Ministry serves those in need

NORTH AUGUSTA -- Community Ministries of North Augusta began nearly 30 years ago when six churches started a single outreach under one roof.
By Charmain Brackett
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We lost 2 respected newsmen

Our community lost two gracious, old newsmen Wednesday. I lost two friends. Allow me to tell you about them.

Aiken County bookings

Review updated jail bookings and mug shots from the Aiken County detention center via our new Booked site.  

Slideshow: Mayfest

Check out more than 900 photos of those Spotted in the crowd at Saturday's Mayfest event.

Crime data map released

A total of 182 crimes tracked by The Augusta Chronicle were reported to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office during the week of May 8-14, 2013. Violent crimes during the week included six robberies, one car-jacking and six aggravated assaults. 

Notable Area Deaths of 2013

A review of several from our area who have passed away in the first part of 2013.

Slideshow: Cotton Ball

Review almost 100 photos from Historic Augusta's Cotton Ball, held Thursday to raise money for the nonprofit.

Slideshow: High school proms

See how they look all dressed up in photos from this year's prom at Josey, as well as other schools.
High school »

Irish pick new coach

James Leonard was named Aquinas' new head football coach on Friday. His father, Denny, was himself a former Irish head coach.
By Wayne Staats
Crime & courts »

Neighbors, friends mourn victims

Retired Richmond County educators Roosevelt and Edna Jones had hearts of gold and a love for life that made everyone feel special, according to friends and neighbors mourning the Hephzibah couple.
By Wesley Brown and Tracey McManus
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Crime & courts »

Man charged in deaths of parents, brother

Richmond County sheriff's investigators have charged Ryan David Jones with three counts of murder and related charges in connection to Tuesday's discovery of three charred bodies in south Augusta.

Grand jury to get deadly hit-and-run case

Arraignment set for Paine rape suspect in other cases

Man sought in shooting

Ex-prison guard pleads guilty to smuggling attempt

Weekly Richmond County crime map


Opinion »

Editorial: Hiding is its own injury

This may be what we are taught by television and movies; to escape the consequences of our actions. To try to get away with it.

Bottom Line: Loony excuses

Letter: Give hope to old buildings

Letter: Change at GRU? Unlikely

Latest Rick McKee cartoon

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Business »

New home sales up in April

New-home sales increased 2.3 percent in April from March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 454,000, the Commerce Department said Thursday. That's only slightly below January's pace of 458,000.

Augusta jobless rate improves

MAU celebrates 40th anniversary with renovations

National Hills residents question proposed apartment complex

Southern Co. expects to face environmental challenges

Area gas prices »

Money & Markets »

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David Lee

Rockies promote Butler out of Asheville

David Lee | Wednesday, Dec. 31 11:00 PM
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Watch This

Perspective in video form

Connor Threlkeld | Wednesday, Dec. 31 11:00 PM
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The Simple Dollar

What Is Fuel Efficiency Really Worth?

SimpleDollar | Wednesday, Dec. 31 11:00 PM
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Paschal`s Pace

Meeting will help with those planning races

Barry Paschal | Wednesday, Dec. 31 11:00 PM
North Augusta High School Senior Field Day
Warrior Remembrance Ceremony
Gordon Farmer Estate Sale
Last Day of School in Columbia County
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