Rakiyah Lenon
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
The Salvation Army of Augusta surpasses Red Kettle Campaign goal
The Salvation Army of Augusta exceeded its goal for its annual Red Kettle campaign in 2023. The Salvation Army announced Jan. 10.
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
Francisco Cruz has served as the Fort Eisenhower Fisher House manager for three decades.
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
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
Lakeside won its second straight region game Jan. 6 over Glynn Academy.
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
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
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.
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
Chad Harpley was named the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2023.