Christopher Rickerson
In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade
Paine College observed homecoming activities on Feb. 7-8.
Cross Creek boys finish regular season 24-1 and undefeated in region play
Cross Creek’s High School boys basketball team stayed hot as the Razorbacks dominated Harlem 73-44 on Friday, Feb 7
In pictures: North Augusta girls defeat Airport Feb. 7
North Augusta’s girls win big over Airport Feb. 7.
Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter
A door honoring President Jimmy Carter pays tribute to his volunteer service, and its artwork will help raise funds for an organization he held dear.
News You Can Use: Prescribed fire awareness week Feb. 2-8, 2025
A prescribed burn was conducted at Fort Eisenhower Feb. 6. The burn falls inline with the Georgia Forestry Commission’s “prescribed fire awareness week” Feb. 2-8.
Davidson alum honored to carry legacy of Alvin Ailey
Christopher R. Wilson, a a 2013 John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School graduate, will perform at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Feb. 12-16.
Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics
The Augusta Stars competed in the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.
Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek
The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Grovetown resident part of new Fox series to debut Feb. 10
Watch on Fox Monday, Feb. 10 as Grovetown’s Woody Kaminer gets dropped into the forests of Canada and has to survive.
Performing arts groups continue to recover after Hurricane Helene
On Saturday, Augusta Ballet held its first weekend of rehearsals for the annual production of “Narnia.” While the arts group has rebuilt, others still struggle after Hurricane Helene.
Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1
The Irish American Heritage Society (IAHS) announced its distinguished honorees for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the annual Grand Marshal Ball Feb. 1.