Nick Lovett
Inclement weather forces postponement of Aiken MLK observance
The Aiken Technical College and University of South Carolina Aiken Martin Luther King Jr observance has been rescheduled for Feb. 8 at the USCA Convocation Center.
Champion coach emphasizes hard work as he takes new role
Former Westside basketball coach Jerry Hunter has four state titles under his belt and eyes more as he now leads Grovetown High School.
Community gardens groundbreaking planned for Allen Homes Feb. 11
Black Farm Street Inc. will host a site prep kickoff and groundbreaking for the Allen Homes Community Garden at 9 a.m. Feb. 11.
Chocolate and wine festival scheduled for Feb. 7
The Third Annual Chocolate and Wine Festival is scheduled for Feb. 7 at The Market Pavilion.
New, expanded North Augusta YMCA on schedule for summer opening
With a projected opening of summer 2026, the new, expanded North Augusta Family YMCA at 406 E. Martintown Rd. is taking shape as the walls are going up and signage is being set in place.
‘Hello Girls’ musical tells story of forgotten World War I heroes
Greenbrier High School will present the “Hello Girls” at 7 p.m. Jan. 29-31.
In pictures: Westminster day of service
Westminster middle school students spent the day in their community lending a helping hand.
Vinyl is the star at record fair on Jan. 24
The second annual Augusta Vinyl Record Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 24, at Westobou Gallery.
New facility dog is on the job at children’s hospital
A two-year-old golden retriever/labradoodle is the newest addition to Wellstar Golisano Children’s Hospital of Georgia’s facility dog team.
Organization builds bridge for people aging out of foster care
Bridge Builder Communities works to ensure that when foster youth reach adulthood, they are not left to navigate housing, employment, education and behavioral health needs alone.
Aiken choir to perform at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19
Aiken’s St. John’s Methodist Church Chancel Choir will be part of 250 mass choir performing Sir Karl Jenkins’ “Stabat Mater” at Carnegie Hall Jan. 19.
Polar Plunge raises money for Burke County YMCA
The Polar Plunge raised money for Burke County YMCA on Jan. 17, 2026.