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Under the Lights

Lakeside High School football

Lakeside Panthers prepare for battle with an old rival

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Daniel Booth
The phrase “this town isn’t big enough for the two of us” takes on a whole new meaning whenever Evans and Lakeside clash on the football field.

Local

The Thomson Bulldogs are busy defending their state championship, but they still took time to...

Thomson High football players take time to read to kids

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Staff
The Thomson Bulldogs are busy defending their state championship, but they still took time to visit some kids who look up to them.

Local

From left: Mayah Nussbaum, Annabelle Claire Mwonya and Chance Ruiz.

3 students from Augusta Prep reach high achievements

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Staff
An Augusta Preparatory Day School student has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, and two others received high academic honors.

Local

Richmond County Board of Education

3 Richmond County schools report weapons found on campus

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Staff
Three different Richmond County schools are reporting that weapons were found on campus, according to letters sent home to parents.

Local

From left: Breanna Kennedy, Barbara Alicia Brayboy Brooks and Zulymon Drew.

Scholarships, breakfast honor USC Aiken’s first Black student

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Staff
The University of South Carolina Aiken Black Alumni Council is creating historic strides for students of color on campus.

Local

The Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new W. Rodger Giles...

Scouts open new facilities at Lincoln County camp area

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Staff
The Robert E. Knox Scout Reservation recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new W. Rodger Giles Dining Hall, Sewell Center and Doctors Hospital Health Lodge.

Local

From left: Laurie Dickey-Billings of Waynesboro Primary, Sonya Lane of S.G.A. Elementary,...

Burke County schools announce teacher of the year finalist

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Staff
The finalist will be recognized, and the teacher of the year will be named during halftime of the Burke County Bears and WACO Yellow Jackets football game.

Local

Georgia Cancer Center

Wellstar MCG Health offers test to screen for 50-plus cancers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Staff
The Galleri️ test is the first of its kind and detects a signal in the blood that may be associated with cancer. Results can even predict where the cancer may be located.

Local

On Wednesday, family and friends held a balloon release for Nylah.

‘A distinct laugh’: Balloon release honors Thomson teen who died

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sydney Hood
Despite it being homecoming for Thomson High School, students are still making sure the family of Nylah Tutt is a part of their activities. On Wednesday, family and friends held a balloon release for Nylah.

Local

Savannah River Mission Completion donates $4,000 to Public Education
Partners for teacher...

SRS contractor awards $4,000 in grants for STEM education

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Staff
Savannah River Mission Completion awarded $4,000 in grants to Public Education Partners to fund science, technology, engineering, and math-related activities in Aiken County schools.
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Local

Red Cross salutes several heroes from across the CSRA

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Staff
The American Red Cross of East Central Georgia recognized eight heroes from the CSRA for their acts of courage, compassion and community impact.

Local

Local support group hosts spa day for cancer patients

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Taylor Martin
September is ovarian and uterine cancer awareness month. Doctors are teaming up with a local support group to make a group of patients feel special before the month is over.

Regional

Parasitic brain worm found in rats at Zoo Atlanta, CDC study says

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Hope Dean
The parasite can cause eosinophilic meningitis in humans, the CDC said.

Local

Crash causes injuries at Riverwatch Parkway, Alexander Drive

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Staff
A traffic accident Wednesday afternoon left at least one person injured and caused some snags for drivers on Riverwatch Parkway.

Regional

Appeals court denies ex-banker Laffitte’s request to remain free

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
Former Palmetto State Bank CEO Russell Laffitte will be required to report to federal prison ahead of his appeal.

Regional

Parole again denied for S.C. woman who killed her abuser

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Despite a 3-2 decision supporting Tiffany Carrol's bid to rejoin society, efforts again fell short because the bar is higher for certain violent crimes.

Local

Phinizy Swamp unveils new handicapped-accessible trail

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Staff
he Phinizy Center for Water Sciences opened a new handicapped-accessible trail at the Phinizy Center Nature Park on Wednesday.

Local

Strom Thurmond teacher remembered for kindness, compassion

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Staff
A Strom Thurmond High School English teacher unexpectedly passed away after dedicating 16 years to her profession, school officials say.

News

It’s opening day for Diamond Lakes restrooms and slow-pitch tourney

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Craig Allison
After years of issues from plumbing, delays, and vandalism, Diamond Lakes Regional Park is opening up fully functioning restrooms and concession stands.

Local

Triple threat lurks for your lungs this virus season across CSRA

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Steve Byerly and Hallie Turner
With South Carolina already seeing its first flu death of the season, health officials in the two-state region are urging people to get vaccinated for flu, RSV and COVID.

Regional

Biden vetoes resolution to remove bat that calls SC home from endangered list

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Steven Ardary
President Joe Biden used his veto powers on Tuesday striking down a pair of joint resolutions that would remove endangered species protections from two animals.

Local

What the Tech: Crisis Text Line gives teens more options

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Staff
A non-profit organization aimed at reducing the number of teenage suicides is meeting kids where they spend a lot of their time.

Regional

Powerball jackpot up to $850 million after months without a big winner

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The jackpot has grown so large because there have been 29 consecutive drawings without a big winner, dating back to July 19.

Local

Aiken County deputy shoots suspect with beanbag round after rampage

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Staff
An Aiken County deputy shot a suspect twice with a beanbag round after he went on a window-breaking rampage with a baseball bat, according to authorities.

