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History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on History, fireworks planned for Independence Day weekend 2025

Here are a few of the events marking Independence Day 2025.

Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Pendleton King Park reopens nine months after Hurricane Helene

A ribbon cutting ceremony marked the grand reopening of Pendleton King Park July 1.

Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Turn Back the Block partners with the University of Georgia for Harrisburg revitalization efforts

An initiative with the University of Georgia will help Turn Back the Block in its mission to revitalize Augusta’s historic Harrisburg district.

VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

By Staff Report · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on VITA program helps low-income residents file tax returns at no cost

During the 2024 tax season, the United Way of the CSRA’s VITA program helped file 101 federal and state tax returns for area low-income families.

Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

By Staff Report · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Nursing sorority celebrates chartering anniversary

Phi Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® celebrated its 48th Chartering Anniversary on May 31, 2025, at the Kroc Center with 29 sorors including five original members in attendance.

Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Build the Band returns June 21 to raise money for Habitat for Humanity

A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity returns June 21.

Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

By Staff Report · 17 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Take Kids Fishing Day set for June 21

The Third Annual Augusta Building Trades Take Kids Fishing Day, a free youth fishing event at the Modoc Boat Ramp on Lake Thurmond, will be Saturday, June 21.  

Aiken Train Day event delights crowd June 14

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 15 Jun 2025 · 1

National Train Day brought people to the Aiken Visitors Center and Train Museum June 14.

In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

By Mike Adams · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Richmond County summer reading kickoff celebration June 14

The Augusta Richmond County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program with a special event at Dave and Buster’s.

In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Happy birthday, Augusta!

June 14 is the city of Augusta’s birthday. Celebrate with a look at some historic postcards as well as some historic sites.

In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

By Mike Adams · 12 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Augusta’s best tomato sandwich

Competitors fought for bragging rights at Augusta Locally Grown’s fourth annual Best Tomato Sandwich contest June 12 at the Hub for Community Innovation.

Organization celebrates 19th year with Kaleidoscope brunch

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Organization celebrates 19th year with Kaleidoscope brunch

God’s Ladies Of Significance & Service offers mentorship and community for girls and young women.

Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 07 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Wildlife program brings reptiles and amphibians up close

Sean Poppy, Savannah River Ecology Library outreach coordinator, brought a menagerie of reptiles, amphibians and birds to the Nancy Carson Library on Friday. Poppy was at the library as part of its summer reading program activities.

In pictures: First Friday June 6

By Mike Adams · 06 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: First Friday June 6

Scenes from First Friday June 6.