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The lights are off in Wrens

Jefferson Energy Cooperative says the power is out in Wrens for a little more than 1300 people.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:02 GMT

Dragon Con to bring costumed hoards to Atlanta

Don't worry if you see a Klingon strolling down the street with a mummy this weekend in Atlanta.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:59:15 GMT

Still no sign of armed, dangerous murder suspect

After hours of searching, there's still no sign of a Beech Island man wanted for two murders and an attack in which a woman was left for dead. Franklin Wright is considered armed and extremely dangerous.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:59:09 GMT

Panel recommends raising SC's gas tax for roads

The Tax Realignment Commission voted unanimously Thursday to recommend that the state's gas tax be raised a nickel a gallon.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:09:56 GMT

SC troopers step up holiday weekend patrols

South Carolina troopers are saturating the state's roadways this weekend to crack down on speeders and drunken drivers over the Labor Day holiday.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:06:22 GMT

GBI database reaches 2,000 hits

GBI Director Vernon Keenan says the database's rapid increase "proves the value of DNA to law enforcement in solving violent crimes that otherwise may have gone unsolved."

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:02:25 GMT

Aiken County neighbors upset over blocked railroad crossing

Neighbors in Aiken County are upset over the closing of a railroad crossing. The Department of Transportation closed the railroad for safety reasons. Neighbors have planned a meeting to express their concerns.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:08:44 GMT

Ga. Governors race: Deal releases cover pages for tax returns

Republican gubernatorial nominee Nathan Deal has released cover pages for 29 years of personal income tax returns, covering his time in elected office.

Published: Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:22:48 GMT

UPDATE: Waynesboro police officer arrested for racing

A Waynesboro Police officer was arrested after troopers say he was racing with another vehicle that ended up flipping over and crashing.

Published: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:22:47 GMT

New jobs in Barnwell as Kronotex expands

Krono-Tex is expanding and new jobs will soon become available in Barnwell.

Published: Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:21:06 GMT