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Burke County edges Thomson in tight battle to head to semifinals

By Christopher Rickerson · 30 Nov 2024 · 0

Burke County heads to the semis after beating Thomson Friday.

In pictures: North Augusta heads to playoff semifinals after crushing Gilbert Nov. 29

By Mike Adams · 30 Nov 2024 · 0

Scenes from North Augusta’s victory over Gilbert Friday.

Shop small on Nov. 30 with Small Business Saturday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2024 · 0

Several events will highlight Small Business Saturday. The fourth annual Small Business Saturday Crawl, a pop up at the North Augusta Community Center and a Christmas Craft Fair at the Aiken County Farmer’s Market are all planned for Saturday.

Aquinas alumni support football team during Thanksgiving Day practice

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Aquinas alumni support football team during Thanksgiving Day practice

Former Aquinas football players spent part of Thanksgiving morning on the field supporting the current team.

Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Ballet Spartanburg dancer returns home for Augusta Ballet ‘Nutcracker’

Carrie Petrak Preus, who began taking ballet under Ron and Kathleen Jones, will return to dance with her former company on Dec. 6.

‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Aiken stage

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on ‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to Aiken stage

“A Christmas Carol” will be performed in Aiken.

State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

By Capitol Beat News Service · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on State program offers low-interest loans for farmers affected by Hurricane Helene

The Georgia Department of Agriculture has launched a low-interest emergency loan program to help farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Helene.

Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

By Staff Report · 27 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Niche.com ranks Helms College as one of nation’s top culinary schools

Niche.com has named Helms College as one of the top culinary schools in the nation.

Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars bring home awards from Fall Special Olympics

Members of the Augusta Stars competed in bocce, cycling and golf as part of the Special Olympic Fall Games Nov. 22 and 23 in Valdosta, Georgia. And Raven Allen was named the Special Olympics GA 2024 Female Athlete of the Year.

‘Feed the Community’ event expects to serve 4,500 Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Feed the Community’ event expects to serve 4,500 Thanksgiving meals Nov. 26

The Feed the Community Thanksgiving meal celebrates its 15th anniversary Nov. 26.

Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sarah Hendrix, a 2020 graduate of South Aiken High School, plays clarinet in the Carolina Band. The band is part of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Family tradition is at heart of ‘Nutcracker’

Colton Ballet Company will present “The Nutcracker” Nov. 29-Dec. 1.