Ron Baxley Jr.
In pictures: May the 4th Be With You 2026
The Hub for Community Innovation had shades of Tatooine or the Death Star on May 7 as people celebrated the annual May the 4th Be With You event.
RiverDogs offense overwhelms GreenJackets May 7
The Charleston RiverDogs scored in each of the first six innings of the game, taking an early lead that they continued to extend in a 13-6 wire-to-wire victory over the GreenJackets May 7.
Coffee, books and creative problem solving helps United Way fulfill its mission
A new coffee blend will help raise money for Mission United, one of the United Way of the CSRA”s direct access programs.
Food Lion celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week at McCormick High School
On May 6, 2026, Food Lion marked Teacher Appreciation Week with a special “Carts of Kindness” surprise at McCormick High School in McCormick, South Carolina supported by Food Lion Feeds, the company’s hunger-relief platform.
Med student wants to make an impact
For Puja Punukollu, the path to becoming a physician has never been just about medicine; it has always been about impact. Augusta University holds its graduation ceremonies this week.
Cabral spins gem as Pavos Salvajes take comeback win May 5
Aiven Cabral worked five one-run innings in relief, and the offense scored six in its final four chances to erase an early deficit and take the series opener from Charleston 6-3.
Piedmont Heart Augusta performs region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
Piedmont Heart Augusta has performed the region’s first transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, expanding its structural heart program and bringing a new, FDA-approved therapy to patients in the Augusta community.
Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back
An Army vet who served in Iraq credits a Golden Doodle for saving her life.
May 6 groundbreaking planned for Augusta Canal village and pedestrian bridge
A May 6 groundbreaking ceremony will mark the start of construction for the Village at Riverwatch Trailhead and Pedestrian Bridge.
Student turns life around while pursuing degree at Aiken Technical College
Alice Brown found a supportive community at Aiken Technical College while pursuing her degree.
Augusta falls to Pepperdine in match play of the West Coast Conference Championship
In the match play semifinals of the West Coast Conference golf championships May 3, Pepperdine knocked off Augusta 4-1 to advance as the Jaguars see their season come to an end.
Smith’s career day not enough as Jackets drop series May 3
Tanner Smith became the first GreenJacket to hit three home runs in SRP Park history, but the Augusta offense came up one run short as the GreenJackets fell 7-6 against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to end the series on May 3.
