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American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

By Staff Report · 02 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on American Revolution monument to be dedicated in Edgefield Aug. 2

A dedication ceremony for Edgefield’s new monument for the American Revolution will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Edgefield Court House Square.

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.

Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Bots on Broad to feature Porkchop’s signature robot

Bots on Broad will feature miniature robot sculptures.

Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Jul 2025 · Comments Off on Gardening column: Future farmer finds her roots at Kingdom Gardens Co-op Farm

Nick Lovett of Martinez is a recipient of the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF) 2025 Future Farmers Program award. She’s spending several weeks at Kingdom Gardens Farm, an organic practicing Christian co-op located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 29 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Johnson goes beyond the gates with ‘Operation: Aunties’ airing July 11

Fans who are missing their daily dose of Maurice Johnson since his departure from “Beyond the Gates” can find him in a new dramedy called “Operation: Aunties” premiering on AMC’s streaming network ALLBLK July 11.

ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on ArtScape: SummHer, Luke Allsbrook at CANDL, Rhian Swain at Augusta & Co.

A few of the arts happening in Augusta beginning June 27.

Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 25 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: 50 years later ‘Jaws’ still has us asking if it’s safe to go into the water

“Jaws” marks 50 years this summer. A few free screenings are taking place in July.

Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Comedian’s ‘Growth Spurt’ Tour stops in Columbia County July 10

Brad Williams will bring his Growth Spurt Tour to the Columbia County Performing Arts Center on July 10.

In pictures: Evans’ native rocks Summer Reckoning event

By Mike Adams · 22 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on In pictures: Evans’ native rocks Summer Reckoning event

Evans’ native Sean Legacy was a crowd pleaser Saturday at the Viral Pro Wrestling Summer Reckoning..

In pictures: JoeFest 2025

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Scenes from Saturday at JoeFest.

Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Jun 2025 · 1

Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.

Columbia County Music Series at the Park tickets on sale

By Staff Report · 20 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Columbia County Music Series at the Park tickets on sale

Tickets for the 2025 Columbia County Music Series at the Park went on sale June 20.

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.

Wrestling event features Evans native

By Staff Report · 18 Jun 2025 · Comments Off on Wrestling event features Evans native

Viral Pro Wrestling returns to the Warren Road Community Center begins at 7 p.m. June 21