Museum opening exhibit of letters from warriors
WASHINGTON - From the Korean War soldier telling family he had been wounded to the Civil War missive letting a future wife know her letters were his only source of pleasure, the National Postal Museum opens an exhibit of war letters on Friday - Veterans Day.
Museum opening exhibit of letters from warriors
Museum opening exhibit of letters from warriors
WASHINGTON - From the Korean War soldier telling family he had been wounded to the Civil War missive letting a future wife know her letters were his only source of pleasure, the National Postal Museum opens an exhibit of war letters on Friday - Veterans Day.
Poythress signs deal with Dogs
Greenbrier senior first baseman Rich Poythress sealed a year-long verbal decision to play for the University of Georgia by officially signing with the Bulldogs Thursday morning.
Carpenter wins NL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK - Chris Carpenter was ready to call it quits. Toiling in Double-A two years ago, trying to work his way back from shoulder surgery, he pitched a game in Tennessee just before the All-Star break and couldn't even play catch afterward because his right arm hurt so much.
Carpenter wins NL Cy Young Award
Poythress signs deal with Dogs
Greenbrier senior first baseman Rich Poythress sealed a year-long verbal decision to play for the University of Georgia by officially signing with the Bulldogs Thursday morning.
Carpenter wins NL Cy Young Award
NEW YORK - Chris Carpenter was ready to call it quits. Toiling in Double-A two years ago, trying to work his way back from shoulder surgery, he pitched a game in Tennessee just before the All-Star break and couldn't even play catch afterward because his right arm hurt so much.
Palmeiro will not be charged
WASHINGTON - Baseball star Rafael Palmeiro will not be prosecuted on perjury charges after lawmakers said Thursday there isn't enough evidence to prove he lied when he told a congressional panel under oath that he had "never used steroids" - six weeks before failing a steroid test.
Poythress signs deal with Dogs
Palmeiro will not be charged
WASHINGTON - Baseball star Rafael Palmeiro will not be prosecuted on perjury charges after lawmakers said Thursday there isn't enough evidence to prove he lied when he told a congressional panel under oath that he had "never used steroids" - six weeks before failing a steroid test.
In locked-car emergency, cell phone can't replace hanger
Honda recalling Civic over accelerator pedal
Four vie to be chamber's award
A school director, a pest control company owner, an ophthalmologist and the head of a security firm.
Yahoo is out of contention in AOL talks
NEW YORK - Yahoo Inc. has pulled out of discussions over buying a stake in America Online Inc., leaving Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. as the leading potential suitors.
Plenty of free shipping this holiday season
Stocks finish higher on falling oil
A continued slide in oil prices gave Wall Street a moderate advance Friday, with earnings from Dell Inc. and a labor deal at General Motors Corp. feeding the gains. The major indexes ended the week higher.
Stocks rise after Treasury auction
NEW YORK - Stocks rallied Thursday after a record Treasury auction pushed bond yields lower, boosting hopes that interest rates will follow and allaying fears that foreign investors would move away from U.S. debt.
Stocks finish higher on falling oil
Stocks finish higher on falling oil
A continued slide in oil prices gave Wall Street a moderate advance Friday, with earnings from Dell Inc. and a labor deal at General Motors Corp. feeding the gains. The major indexes ended the week higher.
Plenty of free shipping this holiday season
FREEPORT, Maine - Hoping to drum up more sales of handsewn slippers, flannel shirts, sweaters and Christmas wreaths, L.L. Bean has dusted off a promotion it hasn't offered in three years: free shipping for holiday purchases.
Four vie to be chamber's award
A school director, a pest control company owner, an ophthalmologist and the head of a security firm.
NBTY's plant opening delayed
The opening of NBTY Inc.'s new Augusta manufacturing facility will come later than predicted, but it won't be long, company leaders said Thursday.
Four vie to be chamber's award
Honda recalling Civic over accelerator pedal
WASHINGTON - Honda Motor Co. recalled about 25,000 Civics on Thursday because the accelerator pedal was improperly installed on some 2006 models, which could cause a crash.
Plenty of free shipping this holiday season
FREEPORT, Maine - Hoping to drum up more sales of handsewn slippers, flannel shirts, sweaters and Christmas wreaths, L.L. Bean has dusted off a promotion it hasn't offered in three years: free shipping for holiday purchases.
Stocks rise after Treasury auction
Stocks rise after Treasury auction
NEW YORK - Stocks rallied Thursday after a record Treasury auction pushed bond yields lower, boosting hopes that interest rates will follow and allaying fears that foreign investors would move away from U.S. debt.
Yahoo is out of contention in AOL talks
Yahoo is out of contention in AOL talks
NEW YORK - Yahoo Inc. has pulled out of discussions over buying a stake in America Online Inc., leaving Microsoft Corp. and Google Inc. as the leading potential suitors.
Honda recalling Civic over accelerator pedal
WASHINGTON - Honda Motor Co. recalled about 25,000 Civics on Thursday because the accelerator pedal was improperly installed on some 2006 models, which could cause a crash.
NBTY's plant opening delayed
The opening of NBTY Inc.'s new Augusta manufacturing facility will come later than predicted, but it won't be long, company leaders said Thursday.
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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 11, 2005.
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Editorial cartoon for November 12, 2005.
