Column: Nonprofit leaders plead for support to alleviate hunger
The leaders of the Golden Harvest Food Bank and United Way of the CSRA ask for help in combating hunger in this column.
Miss Memories Matter crowned, raising more than $3,500 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Elleana Garcia was crowned Miss Memories Matter in a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association July 16.
Museum event celebrates the food of Aiken County
A July 15 event at the Aiken County Museum tied into an exhibit on Aiken County food.
Camp Soul City provides summer camp experience for adults and children
Camp Soul City is back for its second year with more merchants participating.
Empty the animal shelter with reduced adoption fees
The Aiken County Animal Shelter is overcrowded. Reduced adoption fees are available through July 31,
Salvation Army of Augusta hits milestone in helping families find homes
The Salvation Army of Augusta has helped more families transition into permanent homes already in 2023 than in the previous two years combined.
Augusta Jewish Museum to hold film discussion
A discussion related to the 1961 film “Judgement at Nuremberg” will be held July 16.
Miss Augusta’s Teen believes ‘confidence is key’
A Lakeside High School student promotes self-confidence as part of her platform as Miss Augusta’s Teen. She competed at the state pageant, which is part of the Miss America organization, in June.
United Way of the CSRA accepting school supply donations for its Stuff the Bus campaign
Stuff the Bus collected nearly 30,000 school supply items for area children in 2022.
In pictures: A Colonial Fourth of July in North Augusta
North Augusta’s Living History Park was the site of a Colonial observance of Independence Day.
In pictures: Patriotic pooches parade in Aiken
Mike Adams visited Aiken July 1 for the Patriotic Paw Parade.
Quilt raffle raises money for Camp Rainbow
Members of the Pieceful Hearts Quilt Guild have been making quilts to support Camp Rainbow for 20 years.
American Red Cross wants to honor everyday heroes
The deadline to nominate heroes for the annual East Central Georgia Heroes Breakfast is July 28.
