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Woman mugged in broad daylight in crowded grocery store parking lot Video included

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A routine outing to the grocery store turned dangerous for one Augusta woman. She became the victim of theft when she let her guard down for just a few seconds.   "It makes me feel violated," Jennifer More>>

That's Rich

Remembering Augusta's Past

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Being from Augusta, I—like many of you—have an interest in Augusta's history and things that go on around here. Over the years, the Augusta area has seen many changes. Some might say change is not happening More>>

Richmond County

Augusta Commission protects children and pets left alone in cars

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Among those hot button issues on the agenda for the Augusta Commission, leaving children and pets in cars unattended. More>>

SC Health Agency Wants Food Stamp Restrictions

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South Carolina's health agency wants the state to move forward with a proposal to ban the purchase of some unhealthful foods by people using food stamps, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition More>>

Georgia - Carolina

SC financial oversight board approves Boeing bonds

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South Carolina's financial oversight board unanimously approved borrowing $120 million for Boeing Co.'s expansion plans in North Charleston. More>>

Richmond County

Augusta Ranked 7th Cheapest Place to Live in U.S. Video included

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A recent article Money Watch ranks Augusta number 7 in cheapest cities in the U.S. To buy a home. Is that a reflection on the cities economic development, job creation, or just evident of national trend?
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Richmond County

Long-time mayor's assistant makes a career change

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Longtime Augusta mayor assistant Karyn Nixon is leaving her job with the city. More>>

Business / Consumer

South Carolina prepares to spend more money for ID theft protection

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South Carolina officials are preparing to pay for another round of taxpayer credit monitoring. More>>

Georgia - Carolina

Mixed results for Georgia in teacher training report

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Just four teacher-training programs at Georgia's college and universities have earned high marks on a national survey that examined more than 1,000 programs. More>>

Georgia / Carolina

Church-affiliated Retirement Home in SC Wants Alcohol License

A church-affiliated retirement community in Orangeburg is seeking approval to serve beer and wine after its bid to serve liquor was rejected by state officials. More>>

News

Tractor trailer overturned on I-20 westbound in Aiken

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A tractor trailer is overturned on I-20 westbound near mile marker 18 in Aiken. More>>

StormTracker News

Hundreds of customers without power in Richmond and Burke Counties

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More than 600 people are without power Tuesday morning in parts of Richmond and Burke counties. More>>

Richmond County

Local small business uses technology to boost sales Video included

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This week marks the 50th anniversary of National Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the role small business owners play in our economy and in our community. NBC 26 checked out one local shop to find out how they're using technology to stay competitive. More>>

Georgia / Carolina

South Carolina would borrow $500 million in budget agreement

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South Carolina would borrow up to $500 million for roads and bridges under a tentative budget agreement that a state budget conference committee has reached. The full House and Senate must approve the More>>

Fort Gordon

Residents Pay Bill for Fort Gordon Garage Door Fix Video included

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Throughout the week, Fort Gordon will test a Land Mobile Radio System that emits a frequency that may cause some of you grief.
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National

Ruling on voter citizenship proof ensnares Ga. law

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Georgia's voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship is similar to one in Arizona that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court. More>>

Richmond County

8 Year Old Published Author Video included

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At first Glance Sira Kane would appear to be just your Average fun Loving, shy 3rd grader. But at the age of 9, she is Already an accomplished author with not one, but TWO published books.
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Richmond County

Construction on Olde Town Sibley Street Project to begin after long delays Video included

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One of Augusta's oldest neighborhoods is getting a face lift after months of delays. The future of an empty lot on Sibley Street is exciting Olde Town neighbors. "An area like this has been neglected More>>

Georgia / Carolina

Compromise could provide $800M for SC roads

Legislators say a tentative agreement could provide up to $800 million for road and bridge work across South Carolina. More>>

Business / Consumer

Consumer Report 6/17/2013 with Liz Hill Video included

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From Farm to Table, the United States Department of Agriculture wants to help you buy local. Plus, parents looking for ways to avoid brain drain have some help this summer! Liz Hill reports. More>>

  • National / World NewsNational / World News

  • National

    Monday, June 17 2013 10:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:04:34 GMT
    Georgia's voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship is similar to one in Arizona that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
    Georgia's voter registration law requiring proof of citizenship is similar to one in Arizona that has been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Business / Consumer

    Monday, June 17 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:22:34 GMT
    From Farm to Table, the United States Department of Agriculture wants to help you buy local. Plus, parents looking for ways to avoid brain drain have some help this summer! Liz Hill reports.
    From Farm to Table, the United States Department of Agriculture wants to help you buy local. Plus, parents looking for ways to avoid brain drain have some help this summer! Liz Hill reports.
  • Georgia / Carolina

    Monday, June 17 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:48:02 GMT
    The Supreme Court says lawyers may not obtain personal information from state driver license records to recruit clients for lawsuits.    The justices voted 5-4 Monday in favor of South Carolina residents
    The justices voted 5-4 Monday in favor of South Carolina residents who objected to solicitations from lawyers to join a lawsuit against car dealers.
  • Health Check

  • Health Check

    Friday, June 14 2013 11:12 AM EDT2013-06-14 15:12:47 GMT
    3-year-old Jameson will be donating bone marrow to his little sister, saving her life.
    Indiana 3-year-old set to become a real-life super hero by donating bone marrow that will save his sister's life. Jennie Runevitch reports.
    Indiana 3-year-old set to become a real-life super hero by donating bone marrow that will save his sister's life. Jennie Runevitch reports.
  • Thursday, June 13 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:12:01 GMT
    It's a problem that can creep up in the middle of the night, a troubling cough that keeps you awake. While not necessarily an "emergency," it's a problem that needs be taken care of quick.  Going to an
    It's a problem that can creep up in the middle of the night, a troubling cough that keeps you awake. While not necessarily an "emergency," it's a problem that needs be taken care of quick.  Going to an
  • Georgia - Carolina

    Thursday, June 13 2013 10:35 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:35:35 GMT
    Several lawsuits have been filed against education officials and the Department of Health and Environmental Control over a tuberculosis outbreak at a Greenwood County school.
    Several lawsuits have been filed against education officials and the Department of Health and Environmental Control over a tuberculosis outbreak at a Greenwood County school.
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