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Alfa Anderson, Augusta native who sang with CHIC during the height of disco, died Dec. 17

By Staff Report · 19 Dec 2024 · 1

Augusta born singer Alfa Anderson has died.

Saxophone player provides impromptu concert during flight delay

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 09 Dec 2024 · 1

Wayne Hoey never leaves home without his saxophone, and it was a good thing to have with him on Saturday.

Scout overcomes shyness to shine in popcorn sales

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Dec 2024 · 0

Miles Mazer sold more than $10,000 of popcorn to support the Georgia-Carolina Council Boys Scouts of America.

Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 25 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken resident to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Sarah Hendrix, a 2020 graduate of South Aiken High School, plays clarinet in the Carolina Band. The band is part of this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 23 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Air date set for new CBS soap starring Augusta native

Augusta native Maurice Johnson will appear in a new soap on CBS.

Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 17 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Historian uses creative ways to tell Augusta’s stories

Historian Corey Rogers is the director of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History.

Blanket program thrives under director

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 14 Nov 2024 · 1

Christine Newby has coordinated volunteers who’ve made thousands of blankets for area children.

Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Cyclist goes extra mile for cancer research

Don Belisle’s weapon against cancer is his bicycle.

Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta native lands role on ‘groundbreaking’ CBS soap

Augusta native Maurice Johnson has a lead role in the new CBS soap called “Beyond the Gates.”

Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Nov 2024 · Comments Off on Column: 100th career victory ‘builds on tradition’

Aquinas coach James Leonard won his 100th career game Thursday.

After ‘very busy’ week, Georgia Power customer service rep says ‘I do’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Oct 2024 · 4

Patrice and Kendrick Eubanks had been planning their Sacred Heart Cultural Center wedding for about two years.

Lakeside grad starts women’s hockey team at Georgia Southern

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Oct 2024 · 1

Lena Whitwell started a hockey team at Georgia Southern University.

Fort Eisenhower ceremony honors POW/MIA

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Sep 2024 · Comments Off on Fort Eisenhower ceremony honors POW/MIA

Fort Eisenhower held its annual POW/MIA ceremony Friday.

Spoken word artist uses genre to inspire

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Sep 2024 · 1

Tamell “Big” Bailey is a multi-genre artist.