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Thomson celebrates homecoming

‘Small community with a lot of love’: Thomson celebrates homecoming

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sydney Hood
Thomson High School celebrated homecoming this week but along with the celebration, families and friends leaned on each other.

Under the Lights

Under the Lights Ga. scoreboard: Jim Hudson Cadilac

Georgia high school football scores

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
The high football season is just getting started. Here's a look at where things stand for Georgia high schools in the CSRA.

Under the Lights

Under the Lights S.C. scoreboard: Ole Edgefield Butcher Shop

South Carolina high school football scores

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
The high football season is here. Here's a look at where things stand for South Carolina high schools in the CSRA.

Under the Lights

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WATCH: Under the Lights | Week 7 highlights

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Staff
Here is a look at the highlights and scores from Under the Lights week 2. Check out News 12 at 11 every Friday for Under the Lights.

Under the Lights

Evans Knights vs. Lakeside Panthers

Evans, Lakeside go head-to-head in Game of the Week

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Alyssa Lyons
It’s the battle for the Soul of Columbia County between the Evans Knights and the Lakeside Panthers. It is the first region matchup for Lakeside and the second for Evans.

Regional

Jimmy Carter poses with the Allman Brothers Band in a framed photo at Big House Museum in Macon.

How the Allman Brothers Band helped Jimmy Carter win the White House

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Chelsea Beimfohr
Carter, like thousands of other Americans, was a fan of the Southern rock-and-roll band in the 1970s. It was the same time period in which he was campaigning for president.

Under the Lights

Terrance Smith Jr. and Jevon Edwards, South Aiken Players

South Aiken relies on teamwork for second win

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nick Viland
Friday is the beginning of region play for two of our big South Carolina schools - North Augusta and South Aiken. We caught up with the Thoroughbreds.

Local

“Connection to Community” event

Connection to Community event offers help to homeless

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Staff
Local groups are continuing to come together to help support those experiencing homelessness. Friday was the monthly “Connection to Community” event.

Regional

Scales of justice

Ga. judge declines to freeze oversight law fought by Augusta DA

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Staff and wire reports
A judge is declining to freeze a new Georgia law creating a commission to discipline and remove state prosecutors, a measure fought by Augusta’s DA and three others.

Local

School bus generic

Are Richmond County schools prepared to stop the violence?

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Hallie Turner
The Richmond County School System has seen more than three fights, a school shooting, multiple students arrested and two football games canceled due to violence from students.
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Local

Lane closure scheduled for eastbound I-20 at state line

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Staff
Another lane closure is coming from 10 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday for the Interstate 20 improvement project at the Georgia-South Carolina state line.

Regional

How government shutdown would affect Georgia, South Carolina

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Staff
If the federal government shuts down, Social Security and benefits for Medicare and Medicaid will continue, but we'll feel effects in other ways,

Local

What the Tech: How much storage you should have?

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Staff
You can save up to $350 by not paying for more storage than you need. So how do you know how much storage you should have?

Local

Augusta bakery and restaurant expand to Grovetown

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Staff
Two Augusta businesses are expanding their operations to Grovetown on Gateway Center Boulevard. Friday was the grand opening for the Lil Dutch Bakery and Janwiches Grill.

Regional

First plea deal reached in Donald Trump’s historic Georgia indictment

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell
The nation's 45th president and 18 others are accused of attempting to overturn Georgia's 2020 presidential election results.

Local

CSRA’s food bank expects to see higher numbers during campaign

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Taylor Martin
During October, neighbors across the CSRA will join forces with Golden Harvest Food Bank for its annual “It’s Spooky To Be Hungry” food and funds drive.

Local

Festival will showcase Hispanic culture at Augusta Common

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Staff
Augusta Hispanic Festival showcases traditions, food and captivating music and includes booths offering authentic cuisine, arts and crafts.

Regional

Augusta suspect kills himself after S.C. shoot-out with officers

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Staff
George Curtis, who was wanted in Augusta on child sex offenses, killed himself after a shoot-out with authorities at a hotel near Irmo.

Regional

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter’s lifelong love affair

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell and Atlanta News First staff
The couple married on July 7, 1946.

Local

2 injured in separate Aiken County shootings; suspects unknown

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Staff
One person was shot during a shooting incident on Augusta Road early Friday. Another person was injured in a drive-by shooting on Silver Bluff Road.

Local

MCG dermatology students offer free skin care clinic

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Staff
A group of medical students at the Medical College of Georgia developed the Augusta Free Derm Clinic to provide care to patients who may not otherwise be able to afford it.

Regional

Leaders from 2-state region remember Feinstein as ‘trailblazer’

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Staff and wire reports
Elected officials from Georgia and South Carolina are reacting to the death of longtime Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California.

Local

Crews battle house fire near Aiken Regional Airport

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Staff
A house was heavily ablaze when crews arrived to battle flames just before 10:40 a.m. Friday in the 900 block of Old Jordan Road.

News

Peers suspends Ga. state senator who wants to impeach DA

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus is suspending a state senator who attacked them for opposing his plan to impeach Fani Willis for indicting former President Donald Trump.

Regional

‘We honor you, Mr. President’ | Jimmy Carter’s tributes before 99th birthday

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell
Georgia's favorite son entered hospice care months ago, yet is about to mark another milestone.

