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In pictures: Aquinas opens season with big win
Aquinas opened its 2025 season at home against Athens Academy with a 52-34 victory Aug. 15.
‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23
A “Bridgerton”-inspired grand ball comes to the Sacred Heart Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Aug. 23.
Blind Willie McTell Music Festival returns for 31st year on Sept. 6
The 31st Annual Blind Willie McTell Music Festival will be in Thomson Sept. 6.
Team high 19 hits push Jackets crush of Cannon Ballers Wednesday
An early avalanche of offense created a big lead right off the bat for the GreenJackets Wednesday.
Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win
Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.
Lakeside faces 2025 season with new head coach, young team
After an offseason full of changes, the Lakeside High School Panthers believe they can still contend at a high level.
Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive
As the Golden Harvest Food Bank prepares for this year’s campaign, the organization is seeking new Spooky captains in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties to help lead their communities in the fight against hunger.
Augusta bats come back late in Aug. 12 win
Samuel Mejia and Albert Rivas combined to retire all twelve batters they faced in relief, allowing the GreenJacket offense to steal the lead back late for a 5-4 win to open the series against the Cannon Ballers Tuesday.
Elvis, comic books, puppets headline The Arts at the Etherredge Center season
The Arts at the Etherredge Center features two series each year: The Cultural Series, which presents national and international touring performers, and The Carolina Series, which showcases South Carolina artists.
Dental College professors receive $2 million grant for gum disease research
Dr. Ana Carolina Morandini and Dr. Erivan Ramos Jr. have collaborated for almost 20 years, having met while pursuing their master’s degrees, falling in love, getting married and starting a family
Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children
2025 was a record year for Stuff the Bus.
Pop! To the Culture: ‘Lilo and Stitch’ celebrates ohana
Ron Baxley Jr. highlights the heartfelt moments in “Lilo and Stitch.”