smile Day, also happening at about 2,000 locations across the country.
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- Scam Alert: scammers posing as SCE&G employees
SCE&G is warning customers in Aiken County to be on the lookout for scam artists that are posing as SCE&G employees.
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- On Your Side: Free Tax Help? Believe it or not, you could be eligible
The AARP offers the free service to seniors and low to middle-income people.
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- Special Assignment: Forgotten Formula?
When you buy something at the grocery store, you trust that it's safe. You trust the store and the laws that regulate it. But, a News 12 investigation shows some things are slipping through the cracks, and it could be harming the youngest member of your family.
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- Columbia County firefighters at Greenfield Industries in Evans
Columbia County firefighters are at the scene of a fire at Greenfield Industries in Evans Thursday afternoon.
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- US government investigating Prius brakes
The investigation will look into allegations of momentary loss of braking capability while traveling over uneven road surfaces, potholes or bumps.
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- Kids "Duck and Cover" during tornado drills
Students at Stevens Creek Elementary get out of class for a few minutes, but Principal Michelle Paschal makes sure they know why.
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- LaHood says he misspoke on advice to Toyota owners
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood now says he misspoke when telling owners of recalled Toyotas to stop driving them.
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- LaHood says don't drive recalled Toyotas til fixed
LaHood's warning came Wednesday in testimony before a House Appropriations subcommittee on transportation.
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- On Your Side: Reverse 911 calls alert people to emergencies
Columbia County's reverse 911 system begins at the EMA office. Emergency workers map the area affected. Then an automated system dials people who live in the area.
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- On Your Side: Tanning salon skips town on customers, property managers
Amanda's family spent 160 bucks to give her and her sister a month's tanning session for Christmas. But now the gift certificates are as worthwhile as lumps of coal.
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- Toyota tells dealers parts on way to fix pedals
Toyota tells dealers in an e-mail sent early Monday that they will get shims to repair springs in the gas pedal systems that have been weakened. But repairs will have to wait until technicians are trained.
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- Scammers using Better Business Bureau's name
The latest scam being reported says individuals are contacted over the phone or via e-mail by someone claiming they are with the Better Business Bureau.
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- Neighbors call Johnston sinkhole "life or death" situation
The rush of water flowing from one side of Holmes Pond road to the other is one of the issues causing some sinking sand.
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- On Your Side: Driving simulation lab helps Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, stroke victims
Thompson, one of five Parkinson's patients, is using a driving simulator to slow the effects of the disease. But she had to learn to slow down, too.
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- Honda recalls 140,000 Fits in US
Honda is recalling 646,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide because of a glitch that could cause water to enter the power window mechanism, causing components to overheat.
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- Consumer Reports pulls some Toyota recommendations
The influential publication for car buyers says it is suspending the rating because the vehicles could be unsafe and do not have a fix yet.
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- On Your Side: Sewage problems creates messy issue for homeowner
North Augusta says the problem rooted from tree roots which grew under the yard into her sewer line. It was up to her to fix it.
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- Only On 12: Welfare fraud possible because of limited verification
A South Carolina woman says tenants in a home she owns in Edgefield County defrauded the welfare system by inflating their rent on a fake lease.
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- Man fearful for daughter's safety after buying recalled Toyota
Toyota is not "moving forward" but is stuck in neutral - because of the massive recall and the sudden stop in sales on some of its automobiles.
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- On Your Side: Aiken County woman fights to recover hundreds in overdraft fees
The scrutiny surrounding overdraft fees led regions and other major banks to make some changes in the fall. They include setting a limit to no more than four overdraft fees per day, not issuing any under five dollars, and waiving the first fee on the account. But those changes weren't expected until the first quarter of 2010.
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- On Your Side: Local companies deal with insurance investigation fallout
A local business owner found himself scrambling after an investigation into the accounting practices of Southeastern U.S. insurance, or SEUS, a workman's comp insurer that Frazier's company used.
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- On Your Side: Common household items recalled
Steam-cleaning mops and built-in ovens are being recalled by the CPSC
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- On Your Side: Choosing a contractor? Check their license first
A quick check of Craigslist reveals three area contractors with recent postings. According to the website, none of them have licenses. The ads offer electrical work, home improvements, or repairs.
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- On Your Side: MCG car break-ins lead victims to raise concerns about parking garage security
At MCG, there were 50 car burglaries in 2008. Last year that number dropped to 15 break-ins.
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- Fingertip amputations prompt Graco stroller recall
The recall includes certain model numbers of Graco's Passage, Alano and Spree Strollers and Travel Systems.
