Knights rally in seventh for win
COLUMBUS, Ga. - Bryan Kilgore's gut told him he still had zap in an arm which had already thrown 11 innings in two days.
Aces draw squads even
The probable future of Chipola Junior College was on display Wednesday evening at Cross Creek High School.
Aces draw squads even
The probable future of Chipola Junior College was on display Wednesday evening at Cross Creek High School.
Shaw survives Cross Creek
Even Yogi Berra might have said this one was over.
Marlins defeat Dodgers, 8-3
LOS ANGELES - Josh Beckett is learning how to win without his best stuff.
Logan delivers for Patriots
Seven innings on the mound; seven innings behind the plate; nine times on base - all accomplished by one person.
Marlins defeat Dodgers, 8-3
LOS ANGELES - Josh Beckett is learning how to win without his best stuff.
Shaw survives Cross Creek
Even Yogi Berra might have said this one was over.
Logan delivers for Patriots
Seven innings on the mound; seven innings behind the plate; nine times on base - all accomplished by one person.
Pop culture expert was light-years ahead
Father charged after beating softball coach with bat
HAMDEN, Conn. - A father apparently distraught over his daughter's suspension from a softball team was arrested on a charge of beating her coach with an aluminum bat.
Odds and Ends
OAKFIELD, N.Y. - Katie Brownell is in a Little League all her own.
Odds and Ends
HOUSTON - Like a scene from the horror movie "The Birds," large black grackles are swooping down on downtown Houston and attacking people's heads, hair and backs.
Odds and Ends
OAKFIELD, N.Y. - Katie Brownell is in a Little League all her own.
Budweiser distributor fired him for drinking Coors
DENVER - Ross Hopkins still likes to drink Bud, even though he says a brief tryst with a Coors beer cost him his job at a Budweiser distributor.
Odds and Ends
HOUSTON - Like a scene from the horror movie "The Birds," large black grackles are swooping down on downtown Houston and attacking people's heads, hair and backs.
Budweiser distributor fired him for drinking Coors
DENVER - Ross Hopkins still likes to drink Bud, even though he says a brief tryst with a Coors beer cost him his job at a Budweiser distributor.
Injury forces Braves to alter rotation
Braves face problems in quest to repeat
Padres stomp Braves
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres are playing their most exciting baseball in years.
Injury forces Braves to alter rotation
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves will be without starting pitcher John Thomson for two to three months, general manager John Schuerholz said Thursday.
Padres stomp Braves
SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres are playing their most exciting baseball in years.
Injury forces Braves to alter rotation
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves will be without starting pitcher John Thomson for two to three months, general manager John Schuerholz said Thursday.
Braves face problems in quest to repeat
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are facing all sorts of problems in their quest to win a 14th straight division title.
Braves face problems in quest to repeat
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves are facing all sorts of problems in their quest to win a 14th straight division title.
JPMorgan Chase to roll out new no-swipe credit card
NEW YORK - JPMorgan Chase & Co. said Thursday it will offer a new credit card that allows users to pay for items by holding the card near a terminal instead of manually swiping it.
Officials impose limits on Chinese imports
WASHINGTON - The Bush administration said Wednesday it will impose new limits on imports of clothing from China.
Megaplex still changing industry
Two reports offer mixed signals for economy
NEW YORK - The economy offered conflicting signs of growth on Thursday. While a closely watched gauge of future business activity fell for the fourth month in a row in April, job hunters got an encouraging cue when the number of new people signing up for unemployment insurance dropped sharply last week.
Megaplex still changing industry
OLATHE, Kan. - It's a Saturday night in suburban Kansas City and Wayne Sutter and his family are waiting outside the AMC Studio 30 megaplex to see XXX: State of the Union.
New jobless claims down 20,000 last week
WASHINGTON - The number of new people signing up for jobless benefits dropped sharply last week, offering an encouraging sign for the health of the labor market.
Netflix takes over Wal-Mart's DVD rental business
Netflix takes over Wal-Mart's DVD rental business
SAN FRANCISCO - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is turning over its online DVD rental business to Netflix Inc., signaling that the world's largest retailer couldn't beat the Internet upstart at its own game.
Alt-fuel advocates show off vehicle technology
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Peek under the hood of Ken Wells' pickup and you'll see 24 golf cart batteries stacked where the V6 engine usually sits. The bed of his bright yellow Ford Ranger 4X4 is bridged with solar panels.
Delta vows to continue costs cuts amid uncertain future
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Tough decisions may have to be made, but Delta Air Lines Inc. is committed to doing whatever necessary to achieve the remaining $1 billion of its targeted cost cuts, Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein said Thursday.
Stocks rally on inflation reading
NEW YORK - Wall Street posted big gains for the third straight day Wednesday as a benign reading of consumer inflation relieved investors.
Delta vows to continue costs cuts amid uncertain future
Delta might avert 2005 bankruptcy
ATLANTA - Delta Air Lines Inc. shares got a much-needed boost Wednesday, as an analyst asserted that the struggling carrier might not be in jeopardy of bankruptcy until next year.
Netflix takes over Wal-Mart's DVD rental business
SAN FRANCISCO - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is turning over its online DVD rental business to Netflix Inc., signaling that the world's largest retailer couldn't beat the Internet upstart at its own game.
Two reports offer mixed signals for economy
NEW YORK - The economy offered conflicting signs of growth on Thursday. While a closely watched gauge of future business activity fell for the fourth month in a row in April, job hunters got an encouraging cue when the number of new people signing up for unemployment insurance dropped sharply last week.
Prospect of new power plant arises
Georgia Power could have a new nuclear plant by 2015, Southern Co. President and CEO David Ratcliffe said Thursday.
Alt-fuel advocates show off vehicle technology
Alt-fuel advocates show off vehicle technology
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Peek under the hood of Ken Wells' pickup and you'll see 24 golf cart batteries stacked where the V6 engine usually sits. The bed of his bright yellow Ford Ranger 4X4 is bridged with solar panels.
Two reports offer mixed signals for economy
Megaplex still changing industry
OLATHE, Kan. - It's a Saturday night in suburban Kansas City and Wayne Sutter and his family are waiting outside the AMC Studio 30 megaplex to see XXX: State of the Union.
Prospect of new power plant arises
Georgia Power could have a new nuclear plant by 2015, Southern Co. President and CEO David Ratcliffe said Thursday.
Prospect of new power plant arises
Delta vows to continue costs cuts amid uncertain future
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Tough decisions may have to be made, but Delta Air Lines Inc. is committed to doing whatever necessary to achieve the remaining $1 billion of its targeted cost cuts, Chief Executive Gerald Grinstein said Thursday.
China lashes back over currency pressures
SHANGHAI, China - China on Wednesday rejected U.S. pressure for quick action toward revaluing its currency and criticized U.S. and European curbs on surging textile imports as unfair.
