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In pictures: Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken

By Mike Adams · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Mardi Gras in downtown Aiken

Scenes from the Mardi Gras festivities in Aiken Saturday.

Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

By Staff Report · 15 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Heart Ball raises more than $200,000

The annual CSRA Heart Ball on Feb. 8 brought in more than $200,000 to support the work of the American Heart Association.

Deadline approaches for 2025 Rotary Club speech contest

By Staff Report · 14 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Deadline approaches for 2025 Rotary Club speech contest

The deadline for the Rotary Club of Augusta’s 2025 speech contest is Monday, Feb. 17.

Nursing sorority holds heart health program

By Staff Report · 13 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Nursing sorority holds heart health program

More than 200 people attended the Phi Chi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Professional Nursing Sorority, Inc.’s 14th Annual Heart Truth Program on Feb. 1

Inspiring: Women of Augusta Spring 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Inspiring: Women of Augusta Spring 2025

Inspiring: Women of Augusta Spring 2025 is coming soon.

FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15

By Staff Report · 10 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on FEMA housing resource fair set for Feb.15

FEMA is hosting a Housing Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Henry Brigham Community Center, 2463 Golden Camp Rd. C.

In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 08 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Paine College homecoming parade

Paine College observed homecoming activities on Feb. 7-8.

Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Painted door honors legacy of Jimmy Carter

A door honoring President Jimmy Carter pays tribute to his volunteer service, and its artwork will help raise funds for an organization he held dear.

Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

By Staff Report · 05 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Stars kick off 30th anniversary year at Winter Special Olympics

The Augusta Stars competed in the Special Olympics Georgia Winter Games in Marietta, Georgia, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

By Staff Report · 04 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Diamond Lakes regional baseball fields renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek

The Diamond Lakes Regional Park baseball field will be officially renamed in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek, a dedicated advocate for youth sports and community development. The renaming ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5.

Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1

By Staff Report · 03 Feb 2025 · Comments Off on Irish American Heritage Society announces 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade dignitaries Feb. 1

The Irish American Heritage Society (IAHS) announced its distinguished honorees for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Parade at the annual Grand Marshal Ball Feb. 1.

Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Service marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was Jan. 27.

In pictures: RECing Crew Winter Wonderland Ball 2025

By Mike Adams · 25 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: RECing Crew Winter Wonderland Ball 2025

Scenes from Saturday’s Winter Wonderland Ball.

Point in Time count provides snapshot of homelessness in Augusta

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Jan 2025 · Comments Off on Point in Time count provides snapshot of homelessness in Augusta

Volunteers still needed to help in homeless count.