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- On Your Side: Housing assistance can push you over the fence when buying a home
First-time buyers can receive down payment assistance from the department by qualifying. In Augusta, people who make less than $31,100 per year can qualify. For families, the qualifying amount is $35,500 or less.
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- Only on 12: New Ellenton neighbors stuck with muddy mess
David Dunbar says living on Williamson Avenue in New Ellenton is a nightmare every time it rains. He says once the rains come, so do the problems with getting to and from his home.
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- On Your Side: Thomson couple averts photo scam by contacting 12 On Your Side
The photos arrived last week after nearly two months of waiting. He says he thinks one of the only reason he got them back was because of calling 12 On Your Side.
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- On Your Side: E-Cigarettes fuels fierce debate between users, medical community
Manufacturers say they are safer and healthier than regular cigarettes. It's an argument that's gotten the attention of the medical community.
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- Tylenol recall expanded
It started with Tylenol products after complaints about an odor.
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- On Your Side: Haiti, other scams sure to arise in 2010
Depending on the charity, donations of clothes or food may be hard to transport. Therefore, you may want to consider sticking to money.
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- FDA issues consumer alert on HAPPYTOT Baby Foods
The FDA is recommending that the public not consume any varieties of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and certain varieties of HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 baby foods in pouches distributed by Nurture Inc.
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- On Your Side: Experts wants increase in radon testing, but is it worth it?
The WHO reports 20,000 deaths in the U.S. from radon-related lung cancer. But do you need to test your home for the odorless, colorless gas?
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- On Your Side: Landlord, tenant hotline can answer your questions
Now there's a hot line for both renters and landlords. They can call with questions about Georgia laws for leases, making repairs, evictions, and more.
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- Only On 12: More Cell Phone Insurance Company Customers Complain of Fraud
Dozens of complaints have come into CSRA law enforcement agencies because of insurance claims filed with Asurion. A state investigation may be ongoing as well.
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- Only On 12: Cell Phone Insurer Admits Customer Information May Have Been Compromised
Cell phone insurance provider Asurion says a technological mistake may have compromised Lynnette Pearson, a Barnwell woman.
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- Cold Temperatures could mean trouble for your vehicle
The plunging temperatures may put some cars to the test during the early mornings as many people head out to work. If you park your car outside, local mechanics have some advice to make your life easier. - On Your Side: DOC Error Could Have Led to Release of Convicted Robber, Accused Rapist
The Georgia Department of Corrections says an error made by a prison official could have partly been to blame for the mistaken release of convicted robber and accused rapist Charles Anthony James.
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- Firefighters urge space heater safety during the winter months
Using space heaters can create a fire danger, if you're not careful. It is also the time of year where more and more people are using them. News 12's Melissa Tune shows you how to prevent careless mistakes that could cost you your life. - On Your Side: Avoiding 2010 Census Scams
The Better Business Bureau warns scammers could pose as Census workers to steal your personal information.
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- Gas Grills sold at Lowe’s recalled
There has been a voluntary recall issued for the Master Forge Five-Burner Gas Grill sold at Lowe's.
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- Plumbing company fields hundreds of calls due to unusually cold weather
The unusually cold temperatures have made an impact on many homes around the CSRA making a busy time for plumbers. One Augusta plumbing company fielded more than one hundred calls Monday.
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- Fully exposed casket discovered in North Augusta at a family cemetery
There was a disturbing discovery at an old family cemetery in North Augusta on Monday. A passerby found an open grave with a casket exposed. The cemetery, located on McKinney Lane, appears to be abandoned.
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- On Your Side: New technology stops you from using cell phone while driving
The Owner Compliance Key prevents people from using their phone while driving. An application is downloaded to the phone. Then sensors are wired into the car.
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- "Super Speeders" caught, ticketed on first day
-The new year also means new laws. Drivers in Georgia will need to slow down, or expect to pay big.
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Augusta, Georgia 30903-1212
Phone: (803) 278-1212 ext. 450
Fax: (803) 442-4561
At WRDW News 12, we receive hundreds of phone calls and letters weekly from people with consumer problems. Many situations can be resolved with a simple phone call. Here is a "printer-friendly list" of Consumer Agencies and Phone Numbers.
For a list of recent recalls, visit Recalls.gov, your online resource for recalls.
Click here to visit Mouseprint.org, a site that exposes misleading advertising and marketing materials.
Click here to visit ConsumerAffairs.com, an independent Web-based consumer news and resource center.
Click here to sign up for free vehicle recall alerts.
If you think you may be the victim of identity theft, click here to visit the Federal Trade Commission's website.
Click here to report an Internet crime.
