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‘Strong Willed Survivor’ took steps to catch breast cancer early
A family history of breast cancer prompted Jackinah Denise, who calls herself “The Strong Willed Survivor,” to get her first mammogram when she was only 19.
AU men’s golf moves to second place at the Williams Cup Oct. 19
The Augusta men’s golf team turned in the second best round of the day and moved up four spots on the leaderboard and currently sit in second place at the Williams Cup in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Aiken Fall Steeplechase scheduled for Oct. 31
Future champions will be racing Saturday, Oct. 31 at Aiken’s annual Fall Steeplechase with more than 10,000 people expected to attend.
Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta VA complete first joint surgical case under new partnership
Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center and the Charlie Norwood Augusta VA Medical Center completed their first pilot surgical case, marking a historic collaboration designed to preserve and expand access to surgical care for veterans.
Tickets on sale for Augusta Symphony Gala
Tony and Grammy Award-nominated actress and singer Megan Hilty will be the guest artist for the Augusta Symphony’s ninth annual gala on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2027, at the historic Miller Theater.
In pictures: Laney wins homecoming game over Josey Oct. 17
Laney High School’s Wildcats won big at homecoming 51-2 over rival T.W. Josey High School on Oct. 17.
‘Swan Lake’ with a twist will be at the Miller Oct. 23
The Grand Kyiv Ballet will bring a classic ballet with a modern twist to the Miller Theatre on Oct. 23.
In pictures: North Augusta nips South Aiken on Oct. 16
North Augusta knocks off region foe South Aiken 10-7 on Friday Oct. 16.
Grovetown holds off winless Lakeside on Oct. 16
Grovetown High School built a two-touchdown lead in the first half and then held on to defeat winless Lakeside 21-13 on Friday night, Oct. 16, on the Warriors’ home field.
Byrd’s four touchdowns lead Rebels to 34-24 region win over Westside
Senior running back Reante Byrd jumped in the endzone four times to lead Hephzibah over Westside 34-24 in a AAA Regional matchup on Friday, Oct. 16.
More than 50 employers scheduled for Oct. 21 Aiken Tech job fair
Aiken Technical College’s fall job fair is Oct. 21.
Freedom Park teacher named Richmond County Teacher of the Year
A Freedom Park K-8 School teacher was named Richmond County’s teacher of the year Oct. 15.
