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Salvation Army 2025 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 6

By Staff Report · 07 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Salvation Army 2025 Angel Tree applications open Oct. 6

Applications for the 2025 Salvation Army Angel Tree program will open at 9 a.m. Oct. 6.

In pictures: South Pacific Festival 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: South Pacific Festival 2025

The South Pacific Festival was Saturday in Evans.

Works of Frank Yerby, first African American millionaire novelist, to be highlighted Sept. 4-5

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Sep 2025 · Comments Off on Works of Frank Yerby, first African American millionaire novelist, to be highlighted Sept. 4-5

Events on Sept. 4-5 will highlight the work and legacy of Augusta-born author Frank Yerby.

‘Season of Drought’ filmmakers hope to put a face on homelessness

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Sep 2025 · 1

A documentary aims to tell the story of homelessness

New Goodwill donation site opens in Evans

By Staff Report · 26 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on New Goodwill donation site opens in Evans

A new Goodwill donation site has opened at 703 Fury’s Ferry Road in Evans. 

United Way kicks off 2025 campaign with new focus

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on United Way kicks off 2025 campaign with new focus

The United Way of the CSRA kicked off its fundraising campaign Aug. 22 at a breakfast at First Baptist Church of Augusta.

Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $50,000 to food bank

By Staff Report · 21 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Jim Hudson Automotive Group donates $50,000 to food bank

The Jim Hudson Automotive Group presented a $50,000 check to the Golden Harvest Food Bank Tuesday.

Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Celebrate ‘Thrift Store Week’ and help a good cause

Aug. 17 is National Thrift Store Day and Aug. 17-24 is National Thrift Store Week.

‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23

By Staff Report · 15 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on ‘Bridgerton’-inspired ball coming to Sacred Heart Aug. 23

A “Bridgerton”-inspired grand ball comes to the Sacred Heart Cultural Center at 3 p.m. Aug. 23.

Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

By Staff Report · 14 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Augusta Christian Schools’ student plans to give back after win

Trenton Hall received the top prize in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “You Made The Grade” sweepstakes.

Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive

By Staff Report · 13 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Captains needed for ‘It’s Spooky to be Hungry’ food drive

As the Golden Harvest Food Bank prepares for this year’s campaign, the organization is seeking new Spooky captains in Richmond, Columbia and Aiken counties to help lead their communities in the fight against hunger.

Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Stuff the Bus overflows with school supplies for area children

2025 was a record year for Stuff the Bus.

Mr. Frog celebrates 25 years of spreading joy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Aug 2025 · 3

A quirky lawn ornament has spread joy in west Augusta for 25 years

Comcast celebrates McDuffie County broadband expansion with block party, Lift Zone opening and student laptop giveaway

By Staff Report · 08 Aug 2025 · Comments Off on Comcast celebrates McDuffie County broadband expansion with block party, Lift Zone opening and student laptop giveaway

Comcast has completed its broadband expansion project in McDuffie County and celebrated with residents on Aug. 6.