NCAA says it wasn't able to talk to Clarett
NCAA says it wasn't able to talk to Clarett
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA tried numerous times to interview Maurice Clarett about accusations he made against Ohio State's football program, but the former Buckeyes running back never responded to its requests.
NCAA says it wasn't able to talk to Clarett
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The NCAA tried numerous times to interview Maurice Clarett about accusations he made against Ohio State's football program, but the former Buckeyes running back never responded to its requests.
Iraqi civil war brewing?
Since Iraq's new democratic government was sworn in several weeks ago, there's been a terrible escalation of death and violence, triggering fears of a burgeoning civil war.
Teachers deserve more
It hasn't been closely scrutinized yet. But at first glance, Richmond County School Superintendent Charles Larke's proposed budget for the next fiscal year is tight, but it looks good: a $222 million spending plan that is 3 percent more than the current budget and includes, among other things, wage increases for school personnel; no tax increase; and, of course, no deficit.
Sanford reruns vetoes
It looks like deja vu all over again in South Carolina.
Sanford reruns vetoes
It looks like deja vu all over again in South Carolina.
Graniteville lessons
Death and injury tragedies have just one benefit - to learn from them. That's the only consolation that's coming out of last January's Graniteville, S.C., catastrophe when a Norfolk Southern train collision spilled 60 tons of chlorine - killing nine people, injuring hundreds more and forcing thousands to evacuate their residences.
Iraqi civil war brewing?
Since Iraq's new democratic government was sworn in several weeks ago, there's been a terrible escalation of death and violence, triggering fears of a burgeoning civil war.
Graniteville lessons
Death and injury tragedies have just one benefit - to learn from them. That's the only consolation that's coming out of last January's Graniteville, S.C., catastrophe when a Norfolk Southern train collision spilled 60 tons of chlorine - killing nine people, injuring hundreds more and forcing thousands to evacuate their residences.
Oddness adds to fun plot of 'Psychonauts'
Psychonauts is a strange, surreal adventure that takes you into the minds of teachers and pupils at summer camp.
Applause calendar
GET LISTED: Send your event or group's schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Frank Gorshin, impressionist, dies at 72
BURBANK, Calif. - Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler on the "Batman" TV series, has died. He was 72.
People in the News
WASHINGTON - Amber Tamblyn is philosophical about the cancellation of her CBS series "Joan of Arcadia."
Club calendar
Send your nightclub's entertainment or drink special information to rebecca.smith@augusta chronicle.com, or call (706) 823-3220. Listings must be received by 6 p.m. Mondays for publication in the current week.
Frank Gorshin, impressionist, dies at 72
BURBANK, Calif. - Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler on the "Batman" TV series, has died. He was 72.
Were you spotted?
Above, Augusta GreenJackets fans Jonathan Stearns (from left), Nick Plouffe, Matt Champman and Kyle Hattaway attend a game at Lake Olmstead Stadium. At left, BreAnna Schroder has her face painted at the Aiken Bluegrass Festival. See The Augusta Chronicle's online reader photo blog, Spotted, at http://spotted.augusta.com for more photos.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan has a mission... and she wants to accept it.
Clubbin': Surry Tavern
SURREY TAVERN
ADDRESS: 471 Highland Ave.
DRINK SPECIALS: Daily: happy hour, 4-8 p.m. daily $1 off all drinks; two-for-one purple hooters, kamikazes and melon balls; Tuesday: $2 Jgermeister shots; Thursday: $2 Bud Light and Coors Light and $2 Goldschlager shots.
Were you spotted?
Above, Augusta GreenJackets fans Jonathan Stearns (from left), Nick Plouffe, Matt Champman and Kyle Hattaway attend a game at Lake Olmstead Stadium. At left, BreAnna Schroder has her face painted at the Aiken Bluegrass Festival. See The Augusta Chronicle's online reader photo blog, Spotted, at http://spotted.augusta.com for more photos.
Concert calendar
HOT SOUTHERN NIGHT: 7 p.m. Friday, Lake Olmstead Stadium on Milledge Road; featuring Travis Tritt, Shooter Jennings and Jimmy Wayne; $20 advance, $25 day of show; 278-4TIX or www.tixonline.com; benefits Augusta chapter of the American Red Cross
Oddness adds to fun plot of 'Psychonauts'
Psychonauts is a strange, surreal adventure that takes you into the minds of teachers and pupils at summer camp.
People in the News
WASHINGTON - Amber Tamblyn is philosophical about the cancellation of her CBS series "Joan of Arcadia."
Arts calendar
GET LISTED: Send your gallery's exhibit schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Open tab
Ready for a night out? Here's a roundup of drink and performance specials at Augusta and Aiken night spots:
Club calendar
Send your nightclub's entertainment or drink special information to rebecca.smith@augusta chronicle.com, or call (706) 823-3220. Listings must be received by 6 p.m. Mondays for publication in the current week.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Lindsay Lohan has a mission... and she wants to accept it.
Applause calendar
GET LISTED: Send your event or group's schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Clubbin': Surry Tavern
SURREY TAVERNADDRESS: 471 Highland Ave.DRINK SPECIALS: Daily: happy hour, 4-8 p.m. daily $1 off all drinks; two-for-one purple hooters, kamikazes and melon balls; Tuesday: $2 Jgermeister shots; Thursday: $2 Bud Light and Coors Light and $2 Goldschlager shots.
Arts calendar
GET LISTED: Send your gallery's exhibit schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903.
Changes at lake mean schools in
The spawn may soon be over for blueback herring, and when the bait fish quit the shallows for Thurmond Lake's deeper water, most game fish will follow.
Changes at lake mean schools in
The spawn may soon be over for blueback herring, and when the bait fish quit the shallows for Thurmond Lake's deeper water, most game fish will follow.
Changes at lake mean schools in
Fishing tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flier or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928.
Fishing tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flier or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928.
Barberitos opens second location
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina has expanded into a second Augusta location, across from the Regal Augusta Exchange 20 theater at 1151 Agerton Lane.
Grubbin': Palazzo's Cafe
PALAZZO'S CAFE
ADDRESS: 231 Furys Ferry Road, Suite 101
ON THE MENU: Salads: Charleston citrus grilled shrimp, a mesclun spring salad mix with mandarin oranges, cucumbers and feta cheese, topped with citrus-grilled shrimp and served with house vinaigrette, $8.95; European chef salad with spring salad mix, roasted turkey, honey baked ham, Cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, olives, eggs, tomatoes and onions, $7.95.
Barberitos opens second location
Barberitos opens second location
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina has expanded into a second Augusta location, across from the Regal Augusta Exchange 20 theater at 1151 Agerton Lane.
Propagator names new camellia after his mother
Jim Dickson had a 1 in 10,000 chance that the collection of 100 japonica camellias at his North Augusta home would yield a variety worthy of submission to the American Camellia Society.
