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Nursing instructor donates her hair to honor her students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Nursing instructor donates her hair to honor her students

Inspired by the stories of her nursing students, instructor Buffy Halter cut her hair Thursday to donate it.

Featured photo Aug. 5, 2024

By Mike Adams · 05 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Featured photo Aug. 5, 2024

Mike Adams photo

Augusta Public Library unveils new tech hub Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 01 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta Public Library unveils new tech hub Aug. 2

A grand opening for the Augusta Public Library’s tech hub is set from 1 to 4 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2.

In pictures: Christmas in July at Sacred Heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jul 2024 · 1

Scenes from Christmas in July at Sacred Heart Cultural Center July 25.

Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

By Staff Report · 22 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Scenes from the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21 ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the Augusta Jewish Museum July 21.

Local Goodwill receives Catalyst Grant

By Staff Report · 21 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Local Goodwill receives Catalyst Grant

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is one of 27 local nonprofit organizations to receive a Catalyst Grant and become part of a program through the Urban Institute and the Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative.

Ribbon cutting scheduled at Augusta Jewish Museum July 21

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 20 Jul 2024 · 1

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Augusta Jewish Museum.

Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant

By Staff Report · 18 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department to receive federal grant

The Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department will receive a $243,873.63 federal grant.

Glioblastoma Awareness Day event honors two area residents

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Glioblastoma Awareness Day event honors two area residents

Two Augusta residents diagnosed with glioblastoma were honored at an event July 17.

Fit4School will be July 20

By Staff Report · 16 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Fit4School will be July 20

Fit4School will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20,
at the Aiken County Family Y, 621 Trolley Line Road, Graniteville.

In pictures: Tomato Pie Festival at Boondock Farms

By Mike Adams · 13 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Tomato Pie Festival at Boondock Farms

Scenes from the Tomato Pie Festival.

Stuff the Bus school supply drive events to be held

By Staff Report · 11 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Stuff the Bus school supply drive events to be held

The United Way of the CSRA will be collecting school supplies during its Stuff the Bus campaign.

Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Interns help Golden Harvest’s mission

Two recent Richmond County high school graduates are interning at the Golden Harvest Food Bank through the Bank of America Student Leaders program.

Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2024 · Comments Off on Barbecue, history and fireworks mark Independence Day 2024 events

Multiple events are planned across the area to mark Independence Day.