Julie Moretz advocated for family-centered health care after her son Daniel was born with three congenital heart defects and underwent four surgeries in his first month of life. The executive director of patient experience and patient and family centered care at Wellstar MCG Health since 2017, she will be heading to Maryland in January 2027 to take the position of president and CEO of the Institute of Patient-and Family-Centered Care.
Nursing sorority celebrates 94th Founder’s Day Oct. 16
On Friday Oct, 16, 2026, members of Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated gathered to celebrate the 94th Founder’s Day Celebration at Piedmont Healthcare in Augusta.
In pictures: NICU babies dress up for Halloween
Babies at the NICU didn’t miss out on dressing up for their first Halloween thanks to a nurse who crocheted the cute costumes.
North Augusta clinches region title with Oct. 30 victory
After being down 27-7 at the half, the North Augusta Yellow Jackets rallied to defeat Midland Valley 35-27 and clinch AAAA Region 5 title on Friday, Oct. 30.
In pictures: Aiken defeats crosstown rival South Aiken on Oct. 30
Aiken defeated South Aiken 46-28 Oct. 30.
Prep rallies late to edge Westminster for first region title in 13 years
Augusta Prep heads to the playoffs for the first time in 13 years.
Carter scores six in ARC rout of Evans 49-14 Oct. 30
Richmond junior Vincent Carter had a career day with a school-record six touchdowns at the Musketeers beat the Evans Knights 49-14 on Oct. 30.
Freedom Park celebrates 2026 Red Ribbon Week
A program filled with song and dance highlighted a message of saying “no” to drugs, alcohol and vaping at Freedom Park K-8 School on Oct. 30.
Inaugural Gary Gordon Challenge and 5K held at Barton Field Oct. 24
Soldiers and community members participated in the inaugural Gary Gordon Challenge and 5K at Barton Field on Oct. 24, 2026, honoring the legacy of Medal of Honor recipient Master Sgt. Gary I. Gordon.
Aiken Tech expands student access to mental health services
Aiken Technical College is expanding student access to mental health support, medical care, and basic-needs assistance through a new partnership with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being service available 24/7.
Voc Rehab brings students, employers and community leaders together in North Augusta Oct. 14-16
Students, business leaders, workforce partners and rehabilitation professionals gathered in North Augusta Oct. 14–16 for the South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Association’s annual conference, highlighting the importance of disability inclusion, community partnerships and employment opportunities during National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken sets ribbon-cutting ceremony, opening date
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Aiken has an announced a community open house and ribbon-cutting from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
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