News 423z4h

Local 562s6i

1 arrested in suspicious death in ‘nasty’ Augusta home 224n30

Updated: 30 minutes ago

By Staff

David Grigg was found dead in an “unsafe, nasty and uninhabitable” condemned home. Now, one person has been arrested and another is wanted for questioning.

Local

Have you seen these missing people in Richmond County? 6c4k3t

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Staff

Richmond County deputies are asking for the community’s help in searching for four missing people.

Local

ing the victims: Here’s who’s been killed in CSRA slaying surge 3e4l55

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Staff

Since mid-April, there’s been a wave of homicides and other sweeping the CSRA. Although as the largest city, Augusta has been hit especially hard, the crime wave is affecting places large and small.

Local

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road after a...

Augusta shooting on Lumpkin Road leaves 26-year-old man dead 93n3e

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office responded to the 2500 block of Lumpkin Road after a deadly shooting Wednesday evening.

Regional

of the activist group People's Power Union demonstrate outside the Georgia Capitol on...

Kemp praises Georgia Power rate freeze while customers say it’s not enough 3i6d3r

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Doug Reardon

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp applauded a deal Wednesday between the state’s Public Service Commission and utility provider Georgia Power that will freeze base energy rates for millions of customers.

Regional

Orangeburg woman charged with helping husband escape prison 676e35

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Marley Bassett

An Orangeburg County woman is facing charges after authorities said she helped her husband escape a South Carolina prison.

Sports

Clemson has advanced to the NCAA regionals each of the last five seasons, and their head coach...

‘They love the challenges that lie ahead of them’: Clemson softball advances to super regionals 2l70p

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Staff

Clemson has advanced to the NCAA regionals each of the last five seasons, and their head coach credits their success to their team identity.

Local

After a meeting in Downtown Augusta, the city has changed parts of the bike lane plans, adding...

City officials change downtown beautification plan, add some parking spaces back 4958m

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Kennedy Payne

After a meeting in downtown Augusta, the city has changed parts of the bike lane plans, adding back at least 170 parking spaces.

Regional

Polls for South Carolina's primaries open at 7 a.m. and will close at 7 p.m.

South Carolina set to use new tool to help voter citizenship status d256a

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Marley Bassett

The South Carolina Elections Commission will begin using a new verification tool to check voters’ citizenship status to ensure that only U.S. citizens are voting in elections.

Regional

South Carolina State University introduced cutting-edge technology that represents a major leg...

S.C. State University launches 10th nuclear reactor simulator in world 24y56

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Mary Green

South Carolina State University launched the NuScale Energy Exploration Center, which is a simulated nuclear power plant control room.

7-Day Planner 565j3e

Regional

Learn about the new education laws taking effect in South Carolina 165p59

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Mary Green

Education policy – to improve transparency, keep teachers in the classroom and protect your kids – earned a major focus of the General Assembly this year.

Local

Learn about the sole finalist for Augusta procurement director 5t523g

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

The Augusta Commission on Tuesday narrowed the list of procurement director candidates to a single finalist – Aaron G Penick.

Regional

‘A needed law’: McMaster says he plans to sign S.C. fentanyl bill 3o4642

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

Prosecutors in South Carolina disagree over whether an expected change in state law will help them stop the deadly trade in fentanyl.

Local

Have you seen this missing man from Allendale County? 68272t

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Staff

The Allendale County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for a missing 47-year-old man.

Local

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an armed...

Individual wanted for questioning on Waynesboro armed robbery 1e5w1e

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department is asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual in relation to an armed robbery.

Local

23-year-old arrested in relation to crash that killed bicyclist 2j1i4i

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Staff

A woman has been arrested in relation to a crash that killed a bicyclist on Peach Orchard Road on Monday, according to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office.

12 On Your Side Investigates

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White...

12 On Your Side Investigates: Defense chief cracks down amid military moving mess 4d3y3f

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Meredith Anderson and Hector Munoz

We’ve been exposing problems with the company that’s supposed to be in charge of military moves. And now some top brass appears to be out of a job.

