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Players to open 80th season Oct. 4-6 with ‘epic’ musical

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Players to open 80th season Oct. 4-6 with ‘epic’ musical

With about 116 actors, singers and musicians, the Augusta Players production of “Jesus Christ Superstar” will be an epic production.

Club Car donates $114,000 to United Way of CSRA

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Club Car donates $114,000 to United Way of CSRA

Club Car makes $114,000 donation to the United Way of the CSRA.

Spoken word artist uses genre to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Tamell “Big” Bailey is a multi-genre artist.

Gold Cross to offer paid three-week medical responder academy

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Applications for paid three-week emergency medical responder training academy at Gold Cross EMS are being accepted until Sept. 23.

Arts council names new director

By Staff Report · 16 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Arts council names new director

Denise Tucker is the Greater Augusta Arts Council’s new executive director.

News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures beginning Sept. 18

By Staff Report · 15 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on News You Can Use: Columbia County lane closures beginning Sept. 18

Columbia County scheduled lane closures for the week of Sept. 16.

In pictures: ACHA Hispanic Festival 2024

By Mike Adams · 14 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: ACHA Hispanic Festival 2024

Scenes from the ACHA Hispanic Festival Sept. 14.

Working dog helps occupational therapist provide patient care

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Working dog helps occupational therapist provide patient care

September is National Service Dog Awareness Month.

Harlem defeats Baldwin 17-14 in region opener

By Christopher Rickerson · 14 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Harlem defeats Baldwin 17-14 in region opener

Harlem won its first region match Friday.

Lakeside drills South Effingham 49-6 without standout QB Jones

By David Bulla · 14 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside drills South Effingham 49-6 without standout QB Jones

Lakeside remains undefeated after beating South Effingham Friday.

In pictures: North Augusta tops Strom Thurmond Sept. 13

By Mike Adams · 13 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta tops Strom Thurmond Sept. 13

Scenes from North Augusta’s win over Strom Thurmond Friday.

‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Children of Eden Jr.’ challenges young actors

Because of Hurricane Helene, the Augusta Junior Players production of “Children of Eden Jr.” has been moved to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and 2 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Imperial Theatre.