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In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

By Mike Adams · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

The Augusta Richmond County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with a special event at Dave and Buster’s.

In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

June 14 is the city of Augusta’s birthday. Celebrate with a look at some historic postcards as well as some historic sites.

In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

By Mike Adams · 12 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

Competitors fought for bragging rights at Augusta Locally Grown’s fourth annual Best Tomato Sandwich contest June 12 at the Hub for Community Innovation.

Organization celebrates 19th year with Kaleidoscope brunch

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Organization celebrates 19th year with Kaleidoscope brunch

God’s Ladies Of Significance & Service offers mentorship and community for girls and young women.

Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close

Sean Poppy, Savannah River Ecology Library outreach coordinator, brought a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians and birds to the Nancy Carson Library on Friday. Poppy was at the library as part of its summer reading program activities.

In pictures: First Friday June 6

By Mike Adams · 06 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: First Friday June 6

Scenes from First Friday June 6.

In pictures: The Big Run 5K

By Mike Adams · 04 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The Big Run 5K

Runners took part in the Big Run Wednesday in North Augusta.

Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

By Staff Report · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

Volunteers are needed in Lincolnton June 21 for a landscape project to lay sod and plant trees and flowers for an injured Army veteran.

Book Bash scheduled for June 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2025 · Comments Off on Book Bash scheduled for June 7

Book Bash, a literacy focused event, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at The HUB for Community Innovation.

In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

By Mike Adams · 26 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

The wear blue: run to remember 5K was Monday at Lake Olmstead.

Women’s Golf Day returns on June 9

By Staff Report · 24 May 2025 · Comments Off on Women’s Golf Day returns on June 9

Women’s Golf Day returns June 9 with golf instruction and special clinics by top women in the sport.

Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2025 · Comments Off on Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

Volunteers, many of whom are firefighters and first responders, with A Soldier’s Journey Home started construction on a fully-accessible, mortgage-free home in Evans for Retired Army Sgt. First Class David Mathis on May 19 and plans to complete it by May 31.

Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2025 · Comments Off on Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

North Augusta’s Brickyard Ponds at sunset on May 20, 2025. Mike Adams

Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2025 · Comments Off on Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

Will J. Jackson III took over as the CEO of Christ Community Health in April.