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Augusta native considers herself an ‘unlikely astronaut’

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on Augusta native considers herself an ‘unlikely astronaut’

Augusta-native Susan Still Kilrain piloted two Space Shuttle missions in 1997. She will be speaking and promoting a children’s book in Augusta Feb. 15-17.

AU basketball star shoots for dreams on and off court

By Rakiyah Lenon · 09 Feb 2024 · Comments Off on AU basketball star shoots for dreams on and off court

Kennedi Manning scored her career 1,000th point in February 2023 and keeps the Lady Jags in the race for the Peach Belt title.

Winter village brings Christmas joy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Dec 2023 · 2

For about two decades, the mother-son duo of Holly and Woody Kaminer have created a festive winter wonderland.

Lifelong love of music leads to teacher of year award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Dec 2023 · 1

Tara Scheyer, who teaches music at Episcopal Day School, was named the Georgia Independent School Association’s Teacher of the Year in 2023.

From candy striper to command sergeant major

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Dec 2023 · Comments Off on From candy striper to command sergeant major

Eisenhower Army Medical Center’s command sergeant major has come full circle at the Army hospital. She served as a candy striper there as a teenager.

Salute to Veterans: Joyce Law

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 Nov 2023 · Comments Off on Salute to Veterans: Joyce Law

Joyce Law spent 34 years in the Army.

‘Velvet Voices’ to serve as send-off for Augusta performer

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 24 Oct 2023 · 2

Velvet Voices: Then and Now will benefit the Augusta Jewish Museum.

Pink October: Breast cancer journey leads to memoir

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Pink October: Breast cancer journey leads to memoir

Pink October highlights breast cancer awareness month. Helen Blocker-Adams was diagnosed two years ago and wrote about her journey.

Augusta filmmaker brings longtime dream to the screen

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 16 Oct 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta filmmaker brings longtime dream to the screen

Choice Skinner wrote the script for his film “A New Life” more than two decades ago.

Pink October: Woman didn’t let breast cancer diagnosis steal her zest for life

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Oct 2023 · 1

Caroline Ashe-Teague has always loved life. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she continued to do the things that brought her joy as much as she could.

‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Sep 2023 · Comments Off on ‘Dracula’ author has blood connection to Aiken

Vampires live in Dacre Stoker’s family tree.

Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Vera Stewart celebrates new cookbook and season 12 of her TV show

The VeryVera Show expands into 42 metropolitan markets this season.

billy s shares art and music from the heart

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 10 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on billy s shares art and music from the heart

billy s shares love through his art and music.

Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

By Ron Baxley Jr. · 07 Aug 2023 · Comments Off on Comics and film collide in Aiken native’s world

Aiken native Jason Conley has always loved comics. He’s collected them, owned a comics shop and now he writes them.