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In pictures: Flags placed to honor military

By Mike Adams · 27 May 2023 · Comments Off on In pictures: Flags placed to honor military

Memorial Day honors the nation’s military members who died in service to their country. Local groups marked the start of the weekend by placing flags at one local cemetery.

Mural honors African American women educators

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Mural honors African American women educators

A mural pays tribute to six African American female educators, including Ruth Crawford, who turned 108 on May 25.

Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 May 2023 · Comments Off on Sylvan Glade offers live action role play at Pendleton King Park

Sylvan Glade is a live action role playing group that meets regularly at Pendleton King Park.

Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

By Christopher Rickerson · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Columbia County to celebrate National Trails Day with launch of new Bombasin Land Trail June 3

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bombasin Land Trail will be June 3.

Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

By Staff Report · 25 May 2023 · Comments Off on Two Richmond County students named Bank of America Student Leaders

Two Richmond County Technical Career Magnet School students were named as Bank of America’s Student Leaders program.

Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2023 · Comments Off on Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.

Photojournalism: North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20

Photographer Mike Adams visited North Augusta’s Downtown Spring Fest May 20.

In Pictures: And the wiener is …

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2023 · Comments Off on In Pictures: And the wiener is …

Mike Adams’ photo story from the first Wiener Fest May 20 at Savannah River Brewing Co.

Augusta’s Chinese community celebrates its history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2023 · 1

A historical marker was unveiled at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Augusta May 19.

Augusta named one of five hub cities for President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda

By Staff Report · 18 May 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta named one of five hub cities for President Biden’s ‘Investing in America’ agenda

Augusta has been chosen as one of five hub cities to participate in the President’s Investing in America Agenda.

Fashion show pays tribute to Sacred Heart history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 May 2023 · Comments Off on Fashion show pays tribute to Sacred Heart history

A fashion show May 16 honored the legacy of the founders of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, now Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

Ceremony to honor African American veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 May 2023 · Comments Off on Ceremony to honor African American veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery

A May 25 ceremony will honor veterans buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Saturday Chef provides community cooking classes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 May 2023 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef provides community cooking classes

The Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.

Popular Laurel Canyon tribute heads to bigger venue in its second year

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 May 2023 · Comments Off on Popular Laurel Canyon tribute heads to bigger venue in its second year

Hear the sounds of Laurel Canyon rock Saturday at the Miller Theater.