Paved roads hold no thrills or challenges for some drivers. They are the hardy souls who prefer taking their vehicles off the road, and off the beaten path, in a pursuit that pits big-wheeled ...

A welcome, friendly presence at the front of Lucy Craft Laney High School since 2003 is a former graduate who lives a brick's throw from the softball field.

More than 20 children participated in Camp Horizon, sponsored by Richmond County Schools. The summer camp for school-age special education students lets them bowl, swim and skate and participate ...

The Exceptional Youth Bowling League will enter its 50th year in September.

Nancy Hussey (right), a volunteer with the American Red Cross' Augusta chapter, reacts as she tries a Wii bowling game and almost gets a strike. Sgt. Martez Myric (center) and Ted Hussey watch.

A North Augusta mother and son have fun, hard-hitting times together on the ice rink. Tara Scicchitano and her son Aaron, 13, play in the adult B League at the Augusta Ice Sports Center once a week.

Felecia Thompson and Christina Nazzaro share a friendship that extends beyond spoken words. They have known each other for about three years, and they work, bowl and swim together and are on the ...

The best investment for businesses might be their gifted employees. Just ask Robyn Broome of Broome's Farm & Home Center. The store created a position for Cory Flaugh for three days a week ...

Boone Knox and Pat Knox Hudson talk at the dedication of the Knox School of Accountancy in the James M. Hull College of Business at Augusta State University.

Not many people fulfill their childhood dreams, but one Augusta native is.

When you've assembled an elaborate model train set, you don't want to keep it stored in the basement in boxes.

Aquinas High School seniors Joshua Brown (left), 17, and Dominique Murray, 17, open the car door for Shelby Scott, 11, a St. Mary on the Hill Catholic School pupil. The costumed students were ...

Coaches Marcus Diggs (left) and Chon Mathews give instructions to children at the Riverfront skills basketball camp held at Riverview Park in North Augusta. About 25 children from all ages ...

Marquis Simmons, 4, picks out his candy from a bowl held by Patricia Lockamy at the Richmond County Law Enforcement Center.

Brand Williams jogs at the Warren Road Community Center gym, pushing Troy Ball from the Berry Center Inc.

James B. Peake, the U.S. secretary of veterans affairs, meets Sgt. Dave Schneider at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center uptown division's active-duty rehabilitation gym. Mr. Peake spoke of ...

Kail Pierson, the owner of Blast to the Past $1 Warehouse, sets out his monster figure in the store's parking lot on Washington Road. This is the third year he's used it for Halloween.

Augusta State University President William A. Bloodworth Jr. takes aim at the ball as catcher Alysha Krier watches during a faculty/staff game against the ASU softball team, held Friday at the ...

Renee Rodriguez (left), a sales associate with Martina's Flowers and Gifts in West Town Market Square in Martinez, gives a free dozen roses to Kenny Gamblin. As part of Good Neighbor Day, the ...

Early voting began across the state Monday. Already, more than 18,000 Georgia voters - including more than 450 in Richmond County - have cast early ballots, said Matt Carrothers, a spokesman for ...