Propagator names new camellia after his mother
Jim Dickson had a 1 in 10,000 chance that the collection of 100 japonica camellias at his North Augusta home would yield a variety worthy of submission to the American Camellia Society.
Make your landscape more drought-resistant
With all the rain we were getting earlier this spring, I knew the time would come when we would be wishing we could save some of it for later. It is almost a guarantee that we will go through periods of drought during the spring, summer and fall. As I write this article, the last good rain most of us got was April 30.
Make your landscape more drought-resistant
Make your landscape more drought-resistant
With all the rain we were getting earlier this spring, I knew the time would come when we would be wishing we could save some of it for later. It is almost a guarantee that we will go through periods of drought during the spring, summer and fall. As I write this article, the last good rain most of us got was April 30.
Propagator names new camellia after his mother
Jaguars third in Central Region
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After waiting out a rain delay of nearly three hours, the Augusta State men's golf team started strong at the NCAA Central Regional, standing in third place in the first round of play Thursday.
Christina Kim in the lead at Sybase Classic
Jaguars third in Central Region
Jaguars third in Central Region
SOUTH BEND, Ind. - After waiting out a rain delay of nearly three hours, the Augusta State men's golf team started strong at the NCAA Central Regional, standing in third place in the first round of play Thursday.
USC Aiken returns to form
SAVANNAH, Ga. - USC Aiken's day began at the crack of dawn and ended 12 hours later.
Christina Kim in the lead at Sybase Classic
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Christina Kim is having a great time on and off the golf course.
USC Aiken returns to form
SAVANNAH, Ga. - USC Aiken's day began at the crack of dawn and ended 12 hours later.
Christina Kim in the lead at Sybase Classic
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - Christina Kim is having a great time on and off the golf course.
Pacers move closer to repeat
SAVANNAH, Ga. -The Dane Train keeps chugging along.
Pop culture expert was light-years ahead
The sixth and, some say, final Star Wars film is out this week, and I keep thinking of my old friend Don.
Pop culture expert was light-years ahead
The sixth and, some say, final Star Wars film is out this week, and I keep thinking of my old friend Don.
Thunderstorm blows down trees in subdivision
An afternoon thunderstorm, packing high winds, brought down numerous trees and caused serious damage to at least one home in an Evans subdivision.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Augusta area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Augusta area. The watch in in effect until 5 p.m.
Pacers win second straight national golf championship
USC Aiken captured its second straight Division II national golf championship on Friday with a five-stroke victory over Armstrong Atlantic State.
Firefighter injured in blaze
A Martinez firefighter was taken to a hospital this morning after suffering second-degree burns while extinguishing a house fire.
Honesty, truth take a beating in media
Intolerance has double standard
Afghanistan's literacy rate is 36 percent, and 21 percent for women. It is therefore highly unlikely that the now-infamous Newsweek article was read by many of the rioters.Bob Groothand, Augusta
'Chronicle' wedding ad was brilliant
While sifting through your paper May 8, I read with pleasure the advertisement announcing the "wedding" of Karen Bell to her newly purchased automobile.Carl Langley, Aiken, S.C.
'Chronicle' wedding ad was brilliant
'Newsweek' editorial was unfair
Voice of America quoted the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Richard Myers, as saying that the theater commander and himself contend that the Newsweek article about the Quran has little or nothing to do with the riots in the Middle East. Leonard McCain, Martinez
Politicians devalue money, nation
In 1542, King Henry VIII of England - a world power at that time - faced a problem. Inflation, and his eagerness to spend money on wars and other "essential" government functions, were driving government expenditures higher. Bob Gilbert, Aiken, S.C.
Put James Brown on the Common
Recently, my family and I paid a visit to the new James Brown statue. I was puzzled about the location. David Carrie, Augusta
Put James Brown on the Common
Recently, my family and I paid a visit to the new James Brown statue. I was puzzled about the location. David Carrie, Augusta
Torn U.S. flag symbolizes hypocrisy
Quite a fitting memorial: a tattered American flag hanging from a building shut down by a government that is supposed to guarantee us the constitutional right to keep such places open.Ernie Muller, Martinez
'Chronicle' wedding ad was brilliant
While sifting through your paper May 8, I read with pleasure the advertisement announcing the "wedding" of Karen Bell to her newly purchased automobile.Carl Langley, Aiken, S.C.
Honesty, truth take a beating in media
Newsweek's retraction of a story that it printed about the Quran being flushed down a toilet will do little to correct the damage that it has done.John M. Orr, Evans
Honesty, truth take a beating in media
Newsweek's retraction of a story that it printed about the Quran being flushed down a toilet will do little to correct the damage that it has done.John M. Orr, Evans
Sumatra quake shook Earth's surface everywhere
Libraries stock more DVDs, add fees for movie watchers
Libraries stock more DVDs, add fees for movie watchers
TOLEDO, Ohio - Charita Kizer toted a basketful of movies through the downtown library with one hand and her 3-year-old son with the other.
Living briefs
SHRINERS PARADE: 11 a.m. Saturday, downtown Augusta; parade route to begin at Lucy C. Laney High School on Laney-Walker Boulevard, proceeding to Augusta Avenue, down to Wrightsboro Road, on to Ninth Street, ending at Dyess Park; parade will feature clowns, go-karts, marching bands.
Living briefs
SHRINERS PARADE: 11 a.m. Saturday, downtown Augusta; parade route to begin at Lucy C. Laney High School on Laney-Walker Boulevard, proceeding to Augusta Avenue, down to Wrightsboro Road, on to Ninth Street, ending at Dyess Park; parade will feature clowns, go-karts, marching bands.
Bird flu could be capable of human-to-human transmission
GENEVA - Bird flu may be capable of human-to-human transmission, raising fears of a global pandemic, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
'Domino' has focus on homes
DETROIT - It's called Domino, the Shopping Magazine for your Home, and I can't put it down.
Libraries stock more DVDs, add fees for movie watchers
TOLEDO, Ohio - Charita Kizer toted a basketful of movies through the downtown library with one hand and her 3-year-old son with the other.
Sumatra quake shook Earth's surface everywhere
WASHINGTON - December's great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake - the most powerful in more than 40 years and the trigger of a devastating tsunami - shook the ground everywhere on Earth's surface. Weeks later the planet was still trembling.
'Domino' has focus on homes
DETROIT - It's called Domino, the Shopping Magazine for your Home, and I can't put it down.
Sumatra quake shook Earth's surface everywhere
WASHINGTON - December's great Sumatra-Andaman earthquake - the most powerful in more than 40 years and the trigger of a devastating tsunami - shook the ground everywhere on Earth's surface. Weeks later the planet was still trembling.
Budget crafters take long view
AIKEN - Instead of spending money to hire more staff to keep up with Aiken's surging population, city leaders have crafted a budget that sinks $100,000 into projects that include an architectural engineering consultant, a spay and neuter program, and a lobbyist in Washington.
