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Columbia County ships water to Fort Gordon, offers Augusta help

In the midst of the boil water advisory in Richmond County, Columbia County Water Utility Director Billy Clay­ton said he was happy to help Fort Gor­don when called to assist Tuesday night. → Read More

SC to prosecute 2 for role in 2002 slaying

Two Georgia inmates nearing a possible parole for their role in the 2002 kidnapping and assault of an Evans man later found dead now face murder charges in South Carolina. → Read More

NY fugitive caught in I-20 wreck

A New York man wanted for allegedly stabbing his stepdaughter was arrested near Harlem early Thursday. → Read More

Former teacher indicted for sexual relationship with student

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Arrest made in Grovetown slaying

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Man sentenced for threatening deputy, family

The brother of a man at the center of an investigation into alleged steroid abuse by Richmond County sheriff's deputies was sentenced Thursday to two years probation. → Read More

Glenn Miller Orchestra, Turtle Island Quartet to perform in Evans

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Mother's trial set in toddler slaying

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Residents flock to Thurmond Dam to get glimpse of gates open

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High water from dam releases to continue

High water levels in the Savannah River are likely continue as releases from the dam are expected through the end of the week. → Read More

Rising water closes Riverwalk, Greeneway

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Evans mom charged with holding teen party involving sex, drugs, alcohol

An Evans woman was arrested Monday, accused of holdng a party with drugs and alcohol for her teenage daughter and her friends. → Read More

Children shop with deputies Monday

Children shopped with Columbia County sheriff's deputies Monday as part of the 13th annual Day With a Deputy. → Read More

Corrections officer arrested on charges of abusing sons

A federal corrections officer arrested Friday is accused of using a whip and belt on his sons - ages 6, 7 and 10 - to the point of causing bleeding, according to warrants issued by the Columbia County Magistrate Court. → Read More

Teen arrested after stabbing mother, sister

An Evans teen was arrested Saturday after authorities say he stabbed his mother and sister. → Read More

4 Calif. siblings charged in ATM scam

Four California siblings have been arrested for installing a card skimmer on a Columbia County ATM. → Read More

Survivor of Marshall Square fire files lawsuit

Rhetta Cadle, then 82, was rescued from the burned and partially collapsed apartment complex in Evans by firefighters seven hours after the fire started. → Read More

Man killed in Evans wreck with tractor trailer

An Evans man was killed in a collision with a tractor trailer Monday morning. John Wayne Konczal, 77, of Mitchell Lane, died in the wreck on Hardy McManus Road at Halali Farm Road, according to Columbia County sheriff’s Capt. Andy Shedd. Konczal was stopped at the stop sign on Halali Farm Road at about 11:30 a.m. When he attempted to turn his Mercedes ML350 SUV left, he pulled directly into the… → Read More

Some drivers will get tax reminders instead of bill

Drivers with December birthdays are getting a reminder letter instead of a paper bill as the state continues to work through issues with vendors responsible for sending the bills. → Read More

Former Evans High teacher accused of sex with student granted bond

Matthew David Curley was arrested Nov. 14 and charged with sexual assault by a teacher. → Read More