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In pictures: The Big Run 5K

By Mike Adams · 04 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: The Big Run 5K

Runners took part in the Big Run Wednesday in North Augusta.

Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

By Staff Report · 02 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Homes for Our Troops needs volunteers for June 21 landscape project

Volunteers are needed in Lincolnton June 21 for a landscape project to lay sod and plant trees and flowers for an injured Army veteran.

Book Bash scheduled for June 7

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 31 May 2025 · Comments Off on Book Bash scheduled for June 7

Book Bash, a literacy focused event, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 7 at The HUB for Community Innovation.

In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

By Mike Adams · 26 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures — wear blue: run to remember

The wear blue: run to remember 5K was Monday at Lake Olmstead.

Women’s Golf Day returns on June 9

By Staff Report · 24 May 2025 · Comments Off on Women’s Golf Day returns on June 9

Women’s Golf Day returns June 9 with golf instruction and special clinics by top women in the sport.

Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 May 2025 · Comments Off on Heroes build Evans’ home for combat veteran

Volunteers, many of whom are firefighters and first responders, with A Soldier’s Journey Home started construction on a fully-accessible, mortgage-free home in Evans for Retired Army Sgt. First Class David Mathis on May 19 and plans to complete it by May 31.

Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

By Mike Adams · 20 May 2025 · Comments Off on Photo of the day for May 20, 2025

North Augusta’s Brickyard Ponds at sunset on May 20, 2025. Mike Adams

Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 May 2025 · Comments Off on Christ Community Health CEO finds purpose and passion in new role

Will J. Jackson III took over as the CEO of Christ Community Health in April.

In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2025

By Mike Adams · 18 May 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Thunder Over Evans 2025

Scenes from Thunder Over Evans May 17.

Cancer walk raises $62,000

By Staff Report · 17 May 2025 · Comments Off on Cancer walk raises $62,000

About 400 people participated in the May 3 Unite in the Fight Against Cancer walk and raised $62,000 for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University,

Riverwalk to close for hurricane cleanup beginning May 14

By Staff Report · 13 May 2025 · Comments Off on Riverwalk to close for hurricane cleanup beginning May 14

Riverwalk will be closed for about two weeks for city crews to clean up debris from Hurricane Helene.

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Golf tournament raises $290,000 for Piedmont Foundation’s new Colorectal Cancer Fund

By Staff Report · 13 May 2025 · Comments Off on Golf tournament raises $290,000 for Piedmont Foundation’s new Colorectal Cancer Fund

The 39th annual Jernigan Memorial Golf Tournament raised $290,000 for the Piedmont Augusta Foundation.

Lupus walk scheduled for May 17

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 May 2025 · Comments Off on Lupus walk scheduled for May 17

The Augusta Walk to End Lupus Now is scheduled for Saturday, May 17.

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Children’s summer meal program expands in second year

By Staff Report · 06 May 2025 · Comments Off on Children’s summer meal program expands in second year

Golden Harvest Food Bank is stepping in once again this summer with an expanded Summer Harvest Program to serve more families.