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‘It’s Spooky to Be Hungry’ celebrates 33rd year of giving back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Oct 2025 · Comments Off on ‘It’s Spooky to Be Hungry’ celebrates 33rd year of giving back

In its 33rd year, the It’s Spooky To Be Hungry food drive runs the entire month of October.

Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Wheatus concert celebrates ‘Teenage Dirtbag’ song and Habitat for Humanity

Wheatus will mark the late President Jimmy Carter’s 101st birthday on Oct. 1 with a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity. The band’s song “Teenage Dirtbag” celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.

In Pictures: A look back at Hurricane Helene one year later

By Mike Adams and Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In Pictures: A look back at Hurricane Helene one year later

A look back at the first few days after Hurricane Helene hit Sept. 27, 2024.

Aiken Seafood Bash brings under-the-sea delicacies

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 27 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Seafood Bash brings under-the-sea delicacies

The Aiken Seafood Bash opened Friday and runs through Saturday and Sunday.

Farm-to-table dinner benefits Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26

By Staff Report · 23 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Farm-to-table dinner benefits Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26

A farm-to-table dinner will benefit Augusta Locally Grown Sept. 26.

In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

By Mike Adams · 20 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts in the Heart Sept. 20

Scenes from Arts in the Heart of Augusta Saturday.

Arts in the Heart to fill downtown with music, art and food Sept. 19-21

By Staff Report · 17 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Arts in the Heart to fill downtown with music, art and food Sept. 19-21

Arts in the Heart of Augusta will be Sept. 19-21.

Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Concerts with a Cause opens 2025-2026 season with celebration

The 2025-2026 concert season begins with a celebratory event at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21 featuring five pianists playing the new Steinway C at St. John United Methodist Church.

Bank of America employees receive prestigious volunteer honors

By Staff Report · 15 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Bank of America employees receive prestigious volunteer honors

Two Bank of America Augusta-Aiken employees were recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA), one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing commitment to community service.

Inspiring: Women luncheon to honor six women Sept. 25

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Inspiring: Women luncheon to honor six women Sept. 25

The inaugural Inspiring: Women Awards will be held Sept. 25 to recognize women for their contributions. Six awards will be presented at a luncheon at Flowing Wells Theatre;

ArtScape: AU Faculty Mixtape, Palmetto Park and Pond ribbon cutting

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: AU Faculty Mixtape, Palmetto Park and Pond ribbon cutting

The opening reception for the AU Faculty Mixtape exhibition and the ribbon cutting a new permanent display at the Arts and Heritage Center of North Augusta are scheduled for Sept. 18.

Aiken Tech celebrates impact of its student food pantry

By Staff Report · 11 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Aiken Tech celebrates impact of its student food pantry

Aiken Technical College held an open house and community showcase event on Wednesday, Sept. 10, to celebrate and recognize a year of impact for its Knights Corner Food Pantry.

Never forget: Columbia County commemorates the 24th anniversary of 9/11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Never forget: Columbia County commemorates the 24th anniversary of 9/11

Columbia County firefighters remembered those who died and the first responders who lost their lives trying to save them at New York’s Twin Towers on 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Goodwill, VA to host hiring events in September

By Staff Report · 07 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Goodwill, VA to host hiring events in September

The VA Augusta Health Services will host a job fair 3 – 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, on its Uptown campus; Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia will host its Fall 2025 Job Fair from to 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at the Snelling Conference Center, 3165 Washington Rd.