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Lakeside drills South Effingham 49-6 without standout QB Jones

By David Bulla · 14 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside drills South Effingham 49-6 without standout QB Jones

Lakeside remains undefeated after beating South Effingham Friday.

In pictures: North Augusta tops Strom Thurmond Sept. 13

By Mike Adams · 13 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta tops Strom Thurmond Sept. 13

Scenes from North Augusta’s win over Strom Thurmond Friday.

‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

Because of Hurricane Helene, the Augusta Junior Players production of “Children of Eden Jr.” has been moved to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Imperial Theatre.

Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Choreographer reimagines ‘Alice in Wonderland’ for Augusta Ballet

Augusta Ballet will present “Alice in Wonderland” on Sept. 20.

Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Nurse Blake brings Shock Advised Tour to Augusta

Nurse Blake brings his Shock Advised Tour to the Miller Theater. The event has been rescheduled for Dec. 7.

Columbia County to name Teacher of Year on Nov. 4

By Staff Report · 10 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County to name Teacher of Year on Nov. 4

Five Columbia County teachers have been named as finalists for Columbia County Teacher of the Year.

Red Cross honors local heroes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Red Cross honors local heroes

The American Red Cross Augusta Chapter honored nine heroes Sept. 10.

Augusta volleyball ranked for first time in program’s history

By Staff Report · 10 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta volleyball ranked for first time in program’s history

Augusta University’s volleyball team cracked the Top 25 for the first time in the program’s history.

Role mirrors actor’s own life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Role mirrors actor’s own life

Bradley Watts feels an affinity to the character he plays in “Sordid Lives.”

Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

By Staff Report · 09 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

The ACHA Hispanic Festival will feature Grammy-nominated música tropical artists Richie Cepeda from the Dominican Republic on Friday and  Puerto Rico’s Frankie Negrón on Saturday.

GreenJackets close out 2024 season with a win

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on GreenJackets close out 2024 season with a win

The Augusta GreenJackets ended the 2024 season on Sept. 8 by defeating the Down East Wood Ducks.

Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Organist brings Buster Keaton classic film to life

Ron Carter will play the organ at Sacred Heart Cultural Center’s silent movie night on Sept. 12.