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Developers lay out plans for major hotel chain in downtown Augusta

Developers of a major hotel chain are laying out plans for growth in downtown Augusta. New road construction will direct you right into the thick of the new developments.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:27:50 GMT

House delays vote on anti-bullying proposal

Efforts to update Georgia's anti-bullying statute stalled in the House as its supporters faced opposition from fellow representatives.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:47:12 GMT

Perdue proposes deep healthcare cuts

Gov. Sonny Perdue is proposing deep new cuts to the state's healthcare providers, slashing the amount they receive for treating Medicaid patients and removing a sales tax exemption for non-profit hospitals.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:44:19 GMT

Police chase ends in accident on Olive Rd. and Wharton Dr.

Investigators have arrested a man after a three vehicle accident on Olive Road and Wharton Drive.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:48:20 GMT

Family goes through window to escape fire

It happened around 1:15 am at the Walden West apartments. That's on the 2200 block of Walden drive in Augusta. Investigators believe the fire started in the kitchen.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:51:23 GMT

Football playing brothers in trouble over alcohol

Former Strom Thurmond stars arrested by West Columbia police.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:25:57 GMT

South Carolina Census Job Information

The SC Census is currently recruiting temporary, part time and full time census takers for the 2010 Census. These short-term jobs pay $12.75 per hour with paid training, flexible hours, and reimbursement for authorized work-related expenses, such as mileage. Here are times and locations for several South Carolina Census Job Fairs.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:38:35 GMT

Pro Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:16:30 GMT

DoD to resume education grants to military spouses

The program started a year ago, offering up to $6,000 for military spouses to get college degrees and job training.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:13:19 GMT

Committee OKs cutting testing for 1st, 2nd grade

A bill eliminating the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests before third grade passed the House Education Committee on Thursday.

Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:09:47 GMT