Special Assignments

Only on 12: One-on-one with Chief Barranco Last Updated: 3:48 PM 02/04/12 - Aiken Department of Public Safety Chief Charles Barranco sits down with News 12 for his first interview since Officer Sandy Rogers was gunned down. It was also his first interview as chief. He doesn't even have pictures on the wall in his office yet. He was going to hang those Saturday, but Saturday morning, he heard something that changed everything. (Full Story)

Aiken mourns fallen officer during day of services Last Updated: 11:30 AM 02/02/12 - It was an emotional day for Aiken as the city buried another public safety officer in just over a month. (Full Story)

UPDATE: Crews demolish unfit housing for Fort Gordon service members Last Updated: 11:11 AM 12/19/11 - Only on 12, News 12's Katie Beasley follows up with a closer look at the changes. (Full Story)

90-year-old woman gives inspiration through lifestyle, music Last Updated: 9:02 PM 12/16/11 - Her fingers tell a story in a language they speak fluently, and 90-year-old Helga Hulse feels every word she coaxes out of every note. (Full Story)

Special Coverage: Inmate's death spurs investigation into Augusta YDC Last Updated: 8:12 PM 02/03/12 - Below is News 12's coverage of this incident and its aftermath. We will continue to follow this case and keep you updated. (Full Story)

Special Assignment: 911 abusers cost county money, time Last Updated: 7:51 PM 11/23/11 - It's possibly the most important number you could ever dial, but some people are abusing 911. The cost is not measured in money but in lives. (Full Story)

Special Assignment: Agent Orange at Fort Gordon, Part 3 Last Updated: 8:21 PM 11/23/11 - It's a long forgotten piece of Fort Gordon's past, almost wiped away like it never even existed. But News 12 is learning more about Camp Crockett. (Full Story)

Special Assignment: Gov. Deal, Augusta mayor urge 'open mind' on possible GHSU, ASU merger Last Updated: 9:21 PM 11/22/11 - News 12 had an exclusive invitation to the governor's mansion and nothing was off limits. We took a tour of the mansion and covered local, state and national politics with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal. (Full Story)

Special Assignment: Donating your body to science after death Last Updated: 12:29 PM 11/11/11 - You've heard of donating food, clothes, and money, but what about giving back even after you aren't around anymore. It's a way to leave your legacy. It's one that could save lives and save your family money. It's called leaving behind your body to science. (Full Story)

Special Assignment: Electronic pickpockets stealing credit card information through radio frequency signals Last Updated: 3:23 PM 11/11/11 - A pickpocket is someone who steals your wallet without you even knowing it. In the digital age, pickpockets are updating their technique by using radio frequency identification. (Full Story)

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