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Field goal pushes Harlem past Richmond Academy on soggy Friday

By Christopher Rickerson · 27 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Field goal pushes Harlem past Richmond Academy on soggy Friday

Harlem pulled out an overtime victory Friday.

Aiken Seafood Bash brings under-the-sea delicacies

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 27 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Seafood Bash brings under-the-sea delicacies

The Aiken Seafood Bash opened Friday and runs through Saturday and Sunday.

Eric Roberts is in Augusta area filming horror/thriller ‘Holy Father’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Eric Roberts is in Augusta area filming horror/thriller ‘Holy Father’

Eric Roberts has nearly 800 completed projects and another nearly 100 on the way. Often cast as a bad guy, Roberts has one role he’d love to play.

Column: Inspiring Women 2025 Awards

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Sep 2025 · 2

The inaugural Inspiring Women Awards were Sept. 25.

‘The Color Purple’ packs a punch to open Augusta Players’ ‘girl power’ season

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ‘The Color Purple’ packs a punch to open Augusta Players’ ‘girl power’ season

“The Color Purple” “wrecks” its director Scott Seidl at every rehearsal. It will be performed Oct. 3-5 at the Imperial Theatre.

Aiken Technical College selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative for third year

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College selected for Metallica Scholars Initiative for third year

Aiken Technical College has been selected as one of the community colleges invited to join Year 7 of the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative (MSI).

Augustan to receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Augustan to receive Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Mercer University junior Alexander Marshall was chosen to receive the prestigious Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.

Farm-to-table dinner benefits Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Farm-to-table dinner benefits Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26

A farm-to-table dinner will benefit Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26.

‘Terms of Endearment’ is bucket list show for its director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Terms of Endearment’ is bucket list show for its director

“Terms of Endearment” opens the Main Street Players 2025-2026 season Sept. 26.

Tuesday’s Music Live opens 37th season Sept. 23

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Tuesday’s Music Live opens 37th season Sept. 23

 With a mix of returning favorites and artists making their first Augusta appearances, Tuesday’s Music Live will open its 2025-2026 season Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Saint Paul’s Church.

AU Allied Health Sciences faculty secures grant for infant development ‘baby lab’  

By Special To Augusta Good News · 21 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on AU Allied Health Sciences faculty secures grant for infant development ‘baby lab’  

Afua Agyapong, associate professor in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology in Augusta University’s College of Allied Health Sciences, conceived the idea of a baby lab, which was designed to give students early childhood observation opportunities that are often difficult to access.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

Scenes from Arts in the Heart of Augusta Saturday.