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Editorial cartoon for November 12, 2005.
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Editorial cartoon for Nov. 11, 2005.
FSU seeking higher goals than title
CLEMSON, S.C. - Nothing to play for? Don't tell that to Florida State's Lorenzo Booker.
FSU seeking higher goals than title
FSU seeking higher goals than title
CLEMSON, S.C. - Nothing to play for? Don't tell that to Florida State's Lorenzo Booker.
Ties with Georgia don't bind Tigers
ATHENS, Ga. - Just because Columbus, Ga., native Antarrious Williams crossed over the state line to play for one of Georgia's biggest rivals doesn't mean he's lost his sense of humor.
Ties with Georgia don't bind Tigers
ATHENS, Ga. - Just because Columbus, Ga., native Antarrious Williams crossed over the state line to play for one of Georgia's biggest rivals doesn't mean he's lost his sense of humor.
Ties with Georgia don't bind Tigers
More than protests needed
It's very encouraging to see the anti-al-Qaida protests in Jordan, after the terrorist bombings there this week.
Establishing a reality-free zone
GOP can recover next year
Tuesday's elections - particularly the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey that the Democrats won - are being portrayed in much of the media as an embarrassing defeat for President Bush and a harbinger of worse things to come for the GOP in next year's midterm elections.
Some racists get a pass
Ever heard of Kamau Kambon? Probably not. Neither have most reporters, apparently.
Establishing a reality-free zone
If the Framers had been told that in 2005 the government would be taking arms from citizens, they probably would have wondered which government had invaded.
Some racists get a pass
Ever heard of Kamau Kambon? Probably not. Neither have most reporters, apparently.
Don't overlook real heroes
We throw around the word "hero" as if heroism hangs on the discount store rack.
Don't overlook real heroes
We throw around the word "hero" as if heroism hangs on the discount store rack.
Establishing a reality-free zone
If the Framers had been told that in 2005 the government would be taking arms from citizens, they probably would have wondered which government had invaded.
Blame riots on rioters
More than 1,000 rioters clashed with police, smashed storefronts and burned down businesses as Argentina-hosted Summit of the Americas talks got under way between the U.S. and our Latin American neighbors last weekend.
GOP can recover next year
Tuesday's elections - particularly the gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey that the Democrats won - are being portrayed in much of the media as an embarrassing defeat for President Bush and a harbinger of worse things to come for the GOP in next year's midterm elections.
More than protests needed
It's very encouraging to see the anti-al-Qaida protests in Jordan, after the terrorist bombings there this week.
Blame riots on rioters
More than 1,000 rioters clashed with police, smashed storefronts and burned down businesses as Argentina-hosted Summit of the Americas talks got under way between the U.S. and our Latin American neighbors last weekend.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Ashlee Simpson may have followed sister Jessica's lead by launching a singing career, but she's not interested in mirroring her romantic life by linking up with a famous guy.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Ashlee Simpson may have followed sister Jessica's lead by launching a singing career, but she's not interested in mirroring her romantic life by linking up with a famous guy.
Rapper Beanie Sigel jailed briefly
PHILADELPHIA - Rapper Beanie Sigel, who has sold more than a million records glamorizing a criminal lifestyle, was briefly jailed Thursday until he paid $26,000 in child support.
Ashley Judd participates in forum on HIV, AIDS
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Ashley Judd has come to this Central American capital to join 3,000 Latin American politicians, police chiefs, doctors and activists in a regional forum on HIV.
Rapper Beanie Sigel jailed briefly
PHILADELPHIA - Rapper Beanie Sigel, who has sold more than a million records glamorizing a criminal lifestyle, was briefly jailed Thursday until he paid $26,000 in child support.
Ashley Judd participates in forum on HIV, AIDS
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Ashley Judd has come to this Central American capital to join 3,000 Latin American politicians, police chiefs, doctors and activists in a regional forum on HIV.
Herring turning hybrids into deep-lake adventure
"There weren't just hundreds of fish schooling, there were thousands!" declared Bonnie Annis of Trenton, S.C.
Herring turning hybrids into deep-lake adventure
"There weren't just hundreds of fish schooling, there were thousands!" declared Bonnie Annis of Trenton, S.C.
Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928.
Herring turning hybrids into deep-lake adventure
Fishing Tournaments
Sponsoring a bass, crappie, catfish or other fishing tournament? Mail or fax your flyer or information to Fishing Editor, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, Ga. 30903-1928.
Study poinsettia's flowers, bracts to find healthy plant
You know it's the holiday season when poinsettias show up at florist shops, garden centers and chain stores.
Most sumacs are good plants
The mere word "sumac" can cause fear. Nongardeners put "poison" before the word, and their skins begins to creep and itch. Gardeners preface the word with "staghorn," which calls to mind a plant that spreads fast and furiously by shoots from the spreading roots and by seeds.
Study poinsettia's flowers, bracts to find healthy plant
You know it's the holiday season when poinsettias show up at florist shops, garden centers and chain stores.
Most sumacs are good plants
The mere word "sumac" can cause fear. Nongardeners put "poison" before the word, and their skins begins to creep and itch. Gardeners preface the word with "staghorn," which calls to mind a plant that spreads fast and furiously by shoots from the spreading roots and by seeds.
