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‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 May 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Fame’ comes to Aiken stage beginning May 15

“Fame” will be performed for two weekends beginning May 15 at the Amentum Center for the Performing Arts in Aiken.

Featured photo of the day May 8, 2026

By Mike Adams · 08 May 2026 · Comments Off on Featured photo of the day May 8, 2026

A small gator catches the early morning light on May 8, 2026 at the North Augusta brick pond.

In pictures: Wolfpack girls advance to state finals after May 7 victory

By Mike Adams · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Wolfpack girls advance to state finals after May 7 victory

Highlights from Greenbrier’s victory over Pope 3-2 May 7. Greenbrier advances to the state title match.

In pictures: May the 4th Be With You 2026

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: May the 4th Be With You 2026

The Hub for Community Innovation had shades of Tatooine or the Death Star on May 7 as people celebrated the annual May the 4th Be With You event.

RiverDogs offense overwhelms GreenJackets May 7

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on RiverDogs offense overwhelms GreenJackets May 7

The Charleston RiverDogs scored in each of the first six innings of the game, taking an early lead that they continued to extend in a 13-6 wire-to-wire victory over the GreenJackets May 7.

Coffee, books and creative problem solving helps United Way fulfill its mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 May 2026 · Comments Off on Coffee, books and creative problem solving helps United Way fulfill its mission

A new coffee blend will help raise money for Mission United, one of the United Way of the CSRA”s direct access programs.

Food Lion celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at McCormick High School

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 May 2026 · Comments Off on Food Lion celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at McCormick High School

On May 6, 2026, Food Lion marked Teacher Appreciation Week with a special “Carts of Kindness” surprise at McCormick High School in McCormick, South Carolina supported by Food Lion Feeds, the company’s hunger-relief platform.

Med student wants to make an impact

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 May 2026 · Comments Off on Med student wants to make an impact

For Puja Punukollu, the path to becoming a physician has never been just about medicine; it has always been about impact. Augusta University holds its graduation ceremonies this week.

Cabral spins gem as Pavos Salvajes take comeback win May 5

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on Cabral spins gem as Pavos Salvajes take comeback win May 5

Aiven Cabral worked five one-run innings in relief, and the offense scored six in its final four chances to erase an early deficit and take the series opener from Charleston 6-3.

Piedmont Heart Augusta performs region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on Piedmont Heart Augusta performs region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement

Piedmont Heart Augusta has performed the region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, expanding its structural heart program and bringing a new, FDA-approved therapy to patients in the Augusta community.

Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

An Army vet who served in Iraq credits a Golden Doodle for saving her life.

May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge

By Staff Report · 05 May 2026 · Comments Off on May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge

A May 6 groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for the Village at Riverwatch Trailhead and Pedestrian Bridge.