Good news
Augusta Mayor Bob Young, left, gets a hug from Maj. Gen. Janet Hicks, the Fort Gordon commander, at the fort on Friday after the BRAC list was released. The two were happy that Fort Gordon was not on the BRAC list for closure. The mission at the Army post will remain the same -- the fort did not lose or gain any personnel or missions. The Government Accountability Office has until July 1 to complete its review of the defense secretary's BRAC list to ensure it meets all required guidelines.
Meetings
AL-ANON/ALATEEN: For friends and family members of alcoholics; 738-7984 for meeting information
Across the area
An inmate at the Aiken County Detention Center died Tuesday in his cell.
Budget crafters take long view
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA -- State workers would contribute more of their paychecks to South Carolina's retirement system under a bill given key approval in the House on Wednesday.
Residents enjoy life in Woodbine West
At a time when many people are leaving Augusta and heading west to Columbia County, Dana Nelms made a trip in the other direction.
Plant's 24-ton cargo is missing
Bigger school budget proposed
Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke has proposed a $222 million budget for the upcoming school year, an increase of about 3 percent but a balanced budget that includes state-required teacher raises.
News you can use
Activities for this week include:
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Augusta area
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the Augusta area. The watch in in effect until 5 p.m.
Correction
A story in Monday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle on school volunteer Mary Craig should have said that she has logged more than 550 volunteer hours during this school year alone at Willis Foreman Elementary School.
Around the block
The Richmond County Democratic Party will hold its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday at the party headquarters, 1101 Greene St. The program will feature Dr. Sid Gates, who will speak on the impact of religion on politics in U.S. elections. Tickets are $6 and are available at the door.
This week
Richmond County Democratic Party breakfast: 9 a.m. Saturday; Richmond County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1101 Greene St.; with Dr. Sid Gates; $6; 733-0190
Beginning teachers may get raise
New Columbia County teachers might get a pay raise before even showing up for work in the 2005-06 school year.
Woman affirms bid for mayor
Helen Blocker-Adams is putting the rumors to rest. She is going to run for mayor of Augusta in 2006 and will make a formal announcement at a news conference today.
Teacher's suspension appeal is denied
A former Richmond County educator who was fired for refusing to teach a typing class has lost an appeal to prevent the suspension of her teaching certificate.
Augusta man gets 7 years in prison
An Augusta man who was armed with a knife, handcuffs and gloves when he broke into his ex-wife's home last year pleaded guilty Thursday.
Plant's 24-ton cargo is missing
Richmond County sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out where more than 20 tons of fertilizer from an Augusta manufacturer has gone, officials said Thursday.
Tourism agency remains together
Authorities try to ID remains
Officials now say they're investigating the case of skeletal remains found in northeast Burke County earlier this week as a homicide.
Augusta man gets 7 years in prison
Milestones
Saul Josman, a nurse practitioner assigned to the Primary Care Service Line, has been named the April Employee of the Month at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
Pacers win second straight national golf championship
Restaurant ratings
The following is a listing of restaurant ratings by the Richmond County Department of Environmental Health. Listed are the restaurant name, address, inspection date and the establishment's score (out of a perfect 100):
Bill would postpone closing until 2006
Aquinas art students create works of art from scratch
A running joke in the three-dimensional art class at Aquinas High School was that taking the yearlong course was better than taking gym.
Girl Scout council honors Women of Excellence
Hard work, dedication and the commitment to do the right thing are three guides for ReNay Trotter's life.
Scientists aim to aid rare fish
Events
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends through June 5; Peachtree City/Fairburn, Ga.; re-creation of 16th century Europeon country fair with costumed characters, jousts, food and drink; demonstrations of weaving, glass-blowing, sculpting, leather crafting and more; $15.95 adults, $12.95 seniors, $7.50 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger; (770) 964-8575
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Officials roll out the Red Carpet status at schools
Women motivate smokers to quit
Mamie Blount, 62, has turned her bad habit into a poem.
Teacher's suspension appeal is denied
Across Georgia
SYLVESTER -- A third - grade teacher who slit her wrist in front of her class has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a student, police said.
Tuition will stay the same
Bucking a state wide trend, tuition for Paine College students will remain the same in the coming year.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Scientists aim to aid rare fish
Migratory fish including striped bass and American shad benefited from experimental surges of water sent down the Savannah River in March, but one of the region's rarest fish might not have been helped at all.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Property owners to get notices
The Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors approved assessment-change notices Thursday on 33,631 parcels of property whose values have increased this year.
Kid of the Day
Jeremy Brackett is today's Kid of the Day.
Tourism agency remains together
The Augusta area's tourism agency nearly split Thursday after infighting among board members.
Campaign stresses effects of seat belts
Richmond County sheriff's Lt. Bill Manecke's job is to tell people to buckle up and to tell the public how they can save lives during his department's upcoming "Click It or Ticket" campaign next week.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - This school year's final edition of a high school student newspaper was killed, and the journalism class was eliminated after the principal said the paper highlighted negative stories and a lack of thorough reporting.
Plant's 24-ton cargo is missing
Richmond County sheriff's deputies are trying to figure out where more than 20 tons of fertilizer from an Augusta manufacturer has gone, officials said Thursday.
Officials roll out the Red Carpet status at schools
GLOVERVILLE - At Gloverville Elementary School, visitor parking spaces are clearly marked and telephones are answered promptly.
Officials suspect remains' identity
Police suspect the skeletal remains of a child found in Burke County could be those of a little girl who disappeared on a red bike 11 years ago.
Budget crafters take long view
AIKEN - Instead of spending money to hire more staff to keep up with Aiken's surging population, city leaders have crafted a budget that sinks $100,000 into projects that include an architectural engineering consultant, a spay and neuter program, and a lobbyist in Washington.
Across the area
A Hephzibah High School teacher used a tape recorder to document repeated verbal abuse from a student in his class, a device that helped prove his case in a tribunal hearing.
Storm preparations improve
When Hurricane Floyd forced thousands of coastal residents to evacuate inland in 1999, Augusta emergency officials were surprised and overwhelmed by the number of people that crowded city shelters.
Officials roll out the Red Carpet status at schools
GLOVERVILLE - At Gloverville Elementary School, visitor parking spaces are clearly marked and telephones are answered promptly.
Bill would postpone closing until 2006
The U.S. Energy Department's plan to close Savannah River Ecology Lab this fall could be postponed until June 2006, according to legislative language approved this week by the House Appropriations Committee.
Beginning teachers may get raise
Good news
Augusta Mayor Bob Young, left, gets a hug from Maj. Gen. Janet Hicks, the Fort Gordon commander, at the fort on Friday after the BRAC list was released. The two were happy that Fort Gordon was not on the BRAC list for closure. The mission at the Army post will remain the same -- the fort did not lose or gain any personnel or missions. The Government Accountability Office has until July 1 to complete its review of the defense secretary's BRAC list to ensure it meets all required guidelines.