Study poinsettia's flowers, bracts to find healthy plant
Georgia Southern's Bryant adjusts to new hype
STATESBORO, Ga. - Once A.J. Bryant was asked about earning All-American honors as a backup, he shook his head, shrugged his shoulders then smiled.
Eagles seeking a strong finish
STATESBORO, Ga. - With the buzz of Georgia Southern's biggest win of the season still resonating throughout Paulson Stadium, linebacker John Mohring's statements turned out to be the team's theme of the week.
Eagles seeking a strong finish
STATESBORO, Ga. - With the buzz of Georgia Southern's biggest win of the season still resonating throughout Paulson Stadium, linebacker John Mohring's statements turned out to be the team's theme of the week.
Georgia Southern's Bryant adjusts to new hype
STATESBORO, Ga. - Once A.J. Bryant was asked about earning All-American honors as a backup, he shook his head, shrugged his shoulders then smiled.
Turnover ratio has Jackets all abuzz
ATLANTA - Mathematicians and their "money ball" statistical formulas are the rage in sports such as baseball and basketball.
Win vs. Virginia sent Jackets on the way in 1990
ATLANTA - The emotional crash finally came on the bus ride from the airport to the Georgia Tech campus.
Turnover ratio has Jackets all abuzz
ATLANTA - Mathematicians and their "money ball" statistical formulas are the rage in sports such as baseball and basketball.
Win vs. Virginia sent Jackets on the way in 1990
ATLANTA - The emotional crash finally came on the bus ride from the airport to the Georgia Tech campus.
Eagles seeking a strong finish
Georgia Southern's Bryant adjusts to new hype
Win vs. Virginia sent Jackets on the way in 1990
Turnover ratio has Jackets all abuzz
Gore and Funk take lead at Naples tournament
NAPLES, Fla. - A different odd couple - Jason Gore and Fred Funk - is atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout.
Gore and Funk take lead at Naples tournament
Gore and Funk take lead at Naples tournament
NAPLES, Fla. - A different odd couple - Jason Gore and Fred Funk - is atop the leaderboard after the first round of the Franklin Templeton Shootout.
No. 1 Blackville continues its roll
Prep Football Playoff matchups
Bowdon puts stop to Warren County comeback
Big first half carries Red Devils to win
Small plays huge role for Washington-Wilkes
Unlike Samson, Nickels' strength comes from heart
Going low at Laney a must for best players
Hornets sting Thoroughbreds again
Rebels fill the gaps in victory
No. 1 Blackville continues its roll
BLACKVILLE, S.C. -- Quarterback Brandon Pressley continued his strong play, and so did Blackville-Hilda.
Laney falls in the long run
ATLANTA - Chris Thomas and his Laney teammates would give anything to get 17 seconds back.
Rebels fill the gaps in victory
JOHNSTON, S.C. - With all the talk about two starters who wouldn't be there, Friday night's 28-7 victory over Manning in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs put the focus back on the Rebels who took the field.
Hornets sting Thoroughbreds again
AIKEN - Make it a baker's dozen for Aiken when it comes to playing its crosstown rival South Aiken.
Unlike Samson, Nickels' strength comes from heart
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Casey Nickels is pieced together a little differently.
Hornets sting Thoroughbreds again
AIKEN - Make it a baker's dozen for Aiken when it comes to playing its crosstown rival South Aiken.
No. 1 Blackville continues its roll
BLACKVILLE, S.C. -- Quarterback Brandon Pressley continued his strong play, and so did Blackville-Hilda.
Bowdon puts stop to Warren County comeback
BOWDON, Ga. - Bowdon will get its rematch with Hawkinsville after all. But this year, it won't come on the neutral turf of the Georgia Dome.
Blocked punt gets Lions win
SUMTER, S.C. - Throughout the season, a number of different offensive stars have given Augusta Christian the boost it needed to earn a victory. In Friday's 14-7 win at Wilson Hall, defense and special teams made the difference.
Rebels fill the gaps in victory
JOHNSTON, S.C. - With all the talk about two starters who wouldn't be there, Friday night's 28-7 victory over Manning in the second round of the Class AAA playoffs put the focus back on the Rebels who took the field.
Prep Football Playoff matchups
GHSA SECOND ROUND
Laney falls in the long run
ATLANTA - Chris Thomas and his Laney teammates would give anything to get 17 seconds back.
Going low at Laney a must for best players
High school culture gets flipped upside down with the scarlet and gray of Laney's football team.
Going low at Laney a must for best players
High school culture gets flipped upside down with the scarlet and gray of Laney's football team.
Unlike Samson, Nickels' strength comes from heart
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Casey Nickels is pieced together a little differently.
Blocked punt gets Lions win
SUMTER, S.C. - Throughout the season, a number of different offensive stars have given Augusta Christian the boost it needed to earn a victory. In Friday's 14-7 win at Wilson Hall, defense and special teams made the difference.
Small plays huge role for Washington-Wilkes
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Washington-Wilkes knew it could count on the defense coming up big again, but the Tigers were more excited to see their offense come up Small.
Bowdon puts stop to Warren County comeback
BOWDON, Ga. - Bowdon will get its rematch with Hawkinsville after all. But this year, it won't come on the neutral turf of the Georgia Dome.
Big first half carries Red Devils to win
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - The words "Lincoln County" and "Georgia Dome" seem to go hand in hand.
