Top Augusta Area Local News Stories
Source: News 12 - Top Stories and Breaking News
Using space heaters can create a fire danger, if you're not careful. It is also the time of year where more and more people are using them. News 12's Melissa Tune shows you how to prevent careless mistakes that could cost you your life.
Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:33:03 GMT
The Better Business Bureau warns scammers could pose as Census workers to steal your personal information.
Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:21:43 GMT
This month's Time To Care winner is a volunteer who serves people who are often forgotten by going where they are and meeting their needs. Larry Mazyck is living proof one person can make a difference.
Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:47:55 GMT
New 12 has learned Charles Anthony James was released December 27 from Georgia Department of Corrections.
Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 04:38:13 GMT
Animal services director Diane Downs says she is "very sorry" as she faces demotion. One of her employees was fired for multiple complaints of sexual harassment.
Published: Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:01:06 GMT
The Graniteville train wreck was an eye opener for many other cities with railroads. For years, Harlem has been trying to move one of it's fire stations away from the tracks and now that goal is looking more like a reality
Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:35:31 GMT
In this cold weather, it's getting harder and harder for some people to stay warm at night. So the Augusta Urban Ministries is partnering with several other groups to collect and distribute blankets, coats and space heaters -- and they need your help.
Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:02:30 GMT
Five years after the train left the track, people in Graniteville say they still feel like it all happened just yesterday.
Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:45:23 GMT
16 students at Josey High School have been arrested after a fight that broke out around 9:30 Wednesday morning.
Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:15:32 GMT
Marcus Smith was wanted for stabbing the mother of his two children in the stomach and upper arm around 2:40 this morning. Police tell News 12 it happened on the 300 Block of Lancaster Street in downtown Aiken.
Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:33:33 GMT
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