Money available for those touting tourism
AIKEN -- Guidelines spelling out how money from Aiken County's accommodations tax will be distributed have been approved , and non profit groups that promote tourism have until June 3 to apply for the cash.
Recycling centers
- To raise money to assist burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has aluminum-can recycling trailers in the following locations: Kimberly-Clark, Belvedere fire station at 204 Hampton Ave., Beech Island fire station, two Aiken County Department of Public Safety fire stations and the Graniteville fire station. Call 650-2876 for the location near you.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Appleby is prepared for readers
The East Central Georgia Regional Library will begin its annual summer Vacation Reading Program on Friday for children up to high school age.
Announcements
Spc. Wesley Thompson, a Persian/Farsi linguist assigned to A Company, Task Force 201, 13th Military Intelligence Brigade, has been named Servicemember of the Quarter.
Child has goal of developing video games
Like most seventh-grade boys, Stanley Esau Jr. enjoys playing video games.
Library events
TEEN ACTIVITY WORKSHOPS: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 20, 2-4 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2-4 p.m. Monday, July 18; poetry workshops with poet Reesee Willis
Pet of the week
Callie, a 1-year-old female Australian shepherd and border collie mix, is available for adoption from Save the Animals Rescue Society.
Davidson pupils stage concert to celebrate award
For the second consecutive year, John S. Davidson Fine Arts School has been honored by the Grammy Foundation.
Luncheon, fashion show to benefit Hope House
Hope House will hold a luncheon and fashion show to raise money for a new facility and its children's program.
Pet of the week
Callie, a 1-year-old female Australian shepherd and border collie mix, is available for adoption from Save the Animals Rescue Society.
Events
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends through June 5; Peachtree City/Fairburn, Ga.; re-creation of 16th century Europeon country fair with costumed characters, jousts, food and drink; demonstrations of weaving, glass-blowing, sculpting, leather crafting and more; $15.95 adults, $12.95 seniors, $7.50 ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger; (770) 964-8575
Children deliver 67,003 gifts for charity
A group of preschool and kindergartners took a special gift to the Ronald McDonald House on May 4.
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Barton Village holds event on safety
Emergency medical technicians secured 8-year-old Demarcus Moore's neck brace then laid him on a board stretcher in the parking lot of the Weed and Seed building in Barton Village.
Hopeful outlines plans for Augusta
An upbeat and enthusiastic Helen Blocker-Adams entered the 2006 race for Augusta mayor Thursday, announcing a platform of "jobs, jobs, jobs," bridge-building and leadership.
Augusta State Jaguar Battalion commissions second lieutenants
For the third consecutive year, the Augusta State University Jaguar Battalion will exceed its goal for commissioning officers.
Tourism agency remains together
The Augusta area's tourism agency nearly split Thursday after infighting among board members.
Reunions
Boy's Catholic High School 1943-1958: Seeking classmates for a reunion with a golf tournament Friday; dinner and dance Saturday; morning reception Sunday; contact Adrian Ramp 860-4263
Paper tigers
Chad Stewart (middle) and Kevin Summers (left) turn over Sparky, the electrical construction and maintenance program's boat, as they fight for second place at the Paper Boat Race at Augusta Technical College's 2005 field day at Diamond Lakes Regional Park.
Recycling centers
- To raise money to assist burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has aluminum-can recycling trailers in the following locations: Kimberly-Clark, Belvedere fire station at 204 Hampton Ave., Beech Island fire station, two Aiken County Department of Public Safety fire stations and the Graniteville fire station. Call 650-2876 for the location near you.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - This school year's final edition of a high school student newspaper was killed, and the journalism class was eliminated after the principal said the paper highlighted negative stories and a lack of thorough reporting.
History is hindrance to paving
The Augusta Canal's popular towpath has changed little since it was built in 1845, but flood control projects and the need to accommodate more visitors are spawning ideas that could give it a different look.
Officials suspect remains' identity
Graves become judge's concern
A grave controversy has surfaced in Columbia County.
Board clashes with principal
Beverly Hite says she was just following orders when she recommended the removal of three teachers from the troubled C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School, a list that includes the school's 2003-04 Teacher of the Year.
Judges outline docket change
The Superior Court judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit voted Wednesday for a new way of conducting the court's business.
Announcements
Spc. Wesley Thompson, a Persian/Farsi linguist assigned to A Company, Task Force 201, 13th Military Intelligence Brigade, has been named Servicemember of the Quarter.
Correction
A story in Monday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle on school volunteer Mary Craig should have said that she has logged more than 550 volunteer hours during this school year alone at Willis Foreman Elementary School.
Davidson pupils stage concert to celebrate award
Kid of the Day
Shamonteairea Horne is today's Kid of the Day.
News you can use
As you grow older, your chances of becoming a victim of crime decrease, but older Americans can often be fearful of crime.
Augusta State Jaguar Battalion commissions second lieutenants
For the third consecutive year, the Augusta State University Jaguar Battalion will exceed its goal for commissioning officers.
Pupils stay focused on final assignments
North Columbia Elementary School third-grader Jamiah Hudson can't wait for the 2004-05 school year to end Friday.
Barton Village holds event on safety
Emergency medical technicians secured 8-year-old Demarcus Moore's neck brace then laid him on a board stretcher in the parking lot of the Weed and Seed building in Barton Village.
Storm preparations improve
When Hurricane Floyd forced thousands of coastal residents to evacuate inland in 1999, Augusta emergency officials were surprised and overwhelmed by the number of people that crowded city shelters.
Aquinas art students create works of art from scratch
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Hopeful outlines plans for Augusta
An upbeat and enthusiastic Helen Blocker-Adams entered the 2006 race for Augusta mayor Thursday, announcing a platform of "jobs, jobs, jobs," bridge-building and leadership.
Augusta State Jaguar Battalion commissions second lieutenants
Officials suspect remains' identity
Police suspect the skeletal remains of a child found in Burke County could be those of a little girl who disappeared on a red bike 11 years ago.
Driver is charged in deadly collision
ATHENS, Ga. - A Commerce man who investigators say was high on drugs when he caused a deadly four-truck collision on U.S. Highway 441 in Jackson County has been charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and other crimes.
Across Georgia
SYLVESTER -- A third - grade teacher who slit her wrist in front of her class has been arrested on suspicion of molesting a student, police said.
Man convicted of fatal robbery
An Augusta man was convicted of every charge Thursday for his role in a deadly armed robbery that netted $13.50.
Kid of the Day
Shamonteairea Horne is today's Kid of the Day.
Paper tigers
Chad Stewart (middle) and Kevin Summers (left) turn over Sparky, the electrical construction and maintenance program's boat, as they fight for second place at the Paper Boat Race at Augusta Technical College's 2005 field day at Diamond Lakes Regional Park.