Small plays huge role for Washington-Wilkes
WASHINGTON, Ga. - Washington-Wilkes knew it could count on the defense coming up big again, but the Tigers were more excited to see their offense come up Small.
Big first half carries Red Devils to win
LINCOLNTON, Ga. - The words "Lincoln County" and "Georgia Dome" seem to go hand in hand.
Prep Football Playoff matchups
GHSA SECOND ROUND
Devils squeak by Capitals, 4-3
WASHINGTON - Martin Brodeur returned to the lineup to end the New Jersey Devils' four-game losing streak, making 21 saves to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Friday in a Veterans Day matinee.
Devils squeak by Capitals, 4-3
WASHINGTON - Martin Brodeur returned to the lineup to end the New Jersey Devils' four-game losing streak, making 21 saves to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Friday in a Veterans Day matinee.
Devils squeak by Capitals, 4-3
In locked-car emergency, cell phone can't replace hanger
Mr. Practical here with another emergency tip:
In locked-car emergency, cell phone can't replace hanger
Mr. Practical here with another emergency tip:
Vietnam vets' benefits are in peril
As we all know, today is Veterans Day. Our young men and women are dying every day in the Iraq war.Willie Davis Jr., Hephzibah
Senate minority leader is shameful
Sadly, the time has come for Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to resign from the Senate.Keith Shafer, Augusta
Without Helen, Augusta missed out
How do you stop fraud without voter ID?
Doomsayer exaggerates on socialism
Doomsayer exaggerates on socialism
In his opposition to federal grants for the Open Land Trust, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, and the National Wild Turkey Federation ("Nation is sliding toward socialism," Nov 8), Andy Windham refers to socialistic and communistic predictions by Norman Thomas and Nikita Khrushchev. It should be pointed out that Norman Thomas, a pretty harmless man in the long run, is dead. Nikita Khrushchev, a not-so-harmless man, is dead. The Soviet Union is dead. American high-schoolers take part in stock market games. President Bush has nominated a thoroughly competent person to head the Federal Reserve.Bruce Brown, Augusta
Without Helen, Augusta missed out
In the coming year, what Augustans have to look forward to is suffering budget cuts, higher taxes, a stagnant and underfunded arts community, back-door politics and racial issues. But I guess this is all Augusta knows.Michael J. Ryan, Evans
How do you stop fraud without voter ID?
Well, well, well. Richmond County Democratic Party Chairman Lowell Greenbaum and the other liberal Democrats (sorry, I'm being redundant) got their way and got the Georgia voter ID law killed - not by the voters, but by a judge.Charles Kimbrough, Sylvania
Senate minority leader is shameful
Sadly, the time has come for Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., to resign from the Senate.Keith Shafer, Augusta
Doomsayer exaggerates on socialism
In his opposition to federal grants for the Open Land Trust, the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, and the National Wild Turkey Federation ("Nation is sliding toward socialism," Nov 8), Andy Windham refers to socialistic and communistic predictions by Norman Thomas and Nikita Khrushchev. It should be pointed out that Norman Thomas, a pretty harmless man in the long run, is dead. Nikita Khrushchev, a not-so-harmless man, is dead. The Soviet Union is dead. American high-schoolers take part in stock market games. President Bush has nominated a thoroughly competent person to head the Federal Reserve.Bruce Brown, Augusta
Vietnam vets' benefits are in peril
As we all know, today is Veterans Day. Our young men and women are dying every day in the Iraq war.Willie Davis Jr., Hephzibah
Without Helen, Augusta missed out
In the coming year, what Augustans have to look forward to is suffering budget cuts, higher taxes, a stagnant and underfunded arts community, back-door politics and racial issues. But I guess this is all Augusta knows.Michael J. Ryan, Evans
Vietnam vets' benefits are in peril
Senate minority leader is shameful
How do you stop fraud without voter ID?
Well, well, well. Richmond County Democratic Party Chairman Lowell Greenbaum and the other liberal Democrats (sorry, I'm being redundant) got their way and got the Georgia voter ID law killed - not by the voters, but by a judge.Charles Kimbrough, Sylvania
Vests: Keep warm without admitting you're cold
Robert Langridge: A computer-modeling pioneer
Dad finds tarnish on golden age of parenting
Fierce looking new dinosaur found in Argentina
Big smiles, small outfits at Victoria's Secret fashion show
Fierce looking new dinosaur found in Argentina
WASHINGTON - In the era when dinosaurs ruled the Jurassic earth, a 13-foot oceanic crocodile with a short snout and a mouthful of deadly teeth hunted large creatures in the sea, scientists reported Thursday.
Fashion briefs
NEW YORK - One of the fashion world's favorite secrets is about to become public: It is possible to buy top-quality designer merchandise at a fraction of the price.
Big smiles, small outfits at Victoria's Secret fashion show
NEW YORK - Gisele Bundchen set the tone at Victoria's Secret fashion show Wednesday when she stepped onto the runway in a bejeweled "Sexy Splendor Fantasy bra," teeny-tiny red Santa skirt with feather trim, above-the-knee red boots and a huge grin that said: This is going to be fun, this is going to be fantasy, this is going to be fabulous.
