Rakiyah Lenon
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Stevens Creek fifth grader wins district spelling bee
A Stevens Creek Elementary School fifth grader won the Columbia County School District Spelling Bee Jan. 16.
Augusta Prep students start classes in new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry
Augusta Prep students took their first classes in the new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry on Jan. 16.
Area teams scheduled for SRP Park High School Showcase
The SRP Park High School Showcase will feature area baseball teams beginning Feb. 12.
Volunteerism a highlight of MLK Day 2024
Multiple volunteer projects were part of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday Jan. 15.
Signal School commandant promoted to brigadier general
The 42nd Chief of Signal and U.S. Army Signal School Commandant received his one-star rank in a ceremony Jan. 5.
Audiences flock to shows at Columbia County Performing Arts Center
The Columbia County Performing Arts Center drew more than 20,000 visitors in the last two months of 2023.
In pictures: Gold Star Family Day at Augusta University Jan. 13
The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers traveled to the Christenberry Fieldhouse Saturday to take on the Augusta University Jaguars.
Pastor reflects on seeing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Augusta two weeks before King’s death
The Rev. Rickey Dent, pastor of Keys Grove Baptist Church, spoke at the Congregation Children of Israel’s Shabbat Tzedek Jan. 12.
Westside hands Butler first region loss on Jan. 12
After losing to Butler earlier in the season, Westside evened the score Friday.
Timeless hits fill singer’s repertoire
Helen Welch will present songs by divas such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James and Judy Garland on Jan. 25-26 in Aiken.
New JA Discovery Center of CSRA opens
The JA Discovery Center of the CSRA held its grand opening Thursday, Jan. 11.
New building offers expanded opportunities for Augusta Players
The Augusta Players are raising money for their new home and renovations to it.