Quilts provide comfort and healing for veterans
The local Quilts of Valor group marks 10 years of making quilts for veterans in 2023.
Volunteers spruce up historical marker for Presidents Day
A marker commemorating the nation’s first president’s visit to Augusta in 1791 received some sprucing up Sunday.
Photojournalism: Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games
The Savannah River Brewing Co.’s Highland Games were Feb. 18. View Mike Adams’ photos from the event.
Bradford Pear tree replacement program set for Aiken Feb. 25
The Bradford Pear Bounty program offers South Carolina residents native trees to replace Bradford Pears.
Local woman’s Cane Corsos sprint in Kennel Club events
Cane Corsos need to run – a lot – so one local woman started putting hers in American Kennel Club sanctioned events. A local event is planned for March 10-12 in Aiken.
One woman’s journey: weight loss is outer sign of inner work
Shanita Newton used food to help ease the pain of grief after the loss of her husband. But she’s found other ways to channel her emotions and transformed her body in the process.
Powderpuff football game to raise money for cancer research
Students will raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through a powderpuff football game Feb. 13.
Project Linus provides comfort to children
Project Linus blankets make a difference to children in the area.
Grassroots initiative addresses hunger in Augusta
The second in a series of meetings will be held to find ways to further combat hunger in Augusta.
Aiken candy shop collecting Valentines for older adults
An Aiken candy shop is collecting Valentine’s for adults in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Golden Harvest Food Bank reaches milestone of 300 million meals served
The Golden Harvest Food Bank recently hit a major milestone.
Augusta’s Irish get ready for St. Patrick’s Day at annual ball
The Grand Marshal Ball kicks off the festivities surrounding St. Patrick’s Day in Augusta.
Photojournalism: Dino Day at SOAR Academy
SOAR Academy’s Dino Day was a hit with adults and children, according to organizers.
Thomson celebrates war hero’s 100th birthday
A World War II veteran celebrates his 100th birthday Saturday.
