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Morning accidents in Aiken County
Last Updated: 8:17 AM 03/18/10 - Several accidents this morning could disrupt your morning commute in Aiken County. Click for Full Story

Augusta State University unveils master plan

Last Updated: 5:01 AM 03/18/10
In the midst of budget cuts and a tough economy, Augusta State University leaders are looking to expand their school. President William Bloodworth considers the plan Augusta State's "Master Plan" where they are looking to add another section of campus on Wrightsboro Road.

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2 Car crash on Gordon Highway

Last Updated: 4:37 AM 03/18/10
It happened right around midnight near the intersection of Bayvale road. Richmond County deputies tell News 12 the driver of the Honda Accord tried to make a u-turn and crashed into an oncoming Toyota Corolla.

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St.Patrick's Day festivities bring an ecomonic boost for downtown Augusta

Last Updated: 11:18 PM 03/17/10
Augusta businesses were hoping to bring in a lot of "green" with the St. Patrick's Day festivities downtown. Each year the party-goers spill over into the local restaurants and bars after the parade.Business owners say they also bring in thousands of dollars in sales.

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On Your Side: IRS conducting undercover tax prep fraud investigation in Augusta

Last Updated: 7:19 PM 03/17/10
Green says undercover agents are checking on some businesses in Augusta -- businesses the IRS thinks are inflating numbers on individual tax returns. Green couldn't name specific preparers because the investigation is ongoing.

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	Downtown Augusta goes green for $t. Patty's Day 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:03 PM 03/17/10 - The rain didn't stop the thousands of people who lined downtown Augusta but businesses are the ones really enjoying the green. (Full Story)
	MCG program cuts off the table, lay-offs not 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:27 PM 03/17/10 - We have new information about budget cuts and the Medical College of Georgia. Things don't look as bad for students, but the same can't be said for employees. (Full Story)
	Aiken County planning for new complex Last Updated: 6:29 PM 03/17/10 - "This was actually labor and delivery. I was actually born here," said Assistant County Administrator Brian Sanders. And now he works in the same building but it's not a hospital anymore it's the Aiken County Complex. (Full Story)
	Man arrested for rape and kidnapping in Columbia County 1 Comment Last Updated: 2:38 PM 03/17/10 - Columbia County investigators have arrested a man accused of rape and kidnapping. (Full Story)
	Aiken man arrested for sub station burglary 1 Comment Last Updated: 2:35 PM 03/17/10 - An Aiken man was arrested for burlary at the SCE&G substation in Graniteville. (Full Story)
	Accident holds up traffic on Walton Way 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:21 PM 03/17/10 - An accident on Walton Way has traffic tied up. (Full Story)
	Partisan vote on voter bill passes Georgia Senate 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:54 PM 03/17/10 - In a partisan vote, the Senate has approved a bill that would allow voters to register online with a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card. (Full Story)
	Census job fair on Thursday 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:04 PM 03/17/10 - The Augusta Census Office is joining forces with the University of Phoenix for a job fair. (Full Story)
	Massey ends congressional campaign 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:35 PM 03/17/10 - Shane Massey announced today that he will not be running for the 3rd Congressional District. (Full Story)
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On Your Side: IRS conducting undercover tax prep fraud investigation in Augusta
Green says undercover agents are checking on some businesses in Augusta -- businesses the IRS thinks are inflating numbers on individual tax returns. Green couldn't name specific preparers because the investigation is ongoing.
On Your Side: New scam targets Craigslist, Ebay
Buying anything on Craigslist can already be a tough sell. But a new scam is making it harder to trust what you can find on the site.
On Your Side: BOA announces partial end to overdraft fees
People who use a debit cards and don't have money in their account to cover what they buy won't be charged overdraft fees. Instead of charging customers, the bank will deny the purchase.
SC jobless rate ties record high in January
The numbers released Wednesday by the Employment Security Commission represent a slight increase over December's rate.
On Your Side: How to make sure your used car purchase doesn't cost you more
Used car buys sometimes lead to hundreds of dollars in repairs. Here's what to watch out for.
On Your Side: Some small biz owners search for help
An arm of the University of Georgia, the SBDC helps about 250 small businesses each year in the Augusta area. They give them the resources they need and direct them to other funding sources besides banks.

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Aiken man arrested for sub station burglary
An Aiken man was arrested for burlary at the SCE&G substation in Graniteville.
Man arrested for rape and kidnapping in Columbia County
Columbia County investigators have arrested a man accused of rape and kidnapping.
Girl Scouts given counterfeit money in return for cookies
A North Augusta Girl Scout Troop is given a counterfeit $20 bill in return for cookies. In order to make a $20 profit the girls would have to sell about 50 boxes according to one of the young girls parents.
House OK's changes to sex offender law
Some low-risk sex offenders would be able to get off the state's registry under a bill that cleared the House.
Dentist used paper clips in root canals
Dentist charged with assault and battery, larceny, submitting false claims to Medicaid and illegally prescribing drugs.
Update: Man arrested for Shelby Dr. shooting
Richmond County Investigators have arrested Howard Alexander for a shooting on Shelby Drive Tuesday Afternoon.

Crime Headlines

Augusta State University unveils master plan
In the midst of budget cuts and a tough economy, Augusta State University leaders are looking to expand their school. President William Bloodworth considers the plan Augusta State's "Master Plan" where they are looking to add another section of campus on Wrightsboro Road.
MCG program cuts off the table, lay-offs not
We have new information about budget cuts and the Medical College of Georgia. Things don't look as bad for students, but the same can't be said for employees.
Bond referendum passes in Bamberg School District 1
Unofficially, 826 people voted yes and 797 voted no.
BOE scrutinizes teacher layoff policy
The Reduction in Force policy dictates how the board goes about laying off teachers. It's always been in place, but now, with more cuts expected, board members are taking a closer look at it.
MCG says no program cuts for FY2011
MCG has announced to staff, faculty and students that no programs will be cut for FY 2011.
SC education team makes case for $300M grant
South Carolina education officials have made their pitch for a $300 million school reform grant from the U.S. Education Department.