Woman affirms bid for mayor
Helen Blocker-Adams is putting the rumors to rest. She is going to run for mayor of Augusta in 2006 and will make a formal announcement at a news conference today.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - House Speaker David Wilkins is gearing up for the first round of confirmation hearings on his appointment to become U.S. ambassador to Canada.
News you can use
As you grow older, your chances of becoming a victim of crime decrease, but older Americans can often be fearful of crime.
Bill would postpone closing until 2006
The U.S. Energy Department's plan to close Savannah River Ecology Lab this fall could be postponed until June 2006, according to legislative language approved this week by the House Appropriations Committee.
Tuition will stay the same
Bucking a state wide trend, tuition for Paine College students will remain the same in the coming year.
Across the area
A Hephzibah High School teacher used a tape recorder to document repeated verbal abuse from a student in his class, a device that helped prove his case in a tribunal hearing.
Pupils stay focused on final assignments
Campaign stresses effects of seat belts
Richmond County sheriff's Lt. Bill Manecke's job is to tell people to buckle up and to tell the public how they can save lives during his department's upcoming "Click It or Ticket" campaign next week.
Property owners to get notices
Firefighter injured in blaze
A Martinez firefighter was taken to a hospital this morning after suffering second-degree burns while extinguishing a house fire.
Residents enjoy life in Woodbine West
Pacers win second straight national golf championship
USC Aiken captured its second straight Division II national golf championship on Friday with a five-stroke victory over Armstrong Atlantic State.
Children deliver 67,003 gifts for charity
History is hindrance to paving
Pupils stay focused on final assignments
North Columbia Elementary School third-grader Jamiah Hudson can't wait for the 2004-05 school year to end Friday.
Teeters out of running for fire chief
Augusta fire chief finalist Johnny Wayne Teeters is officially out of the running.
Beginning teachers may get raise
New Columbia County teachers might get a pay raise before even showing up for work in the 2005-06 school year.
Across the area
An inmate at the Aiken County Detention Center died Tuesday in his cell.
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Reunions
Boy's Catholic High School 1943-1958: Seeking classmates for a reunion with a golf tournament Friday; dinner and dance Saturday; morning reception Sunday; contact Adrian Ramp 860-4263
Barton Village holds event on safety
Milestones
Saul Josman, a nurse practitioner assigned to the Primary Care Service Line, has been named the April Employee of the Month at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers.
This week
Richmond County Democratic Party breakfast: 9 a.m. Saturday; Richmond County Democratic Party Headquarters, 1101 Greene St.; with Dr. Sid Gates; $6; 733-0190
Campaign stresses effects of seat belts
Girl Scout council honors Women of Excellence
Hard work, dedication and the commitment to do the right thing are three guides for ReNay Trotter's life.
Residents enjoy life in Woodbine West
At a time when many people are leaving Augusta and heading west to Columbia County, Dana Nelms made a trip in the other direction.
Aquinas art students create works of art from scratch
A running joke in the three-dimensional art class at Aquinas High School was that taking the yearlong course was better than taking gym.
Children deliver 67,003 gifts for charity
A group of preschool and kindergartners took a special gift to the Ronald McDonald House on May 4.
Women motivate smokers to quit
Mamie Blount, 62, has turned her bad habit into a poem.
Bigger school budget proposed
Richmond County schools Superintendent Charles Larke has proposed a $222 million budget for the upcoming school year, an increase of about 3 percent but a balanced budget that includes state-required teacher raises.
Around the block
The Richmond County Democratic Party will hold its monthly breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday at the party headquarters, 1101 Greene St. The program will feature Dr. Sid Gates, who will speak on the impact of religion on politics in U.S. elections. Tickets are $6 and are available at the door.
Scientists aim to aid rare fish
Migratory fish including striped bass and American shad benefited from experimental surges of water sent down the Savannah River in March, but one of the region's rarest fish might not have been helped at all.
Wives groups join for Service Club
More than $14,000 in college scholarships and grants were distributed at the first official meeting of the Fort Gordon Service Club.
News you can use
Activities for this week include:
Blood center thanks donors for quantity
For the past two years, Fort Gordon's Kendrick Memorial Blood Center has been the top blood facility for collections in the Army.
Teacher's suspension appeal is denied
A former Richmond County educator who was fired for refusing to teach a typing class has lost an appeal to prevent the suspension of her teaching certificate.
Restaurant ratings
The following is a listing of restaurant ratings by the Richmond County Department of Environmental Health. Listed are the restaurant name, address, inspection date and the establishment's score (out of a perfect 100):
Augusta man gets 7 years in prison
An Augusta man who was armed with a knife, handcuffs and gloves when he broke into his ex-wife's home last year pleaded guilty Thursday.
Davidson pupils stage concert to celebrate award
For the second consecutive year, John S. Davidson Fine Arts School has been honored by the Grammy Foundation.
Property owners to get notices
The Richmond County Board of Tax Assessors approved assessment-change notices Thursday on 33,631 parcels of property whose values have increased this year.
Things to do
CELEBRATION OF FLIGHT EXHIBIT: Augusta-built Wright Flyer copy on permanent exhibit, suspended from ceiling
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - House Speaker David Wilkins is gearing up for the first round of confirmation hearings on his appointment to become U.S. ambassador to Canada.
Women motivate smokers to quit
Library events
TEEN ACTIVITY WORKSHOPS: 10 a.m. to noon Monday, June 20, 2-4 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2-4 p.m. Monday, July 18; poetry workshops with poet Reesee Willis
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Augusta area
Meetings
AL-ANON/ALATEEN: For friends and family members of alcoholics; 738-7984 for meeting information
History is hindrance to paving
The Augusta Canal's popular towpath has changed little since it was built in 1845, but flood control projects and the need to accommodate more visitors are spawning ideas that could give it a different look.
Hopeful outlines plans for Augusta
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Girl Scout council honors Women of Excellence
Graves become judge's concern
A grave controversy has surfaced in Columbia County.
Board clashes with principal
Beverly Hite says she was just following orders when she recommended the removal of three teachers from the troubled C.T. Walker Traditional Magnet School, a list that includes the school's 2003-04 Teacher of the Year.
Judges outline docket change
The Superior Court judges of the Augusta Judicial Circuit voted Wednesday for a new way of conducting the court's business.
Kid of the Day
Jeremy Brackett is today's Kid of the Day.
FireBall officials hope to heat up local fan base
Is Augusta ready for some futbol? Atlanta lawyer Alec Papadakis and local businessman Brad Usry think so.
FireBall officials hope to heat up local fan base
Is Augusta ready for some futbol? Atlanta lawyer Alec Papadakis and local businessman Brad Usry think so.
'Star Wars' devotees delighted with final 'Episode'
NEW YORK - Jay Greene and his friends had a pact: When the sixth and final "Star Wars" movie came out - the one that brings the plot back around to George Lucas' original 1977 masterpiece - they'd be there, on opening night.
