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Aiken Fest brings fair fun April 3-13

By Staff Report · 30 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Fest brings fair fun April 3-13

Aiken Fest brings 21 of the most popular fair rides for adults and children, famous fair food and fun games for the whole family to the Western Carolina State Fairgrounds April 3-13.

In pictures: Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club 60th Anniversary Cotillion

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club 60th Anniversary Cotillion

The Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club marked the 60th anniversary of its cotillion March 29 at the Bell Auditorium.

CSRA Heart Walk 2025 raises thousands of dollars

By Mike Adams · 29 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on CSRA Heart Walk 2025 raises thousands of dollars

The CSRA Heart Walk was March 28.

Four’s the number: Give $4 on 4/4 to help 4H

By Staff Report · 28 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Four’s the number: Give $4 on 4/4 to help 4H

Richmond County 4-H asks local supporters to make donations of $4 or more on April 4 during on online giving day.

Columbia County Racquet Center to reopen March 31

By Staff Report · 25 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Columbia County Racquet Center to reopen March 31

After extensive renovations and improvements, the Columbia County Racquet Center will reopen on Monday, March 31.

Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club to celebrate cotillion’s 60th anniversary March 29

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club to celebrate cotillion’s 60th anniversary March 29

The Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club will celebrate the cotillion’s 60th anniversary on March 29.

In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The bicentennial observance of Lafayette’s Augusta visit

Scenes from some of Sunday’s events to commemorate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s visit to Augusta.

Women in Philanthropy announces grants at March 21 luncheon

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Women in Philanthropy announces grants at March 21 luncheon

On March 21, Women in Philanthropy of the Central Savannah River Area distributed close to $186,000 in grants to 10 area non-profits at a luncheon at the Augusta Country Club.

In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 22 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Columbia County Special Olympics 2025

Scenes from Columbia County’s Special Olympics at Lakeside High School March 21.

Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Events to commemorate Lafayette’s 1825 visit

Events on March 23-24 will commemorate the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s friendship tour.

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Initiative aims to help provide professional attire to those in need

By Staff Report · 20 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on Initiative aims to help provide professional attire to those in need

The Salvation Army of Augusta and the Manarah Project, a local youth-led nonprofit, are partnering to launch a series of clothing drives to provide people with professional attire.

In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

By Special To Augusta Good News · 17 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2025

Scenes from Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Historic west Augusta house finds new address

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Mar 2025 · 4

Family members saved the Skinner-Warren-West-Gardner House at 3202 Washington Road from the wrecking ball by moving it to West Road earlier this month.

In pictures: 2025 Augusta Market season opener

By Mike Adams · 15 Mar 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: 2025 Augusta Market season opener

The Augusta Market opened for the season on March 15 with music and vendors.