Actor with Augusta ties appears in newest Tyler Perry series
M.V. Oliphant, a T.W. Josey High School alumnus, has worked on several Tyler Perry projects.
Eggs Up Grill owner already eyeing second location
Eggs Up Grill has only been open for a month, but its owner is already looking toward Grovetown for expansion.
Filmmaker finishes second project with help of North Augusta company
Michael Patrick McKinley, who created the “HAPPY: A Small Film with a Big Smile,” has made multiple trips to the Augusta area over the past four months for postproduction of his latest project, “Kaleidoscope Child” to ready it for a private screening in September and off to the film festival circuit.
Greenbrier student’s service project packed with comfort and love
Ella Pascual worked on a service project called Pack for Comfort.
Woman finds purpose with new business
Seniors Helping Seniors-Mid South Georgia recently launched in the Augusta area.
Stallings Island Middle School student places third in civics bee
A Stallings Island Middle School student placed third at the 2025 Georgia State Finals of the National Civics Bee,
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
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.
Downtown letter carrier hangs up mail bag
Phil Jesse’s last day as a mail carrier was June 27 after nearly 40 years on the job.
Mother-daughter duo bring gospel to stage in Martinez
Corinna Rezzelle-Pennypacker recently returned to the Augusta area to work with the theater company started by her mother.
Filmmaker plans area entertainment complex and hopes to produce two movies a year
Choice Skinner, who spent 23 years in Los Angeles before COVID forced his move back to Augusta, sees the potential for the movie making industry in Augusta.
Artist weaves love of texture and nature into beautiful canvas
Staci Swider has had a busy year with multiple art exhibits in the Southeast in the past 12 months.
Damien Sneed plans June 5 listening party for latest release
A free listening party for Damien Sneed’s “Our Song, Our Story” will be at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 5.
Thirteen-year-old to graduate Aiken Tech May 6
Megyn Bolen of Aiken will receive her associate degree from Aiken Tech May 6, likely the school’s youngest graduate ever.