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1 serious injury reported in school bus accident on Windsor Spring Road

The intersection of Windsor Spring and Tobacco roads is blocked from the accident and is causing traffic.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:16:21 GMT

Woman arrested for allegedly assaulting boyfriend at Richmond Co. apartment

Hawthorne's boyfriend sustained multiple injuries including a broken wrist, lacerations to his hands, abrasions on his legs and a head injury.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:09:34 GMT

Police impersonator pulls over woman in Wilkes Co.

If you have any information on this incident, you are encouraged to call the Wilkes County Sheriff's Office at (706) 678-2224.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:15:46 GMT

UPDATE: CNN scrubs Ga. debate after 2 candidates cancel

CNN scheduled the debate a few days before what's known as Super Tuesday, when 10 states hold primaries and caucuses on March 6.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:33:53 GMT

Groups file suit to block construction of Ga. nuclear plant

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission voted 4-1 last week to issue a permit to Atlanta-based Southern Co. to build and operate two new reactors at its Plant Vogtle site south of Augusta.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:28:42 GMT

Nigerian underwear bomber gets life in prison

Federal Judge Nancy Edmunds announced the sentence in a crowded courtroom that included some passengers from Northwest Airlines Flight 253.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:31:49 GMT

Fugitive Dougherty brothers enter pleas in Colo.

The brothers and their sister are accused of shooting at a police officer in Florida, as well as robbing a Georgia bank.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:28:05 GMT

Ga. GOP compromises on charter school amendment

House Speaker Pro Tem Jan Jones has added language guaranteeing that cash-strapped schools will not see reduced funding if the state creates charter schools.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:17:29 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 19:20:04 GMT

Accused Aiken 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 19:20:29 GMT