Big smiles, small outfits at Victoria's Secret fashion show
NEW YORK - Gisele Bundchen set the tone at Victoria's Secret fashion show Wednesday when she stepped onto the runway in a bejeweled "Sexy Splendor Fantasy bra," teeny-tiny red Santa skirt with feather trim, above-the-knee red boots and a huge grin that said: This is going to be fun, this is going to be fantasy, this is going to be fabulous.
Whole new look
On her trips to Wal-Mart, Lynn Foster normally looks for bargain gifts and housewares, but on her most recent trip to the super-retailer she made a detour to women's wear.
Vests: Keep warm without admitting you're cold
NEW YORK - Is putting on a wool dress coat or down ski jacket an invitation for Old Man Winter to knock at the door?
Robert Langridge: A computer-modeling pioneer
Last time Smithsonian magazine checked in with Robert Langridge, 20 years ago, he was enjoying a measure of fame for pioneering a way to visualize the invisible -- the structure and behavior of key biological molecules, such as DNA.
Fierce looking new dinosaur found in Argentina
WASHINGTON - In the era when dinosaurs ruled the Jurassic earth, a 13-foot oceanic crocodile with a short snout and a mouthful of deadly teeth hunted large creatures in the sea, scientists reported Thursday.
Vests: Keep warm without admitting you're cold
NEW YORK - Is putting on a wool dress coat or down ski jacket an invitation for Old Man Winter to knock at the door?
Dad finds tarnish on golden age of parenting
NEW YORK - Those who recall the first half of the 20th century as the golden era of parenting seem to have a selective memory.
Family briefs
NEW YORK - Many people were touched by Rosa Parks' life and death but their feelings might be hard to explain to children who never lived through segregation. "The Bus Ride That Changed History: The Story of Rosa Parks" (Houghton Mifflin) aims to explain Parks' place in U.S. history and in the hearts of its citizens in terms kids will understand.
Family briefs
NEW YORK - Many people were touched by Rosa Parks' life and death but their feelings might be hard to explain to children who never lived through segregation. "The Bus Ride That Changed History: The Story of Rosa Parks" (Houghton Mifflin) aims to explain Parks' place in U.S. history and in the hearts of its citizens in terms kids will understand.
Dad finds tarnish on golden age of parenting
NEW YORK - Those who recall the first half of the 20th century as the golden era of parenting seem to have a selective memory.
Fashion briefs
NEW YORK - One of the fashion world's favorite secrets is about to become public: It is possible to buy top-quality designer merchandise at a fraction of the price.
Robert Langridge: A computer-modeling pioneer
Last time Smithsonian magazine checked in with Robert Langridge, 20 years ago, he was enjoying a measure of fame for pioneering a way to visualize the invisible -- the structure and behavior of key biological molecules, such as DNA.
Whole new look
On her trips to Wal-Mart, Lynn Foster normally looks for bargain gifts and housewares, but on her most recent trip to the super-retailer she made a detour to women's wear.
Roster changes welcome team back home
Jamie Johnson was looking forward to playing a game at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center tonight for the first time in almost three weeks.
Roster changes welcome team back home
Lynx welcomed home with loss to Inferno
Lynx welcomed home with loss to Inferno
This was not the homecoming the Augusta Lynx envisioned.
Lynx welcomed home with loss to Inferno
This was not the homecoming the Augusta Lynx envisioned.
Roster changes welcome team back home
Jamie Johnson was looking forward to playing a game at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center tonight for the first time in almost three weeks.
GBI's inquiry on Wrens police chief done
GBI's inquiry on Wrens police chief done
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed an inquiry into criminal allegations made by a former Wrens police officer against the city's police chief.
Teen steps into spotlight as mayor
Standing in support
Emilia Jefferson, 3, listens to the national anthem during the Veterans Day ceremony on Riverwalk Augusta.
Stinky water is gone in east Augusta
Across the area
Shoppers might have seen lights from fire trucks as they shopped at the Evans Target on Friday afternoon.
Plan for change stirs questions
Company's pullout raises tax deal question
AIKEN - Pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline will get approval soon from the county council on a fee in lieu of taxes agreement on a minimum $60 million expansion at its plant in Aiken.
Corrections
- A story in Wednesday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle incorrectly spelled the name of Daisy Bailey, an unopposed winner of Tuesday's Blythe City Council election.
Fourth vacant house burns
Firefighters extinguished a fire that destroyed an abandoned house at 10th and Fenwick streets Friday evening.
Rants and Raves
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Hicks tells of courage of veterans
A veteran herself now, retired Maj. Gen. Janet Hicks delivered a Veterans Day message of heroism and honor to an assembly of Greenbrier High School students Friday.
Company's pullout raises tax deal question
Veterans Day events
Veterans Day events scheduled this weekend:
800 acres given to state program
WOODBINE, Ga. - A St. Simons Island developer and his business partner have donated nearly 800 acres of land at the north end of Camden County to the state's land conservation program.
Teen steps into spotlight as mayor
HILLSDALE, Mich. - Cameras hummed and reporters fired away Wednesday as freshly elected Mayor Michael Sessions fielded questions about his unlikely victory.
Across South Carolina
ROCK HILL - The York County Council has given preliminary approval to suspending blue laws for a year.
