Local (Metro)
Sanford's wife to try to forgive
Web-posted 07/03/09
COLUMBIA --- South Carolina first lady Jenny Sanford says she may be able to forgive her husband's much-publicized affair with an Argentine woman, but true reconciliation will take more time.

Brush fire burns 100 acres
SRS is on list of possible mercury storage sites
Fireworks sellers report lower demand for Fourth

Richmond County Neighbors
Children develop in arts program
Web-posted 07/02/09
Jasmine Edwards concentrated as she played the violin during Artscape's showcase. Jasmine, who has played the violin for five years, was among those participating in Artscape at the Boys and Girls Club of Augusta: E.W. Hagler unit. The camp was also held at the Dogwood Terrace unit.

VA manager can't evade the spotlight
Actor 'keeps it real ' when talking with Josey High students
Loaned professionals assist United Way campaigns

Bill Kirby
Braving the heat is easier when it's for a good cause
Web-posted 07/03/09
In less than 24 hours I will be racing through downtown Atlanta for the July Fourth Peachtree Road Race -- 10 kilometers of July heat and 50,000 competitors.

Helping someone move is the ultimate test of manliness
Summertime just isn 't what it used to be

Glynn Moore
River Watch Parkway construction progress is just an illusion
Web-posted 06/29/09
Whenever I drive into town lately, I feel I am back in school, wasting my precious childhood in the pages of Mad Magazine. That's because of road construction where River Watch Parkway reaches downtown Augusta.

Iraq 
VP Biden urges Iraqis to make political progress
Web-posted 7/03/2009
Vice President Joe Biden pressed Iraqi leaders Friday to do more to foster national reconciliation and offered U.S. assistance in achieving that, as concerns grow that a lack of political progress is fueling violence in Iraq.

National 
Palin resigns as governor, leaves plans secret
Web-posted 7/03/2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, leaving open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.


   Communities bug out over cuts to mosquito control
   Serial killer has South Carolina residents on edge

World 
Iranian cleric: British Embassy staff to be tried
Web-posted 7/03/2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from reporting on the streets and ordered them to stay in their offices. This report is based on the accounts of witnesses reached in Iran and official statements carried on Iranian media.


   US Marines push deeper into southern Afghan towns
   Honduras rejects OAS appeal to restore president

Politics 
Palin resigning as Alaska governor
Web-posted 7/03/2009
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin surprised supporters Friday and announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month without explaining why she plans to step down — throwing into question whether she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.


   MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
   Under Senate health care plan, either way you pay