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UPDATE: Abandoned home destroyed in early morning fire

Last Updated: 8:18 AM 02/10/12 - Firefighters say an abandoned home on Mill Street and Johnson Avenue caught fire just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, destroying the roof and leaving extensive damage inside.

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South Carolina state lawmakers pass "Blue Alert"

Last Updated: 8:43 AM 02/10/12
South Carolina's alert system notifies motorists on the road about traffic problems and amber alerts, but soon it could help another group, law enforcement officers. State lawmakers are working on a new "blue alert."

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Woman finds ring in lake, tracks down owner after three decades

Last Updated: 7:20 AM 02/10/12
Talk about a whopper of a fishing story. A couple at Clark's Hill Lake came home with a tale they'll be telling for years. A little object they found on shore has a big story.

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Winter Jam at the James Brown Arena

Last Updated: 7:19 AM 02/10/12
The annual Winter Jam tour played the James Brown Arena on Thursday. The event supports some great causes but one of the bands has it's own charity.

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Updated: Jurors talk about verdict after teen found guilty of murder in Evans

Last Updated: 7:32 AM 02/10/12
They say there is no question in their minds a young teenage boy committed murder, but the jury that sealed his fate still has other questions. Some wonder if he ever had a chance at all in court.

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North Augusta Goodwill closing

Last Updated: 5:14 PM 02/09/12
The North Augusta Goodwill Store will close after a sale that ends on February 18, 2012.
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	Portion of Richards Road closed through next week Last Updated: 4:13 PM 02/09/12 - A portion of Richards Road is closed due to a sewer line collapse. (Full Story)
	Investigators will seek a grand jury indictment for feticide against Joshua Jones Last Updated: 7:34 AM 02/10/12 - Richmond County investigators tell News 12 they will now seek a grand jury indictment against Joshua Jones for feticide. (Full Story)
	NRC release: First-ever combined licenses to be issued Last Updated: 12:46 PM 02/09/12 - In a 4-1 vote, the Commission found the staff’s review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and environmental findings. (Full Story)
	FIRST ON 12: TEE Center unveils $350,000 marketing plan Last Updated: 9:47 PM 02/09/12 - A pre-opening marketing plan was unveiled this morning for the TEE Center. (Full Story)
	Jury to decide teen murder suspect's fate Last Updated: 12:41 PM 02/09/12 - The jury in the Aaron Schmidt trial has started deliberations. (Full Story)
	Reactors at Plant Vogtle approved Last Updated: 5:16 PM 02/09/12 - The NRC has approved the license for the two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle. (Full Story)
	Magic City owner arrested Last Updated: 11:47 AM 02/09/12 - Richmond County deputies arrested Patrick Walton, owner of Magic City Club, for allegedly lying on this business license. (Full Story)
	UPDATE: Fire Department Inspector arrested for felony theft by taking Last Updated: 9:45 PM 02/09/12 - Lt. Melvin Harris was booked into the Richmond County jail facing a felony theft charge; he's accused of stealing thousands of dollars from businesses for inspection fees. (Full Story)
	Millen man sought for bank fraud Last Updated: 12:19 PM 02/09/12 - Columbia County authorities are looking for a man they say took out a $10,000 loan and now has disappeared. (Full Story)
	Update: Dean transferred to evaluation center with Department of Corrections Last Updated: 10:43 AM 02/10/12 - Former county commissioner Anthony Scott Dean is in evaluation center in Savannah. He will then be transferred to his permanent assignment. (Full Story)
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Winter Jam at the James Brown Arena
The annual Winter Jam tour played the James Brown Arena on Thursday. The event supports some great causes but one of the bands has it's own charity.
Georgia students score well on AP exams
The College Board released its annual report Wednesday showing that Georgia ranks 13th in the country for the percentage of students scoring 3 or higher on the tests.
New Georgia city might be called Ashford
Residents pushing to create a new Georgia city cleared a key hurdle in the Georgia Legislature, but the proposed name of the new community has changed.
Community meeting planned after videotaped beating
Residents in Atlanta's Pittsburgh neighborhood plan a community meeting Wednesday to discuss how to curb violence in the area.
Augusta escaped inmate caught
News 12 has learned an Augusta escaped inmate captured in Bartow County Tuesday night.
Atlanta to reassess its red light camera program
An Atlanta official says the city will reassess its red light camera program after concerns that violations were not mailed to motorists as they are required to be under state law.
AG: Atlanta's 2nd airport could be in Tennessee
Georgia's attorney general says residents should be open to the idea of Chattanooga's airport becoming "Atlanta's second airport."
Obama to host White House Science Fair
The fair celebrates the student winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering and math competitions from across the country.
Local soldier places in national contest
A Grovetown man won Honorable Mention in DIRECTV's Ultimate Displaced Fan Contest. He is the ultimate Dallas Cowboys fan.
Three local high school boys become Eagle Scouts
On Saturday night three boys achieved the highest rank attainable in the scouts. They became Eagles.
Georgia ranks top ten for domestic violence related deaths
Last year, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office alone had 3,000 reported cases of domestic violence.
Cause of fire at Clearwater Finishing Plant may never be determined
The fire is still smoldering. Investigators say they may never know how the fire started.
Ga. judge rejects attempt to keep Obama off ballot
Obama's local attorney Michael Jablonski did not attend a hearing last week in Atlanta.

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