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Aiken Symphony strings concert set for Jan. 19

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Symphony strings concert set for Jan. 19

Aiken Symphony’s strings will present “Strings Attached” on Jan. 19.

Fisher House manager provides three decades of support to military families

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Fisher House manager provides three decades of support to military families

Francisco Cruz has served as the Fort Eisenhower Fisher House manager for three decades.

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Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

By Staff Report · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Multiple area events set to honor King’s legacy in 2024

A parade, a play and keynote addresses are planned for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend.

Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

By Rakiyah Lenon · 07 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Tennis and learning in full swing at MACH Academy

MACH Academy focuses on tennis but also offers academic enrichment such as coding.

Lakeside defeats Glynn Academy on Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in the region

By Christopher Rickerson · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Lakeside defeats Glynn Academy on Jan. 6 to move to 2-0 in the region

Lakeside won its second straight region game Jan. 6 over Glynn Academy.

Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Winter blooms focus of annual camellia show

The annual Aiken Camellia Society Camellia Show will be Jan. 20.

Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Bite into ‘Dracula’ at USC Aiken’s Center for Lifelong Learning

Dacre Stoker, the great-grand nephew of Dracula’s author, will present a three session class in March. Registration began Jan. 3.

Thomson teen writes first film score; Augusta premiere set for Jan. 20

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Thomson teen writes first film score; Augusta premiere set for Jan. 20

Film scores have made an impression on Joseph Caudill, and at the age of 18, he wrote his first one for a full-length movie that will be premiered in Augusta on Jan. 20.

ArtScape: New Year, new art offerings

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on ArtScape: New Year, new art offerings

A look at January art exhibitions around Augusta.

Augusta Mini Theatre production pays homage to Dr. King’s legacy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Mini Theatre production pays homage to Dr. King’s legacy

“Telling Our Stories Through Poetry” will be presented in January and February at the Augusta Mini Theatre Judith Simon Drama Studio.

IT company owner named Entrepreneur of the Year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on IT company owner named Entrepreneur of the Year

Chad Harpley was named the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023.

4P Studios adds bi-weekly art pop up events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jan 2024 · Comments Off on 4P Studios adds bi-weekly art pop up events

With changes coming to a space where Regina Brejda had coordinated arts’ exhibitions for seven years, the owner of 4P Studios looked for a different way to high light artists.