Staff Report

In pictures: Under the Crown

By Mike Adams · 21 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on In pictures: Under the Crown

Scenes from Under the Crown at the Living History Park in North Augusta March 21.

Michael Kaeshammer performs outside the genre box

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Michael Kaeshammer performs outside the genre box

Michael Kaeshammer will be at the Jabez S. Hardin Auditorium on March 28 at 7:30 p.m.

Helms College expands to offer HVAC to its programs

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Helms College expands to offer HVAC to its programs

On March 18, officials with Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA and Helms College held a ribbon cutting and dedication of its new HVAC labs at its campus on Washington Road.

Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

An Air Force veteran who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014, Amy Dotson found a supportive community and leads a life of relative independence due in large part to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

Fair rides, food and games at AikenFest March 26-April 5

By Staff Report · 19 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Fair rides, food and games at AikenFest March 26-April 5

AikenFest brings your favorite fair rides, food and games to the Western Carolina
State Fairgrounds from March 26 to April 5.

Column: ‘Are you Going to Narnia?’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Column: ‘Are you Going to Narnia?’

As the Augusta Ballet celebrates the 40th anniversary of going through the wardrobe to Narnia, publisher Charmain Z. Brackett reminisces on her 15 years as a dance mom and her kids’ involvement with the production.

Westobou turns green for WestoHUE fundraiser

By Special To Augusta Good News · 18 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Westobou turns green for WestoHUE fundraiser

Westobou’s annual fundraiser WestoHUE is a monochromatic experience and art auction featuring music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres and will be held on March 27 at the Westobou Gallery. 

‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on ‘Imagine a Dragon’ highlights young actors

“Imagine A Dragon” heads to the Kroc Center stage March 27-28

Salvation Army in final fundraising stages for new Center of Hope

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Salvation Army in final fundraising stages for new Center of Hope

The Salvation Army is in the home stretch of its fundraising campaign and is $1 million shy of its $15.7 million goal for a new Center of Hope.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade detours for construction

By Staff Report · 15 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on St. Patrick’s Day Parade detours for construction

The annual St. Patrick’s Day parade will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Strom Thurmond mock trial team wins third straight state title

By Special To Augusta Good News · 15 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Strom Thurmond mock trial team wins third straight state title

Strom Thurmond High School’s mock trial team won its third straight state title Saturday, March 14, at the Richland County Judicial Center.

The search begins for Bots on Broad

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on The search begins for Bots on Broad

Bots on Broad, a new public art initiative through the Greater Augusta Arts Council, kicks off on March 25 with a launch party at Augusta and Co. from 4 to 6 p.m.