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Massive fire destroys plant in Warren County

Dozens are out of work after an overnight fire destroyed the Timbermen plant in Camak, Georgia, near Warrenton.

Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:23:04 GMT

Source: Animal control director to be demoted after sexual harassment firing

A News 12 investigation uncovers a plan to demote Augusta's Animal Services Director. The move comes after an employee is fired for allegations of sexual harassment.

Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:20:08 GMT

Chiquita Johnson clears out office, resigns

Chiquita Johnson, Augusta's General Counsel, has resigned.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:24:38 GMT

Only on 12: Ehrhardt police chief facing some double duty drama

One South Carolina town is without a mayor and another is without a police chief after Ehrhardt's Chief James Preacher is sworn in as mayor of Norway.

Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:19:29 GMT

Man accused of principal threat makes Alford plea, released

A man accused of threatening to kill the Wagner Salley High School Principal used the Alford plea in an Aiken County courtroom Monday.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:26:38 GMT

Ann Street closed on Wednesday, January 6

The Richmond County Engineering Department will be closing Ann Street between Lakeshore Loop and Katherine Drive on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 to remove a large tree from the area.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:20:25 GMT

SCE&G gas rates going down more than 3 percent

Natural gas rates are going down for customers of South Carolina Electric & Gas Co. for the second month in a row.

Published: Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:13:06 GMT

Federal appeals court reverses Ga. death sentence

A federal appeals panel has reversed a death sentence of a Georgia man convicted of the 1989 kidnap and murder of a pregnant woman.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:56:30 GMT

Forecasters will send storm warnings earlier

Forecasters hope warnings about 36 to 48 hours ahead of the storms will give coastal residents more advance notice.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:57:47 GMT

SC lawmaker wants another review of gov's conduct

State Sen. Jake Knotts said Tuesday the Senate needs to do its own review of the issues behind a House proposal to censure – but not remove -- Sanford.

Published: Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:49:31 GMT