Wealth Wednesday

Wealth Wednesday: Taking a fresh look at your finances

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By staff
Private Wealth Advisor Will Rogers talks about taking a fresh look at your finances.

Sports

Braves become 3rd MLB team to hit 300 home runs in a season

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
The Atlanta Braves are now the third team in MLB history to hit 300 home runs in a season.

Local

City of Aiken hosts meeting on Shaws Creek water treatment plant

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Staff
The City of Aiken will host a public meeting on the Shaws Creek water treatment plant, on Wednesday.

Local

Aiken City Council candidates speak to voters during forum

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Staff
Aiken City Council candidates for District 1 spoke to voters during a public forum on Tuesday evening.

Regional

Changes made to Jimmy Carter’s birthday celebrations, likely due to impending government shutdown

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
America’s 39th president is turning 99 years old today and you’re invited to celebrate!

Local

Hockey may return to James Brown Arena after nearly a decade

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Nick Viland
A study showed results on Monday to see the pros and cons of what it would look like if a hockey team made a return if a new James Brown Arena comes to fruition.

Regional

South Georgia film seeks to bring awareness and change to the criminal justice system

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
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By Ashanti Isaac
The film has been utilized by law enforcement and also in communities to reach at-risk youth.

Local

‘Her smile was everything’: Parents remember teen who died

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:21 PM EDT
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By Sydney Hood
One Thomson family was getting ready for a sweet 16, but now are preparing to bury a child. Nylah Tutt died suddenly.

I-Team

I-TEAM: New details in Richmond County deputies’ scandal

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Meredith Anderson
Another Richmond County deputy joined the ranks of the recently fired this week, and there are new developments on a pair who were fired last week and two others who were demoted.

Regional

Murdaugh defense team motions for U.S. government to take control of assets

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Attorneys for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh have filed documents asking the federal government to take control of his assets.

Regional

Judge refuses to block business grant program for Black women

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A federal judge in Atlanta rules a firm can keep offering a grant program only to Black women, saying a lawsuit arguing it illegally excluded other races was not likely to succeed.

Regional

Pair caught selling laughing gas in balloons at Ga. concert

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Jail records show a 23-year-old Atlanta man and 25-year-old Florida woman were charged with misdemeanor sale, distribution or possession of dangerous drugs.

Regional

Herschel Walker’s wife is selling Ga. house he listed as residence

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Herschel Walker’s wife is seeking to sell the Atlanta house that the football great listed as his residence when he ran for U.S. Senate last year as a Republican.

News

Grant Me Hope | ‘Perfect family ... respects my boundaries’

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT
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By Staff
News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system.

Local

Lane closures scheduled tonight for eastbound I-20 at state line

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:53 PM EDT
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By Staff
More overnight lane closures are coming this week for the Interstate 20 improvement project at the Georgia-South Carolina state line, transportation officials say.

Regional

Feds say S.C. State University has been far underfunded

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Feds say S.C. State is supposed to be getting funding that’s equitable with South Carolina’s original land-grant university, Clemson — but that hasn’t happened.

Local

Belair Donuts in Augusta celebrates 4 years with new mural

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Staff
Belair Donuts celebrated its fourth anniversary on Tuesday. To help celebrate this anniversary, Beautify Augusta helped the business to get its own mural.

Local

‘It’s a legacy’: Stepping into past with new historical marker

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
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By Taylor Martin
Over 100 years ago, what’s now trees and campgrounds used to be the home to multiple black families. Now, the set of steps is one of the only historical markers left for one of those families.

Local

Augusta Jr. Players continue practice for new show this weekend

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By Staff
They say practice makes perfect and you see that as the Augusta Junior Players get ready for their weekend performance, Finding Nemo Junior.

Sports

Iconic Augusta National caddie joins Black Golf Hall of Fame

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Alyssa Lyons
Carl Jackson was one of four in the 37th Hall of Fame class. He was honored among Andre Springs, LaRee Pearl Sugg, and Stephen Hamblin.

Local

Homeless man found dead by mowing crew under Calhoun Bridge

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:06 PM EDT
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By Staff
At 9:49 a.m., the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Calhoun Bridge at Broad Street and Washington Road for a “suspicious situation.”

Local

PaceDay set to return to raise money for cancer research

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:58 PM EDT
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By Staff
Paceline’s annual fundraiser, PaceDay, is coming to the Augusta Common on October 14 and 15. Officials say this event will mark the fifth edition

Local

Augusta leaders turn to PR campaign to curb panhandling

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:18 PM EDT
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By Craig Allison
A new plan to deal with panhandling and a push for better service from city departments were on the minds of Augusta commissioners Tuesday when they met.

Regional

8-foot albino boa constrictor startles car technicians working on engine

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Kristin Nelson and Debra Worley
An eight-foot albino boa constrictor startled technicians at a car dealership in Myrtle Beach when they looked under the hood of a car Tuesday morning.

Regional

Augusta McDonald’s bringing the heat with 2 new sauces

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:48 PM EDT
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By Staff
If you’re a sauce fan, get ready to double dip, because McDonald’s in Augusta are adding two new limited-edition sauces to the menu starting Oct. 9.

Local

What work file says about rescuer arrested in porn, weed case

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By Hallie Turner and Steve Byerly
News 12 obtained the personnel file of Matthew Brisendine, who was arrested after a child-porn raid yielded more than that.
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