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UPDATED: Accident causing traffic delays on I-20 westbound near state line

News 12 has learned an accident is causing major traffic delays on I-20 westbound near the state line.

Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:04:12 GMT

Three local high school boys become Eagle Scouts

On Saturday night three boys achieved the highest rank attainable in the scouts. They became Eagles.

Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:34:21 GMT

Romney takes strong lead in Nevada GOP victory

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney jumped to a strong lead in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, reaching for a second straight campaign victory over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.

Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:52:36 GMT

Georgia ranks top ten for domestic violence related deaths

Last year, the Richmond County Sheriff's Office alone had 3,000 reported cases of domestic violence.

Published: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:24:13 GMT

Georgia donors give most cash to Romney

Campaign fundraising reports show that Georgians are opening their wallets wider for Mitt Romney than they are for Newt Gingrich, who represented the state in Congress for more than two decades.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:40:12 GMT

Ga. state senators aim to help returning veterans

Three military veterans who now serve in the Georgia Senate are proposing legislation aimed at helping soldiers make the transition back into civilian life after returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:37:39 GMT

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting

A man is recovering from a gunshot wound in Lincoln County Georgia.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:27:30 GMT

'Thank You' from Aiken Department of Public Safety

The men and women of the Aiken Department of Public Safety would like to thank our local Aiken community, the CSRA, our city and state governments and the entire nation for the incredible outpouring of love, prayers, and support during our time of need.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:26:53 GMT

Cause of fire at Clearwater Finishing Plant may never be determined

The fire is still smoldering. Investigators say they may never know how the fire started.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:51:58 GMT

Army Corps extends deadline to lease Little River Marina

The Army Corps of Engineers is still looking for someone to run the Little River Marina. Business plans were supposed to be in Thursday, but the deadline has been extended.

Published: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:50:39 GMT