Review: 'Dominion Prequel to the Exorcist'
They say the devil is in the details, and that's especially true when comparing the new "Exorcist" prequel to the one that came out last summer.
'Star Wars' devotees delighted with final 'Episode'
NEW YORK - Jay Greene and his friends had a pact: When the sixth and final "Star Wars" movie came out - the one that brings the plot back around to George Lucas' original 1977 masterpiece - they'd be there, on opening night.
What critics are saying about 'Star Wars' finale
Movie tie-ins can be bad for business
Mini reviews
Reviews without star ratings are from critics other than Roger Ebert. Listings are subject to change. Call theaters for times. For an online movie guide, see augusta.com/movies
'Kinsey' illuminates life of famed sex researcher
New on DVD
Here's a look at new releaes in DVD and VCR and a calendar of what's coming:
Movie tie-ins can be bad for business
Grocery shopping is not, as a rule, one of my favorite activities. For me, it's a moderately unpleasant, but obviously necessary, errand that requires focus, fortitude and, above all, constant forward motion.
'Kinsey' illuminates life of famed sex researcher
Kinsey, based on the life of famed sex researcher Alfred Kinsey manages a fairly unbelievable feat - it tells the story of a man obsessed with the minutiae of sex without becoming obsessed with sex itself.
What critics are saying about 'Star Wars' finale
The Dark Side of the Force is expected to triumph at the box office this week, with the only new movie opening in Augusta and Aiken being Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Unsure whether you want to stand in the ticket line? Here's a roundup of what the critics are saying:
'Star Wars' devotees delighted with final 'Episode'
Review: 'Dominion Prequel to the Exorcist'
They say the devil is in the details, and that's especially true when comparing the new "Exorcist" prequel to the one that came out last summer.
Mini reviews
Reviews without star ratings are from critics other than Roger Ebert. Listings are subject to change. Call theaters for times. For an online movie guide, see augusta.com/movies
Review: 'Dominion Prequel to the Exorcist'
New on DVD
Here's a look at new releaes in DVD and VCR and a calendar of what's coming:
'Kinsey' illuminates life of famed sex researcher
Kinsey, based on the life of famed sex researcher Alfred Kinsey manages a fairly unbelievable feat - it tells the story of a man obsessed with the minutiae of sex without becoming obsessed with sex itself.
Movie tie-ins can be bad for business
Grocery shopping is not, as a rule, one of my favorite activities. For me, it's a moderately unpleasant, but obviously necessary, errand that requires focus, fortitude and, above all, constant forward motion.
What critics are saying about 'Star Wars' finale
The Dark Side of the Force is expected to triumph at the box office this week, with the only new movie opening in Augusta and Aiken being Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Unsure whether you want to stand in the ticket line? Here's a roundup of what the critics are saying:
Dave Matthews Band captures the jam with new CD
Dave Matthews Band captures the jam with new CD
NEW YORK - The morning after a blistering three-hour concert to celebrate the release of their new album, members of the Dave Matthews Band were still jazzed - about the songs no one heard.
Blues musician pens tunes on CD
After more than 40 years as a leading practitioner of traditional blues, John Hammond recently decided to do something more than merely interpret the impressive canon of the uniquely American music.
Blues musician pens tunes on CD
Big ticket
NINE INCH NAILSWHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and SaturdayWHERE: The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta
Dave Matthews Band captures the jam with new CD
NEW YORK - The morning after a blistering three-hour concert to celebrate the release of their new album, members of the Dave Matthews Band were still jazzed - about the songs no one heard.
Shooter Jennings is following in family's footsteps
For Shooter Jennings, bristling at the safe and staid sounds of Nashville country is a family tradition.
Big ticket
NINE INCH NAILS
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
WHERE: The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta
Shooter Jennings is following in family's footsteps
Shooter Jennings is following in family's footsteps
For Shooter Jennings, bristling at the safe and staid sounds of Nashville country is a family tradition.
Radio station sponsors free Mayfest concert
Sonic spotlight
COLIN HESLIPAGE: 22OCCUPATION: Cook at Somewhere in Augusta and culinary arts student at Augusta Technical College
Radio station sponsors free Mayfest concert
For the past 28 years on the third Saturday in May, scores of people, automobiles and barbecue grills have filled May Park and its surrounding roads for Mayfest.
Radio station sponsors free Mayfest concert
For the past 28 years on the third Saturday in May, scores of people, automobiles and barbecue grills have filled May Park and its surrounding roads for Mayfest.
Blues musician pens tunes on CD
After more than 40 years as a leading practitioner of traditional blues, John Hammond recently decided to do something more than merely interpret the impressive canon of the uniquely American music.
Sonic spotlight
COLIN HESLIP
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Cook at Somewhere in Augusta and culinary arts student at Augusta Technical College
Lowe's hopes to keep sport's all-star event
Lowe's hopes to keep sport's all-star event
CONCORD, N.C. - The Nextel All-Star Challenge has been at Lowe's Motor Speedway for 19 of the past 20 years, and speedway officials are spending $1 million to keep it there.
Lowe's hopes to keep sport's all-star event
CONCORD, N.C. - The Nextel All-Star Challenge has been at Lowe's Motor Speedway for 19 of the past 20 years, and speedway officials are spending $1 million to keep it there.
Racing newsmaker: Kasey Kahne
CONCORD, N.C. -- Kasey Kahne, a 25-year-old driver from Enumclaw, Wash., won his first NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race last Saturday night at the Richmond International Speedway.
Penske poised to retool his team
CONCORD, N.C. - Now that Roger Penske owns all of Penske Racing South, crew chief Matt Borland has been signed to a contract extension and driver Ryan Newman is in negotiations for a similar extension, the focus shifts to finding a replacement for Rusty Wallace.
Penske poised to retool his team
Racing newsmaker: Kasey Kahne
CONCORD, N.C. -- Kasey Kahne, a 25-year-old driver from Enumclaw, Wash., won his first NASCAR Nextel Cup Series race last Saturday night at the Richmond International Speedway.
Penske poised to retool his team
CONCORD, N.C. - Now that Roger Penske owns all of Penske Racing South, crew chief Matt Borland has been signed to a contract extension and driver Ryan Newman is in negotiations for a similar extension, the focus shifts to finding a replacement for Rusty Wallace.
Sonics eager to take another shot at Spurs
Sonics eager to take another shot at Spurs
SEATTLE - The Seattle SuperSonics returned home only hours before dawn Wednesday, a little bleary-eyed but lacking no confidence despite a 3-2 series deficit against San Antonio.
Sonics eager to take another shot at Spurs
SEATTLE - The Seattle SuperSonics returned home only hours before dawn Wednesday, a little bleary-eyed but lacking no confidence despite a 3-2 series deficit against San Antonio.