Plan for change stirs questions
ATLANTA - The possibility of sweeping changes to taxpayer-funded health care for lower-income Georgians has some advocates on edge as a group assembled by Gov. Sonny Perdue works to put the finishing touches on a proposal to rein in the program's cost.
Prison doors close early for Williams
Former state Rep. Robin Williams lost a few final days of freedom Thursday.
General dismayed by lack of recruits
Back when Leon Perre joined the Navy, he and his three brothers were eager to enlist, he said Friday during a Veterans Day ceremony at Savannah River Site.
Opt-out given for recruiting
It's not easy selling a military career in wartime, and on Thursday night the job got tougher.
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - North Myrtle Beach officials are optimistic the area will get money for beach re-nourishment for areas affected by recent tropical storms and hurricanes.
Fourth vacant house burns
Firefighters extinguished a fire that destroyed an abandoned house at 10th and Fenwick streets Friday evening.
Veterans Day Closings
The following holiday schedules have been announced for Veterans Day:
800 acres given to state program
Perdue discusses jobs with world leaders
TEL AVIV - Gov. Sonny Perdue is fond of saying that the quest for jobs has become a competition on a global scale, and Thursday he came face to face with his competitors.
Kid of the Day
Nathan Grantham is today's Kid of the Day.
Impact fees are being discussed
News you can use
Activities scheduled for this week include:
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Perdue discusses jobs with world leaders
Across the area
Jenkins-White Elementary School remains in limbo as it continues to await state approval of its charter application.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - A manhunt is under way in Atlanta for a man who escaped from police custody while being transferred to Fulton County Jail.
Prison doors close early for Williams
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Officials have revealed the city's new slogan: "Atlanta: Every day is an opening day."
Perdue discusses jobs with world leaders
TEL AVIV - Gov. Sonny Perdue is fond of saying that the quest for jobs has become a competition on a global scale, and Thursday he came face to face with his competitors.
Community offers salute to service
For Arsinia Diaz, Veterans Day in Augusta was bittersweet.
Marines complete tribute to the fallen
The first mile of a Marine tribute run at Fort Gordon two weeks ago was attended by a modest number of Marines.
Veterans Day Events
Here are events scheduled for Veterans Day:
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Students to perform for chance to play with best
One day, Cassandra Komp would like to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra.
District 5 recount scheduled
Augusta Commissioner Bobby Hankerson's call for a recount in the District 5 commission race marks just the second recount in Richmond County since electronic voting started in 2002.
District 5 recount scheduled
Augusta Commissioner Bobby Hankerson's call for a recount in the District 5 commission race marks just the second recount in Richmond County since electronic voting started in 2002.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Officials have revealed the city's new slogan: "Atlanta: Every day is an opening day."
Impact fees are being discussed
Ron Cross says he has heard the arguments against what are called impact fees, with some people saying they just might have an impact on development in Columbia County.
Officials seek two men in shooting deaths
Richmond County authorities are searching for a pair of gunmen they said shot to death two Augusta men outside a club early Saturday morning.
Marines complete tribute to the fallen
The first mile of a Marine tribute run at Fort Gordon two weeks ago was attended by a modest number of Marines.
Community offers salute to service
For Arsinia Diaz, Veterans Day in Augusta was bittersweet.
Opt-out given for recruiting
It's not easy selling a military career in wartime, and on Thursday night the job got tougher.
Hicks tells of courage of veterans
Prison doors close early for Williams
Former state Rep. Robin Williams lost a few final days of freedom Thursday.
Trump executive Kepcher inspires workers
Stinky water is gone in east Augusta
Most of the waste oil and rancid water that stunk up east Augusta last week has been removed from abandoned storage tanks on Prep Phillips Drive, according to environmental regulators.
GBI's inquiry on Wrens police chief done
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has completed an inquiry into criminal allegations made by a former Wrens police officer against the city's police chief.
Students to perform for chance to play with best
Shipment of flu shots is delayed
Supply problems with one of the main flu shot manufacturers is causing spot shortages nationwide and problems for one of Augusta's largest private physician groups in getting its order filled.
Relief fund has fire chief up in arms
GRANITEVILLE - It might be called the disaster relief fund for Graniteville, but $340,000 in this year's state budget isn't being spent in the town.
Kid of the Day
Nathan Grantham is today's Kid of the Day.
Shipment of flu shots is delayed
Veterans Day Events
Here are events scheduled for Veterans Day:
Across the area
Jenkins-White Elementary School remains in limbo as it continues to await state approval of its charter application.
Veterans Day events
Veterans Day events scheduled this weekend:
Corrections
- A story in Wednesday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle incorrectly spelled the name of Daisy Bailey, an unopposed winner of Tuesday's Blythe City Council election.
Community offers salute to service
Teen steps into spotlight as mayor
HILLSDALE, Mich. - Cameras hummed and reporters fired away Wednesday as freshly elected Mayor Michael Sessions fielded questions about his unlikely victory.
Across South Carolina
ROCK HILL - The York County Council has given preliminary approval to suspending blue laws for a year.
Relief fund has fire chief up in arms
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
News you can use
Activities scheduled for this week include:
Kid of the Day
Noah Martin Rice is today's Kid of the Day.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - A manhunt is under way in Atlanta for a man who escaped from police custody while being transferred to Fulton County Jail.
Standing in support
Emilia Jefferson, 3, listens to the national anthem during the Veterans Day ceremony on Riverwalk Augusta.
