Ron Baxley Jr.
Black History Month events scheduled in Augusta area
Here is a sampling of Black History Month programs in the area.
Augusta University baseball program receives $250,000 donation for new locker room
Rich Henderson has pledged $250,000 toward a new baseball locker room at Augusta University.
One woman’s journey: weight loss is outer sign of inner work
Shanita Newton used food to help ease the pain of grief after the loss of her husband. But she’s found other ways to channel her emotions and transformed her body in the process.
Powderpuff football game to raise money for cancer research
Students will raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through a powderpuff football game Feb. 13.
The Weekender: Santee State Park
Publisher Charmain Z. Brackett takes a trip to Santee State Park in Santee, S.C. for The Weekender travel series.
In pictures: Augusta University tops Young Harris Feb. 11
The Augusta University men’s basketball team won its 20th game of the season Saturday, Feb. 11.
Project Linus provides comfort to children
Project Linus blankets make a difference to children in the area.
Grassroots initiative addresses hunger in Augusta
The second in a series of meetings will be held to find ways to further combat hunger in Augusta.
Arts Council receives grant for crosswalk art
A grant will allow for a crosswalk project in a dangerous intersection on Augusta’s east side.
Naked Epicurean: Winning Super Bowl party dishes
Need some ideas for your Super Bowl bash? Never fear, Naked Epicurean has nosh ideas sprinkled with cocktails that are sure to score.
Entrepreneur highlights Augusta’s ‘magic’ on tours
Michael Wolff sees Augusta through a magical lens.
Welding students create a water wheel at local restaurant
Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center students recently created an aluminum water wheel for a local restaurant.