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Venus Williams advances to Istanbul semis
Preakness new shooters face long odds
Ramsey named player of year for junior tour
Ramsey named player of year for junior tour
Apparently winning junior golf tournament after junior golf tournament wasn't enough for Taylor Ramsey.
Overtime
Augusta GreenJackets reliever Adam Gardner allowed runs to the first two batters he faced in the bottom of the seventh inning, allowing the Rome Braves to break a tie game and go on to a 4-2 victory Thursday night in Rome, Ga.
Overtime
In Rome, Ga., Augusta dropped its second consecutive game to the Braves 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon.
Ramsey named player of year for junior tour
Apparently winning junior golf tournament after junior golf tournament wasn't enough for Taylor Ramsey.
Overtime
In Rome, Ga., Augusta dropped its second consecutive game to the Braves 2-1 on Wednesday afternoon.
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Venus Williams advances to Istanbul semis
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Top-seeded Venus Williams tuned up for the French Open with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over seventh-seeded Anna Chakvetadze on Thursday to reach the Istanbul Cup semifinals.
Overtime
Augusta GreenJackets reliever Adam Gardner allowed runs to the first two batters he faced in the bottom of the seventh inning, allowing the Rome Braves to break a tie game and go on to a 4-2 victory Thursday night in Rome, Ga.
Venus Williams advances to Istanbul semis
ISTANBUL, Turkey - Top-seeded Venus Williams tuned up for the French Open with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over seventh-seeded Anna Chakvetadze on Thursday to reach the Istanbul Cup semifinals.
Preakness new shooters face long odds
BALTIMORE - If Giacomo didn't win the Kentucky Derby, Barry Rose would have stayed home this week instead of bringing Hal's Image to Pimlico.
Preakness new shooters face long odds
BALTIMORE - If Giacomo didn't win the Kentucky Derby, Barry Rose would have stayed home this week instead of bringing Hal's Image to Pimlico.
Singer has made her mark among black performers
Conservatives given airtime to defend Jesus' resurrection
NEW YORK - After numerous allegations about liberal bias at the broadcast networks, an intriguing hourlong "20/20" grants airtime for five religious conservatives to explain their belief in Christianity's central miracle, the bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave.
Conservatives given airtime to defend Jesus' resurrection
NEW YORK - After numerous allegations about liberal bias at the broadcast networks, an intriguing hourlong "20/20" grants airtime for five religious conservatives to explain their belief in Christianity's central miracle, the bodily Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave.
Singer has made her mark among black performers
James Brown has a famous fan - blues vocalist Marcia Ball.
Singer has made her mark among black performers
James Brown has a famous fan - blues vocalist Marcia Ball.
FireBall officials hope to heat up local fan base
Fans to flock to Wisteria Lane for 'Housewives' finale
NEW YORK - In May 2004, no one had heard of Wisteria Lane, now TV's go-to address for sexy suburban angst, and "Desperate Housewives" was just a pair of words.
TV movie dramatizes tragedy of abusive priests
Aided by 'Survivor', CBS prevails in ratings race
NEW YORK - It was another winning week for CBS, which dominated the ratings with six of the top 10 shows - while conspiring with Fox and ABC to shut out NBC.
Fox, UPN bringing new series to fall schedule
NEW YORK - Fox is adding five new dramas and two comedies to a nearly reality-free schedule next fall, while UPN said Thursday it wants to start a new Thursday comedy tradition with Chris Rock.
CBS announces new fall lineup
NEW YORK - NBC didn't have much luck replacing television's most popular comedy when "Friends" ended last year. CBS now faces the same challenge with the departure of "Everybody Loves Raymond."
Which woman will Donald Trump hire?
NEW YORK - Consider it another chapter in Donald Trump's sordid history with women.
Which woman will Donald Trump hire?
NEW YORK - Consider it another chapter in Donald Trump's sordid history with women.
Fans to flock to Wisteria Lane for 'Housewives' finale
Aided by 'Survivor', CBS prevails in ratings race
NEW YORK - It was another winning week for CBS, which dominated the ratings with six of the top 10 shows - while conspiring with Fox and ABC to shut out NBC.
Fox, UPN bringing new series to fall schedule
TV movie dramatizes tragedy of abusive priests
NEW YORK - "Our Fathers" confronts a subject that seems all too ripe for exploitation: sexually abusive priests in the Catholic Church.
Fox, UPN bringing new series to fall schedule
NEW YORK - Fox is adding five new dramas and two comedies to a nearly reality-free schedule next fall, while UPN said Thursday it wants to start a new Thursday comedy tradition with Chris Rock.
Fans to flock to Wisteria Lane for 'Housewives' finale
NEW YORK - In May 2004, no one had heard of Wisteria Lane, now TV's go-to address for sexy suburban angst, and "Desperate Housewives" was just a pair of words.
Ratings for basic cable networks
Rankings for the top 15 programs on basic cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 9-15. Each ratings point represents 1,096,000 households. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.
Bo Bice and Carrie Underwood in 'Idol' finals
Vonzell Solomon, a 20-year-old singer from Fort Myers, Fla., who became known affectionately as "Baby V," was knocked off Fox's "American Idol" Wednesday night.
TV movie dramatizes tragedy of abusive priests
NEW YORK - "Our Fathers" confronts a subject that seems all too ripe for exploitation: sexually abusive priests in the Catholic Church.
CBS announces new fall lineup
NEW YORK - NBC didn't have much luck replacing television's most popular comedy when "Friends" ended last year. CBS now faces the same challenge with the departure of "Everybody Loves Raymond."
Aided by 'Survivor', CBS prevails in ratings race
Which woman will Donald Trump hire?
Frank Gorshin, impressionist, dies at 72
Oddness adds to fun plot of 'Psychonauts'
Johnson gets dismissed by head coach
ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's linebacker corps grew uncomfortably thinner following Wednesday's announcement that freshman Josh Johnson has been dismissed from the team for unspecified disciplinary reasons and will transfer to Georgia Military College.
Johnson gets dismissed by head coach
Johnson gets dismissed by head coach
ATHENS, Ga. - Georgia's linebacker corps grew uncomfortably thinner following Wednesday's announcement that freshman Josh Johnson has been dismissed from the team for unspecified disciplinary reasons and will transfer to Georgia Military College.
World War II is bottomless well of material for war films
It's been 60 years since World War II drew to a close, and still we feel the repercussions of the conflict. Politically, economically and socially, those years transformed the face of the world. In the United States, much is made of the Greatest Generation, the young men and women who were active participants in battles they often didn't understand politically but accepted patriotically.
Pacers come up short against Ospreys' ace
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida pitcher Jacob Dixon had hoped to go seven innings Thursday to give his relievers a rest. They ended up having the whole night off.
Pacers come up short against Ospreys' ace
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - University of North Florida pitcher Jacob Dixon had hoped to go seven innings Thursday to give his relievers a rest. They ended up having the whole night off.
Pacers come up short against Ospreys' ace
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