Top Augusta Area Local News Stories
Source: News 12 - Top Stories and Breaking News
The fight for justice continues for Terence Reese, a 16-year-old beaten while walking his friend home from school. Terence's mother Taanja Reese said she was shocked when a defense attorney accused her son, the victim, of also being in a gang.
Published: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:40:47 GMT
Some of the most talented kids in our area took to the stage Saturday. It's all part of Fort Discovery's Youth sonic showcase-- giving some local talent a chance to shine.
Published: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:07:54 GMT
One jockey was sent to the hospital after being thrown from a horse during Steeplechase in Aiken.
Published: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:13:29 GMT
The road to the final four is well underway and News 12 caught up with some sports fans with their brackets looking to have a good time.
Published: Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:09:34 GMT
Masters week is less than three weeks away, but with the big crowds come big traffic headaches, and Richmond County traffic engineers are already getting prepared.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:22:17 GMT
A medical mission group from First Baptist Church of Augusta is headed to Chile, three weeks after an earthquake devastated parts of the country.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:14:52 GMT
And for teachers, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs -- more help is available. The Good Neighbor Program allows them to qualify for 50 percent off the price of the home.
Published: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:19:07 GMT
Richmond County dispatch tells News 12 they got a call about about a naked man running around Central Avenue near Merry Street around 6 am. When investigators got to the area, they realized the man had been shot.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:59:06 GMT
Investigators are looking for two Augusta men in connection with a shooting at the Waffle House in Aiken on March 15th.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:49:01 GMT
Officers tell News 12 that they are planning on charging a shooting victim for giving false information.
Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:01:13 GMT