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  News 12 Special Assignment: More women going into politics

  Women today are not only in the office -- they are running them. More and more women are going into public office as well.

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  Gatsby in Aiken: More about history than fiction

  The Roaring '20s comes roaring back to the big screen with Friday's premiere of "The Great Gatsby." The movie is also putting an Aiken family and a local hotel back in the spotlight.

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  News 12 Investigation: Parties inside Aiken City Hall have some upset

  For the past few months, News 12 has investigated wild middle school parties at Aiken City Hall. A video we got our hands on shows middle schoolers cussing, flashing gang signs and disturbing the peace. One downtown merchant even tells us these parties are driving off customers at his business nearby.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Keeping kids clear of gangs

  Most every parent with a teenager knows what it feels like to watch the clock and wait for curfew. Even if you trust your child, there are a lot of teens you don't trust. There are also a lot of temptations and pressures, and a good kid can change their life in a second with one bad decision.

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  NY man battling cancer gets wish granted to visit Augusta National

  Millions around the world watched on TV as Adam Scott became the first-ever Australian to win the green jacket, but thousands braved the rain at Augusta National to see it in person.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Charity Short Change Update

  A News 12 investigation into license plates you see on the road every day could lead to a change in state law.

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  News 12 Investigation: Crime problems at Denmark Tech

  For five months, News 12 has been investigating a college only 50 miles east of Augusta. Two students were shot on the campus just last year. After additional reports of drugs, assaults and violence, we're putting the spotlight on Denmark Tech.

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  In Memory of the Thomson Plane Crash Victims

  Five people were killed in a plane crash in McDuffie County on the night of Feb. 20, 2013. The five victims were all staff members of The Vein Guys office in Augusta.

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  Rising gas prices affecting more than drivers

  Filling our tanks is emptying our wallets. Prices at the pump have risen for 32 days straight, and unfortunately it doesn't look like we'll be getting a break anytime soon.

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  Inside Operation Thunder

  On Feb. 14, 2013, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety launched a 90-day campaign to combat traffic fatalities.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Georgia girls looking for 'sugar daddies'

  Your college-aged daughter may be looking for more than love this Valentine's Day. More college students in Georgia are looking for a "sugar daddy" to pay their tuition.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Children of the Streets

  It could be your neighbor's child, your son's classmate or your co-worker's daughter, and you may not even know. The number of homeless children in the CSRA is increasing.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Inside a gang

  A former gang member is speaking out to News 12 about how he got sucked in. He says he wishes someone was willing to tell him what he's about to tell you.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Aiken to adopt crime prevention program started in NC

  After a year and a half marked by two officer murders and a spike in other homicides, too, the Aiken Department of Public Safety is looking for answers. On Thursday night, they'll submit their biggest and most-touted answer yet.

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  Aiken plans program that could drastically reduce violent crime

  On this day in 2011, Officer Scott Richardson was gunned down in the line of duty. Then, a month later, it happened again to Corporal Sandy Rogers. As the community tries to move on, Aiken Public Safety is moving forward with some changes of its own. We travel with them to North Carolina to see how a program there could help reduce violence here.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Prayer pagers bringing hope to patients, families

  It's called a prayer pager. First Baptist Church of Augusta has a dozen of them and gives them out to those in need of prayer. Each time someone calls the pager number it lets them know someone is praying for them.

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  News 12 Special Assignment: Inside the James Brown Estate

  It's been six years since James Brown died, but through it all, one thing remains: his 80-acre estate at Beech Island. Now, for the first time since his death, we can take you inside during a News 12 exclusive.

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  Meeting the Georgia Candidates Before Election Day

  News 12 is covering the races you care about on this upcoming Election Day, including the race for the 12th Congressional District and Richmond County sheriff.

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  Meeting the South Carolina Candidates Before Election Day

  Every day this week, News 12's Chad Mills will be interviewing the South Carolina candidates to help you make an informed decision at the polls.

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  Special Assignment: Transitional housing program giving families a fresh start

  The transitional housing program is in 19 counties in Georgia. Richmond County only had two houses until recently a grant gave them eight more. Now, a total of 10 families have a house and the chance of a new home.

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  12 On Your Side: Grown up and back home

  Work experience? Check. College degree? Check. It sounds like a resume for success, but a growing number of educated able-bodied adults are moving back home.

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  Special Coverage: Escaping from the Augusta YDC

  After five inmates escaped from the Augusta Youth Development Campus over the weekend, many questions remain unanswered.

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  Only on 12: County investigating waste water concerns at CSRA Happy Tails Rescue

  On Wednesday, News 12 broke the story about a local animal shelter being investigated by the state.

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  Only on 12: State, county investigating CSRA Happy Tails Animal Rescue

  A prominent local animal rescue is being investigated by the state. The Department of Agriculture and Columbia County Health Department are both looking into violations at CSRA Happy Tails Rescue in Appling.

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  12 On Your Side Special Investigation: Pro Resources: Is it legit?

  News 12 On Side investigates the claims of a company that promise access to exclusive local jobs for a fee.