Staff Report
Charmain Z. Brackett is the publisher of Augusta Good News. Reach her at charmain@augustagoodnews.com.
Davidson senior named National Merit Scholar finalist
Song Ting Tang, a senior at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, has been named a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program.
Get the wiggles out and do the OJ Twist with Blippi on March 30
Blippi’s new interactive stage show is coming to Columbia County March 30.
A new version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to make its premiere
A new adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland” heads to the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School stage March 23 and 24.
Photojournalism: Augusta Market Opening Day
A few scenes from the Augusta Market Opening Day March 18
Photojournalism: Cinderella Day
Mike Adams’ photo story from Cinderella Day at the Augusta Dream Center on Peach Orchard Road March 18.
Rock the block of 10th at Broad Street March 25
The 10th Street Bazaar returns for its spring installment on March 25.
Historical marker unveiled to honor Frank Yerby
Officials unveiled a historical marker in honor of Frank Yerby, an Augusta born author whose books sold more than 60 million copies and made their way to the big screen.
Statue of prominent Irish Augustan gets festive in honor of St. Patrick’s Day
The statue of a prominent Irish Augustan joins the wearing of the green with a special top hat and sash just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
‘Requiem’ to serve as last major concert for director
J. Porter Stokes will conduct his final major work with the Augusta Choral Society on March 18 at Sacred Heart Cultural Center.
Photojournalism: Pacers fall in Southeast Regional finals
The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers lost in the finals of the NCAA Division II Southeast Regional Championship game March 14.
Pecan log rolls and road trips fuel company’s rebirth
Reviving a company during a pandemic might not have seemed like the most logical thing to do, but Stephanie Stuckey did it anyway.