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Ga. unemployment hits 10.5 percent

The rate is up one-tenth of a percentage point from the 10.4 percent reported in January.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:29:07 GMT

Barnwell Magistrate Office worker arrested for fraud

45 year old Abbie Melissa Martin Nolind has been arrested for embezzling more than 5,000 dollars from the Barnwell County Magistrate's Office.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:22:14 GMT

Man pleads guilty to killing his brother

A North Augusta man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading to guilty to voluntary manslaughter for the death of his brother.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:26 GMT

Aiken County deputies working accident between train and motorcycle

Right now, Aiken County deputies are on the scene of an accident between a train and a motorcycle.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:42:12 GMT

SC lawmakers approve $5B spending plan

The plan raises the state's cigarette by 30-cents-per-pack to 37 cents. The money goes to a trust fund for Medicaid expenses.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:47:01 GMT

Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs

The government is announcing a recall of 1.2 million high chairs, saying they pose a fall hazard to children.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:43:00 GMT

Morning accidents in Aiken County

Several accidents this morning could disrupt your morning commute in Aiken County.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:22 GMT

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.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:01:32 GMT

2 Car crash on Gordon Highway

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.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:37:00 GMT

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

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.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:18:06 GMT