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Accused cop killer denied bond

News 12 has learned that the man accused of shooting and killing Aiken Master Public Safety Officer Scotty Richardson in December.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:36:33 GMT

$1M bond set for couple accused in dragging death

News 12's Carter Coyle was in court this morning and is speaking with Jennifer's family. She will have more tonight on News 12 First at Five.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:50:58 GMT

Arrest made in February murder at River Glen Apartments

Deputies responded to the complex on East Telfair Street Feb. 5 and found the body of 27-year-old Trumaine Davon Jones. He died of a gunshot wound.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:39:10 GMT

Couple pleads guilty to illegal immigration ring in Jones Creek

The couple must give over millions of dollars in proceeds from the ring including real estate, cars and money.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:57:53 GMT

No Child Left Behind replaced with College and Career Ready Performance Index

After a decade under No Child Left Behind, Georgia schools are the first in the country to transition to a new system.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:26:10 GMT

DOT to carmakers: Disable dashboard distractions

The guidelines also include recommendations on how to make dashboard devices less distracting and time-consuming to use.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:40:14 GMT

Bald eagle returns to SC's Riverbanks Zoo exhibit

South Carolina's Riverbanks Zoo is getting a rescued female bald eagle that will live in a new exhibit space.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:42:40 GMT

Bill would block education standards in SC

Common Core outlines what skills students in kindergarten through 12th grade nationwide should learn to be ready for college and careers, replacing the standards that now vary state-to-state.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:53:18 GMT

Technical colleges get $50K to help with GED costs

Experts say 1.2 million adults in Georgia do not have a high school diploma or GED. More than 19,000 residents earned their GED last year through the technical college system's adult education program.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:55:56 GMT

Possible lack of housing for new workers around Plant Vogtle

Realtors say Burke County doesn't have the housing to accommodate thousands of new workers. Some homeowners are turning their yards into RV parks.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:17:16 GMT