Finding Solutions

One local group is donating flowers to anyone they can, including hospitals, shelters and...

Finding Solutions: Local group makes flowers for everyone 11l63

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Zayna Haliburton

One local group is donating flowers to anyone they can, including hospitals, shelters and nursing homes. They are asking you to donate your leftover flowers as well!

Local

Applications closing next month for Georgia’s Helene emergency housing program 5x5o13

Updated: 16 hours ago

By Staff

The HEARTS program provided temporary sheltering options for survivors whose homes were significantly damaged, destroyed or deemed uninhabitable due to Hurricane Helene.

Local

Over the next several days, Evans Towne Center Park is hosting multiple high school...

Evans Towne Center Park hosting high school graduations this week r364n

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Staff

Over the next several days, Evans Towne Center Park is hosting multiple high school graduations. On Wednesday, it hosted Evans High School.

Local

Pamela Evette visited SRP park on Wednesday to attend the Diamond Sports Clinic for youth to...

S.C. lieutenant governor visits SRP Park for youth sports clinic 5k3z3e

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Staff

Pamela Evette visited SRP park on Wednesday to attend the Diamond Sports Clinic for youth to promote physical activity and to teach kids about baseball and softball.

Local

We are looking at the impact tariffs are having on the housing market, we talk to a realtor...

Tariffs, interest rates making it harder to sell, renovate homes, real estate agent says 6vo6k

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Audrey Dickherber

We are looking at the impact tariffs are having on the housing market. We talked to a realtor and a couple who recently renovated and sold their home.

Local

On Wednesday night, businesses and anyone interested in voicing their concerns about downtown...

Businesses start petition raising concerns about downtown parking 315d4f

Updated: 17 hours ago

By Audrey Dickherber

On Wednesday night, businesses and anyone interested in voicing their concerns about downtown parking can hear city leaders' plans at Fat Man's Cafe.

Regional

Bond granted for Ga. teen held by ICE after wrongful traffic stop 362x26

Updated: 18 hours ago

By The Associated Press

A Dalton college student who was placed in an ICE detention facility after being wrongfully pulled over was granted bond on Wednesday.

Local

Ga. wardens to keep an eye out for unsafe boating this weekend 431410

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Riley Hale, Emily Acton and Staff

There will be a lot of people out on the water this Memorial Day weekend at Clarks Hill Lake and on the Savannah River. But wardens warn the water can be deadly if you’re not careful.

Local

New details emerge about Harlem police response on North Fairview Drive 1j5c9

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Staff

We are learning more about a large law enforcement presence in Harlem last week that ended with a suspect in custody.

Local

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

New details released in fatal Washington County crash 5m2m4u

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Staff

We are learning more about a car crash that left one person dead in Washington County on Tuesday.

Local

Authorities still working to solve 2022 Bamberg killing of 37-year-old 5q3t4i

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

It's been nearly three years since 37-year-old Latoya McMillan was shot dead on Ho Street in Bamberg. Her killer is still on the loose.

Local

SAFETY ALERT: Phone scammers duping Augustans out of a fortune 6b6i3g

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says local residents are losing thousands of dollars to sophisticated phone scams as callers convince them a loved one needs their help.

Local

Aiken County deputies respond to home near Old Friar Road 1n5s2u

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Staff

A witness tells News 12 that they saw multiple deputies around a home on Bent Arrow Road around noon on Wednesday.

News

What the Tech: Sextortion warning signs experts say could save lives 2v4x73

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Jamey Tucker

Many victims never tell a parent or report it to police. But there are signs, and knowing what to look for could save your child.

Regional

S.C. inmate volunteers to die after his death row friends are executed 624q3o

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Staff and wire reports

James Robertson, 51, has been on death row since 1999 after killing both his parents in their Rock Hill home. Now he says he's ready to die.

