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Ga., SC governors meet in Augusta privately on stalled port

The governors of Georgia and South Carolina met privately and far from their statehouse offices Friday to discuss disagreements that have left years of cooperation toward building a shared seaport on the Savannah River in limbo.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:42:58 GMT

UPDATE: Driver identified in early morning crash on Massoit Drive

Richmond County investigators have identified the man involved in an early morning accident Saturday.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:27:14 GMT

Investigators speak on the murder of Cayce Vice

Friends and family also say Joshua Jones was the father, but we haven't heard much from investigators about the case, until now.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 07:15:32 GMT

Local Church retreat being led by convicted sex offender

A convicted sex offender is leading a spiritual retreat at a local church. Lynn Bauman plead guilty to indecency with a child by contact and inducing a sexual performance by a child.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:55:21 GMT

No major injuries after an accident involving an RCSO vehicle

Richmond County deputies are on the scene where one of their own vehicles was involved in an accident Friday night.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:53:08 GMT

UPDATE: Pedestrian struck on Walton Way

Richmond County deputies are on the scene where a pedestrian has been struck at the 1700 block of Walton Way.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:49:38 GMT

Bill in the House would strip jobs from Savannah River Site

A bill in the U.S. House of Representatives could have a direct impact on Savannah River Site. If passed, it would bring a local project to a screaching halt, and it would erase lots of jobs too.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:59:25 GMT

Commission Approves Spending Plan for Plant Vogtle Construction

The Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approved Georgia Power's latest request for approval of its expenditures at its Plant Vogtle nuclear power construction project in Burke County.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:28:23 GMT

ONLY ON 12: YDC murder suspect's mom talks about 'Not Guilty' Plea

Michael Everidge plead not guilty in his first court appearance since being charged with Augusta YDC inmate Jade Holder's murder three months ago. Michael Everidge's mother talked exclusively with News 12 today. She is upset about the termination of 11 employees, so far, at Augusta's YDC, many of them leaders

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:56:27 GMT

Liberty Tax could face heavy fines for using Lady Liberty wavers on North Augusta public sidewalks

If you travel down Martintown road you've probably seen Lady Liberty telling you to go to Liberty Tax Service. The North Augusta department of public safety says they are violating a city code prohibiting advertising along public streets.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:29:47 GMT