Education Headlines

Michelle Obama to food makers in fight against obesity: "step it up
Speaking to a meeting of the Grocery Manufacturers Association today, Mrs. Obama urged members to "step it up" and put less fat, salt and sugar in foods. The association's membership roster includes Kraft, Coca Cola and General Mills.
Hundreds end up sick on another cruise from SC
The ship has been undergoing cleaning at sea and will be cleaned again in Charleston.
Arteries improve after smokers quit, study finds
A new study shows that smokers who quit have healthier arteries a year later and probably will have less risk of heart disease as a result.
Pastor fight to keep SC AIDS medicine funding, says of program: "it saved my life"
South Carolina lawmakers voted to cut funding for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program – one that provides AIDS medication for thousands in the state who can’t afford it. Now one pastor is fighting for the program that he says saved his life.
Bailout money at center of S.C. budget debate
South Carolina's budget debate this week can put legislators in a bind as they use federal bailout money to preserve health services to the state disabled, poor and elderly and consider raising the state's cigarette tax.
Smart Heart: Recovering after a Heart Event
We're going inside University Hospital's Heart and Vascular Institute to look at how patients recover from a cardiovascular event.

Health Headlines

On Your Side: IRS conducting undercover tax prep fraud investigation in Augusta
Green says undercover agents are checking on some businesses in Augusta -- businesses the IRS thinks are inflating numbers on individual tax returns. Green couldn't name specific preparers because the investigation is ongoing.
Local woman calls Find Me a Job, gets hired
The best part of News 12's Find Me a Job phone bank is that we're able to help the people who call in. That's true for one woman who picked up the phone the last time around.
Find Me a Job: Hundreds of 2010 Census jobs available now
If you're unemployed, the Census could be the way to get a job, even if it's temporary.
Honda to recall 410,000 vehicles for brake problem
Honda says the brake pedals can feel soft to drivers and must be depressed closer to the floor than usual before the vehicles will fully stop.
On Your Side: New scam targets Craigslist, Ebay
Buying anything on Craigslist can already be a tough sell. But a new scam is making it harder to trust what you can find on the site.
On Your Side: Workforce retraining can lead to thousands of available jobs
The programs are about to expand, to Richmond and Burke counties. It comes at a perfect time as The Southern Company plans to hire many construction jobs for Plant Vogtle -- up to 3,500 jobs, says project manager David Jones.

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MCG program cuts off the table, lay-offs not
We have new information about budget cuts and the Medical College of Georgia. Things don't look as bad for students, but the same can't be said for employees.
Partisan vote on voter bill passes Georgia Senate
In a partisan vote, the Senate has approved a bill that would allow voters to register online with a valid Georgia driver's license or identification card.
Ralston: Pass transportation bill
Speaker David Ralston urged a House panel to get moving on a bill that could provide new funding for roads.
Massey ends congressional campaign
Shane Massey announced today that he will not be running for the 3rd Congressional District.
Senate OKs jobs bill for Obama's signature
The bill was passed Wednesday on a bipartisan 68-29 vote.
Georgia lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipients
The bill from state Rep. Michael Harden would strip benefits from anyone who fails a drug test.

Politics Headlines

Morning accidents in Aiken County
Several accidents this morning could disrupt your morning commute in Aiken County.
Accident holds up traffic on Walton Way
An accident on Walton Way has traffic tied up.
Police chase ends in injury crash on Olive Road
A man, reported to be under the influence of drugs, crashed into another vehicle in front of a home on Olive Road in Augusta after a 6 minute chase down several roads.
Truck/van wreck on I-20 eastbound near North Augusta
A dump truck and a yellow Central Air Conditioning van from Aiken were involved in a wreck on I-20 in the North Augusta area.
Numbers show rural highways in southeast highly fatal
In Georgia and South Carolina, more than a thousand people died on rural highways in 2009. Highway 56 in Augusta accounted for 8 deaths in 2009, tied for the highest count in Richmond County.
UPDATE: Richmond County deputy hit by car identified
Richmond County deputy Jason Turner is recovering after being struck by a car while on the scene of another accident. It happened Sunday night on the 3300 block of Milledgeville Road around 8:30 p.m.

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Former Masters champ Jose Maria Olazabal to pull out of tournament
The manager for two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal says he will pull out of the Masters next month because he is suffering again from rheumatism.
Unfinished business for ASU as they head to the Elite Eight
For the third straight year, Augusta State is headed to the Elite Eight. But there's some unfinished business from the last two trips.
Augusta State beats Montevallo in Regional Final
Augusta State beats Montevallo and will head to the Elite Eight for a third straight year.
Woods to return to golf at the Masters
Tiger Woods will return to golf at the Masters next month.
Seahawks release former Josey star Deon Grant
Former Josey star Deon Grant has been released by the Seattle Seahawks after three seasons.
Big jump for USC Aiken baseball team
The USC Aiken baseball team vaulted back into the top 10 in the latest Collegiate Baseball Newspaper NCAA Division II Top 30.

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Woods to return to golf at the Masters
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Georgia lawmaker wants drug tests for aid recipients
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Golf enthusiasts react to Tiger Wood's career relaunched at the Masters
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Numbers show rural highways in southeast highly fatal
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Senate clears way for local street races in Ga.
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Augusta Commission meetings moving to 5pm
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