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The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on The Byllesby Center steps up after Hurricane Helene

The Byllesby Center opened in Harrisburg on Feb. 1. In the wake of Helene, it’s been helping people six days a week.

Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Two annual cancer fundraisers see changes due to Helene

Hurricane Helene has prompted changes with two community cancer fundraisers – the Paceline ride and the annual Miracle Mile Walk.

Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

By Staff Report · 11 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Hurricane relief supply drive-thru at SRP Park Oct. 12

A Hurricane Relief Supply Drive-Thru at SRP Park will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 or while supplies last. 

In pictures: Cleanup continues around Augusta after Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Cleanup continues around Augusta after Helene

Post Helene images from around the area.

Fair updates: Western Carolina fair to open Oct. 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Fair updates: Western Carolina fair to open Oct. 11

The Western Carolina State Fair will open Oct. 11. The Georgia-Carolina State Fair has been cancelled. The Columbia County Fair will be Halloween through Nov. 10.

After ‘very busy’ week, Georgia Power customer service rep says ‘I do’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2024 · 4

Patrice and Kendrick Eubanks had been planning their Sacred Heart Cultural Center wedding for about two years.

In pictures: North Augusta MRE distribution

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: North Augusta MRE distribution

The South Carolina National Guard is in North Augusta distributing water and MREs.

In pictures: Restoration work continues Oct. 3

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Oct 2024 · 2

Scenes from around Augusta as work continues.

Resource distribution at HUB will be Oct. 4

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Resource distribution at HUB will be Oct. 4

A resource drive-thru event is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the HUB for Community Innovation.

Free meals, ice and water at Walmart on Bobby Jones Oct. 1-2

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Free meals, ice and water at Walmart on Bobby Jones Oct. 1-2

The Walmart Disaster Cooking Team provided hot meals, ice and cases of water to area residents on Oct. 1 and plans to cook again on Oct. 2.

Being neighborly after the storm

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2024 · Comments Off on Being neighborly after the storm

Neighbors reach out to one another after Helene.

Impromptu cookout feeds people after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 30 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Impromptu cookout feeds people after Hurricane Helene

Lanier’s Fresh Meat Market was the site of an impromptu cookout as owner Wayne Lanier wanted to feed those living near his business.

In pictures: Hurricane Helene clean-up continues Sept. 29

By Mike Adams · 29 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Hurricane Helene clean-up continues Sept. 29

Scenes from the weekend’s clean-up of Hurricane Helene in North Augusta.

North Augusta couple says ‘I do’ despite hurricane interference

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 28 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on North Augusta couple says ‘I do’ despite hurricane interference

Hurricane Helene couldn’t stop love Saturday as one couple exchanged vows despite a series of challenges.