Phone towers could get limits
Columbia County officials are in the process of drafting a new ordinance that would take on a tall issue: that of the cell-phone tower.
Hicks tells of courage of veterans
A veteran herself now, retired Maj. Gen. Janet Hicks delivered a Veterans Day message of heroism and honor to an assembly of Greenbrier High School students Friday.
Impact fees are being discussed
Ron Cross says he has heard the arguments against what are called impact fees, with some people saying they just might have an impact on development in Columbia County.
Kid of the Day
Noah Martin Rice is today's Kid of the Day.
Veterans Day Events
Here are events scheduled for Veterans Day:
News you can use
Events for today include:
Students to perform for chance to play with best
One day, Cassandra Komp would like to perform with the London Symphony Orchestra.
General dismayed by lack of recruits
Back when Leon Perre joined the Navy, he and his three brothers were eager to enlist, he said Friday during a Veterans Day ceremony at Savannah River Site.
Shipment of flu shots is delayed
Supply problems with one of the main flu shot manufacturers is causing spot shortages nationwide and problems for one of Augusta's largest private physician groups in getting its order filled.
Relief fund has fire chief up in arms
GRANITEVILLE - It might be called the disaster relief fund for Graniteville, but $340,000 in this year's state budget isn't being spent in the town.
Stinky water is gone in east Augusta
Most of the waste oil and rancid water that stunk up east Augusta last week has been removed from abandoned storage tanks on Prep Phillips Drive, according to environmental regulators.
Across South Carolina
MYRTLE BEACH - North Myrtle Beach officials are optimistic the area will get money for beach re-nourishment for areas affected by recent tropical storms and hurricanes.
Across the area
Shoppers might have seen lights from fire trucks as they shopped at the Evans Target on Friday afternoon.
News you can use
Events for today include:
Trump executive Kepcher inspires workers
Geanne Pierre Gordon felt something when she shook hands with Donald Trump's right-hand woman, Carolyn Kepcher, on Friday night.
Fire destroys abandoned house
Firefighters are currently extinguishing a fire that destroyed an abandoned house at Tenth and Fenwick streets.
Company's pullout raises tax deal question
AIKEN - Pharmaceutical manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline will get approval soon from the county council on a fee in lieu of taxes agreement on a minimum $60 million expansion at its plant in Aiken.
Phone towers could get limits
Columbia County officials are in the process of drafting a new ordinance that would take on a tall issue: that of the cell-phone tower.
General dismayed by lack of recruits
Marines complete tribute to the fallen
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
800 acres given to state program
WOODBINE, Ga. - A St. Simons Island developer and his business partner have donated nearly 800 acres of land at the north end of Camden County to the state's land conservation program.
Plan for change stirs questions
ATLANTA - The possibility of sweeping changes to taxpayer-funded health care for lower-income Georgians has some advocates on edge as a group assembled by Gov. Sonny Perdue works to put the finishing touches on a proposal to rein in the program's cost.
Trump executive Kepcher inspires workers
Geanne Pierre Gordon felt something when she shook hands with Donald Trump's right-hand woman, Carolyn Kepcher, on Friday night.
Review: 'Derailed'
During a mundane suburban morning in "Derailed" - a scene that comes early, before all the deception, infidelity and violence that's in store - Clive Owen's character helps his preteen daughter with her book report over cereal and juice at the breakfast table.
Capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Review: 'Derailed'
During a mundane suburban morning in "Derailed" - a scene that comes early, before all the deception, infidelity and violence that's in store - Clive Owen's character helps his preteen daughter with her book report over cereal and juice at the breakfast table.
Top 20 Concert Tours
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Kenny Chesney pushes artistic boundaries
Pianist Earl Wild ever active as he approaches 90th birthday
NEW YORK - New album, master classes, concert performances in Europe and America - Earl Wild is turning 90, but that's not stopping him.
Kenny Chesney pushes artistic boundaries
Kenny Chesney, country music's reigning entertainer of the year, tips his Stetson to the guiding lights of his career in the title of his latest album, "The Road and the Radio." Musically, however, he's stretching beyond the island rhythms and party anthems of his past by showing a restless ambition that suggests he's not done growing yet as an artist.
Pianist Earl Wild ever active as he approaches 90th birthday
Reunions could dish out some sour notes
Music fans, be wary: Genesis might be opening Pandora's box.
Top 20 Concert Tours
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is in parentheses. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Kenny Chesney pushes artistic boundaries
Kenny Chesney, country music's reigning entertainer of the year, tips his Stetson to the guiding lights of his career in the title of his latest album, "The Road and the Radio." Musically, however, he's stretching beyond the island rhythms and party anthems of his past by showing a restless ambition that suggests he's not done growing yet as an artist.
Reunions could dish out some sour notes
Pianist Earl Wild ever active as he approaches 90th birthday
NEW YORK - New album, master classes, concert performances in Europe and America - Earl Wild is turning 90, but that's not stopping him.
Reunions could dish out some sour notes
Music fans, be wary: Genesis might be opening Pandora's box.
Roush feels singled out by car limit
AVONDALE, Ariz. - Roush Racing couldn't help but feel singled out by NASCAR's new rule that limits the number of entries.
