Top Augusta Area Local News Stories
Source: News 12 - Top Stories and Breaking News
South Carolina's alert system notifies motorists on the road about traffic problems and amber alerts, but soon it could help another group, law enforcement officers. State lawmakers are working on a new "blue alert."
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:43:48 GMT
Firefighters say an abandoned home on Mill Street and Johnson Avenue caught fire just before 4:30 a.m. Friday, destroying the roof and leaving extensive damage inside.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:18:13 GMT
Talk about a whopper of a fishing story. A couple at Clark's Hill Lake came home with a tale they'll be telling for years. A little object they found on shore has a big story.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:20:18 GMT
The annual Winter Jam tour played the James Brown Arena on Thursday. The event supports some great causes but one of the bands has it's own charity.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:19:15 GMT
They say there is no question in their minds a young teenage boy committed murder, but the jury that sealed his fate still has other questions. Some wonder if he ever had a chance at all in court.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:32:38 GMT
The North Augusta Goodwill Store will close after a sale that ends on February 18, 2012.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:14:31 GMT
A portion of Richards Road is closed due to a sewer line collapse.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:13:30 GMT
Richmond County investigators tell News 12 they will now seek a grand jury indictment against Joshua Jones for feticide.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:34:04 GMT
In a 4-1 vote, the Commission found the staff’s review adequate to make the necessary regulatory safety and environmental findings.
Published: Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:46:34 GMT
A pre-opening marketing plan was unveiled this morning for the TEE Center.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:47:09 GMT