...cashier said she gave Cooper an undisclosed amount of money. Cooper then rode away on a black mountain bike heading west on Old Evans Road. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...toward Highview Drive in Martinez. Saunders is being held in the Columbia County Detention Center without bond, according to jail records. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...inappropriate text messages to a married county employee. He resigned from the position in February, when he was indicted on the child molestation charges. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com

...lot of water the night before.Curry also said a cold shower is a good way to end a hot day."It gets the body core temperature down."Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110, or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...shooting is believed to have happened in Aiken County. The victim was awake and alert before being transported to an area hospital, they said. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...suspended in October after an arrest in Aiken County for allegedly threatening his wife over the telephone. The couple were divorcing at the time. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...members can appoint a replacement to fill the unexpired remainder of Newman's term. The regular election is scheduled for November 2011. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...according to a hospital spokeswoman.Dasher and two other passengers, 14-year-olds Taylor Turner and Jordyn Paul, were treated and released.Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...Vernon Collins said Mr. Howell died of blunt force trauma. Mr. Collins said he does not suspect alcohol or drugs were factors in the incident. Reach Valerie Rowell at 868-1222, ext. 110, or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.

...information about the whereabouts of Shelby or Terry are asked to call Columbia County sheriff's Investigator E. Gary Harden at (706) 541-1044. Reach Valerie Rowell at (706) 868-1222, ext. 110 or valerie.rowell@augustachronicle.com.