Regional

SC Attorney General asks Pornhub to explain content featuring underaged children

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alvieann Chandler
The South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading 25 other states in a letter to Pornhub’s parent company with concerns over content featuring underaged children.

Local

Blood bank offers immersive digital experience for donors

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Staff
CSRA residents will have the choice of experiencing a blood donation like never before at Shepeard Community Blood Center.

Regional

Atlanta spa shooter fights death penalty in Fulton County

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Jasmina Alston and Rebekka Schramm
The man accused of going on a killing spree in 2021, killing eight people at metro Atlanta spas, is expected to appear in court Friday in Fulton County for day two of a motions hearing ahead of his death penalty trial.

Regional

SC State museum seeks hip-hop artifacts for upcoming exhibition

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
South Carolina State University is searching for hip-hop cultural artifacts for an upcoming museum exhibit.

Regional

Palmetto Trail in Orangeburg, Clarendon counties now connected by pedestrian bridge

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A refurbished connection on the Palmetto Trial will allow hikers and cyclists to cross Lake Marion.

Local

Richmond County schools name 2023 Teacher of Year

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
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By Staff
Terri Green, a science teacher at Lucy C. Laney Comprehensive High School, was announced the 2023 Teacher of the Year during a banquet Thursday.

Local

Local business seeks entertainment district for downtown Augusta

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
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By Nick Viland
Over the past several years, downtown Augusta has come alive. To further the progress even more, discussions are taking place to create a Savannah-style entertainment district.

Regional

Trump not a fan of EV industry, which is growing in Georgia

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Doug Reardon
Electric vehicles have been a focal point of Georgia’s recent economic growth.

Regional

Trump won’t try to move Georgia case to federal court after judge rejected similar bid by Meadows

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 8:11 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Former President Donald Trump will not seek to get his Georgia election interference case transferred to federal court, his attorneys said in a filing Thursday, three weeks after a judge rejected a similar attempt by the former president’s White House chief of staff.

Local

Veterinarian returns to work 1 month after dog attack

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:39 PM EDT
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By Sydney Hood
Dr. Emily Martin had injuries to her hand and leg that kept her out of work until she recovered. She’s since returned, easing back into the job she loves so much.

Local

‘Lovable, kind, genuine’: Many mourn Strom Thurmond teacher

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
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By Staff
Friends and colleagues are remembering a English teacher who unexpectedly passed away last week.

I-Team

I-TEAM: What personnel files tell us about fired deputies

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT
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By Meredith Anderson and Saint Julian Cox
The personnel files of two recently fired Richmond County deputies shed light on the work history of the pair who lost their jobs for reportedly lying about an inappropriate relationship.

Regional

Why ag agency could take over S.C. school lunch program

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:42 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Some major changes are being considered at the State House right now, and they could impact who oversees school nutrition services across South Carolina.

Local

James Brown students perform 90th birthday concert

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:25 PM EDT
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By Staff
This year would have marked James Brown’s 90th birthday; in honor, the James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils will perform a concert on Thursday.

Local

Family remembers 30-year-old dad killed in Padgett Highway crash

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:14 PM EDT
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By Hallie Turner
It’s been five days since two people died on Mike Padgett Highway after a car crash. One of those victims was 30-year-old Richard Faber from Burke County.

Under the Lights

Midland Valley football coach discusses phenomenal season

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 5:12 PM EDT
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By Staff
Halfway through the season, Midland Valley High School’s football team seems unstoppable. We interviewed the head coach about the phenomenon.

Regional

Ring camera shows burglar singing (surprisingly well) before breaking into home, police say

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM EDT
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By Ellie Parker and Emily Van de Riet
Police are looking for a man who they say burglarized a home in Atlanta but was first caught on the homeowner’s Ring camera belting his heart out.

Local

North Augusta gears up for annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By Staff
North Augusta Parks and Recreation announced the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee is bringing big acts with it during the two days.

Local

Aiken One Table gathering won’t take place this year

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 4:18 PM EDT
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By Staff
Aiken’s One Table, a Thanksgiving staple, took a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, but returned last year, only to be called off again this year. A key organizer explains why.

Local

Old Barnwell golf club launches caddie program for teens

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:59 PM EDT
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By Staff
The Old Barnwell golf club has opened in Aiken and has launched one of South Carolina's first caddie programs for high school students.

Local

Atlanta former pro athlete stops in Augusta to read to students

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 3:32 PM EDT
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By Staff
At Lamar-Milledge Elementary School, Former Atlanta Brave and Atlanta Falcon Player Brian Jordan stopped by to be a part of Richmond County Schools literacy initiative.

Local

As we’ve seen in CSRA, rabies remains a widespread threat

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:48 PM EDT
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By Staff
This is World Rabies Day, and the impact of the virus hits close to home in the CSRA, where two counties are on the upper range of cases for Georgia.

Regional

‘It’s painful’ | DeKalb homeowner faces eviction over fraudulent mortgage, he says

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 2:43 PM EDT
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By Ciara Cummings
Georgia clerks believe changing state law could minimize alleged property fraud.

Sports

Bulldogs hit the road for Deep South’s oldest rivalry

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:51 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
The Bulldogs are set to visit Auburn after opening with four home games. Georgia has won the last six meetings with the Tigers.

Regional

New parking deck construction set to begin at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

Updated: Sep. 28, 2023 at 1:49 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta leaders will address the need for a new parking deck at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
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