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Greenbrier girls’ soccer team heads to Final Four on Heckathorn’s lone goal

By Christopher Rickerson · 05 May 2025 · 0

Natalie Heckathorn, Greenbrier senior and girls’ soccer captain, scored the game-winning goal late in the second half Monday, May 5, to defeat Lassiter 1-0 and secure the Wolfpack a spot in the Final Four.

Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · 0

Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.

In pictures: Paying tribute to deputy killed in line of duty

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · 0

People paid their respects Monday as the funeral procession for Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes left Thomas Poteet and Son Funeral Home.

‘Anastasia’ brings 80th season home for Augusta Players

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2025 · 0

The Augusta Players will present “Anastasia” May 9-11 at the Imperial Theatre.

Students take part in healthy choices youth workshop

By Staff Report · 04 May 2025 · 0

The Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated hosted its second Annual Youth Workshop, themed “Healthy Choices, Strong Minds,” on April 26, 2025.

Sixth annual NOT’lanta Open held at Montclair Pickleball Courts May 1-4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2025 · 0

The Sixth Annual NOT’lanta Open was May 1-4 at the Montclair Pickleball Courts.

In pictures: Greek Festival May 3

By Mike Adams · 03 May 2025 · 0

Highlights from the Greek Festival May 3.

In pictures: Columbia County Public Safety and Preparedness Fair May 3

By Mike Adams · 03 May 2025 · 0

Scenes from the Columbia County’s Annual Public Safety and Preparedness Fair Saturday.

Cannon Ballers steamroll GreenJackets May 2

By Special To Augusta Good News · 03 May 2025 · 0

The Augusta GreenJackets’ woes at Atrium Health Ballpark continued Friday night, as Augusta lost 9-1 its fourth straight game of the series in Kannapolis.

Scholarship honoring Godfather of Soul launched on his 92nd birthday

By Staff Report · 03 May 2025 · 0

A new scholarship honoring the legacy of James Brown launches ,May 3, the Godfather of Soul’s 92nd birthday.

Harlem passes Whitewater to advance to Elite Eight  

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · 0

The Bulldogs defeated the Wildcats 5-2 in the final game of a three-game series to advance to the third round of the Georgia High School Baseball State Playoffs on May 2.

In pictures: Wesleyan squashes Aquinas soccer playoff dream

By Christopher Rickerson · 03 May 2025 · 0

Aquinas boys’ high school soccer team lost 5-1 against Wesleyan in the second round of the
Private Georgia High School State Playoffs on Friday, May 2.