Francie Klopotic
Columnist Francie Klopotic can be found about the town attending concerts, arts exhibitions and almost any event highlighting Augusta's cultural offerings.
The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County season announced
The 2025-2026 Broadway in Columbia County features six plays in its season that opens Oct. 28 with “The Addams Family” and ends with three nights of the smash-Broadway hit “Six” in June 2026.
ArtScape: Swider honored, art receptions planned for new exhibits
This ArtScape column highlights an artist award and receptions planned for Sacred Heart Cultural Center and the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta.
Lupus walk scheduled for May 17
The Augusta Walk to End Lupus Now is scheduled for Saturday, May 17.
Augusta Stars prepare for Summer Special Olympics
Members of the Augusta Stars are gearing up for the state Special Olympic summer games at Emory University in Atlanta May 16-18.
Pop! To the Culture: ‘Steel Magnolias’ bring reminders of home
Columnist Ron Baxley Jr. recalls his upbringing with a Southern beautician mom ahead of the Miller Theater’s May 18 showing of “Steel Magnolias.”
Historical marker dedicated to Morehouse College co-founder
A historical marker Rev. William Jefferson White was unveiled May 8.
Pickens County ends Harlem’s bid for third straight baseball title
Pickens County heads to the Final Four after dropping Harlem in two Wednesday.
In pictures: North Augusta blanks Crestwood in soccer playoffs
North Augusta’s boys’ soccer team coasted to victory 7-0 over Crestwood Wednesday in the first round of the South Carolina High School Soccer League playoffs.
AU’s Pinillos finishes 36th at NCAA golf regionals
Augusta University’s Zoe Pinillos shot 76-71-76 to finish at 7-over in her first ever appearance in the NCAA Regional.
Student-athlete, homecoming queen reflects ahead of Augusta University graduation
Je’Bria Fullwood played in 98 games for the women’s basketball team during her collegiate career. She will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Health, Society, and Policy.
Drake’s hot bat not enough for GreenJackets to win on May 6
Isaiah Drake extended his hit streak May 6 to a career-high six games with another multi-hit day, but Augusta sputtered with runners in scoring position as the team fell to the Hickory Crawdads 3-1 at SRP Park.
Children’s summer meal program expands in second year
Golden Harvest Food Bank is stepping in once again this summer with an expanded Summer Harvest Program to serve more families.