Regional

‘Our hearts are with Florence County’: S.C. deputy dies after crash 183n14

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM EDT

By Staff

In a social media post from the Florence County’s Emergency Management, the deputy has been identified as Florence County Sheriff’s Deputy Nate Ansay.

Local

City of North Augusta to begin mosquito spraying today 2465g

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM EDT

By Staff

The city of North Augusta will begin mosquito spraying on Wednesday to protect the community.

Local

Leaders approve new rezoning for former church lot in Evans 1h5p48

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:49 AM EDT

By Staff

In the commission meeting on Tuesday, commissioners approved the rezoning of the site from split zoned as General Commercial and Neighborhood commercial to general commercial.

Regional

Steven and Anissa Griffin (provided by their attorneys)

Former Ga. teacher, wife accused of denying their kids food, bathroom access 6v255y

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM EDT

By Chelsea Beimfohr

A former Cobb County English teacher and his wife are facing several child abuse and eavesdropping charges.

Local

Body found in shallow grave under Augusta’s 15th Street bridge 484d13

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 4:02 AM EDT

By Staff

A body was found in a shallow grave near the 15th Street bridge near Riverwatch Parkway on Tuesday evening, according to Richmond County deputies.

Local

Contractors see light at end of Helene-damaged tunnel 224h1u

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM EDT

By Cameron Jacobs

Nearly one year after Hurricane Helene carved its path through the CSRA, local contractors say there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Local

SOAR Academy’s charter petition placed in ‘clarification’ category 97159

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM EDT

By Staff

The petition to become a charter school needs more information for a decision to be made.

Local

Tiny homes plan in Aiken on pause after community reaction 4z2g2x

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:16 PM EDT

By Kennedy Payne

News 12’s last update was in February when we learned a planned community called Arbor Ridge would be built on Dyches Road — but the project has hit a snag.

Local

71-year-old’s body found in suspicious death at Bon Air Apartments 5t4p23

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 11:06 PM EDT

By Staff

The Richmond County Coroner’s Office went to the Bon Air Apartments on Walton Way for a suspicious death.

Local

Debris cleanup update at the Augusta Canal 2l2165

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM EDT

By Staff

Officials say they are still clearing trees from the canal.

Local

Deputies respond to car crash that ends in Wagener pond 673g3k

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM EDT

By Staff

Law enforcement is responding to an accident in which a car ended up in a Wagener pond, according to the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office.

Grant Me Hope

Grant Me Hope: Meet brothers Joshua and Garrett 6t6a6m

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:20 PM EDT

By Staff

News 12 has begun a partnership with the nonprofit Grant Me Hope, which works to find homes for older children in the foster care system.

Regional

Mace makes more claims of rape, voyeurism against 4 S.C. men 2ef1l

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM EDT

By Mary Green

South Carolina congresswoman is making more shocking allegations and calling on the public to state investigators about her troubling claims.

Local

Student displays knife to others at Richmond County middle school 2j29n

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM EDT

By Staff

A student brought a knife to school, according to a letter sent home to parents on Monday.

Local

‘There’s no alternative’: Businesses push to save parking spaces in downtown Augusta 4m5d1t

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:10 PM EDT

By Audrey Dickherber

Businesses have launched a petition that’s gained 1,500 signatures so far to save some downtown Augusta parking spaces.

Regional

Dawn Staley’s book ‘Uncommon Favor’ goes on sale 6q5i65

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM EDT

By Staff

Dawn Staley’s first book “Uncommon Favor” is available to the public starting Tuesday.

Regional

Record Memorial Day travel, cheap gas expected across U.S., Georgia nz3m

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM EDT

By Staff

The two-state region is getting ready for expected record-breaking travel this Memorial Day weekend, with the lowest gas prices we've seen in years.

Local

Waynesboro police investigating death ruled as homicide 2b5q53

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT

By Staff

The Waynesboro Police Department says it is investigating a death ruled as a homicide.