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Beloved beagle at the heart of USC Aiken student’s business

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 May 2026 · 0

 A beagle who lived her best life is the mascot for an outdoor brand that has made its way to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

Med student wants to make an impact

By Special To Augusta Good News · 06 May 2026 · 0

For Puja Punukollu, the path to becoming a physician has never been just about medicine; it has always been about impact. Augusta University holds its graduation ceremonies this week.

Golden Doodle gives veteran her life back

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2026 · 0

An Army vet who served in Iraq credits a Golden Doodle for saving her life.

Student turns life around while pursuing degree at Aiken Technical College

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2026 · 0

Alice Brown found a supportive community at Aiken Technical College while pursuing her degree.

Cancer survivor shares peace through Hope for Hooves Rescue

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Apr 2026 · Comments Off on Cancer survivor shares peace through Hope for Hooves Rescue

Michelle Derrick recently finished chemotherapy from her fourth cancer diagnosis. She shares her hope, peace and strength through an organization she founded called Hope for Hooves Rescue.

A man and his guide dog show people what independence looks like

By Nick Lovett · 22 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on A man and his guide dog show people what independence looks like

Joseph “Joey” Johnson lives with retinitis pigmentosa and gets through life with his guide dog, Tucker.

Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Adaptive sports and PVA give Grovetown veteran community and independence

An Air Force veteran who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2014, Amy Dotson found a supportive community and leads a life of relative independence due in large part to the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA).

World War II veteran celebrates 106th birthday

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Mar 2026 · 4

Vivian “Vicki” McKnight celebrated her 106th birthday on March 9 at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home. McKnight served in the Navy’s Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (WAVES) during World War II.

Aiken teen recovering from rare heart-liver transplant

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Aiken teen recovering from rare heart-liver transplant

An Aiken teen is balancing school with weekly medical appointments in Atlanta as he recovers from a rare multivisceral transplant surgery.

Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Mar 2026 · Comments Off on Singers will bring unique styles to Soul Bar March 10

Faith Kelly and Caswyn Moon will play the Soul Bar March 10.

Pop! To the Culture: ABX owner Paul Rogers

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 26 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Pop! To the Culture: ABX owner Paul Rogers

Ron Baxley Jr. highlights Paul Rogers of ABX in his latest column.

Hildebrandt’s sandwiched in Augusta’s history

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Hildebrandt’s sandwiched in Augusta’s history

Hildebrandt’s has operated in downtown Augusta since 1879.

Two area veterans selected for posters for national disabled veteran sporting events

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 19 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Two area veterans selected for posters for national disabled veteran sporting events

Two local disabled veterans appear on posters promoting national disabled veteran sporting events this year.

Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 18 Feb 2026 · Comments Off on Singer embarks on new direction with Feb. 28 concert

On Feb. 28, Jamal Moore will be back home to celebrate new beginnings as he performs his first solo concert in the Augusta area in eight years. “Full Circle: A Homecoming Celebration” will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Hardin Auditorium.