Friday, March 19, 2010
LaTina Emerson

New York & Co. Discount

New York & Co. at Augusta Mall is offering a 15 percent discount to the following professionals: military, police, teachers, nurses, EMTs and firefighters.

LaTina Emerson

Borders Educator Appreciation Week

Starting today, Borders is offering a discount to educators. The store's Educator Appreciation Week lasts until Saturday, March 27.

Glynn Moore

I'm hanging up my coonskin cap

Fess Parker's death leaves us with one fewer hero

Sandy Hodson

Mr. Rogers' camellia farm

My fellow Master Gardener classmate of 2009, Robert Rogers, invited me over to see his camellias last weekend and OMG, you should have been there.

Kelly Jasper

Serving God with a family of six

The six members of the Biggar family perform as Serving6, an Augusta Christian band that's competing in a national competition to open for tobyMac.

Lisa Kaylor

EdVenture Children's Museum

You can learn about farming on Saturday at EdVenture Children's Museum in Columbia. The museum is playing host to Farmville, an outdoor, one-day exhibit designed to teach adults and children about agriculture in South Carolina. The exhibit will include farm animals and combines, tractors and other farm equipment.

Sarah Day Owen

Hats for horse race can be found, decorated on the cheap

Aiken Steeplechase is the perfect excuse to dust off your spring dresses and don a fancy hat to watch the races. Historically, the hats are said to be lucky. Logistically, it will help keep the sun off of your face from being outside all day. "Kentucky Derby" style hats can be pricy, so why not make one?

Jason Langbehn

American Idol: Top 12 Results Show

Last week's eliminations were tough to take. It's not going to get any easier now for the Top 12, though. The first of 10 goodbyes leading up to the season finale will happen in a little over an hour away. Who'll be going home?

Scott Michaux

Shotgun Start, Vol. 10

On the returning Els, departing sponsor and diminishing Tavistock.

LaTina Emerson

St. Patrick's Day Deals

T.G.I. Friday's and Mi Rancho have St. Patrick's Day deals.

Rob Pavey

How green is Augusta? You might be surprised.

Green used to imply inexperience - or envy. Now it is a buzzword for environmental sustainability. How green is Augusta? You might be surprised.  

Joey Gill

Licensed to Gill: Feeling the Luck of the Irish? Only in America...

Joey Gill of Licensed to Gill looks at the myths of one of the world's most widely known and celebrated holidays, St. Patricks Day. So, yer feelin' the luck of the irish aren't ye? Well, then your probably an American.  

LaTina Emerson

$1 Off Candy at Fred's with Donation to Fundraiser

Fred's will reward its customers who purchase a Miracle balloon with a Fred's coupon for $1 off the purchase of two bags of Hershey's Candy.

LaTina Emerson

Free Help with Grant writing and Fundraising

The KARS Consulting Group LTD in Augusta is providing a free service that includes information, insight and answers to questions about the following: grant writing, funding sources, business plans, community partnerships, volunteer recruitment, marketing and PR, sponsorships and donations. 

LaTina Emerson

Free Kids' Meals at Earth Fare on Thursdays

Starting March 18, kids eat free at Earth Fare with the purchase of an adult meal of $5 or more each Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.

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