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Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.

From candy striper to command sergeant major

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on From candy striper to command sergeant major

Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s command sergeant major has come full circle at the Army hospital. She served as a candy striper there as a teenager.

Augusta Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ is all in the family

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · 1

Performing in “The Nutcracker” is a family tradition for many of Augusta Ballet’s dancers.

‘Paws Pantry’ serves Augusta Technical College students

By Staff Report · 02 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Paws Pantry’ serves Augusta Technical College students

Augusta Technical College took a step to help its students dealing with food insecurity by opening its Paws Pantry.

Westside marches past Cross Creek in lopsided win Dec. 1

By Christopher Rickerson · 02 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on Westside marches past Cross Creek in lopsided win Dec. 1

Westside continues its dominance on the hardwoods, defeating Cross Creek Dec. 1.

‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on ‘You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown’ brings familiar characters to stage

Musical Theatre Workshops present “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” Dec. 8-9.

The Augusta Players are dreaming of a ‘White Christmas’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on The Augusta Players are dreaming of a ‘White Christmas’

The Augusta Players will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” Dec. 8-10.

In pictures: North Augusta 2023 tree lighting and Cocoa and Cookie Crawl

By Mike Adams · 28 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta 2023 tree lighting and Cocoa and Cookie Crawl

A photo story from Tuesday’s tree lighting and cookie crawl in North Augusta.

Jags chalk up 1,000th all-time hoops’ win Nov. 28

By Tyler Strong · 28 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Jags chalk up 1,000th all-time hoops’ win Nov. 28

Augusta University’s men’s basketball team beat Claflin Tuesday to post 1,000th victory of the program.

Chance of rain forces change in Christmas in Columbia County event

By Staff Report · 28 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Chance of rain forces change in Christmas in Columbia County event

Columbia County is moving festivities scheduled for Dec. 3 to Nov. 30 at Evans Towne Center Park.

Grace United Methodist Church prepares for ‘Return to Bethlehem’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Nov 2023 · 1

“Return to Bethlehem” will be at North Augusta’s Grace United Methodist Church Dec. 6-9.

Historic homes share Christmas past in candlelight tours

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Historic homes share Christmas past in candlelight tours

Two historic sites in downtown Augusta will take guests back in time to holiday seasons of yesteryear on Dec. 1-2.

Small Business Saturday Crawl boosts business for downtown retailers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Small Business Saturday Crawl boosts business for downtown retailers

Shoppers buy from local merchants during the Small Business Saturday Crawl Nov. 25.