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Christopher Rickerson is a graduate of Augusta University and a correspondent for Augusta Good News.

Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 08 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To The Culture: ‘A Nightmare Before Christmas’ reflects autumnal and winter moods

Ron Baxley Jr. remembers the first time he saw “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The film will be shown at 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at the Miller Theater.

Salvation Army needs help for ‘Forgotten Angels’

By Staff Report · 08 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Salvation Army needs help for ‘Forgotten Angels’

Each year, hundreds of children across the Augusta area are adopted through the Angel Tree program. While most gifts are returned on time, some are not—leaving gaps the organization must fill in the final days before distribution.

In pictures: North Augusta Christmas Parade 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta Christmas Parade 2025

Scenes from the North Augusta Lions Club Christmas Parade Dec. 7, 2025.

Strom Thurmond wins state title

By Special To Augusta Good News · 07 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Strom Thurmond wins state title

The Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Rebels (13-2) are the 2025 Class 2-A State Champions following a dominating 26-7 victory over the Hampton County High School Hurricanes (11-4).

Stuckey’s store attracts visitors from across the nation

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Stuckey’s store attracts visitors from across the nation

Stephanie Stuckey wants the Wrens candy store bearing her family name to be a destination, and people are making that become a reality.

In pictures: AU Winter Wonderland Spectacular 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: AU Winter Wonderland Spectacular 2025

The Augusta University Winter Wonderland Spectacular was Dec. 2, 2025 at the Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre

In pictures: Holiday Basics at the HUB Dec. 4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Holiday Basics at the HUB Dec. 4

Scenes from the Dec. 4 Holiday Basics event.

Shelter dogs benefit from Santa’s Pit Stop

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Shelter dogs benefit from Santa’s Pit Stop

[atc] AutoCenter and the Karen Cooper Foundation teamed up to provide toys and treats for shelter dogs through Santa’s Pit Stop. The first delivery was Wednesday to the City of Augusta Animal Services, and a second distribution will be Saturday at the CSRA Humane Society.

Augusta Training Shop director on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Dec. 4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Training Shop director on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Dec. 4

Audrey Murrell celebrated her 25th anniversary at the Augusta Training Shop with a Dec. 4 watch party of her interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.”

Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together

By Nick Lovett · 04 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on Column: Celebrating World Soil Day and the dirt that holds us all together

Nick Lovett celebrates World Soil Day in this column. It’s observed every year on Dec. 5.

‘Parallel Vessels’ opens at CANDL Fine Art Dec.5

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Parallel Vessels’ opens at CANDL Fine Art Dec.5

An arts exhibition featuring Kath Girdler Engler and Gerry O’Meara opens Friday, Dec. 5 at CANDL Fine Art,1128 Broad St.

North Augusta basketball defeats Cross Creek 70-62 to begin the season 2-0

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 Dec 2025 · Comments Off on North Augusta basketball defeats Cross Creek 70-62 to begin the season 2-0

A battle between two of best high school teams in the CSRA ended with a North Augusta 70-62 victory at Cross Creek on Tuesday, Dec. 2.