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Investigators working double shooting at Aiken Waffle House parking lot

The Aiken Department of Public Safety is working a double shooting investigation this morning. Poilice say they were alerted to the incident when two men came to the hospital, both suffering from gunshot wounds.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:25:43 GMT

UPDATE: Richmond County deputy hit by car identified.

Richmond County deputy Jason Turner is recovering after being struck by a car while on the scene of another accident. It happened Sunday night on the 3300 block of Milledgeville Road around 8:30 p.m.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:33:22 GMT

Saluda woman killed, teen injured in Edgefield wreck

A Sunday afternoon car accident has killed one and injured another.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:18:11 GMT

Update: Teenager arrested in Luckey Street murder

Investigators have arrested an 18-year-old in the shooting death of a man on Luckey Street.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 01:47:44 GMT

Investigators believe Wagener fire set to cover up homicide

A suspicious deadly fire has Aiken County Investigators looking closer.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:19:20 GMT

Update: 4 people shot at a business on Milledgeville Rd.

Investigators say four people have been shot at a business in Augusta.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:17:34 GMT

Bailout money at center of S.C. budget debate

South Carolina's budget debate this week can put legislators in a bind as they use federal bailout money to preserve health services to the state disabled, poor and elderly and consider raising the state's cigarette tax.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:29:34 GMT

Georgia bracing for water wars

When Gov. Sonny Perdue pitches in next week to help Gov. Charlie Crist of Florida in his bid to become a U.S. Senator, the gesture may be about more than helping out a fellow Republican in a tough campaign.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:49:13 GMT

Aiken Trials kicks off series of horse events, tourism for county

The Aiken Triple Crown kicked off Saturday with the 68th annual Aiken Trials. It is one of Aiken County’s biggest events of the year, which means more tourists, and more money, coming into the area.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:20:50 GMT

Sorority holds service day to promote clean water

Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority held their annual "International Day of Service" at May Park. This year’s theme was “Thirst,” organized to promote clean water.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:18:35 GMT