Christopher Rickerson
Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.
Pitching shines as GreenJackets steal series finale from Fireflies Aug. 23
In the 23rd and final meeting of the year between the Augusta GreenJackets (29-24, 64-55) and the Columbia Fireflies (25-28, 59-60), Brody Fowler tossed his best start as a pro, holding Columbia to just one run in six innings as the Jackets stole the series with a 3-1 win Sunday.
Filmed in Augusta and starring Eric Roberts, ‘Holy Father’ wins big at film festivals
Filmed in the Augusta area, “Holy Father” has won two “best thriller” awards in recent film festivals.
Etherredge Center prepares for ‘Fabulous’ kickoff to 40th Anniversary Season
The University of South Carolina Aiken’s Etherredge Center will launch the 40th Anniversary season of its Cultural Series with an unforgettable evening of music featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.
In pictures: STEAM Showcase held at the Hub Aug. 22
STEAM education was the focus on a showcase on Aug. 22, 2026.
ARC notches a narrow win over Laney in season opener
The Academy of Richmond County Musketeers opened their season with a 14-12 victory over the Laney Wildcats on Friday night, Aug. 21.
In pictures: Strom Thurmond hands North Augusta season opening loss Aug. 21
Strom Thurmond wins its season opener against North Augusta.
Gault leads Evans past Harlem 37-20 in season opener Aug. 21
Running back Brycen Gault had 320 all-purpose yards to lead Evans past Harlem High School 37-20 on Friday, Aug. 21, in the two teams’ season-opener.
Glenn Hills posts first 1-0 start in decade with Aug. 21 win
Coming off a winless 2025 season, Glenn Hills opens the 2026 season with a strong win.
Homers and men caught stealing hand Augusta third loss
The Augusta GreenJackets fell to the Columbia Fireflies 5-4 Friday.
Project Serve caps United Way kickoff event Aug. 21
Nearly 400 volunteers helped several nonprofits as part of the United Way of the CSRA’s Project Serve event after Friday’s campaign kickoff breakfast.
Five finalists named for 2027 Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Richmond County named five finalists for the 2027 Teacher of the Year Award.
Pigskin preview 2026: Westside coach continues to build strong program
Westside looks for another winning season in 2026.
