North Augusta Today

Two North Augusta men were convicted of conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine by a federal jury Friday.
Freddie Lee Curry, 36, and Sammy Davis Mims, 44, were convicted based on evidence that showed the men were part of a group that distributed drug in the Currytown area of North Augusta from 1997 to 2008.
The amount of drugs included 25 kilograms, more than 55 pounds, of crack cocaine and 100 kilograms, more than 220 pounds, of cocaine.
Mr. Curry was also convicted on two counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, marijuana and crack cocaine. Mr. Mims was also convicted on a firearms possession charge.
Both men are facing 20 years to life in prison due to a prior felony drug charge, according to U.S. attorney Walter Wilkins.