North Augusta clinches region title with Oct. 30 victory

By Christopher Rickerson · 31 Oct 2026 · 0 Comments

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

By Mike Adams · 31 Oct 2026 · 0

Aiken defeated South Aiken 46-28 Oct. 30.

Prep rallies late to edge Westminster for first region title in 13 years

By William Reyes · 31 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Cooper Brady · 30 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 29 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Oct 2026 · 0

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

By Special To Augusta Good News · 28 Oct 2026 · 0

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.

Collins receives Georgia Farm Bureau award

By Staff Report · 28 Oct 2026 · 0

Cliff Collins received the Georgia Farm Bureau 4th District Young Farmers & Ranchers Excellence in Agriculture Award,

Walk For Water moves to Evans Towne Center Park Nov. 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 27 Oct 2026 · 0

After seven years at North Augusta’s SRP Park, the CSRA Walk for Water moves to Evans Towne Center Park on Saturday, Nov. 7.

Main Street Players celebrate America’s 250th with music, history and local talent

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Oct 2026 · 0

Main Street Players will celebrate America’s 250th birthday with “We the People, an American Cabaret”, an event blending beloved music, historic words and local talent Nov. 6–8.

‘Do Something Tour’ stops in Augusta Oct. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Oct 2026 · 0

Steve Dodge visited Augusta on Friday as part of his Do Something Tour. He’s filming a documentary.