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Paine College looking into attempted break-in at president's office

Coming up on News 12 at 6 o'clock, the school vice president gives The Inside Story on this break-in and the financial challenges. »

Azziz: Merger between ASU/GHSU should not cut jobs

On Monday, the heads of Augusta State University and Georgia Health Sciences University got together to hear from you. »

Investigators looking for suspect in Hephzibah armed robbery

The suspect is said to have shown the clerk a gun in his waistband before demanding money. He then fled from the gas station on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. »

First On 12: SPLOST funds to be used for Paine College changes

Committees voted to approve the use of SPLOST funds for changes to Druid Park Avenue at Paine College. »

Suspect in morning kidnapping now in custody

The suspect in this morning's kidnapping is now in the custody of the Richmond County Sheriff's Office. »

UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal accident on Gordon Highway

Deputies say a man is dead after he started driving the wrong direction on Gordon Highway. Crews are still rerouting traffic near Fort Gordon Gates 1 and 2. »

Paine College loses federal loan eligibility

Paine College has lost access until 2014 to the Federal Perkins Loan, a need-based program for students, after not properly accounting for the funds. »

Soldiers finish unique mission, return to Ft. Gordon

Two buses full of soldiers rolled into Fort Gordon this morning. The mission they've just completed is reminescent of the old Chinese proverb: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. »

Only on 12: Mayor backs 'traffic calming' for Paine College stretch

School leaders want to close the road because of problems with cars zooming through stop signs, but the mayor is calling for a compromise. »

Obama admin. official talks health care law, takes questions at Paine College

The Obama administration sent a top official to Augusta to answer questions at Paine College on Friday. »

Big changes coming to Fort Discovery property

Not only is the old Fort Discovery property getting a facelift, but it's also getting a new name. »

Save a Life tour aiming to prevent drunk driving deaths in our area

Army statistics show the number of soldiers enrolled in alcohol abuse treatment programs has doubled in the past nine years. Last year more than 2,000 people attended the same tour at Fort Gordon. This year they are inviting the community back to take ... »

Crews battling structure fire on Howell Road

Richmond County fire crews are battling a structure fire on Howell Road. That's off Harding Road, near Richmond Hill Road. »

Richmond Co. on lookout for card fraud, identity theft suspect

Police say businesses around the Augusta Mall and other jewelery stores should be on alert. »

Sexual assault survivor shares her story as told in her new book

A survivor of sexual assault shared her story with the ladies at the First Baptist Church of Augusta during their monthly "Bread of Life" luncheon on Wednesday. »

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