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Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

By Staff Report · 09 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Hispanic Festival brings food, culture to Augusta Common Sept. 13-14

The ACHA Hispanic Festival will feature Grammy-nominated música tropical artists Richie Cepeda from the Dominican Republic on Friday and  Puerto Rico’s Frankie Negrón on Saturday.

New thrift store will reflect arts school’s mission

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 06 Sep 2024 · 1

The Second Act, a thrift store to benefit the Jessye Norman School of the Arts, will open Sept. 20.

In pictures: Aiken County Farmers Market

By Mike Adams · 01 Sep 2024 · 1

The Aiken County Farmers Market is the oldest county farmers’ market in continuous service in the same location in South Carolina.

In pictures: Pup ‘N Suds raises money for animal organization

By Mike Adams · 31 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Pup ‘N Suds raises money for animal organization

Pooches were pampered Saturday at the SPCA Albrecht Center.

Thomson street named for World War II hero

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Thomson street named for World War II hero

Thomson’s National Avenue has been renamed in honor of a World War II veteran.

Nancy Carson Library reopens Aug. 29 after renovations

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Nancy Carson Library reopens Aug. 29 after renovations

The Nancy Carson Library reopens Aug. 29 after being closed for most of August for renovations.

Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

By Staff Report · 26 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Workshops prepare job seekers for career expo

Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CSRA is hosting a series of “Get Ready to Get Hired” workshops on Wednesday, Aug. 28, and Friday, Aug. 30 prior to its Sept. 9 career expo.

In pictures: Votes and Petticoats marks Women’s Equality Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Votes and Petticoats marks Women’s Equality Day

A fashion show highlighted the clothing of the suffrage movement.

Stuff the Bus

United Way wants to help ALICE 

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on United Way wants to help ALICE 

The United Way of the CSRA kicks off its fundraising campaign Aug. 23.

Jack West- Courtesy Photo

Recent AU grad cycles cross country for charity

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2024 · 1

Jack West cycled from Seattle to Washington, D.C.

‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on ‘Votes and Petticoats’ highlights the history of the women’s voting movement

Votes and Petticoats will commemorate the 104th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment.

Golden Harvest celebrates opening of Produce Rescue Center Aug. 15

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Golden Harvest celebrates opening of Produce Rescue Center Aug. 15

A ribbon cutting was held Thursday for Golden Harvest Food Bank’s Produce Rescue Center.

Nursing instructor donates her hair to honor her students

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Nursing instructor donates her hair to honor her students

Inspired by the stories of her nursing students, instructor Buffy Halter cut her hair Thursday to donate it.

Featured photo Aug. 5, 2024

By Mike Adams · 05 Aug 2024 · Comments Off on Featured photo Aug. 5, 2024

Mike Adams photo