Roush feels singled out by car limit
Roush feels singled out by car limit
AVONDALE, Ariz. - Roush Racing couldn't help but feel singled out by NASCAR's new rule that limits the number of entries.
McNabb: Eagles ready to move on
Boley, Williams hold their own as starters
Unproven receivers try to fill T.O.'s shoes
Mrs. Linda P. Hadden (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Ira F. Holmes (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
Mr. James E. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances T. Rowland (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Otis "D" Daniels (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Jonathan A.L. Little (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Gene T. Fulbright (TIFTON, Ga.)
Mr. Joe N. Johnson, Jr. (WRENS, Ga.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Virginia P. Bowman (EVANS, Ga.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Voncile L. Bowers (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Catherine Washington (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Forman B. Williamson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dea. Emerson Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Grover Broadwater (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Mildred Sacco (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Bruder, Jr. (BATH, S.C.)
Mr. Julian C. Newsome (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Bill McVicker (NEWNAN, Ga.)
Mr. Grover Broadwater (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Lee Wesbey (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
The Rev. Frank Rottier (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Ms. Rhea L. Combs (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Vivian L. Borden (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Cullum, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Willie A. Walker (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Rupert Freeman (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mrs. Dorothy McCladdie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Larry Gaines (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Joseph C. Goudy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Larry Gaines (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Linda P. Hadden (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. James Cullum, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mr. Henry B. Landis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Gene T. Fulbright (TIFTON, Ga.)
Mr. Willie A. Walker (WRENS, Ga.)
The Rev. Frank Rottier (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Rhea L. Combs (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Mrs. Dorothy McCladdie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Virginia P. Bowman (EVANS, Ga.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Vivian L. Borden (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Newman (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. William Wiley (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
MSgt. Luther Ward Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Celia McDaniel Swindell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dr. Thomas B. Smith (CHARLESTON, S.C.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Cecil Ruff Alexander (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rev. Levan Roundtree, Sr. (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie A. Walker (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Floyd Morris, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha Warnock (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Washington (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Carter, Sr. (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. James Cullum, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Ms. Naomi Lindsey (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Nella D. Jones (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne H. Wills (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Joe N. Johnson, Jr. (WRENS, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Ira F. Holmes (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
Mr. Forman B. Williamson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. William Wiley (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
MSgt. Luther Ward Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dea. Emerson Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Voncile L. Bowers (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Celia McDaniel Swindell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Otis "D" Daniels (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne H. Wills (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Lee Wesbey (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Ms. Mildred Sacco (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha Warnock (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Cecil Ruff Alexander (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances T. Rowland (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dr. Thomas B. Smith (CHARLESTON, S.C.)
Rev. Levan Roundtree, Sr. (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Newman (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Julian C. Newsome (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Floyd Morris, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Henry B. Landis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mr. Bill McVicker (NEWNAN, Ga.)
Mr. Joseph C. Goudy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Rupert Freeman (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Jonathan A.L. Little (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Ms. Naomi Lindsey (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Lee Wesbey (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Nella D. Jones (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Otis "D" Daniels (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Forman B. Williamson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha Warnock (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Carter, Sr. (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Ira F. Holmes (FAIRFAX, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Lee Wesbey (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Dr. Thomas B. Smith (CHARLESTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Virginia P. Bowman (EVANS, Ga.)
Mr. William Wiley (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Rupert Freeman (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mrs. Linda P. Hadden (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Joseph C. Goudy (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Larry Gaines (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne H. Wills (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Keith B. Moore (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Bruder, Jr. (BATH, S.C.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Dorothy McCladdie (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Cecil Ruff Alexander (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Samuel Malone (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances T. Rowland (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Celia McDaniel Swindell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Mildred Sacco (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Mr. Henry B. Landis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Washington (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Cullum, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jonathan A.L. Little (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mr. Julian C. Newsome (THOMSON, Ga.)
Ms. Naomi Lindsey (WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Floyd Morris, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
MSgt. Luther Ward Owens (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Dr. Virgil Woods (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rev. Levan Roundtree, Sr. (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie A. Walker (WRENS, Ga.)
The Rev. Frank Rottier (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Frances Newman (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Grover Broadwater (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert Sanon (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Dea. Emerson Walker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Rhea L. Combs (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Bill McVicker (NEWNAN, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Johnson, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Mr. Gene T. Fulbright (TIFTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Nella D. Jones (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Peter D. Fransham (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Paul J. Connell (ATLANTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Wheeler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Joe N. Johnson, Jr. (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Alvis A. Dye (TYRONE, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Lee Wesbey (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Dr. Cason Conrad Smith (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Voncile L. Bowers (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Vivian L. Borden (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Mr. Ralph E. Stanley (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Five spots still open for World Cup
Five spots still open for World Cup
Spain hasn't lost any of its 16 games under coach Luis Aragones. He could still be looking for another job within a week.
Overtime
Augusta will play host to more than 1,000 athletes today for the ninth annual Head of the South Regatta.
Five spots still open for World Cup
Spain hasn't lost any of its 16 games under coach Luis Aragones. He could still be looking for another job within a week.
Overtime
Augusta will play host to more than 1,000 athletes today for the ninth annual Head of the South Regatta.
Overtime
The 15th annual Peach Belt Conference volleyball tournament begins today at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
Overtime
The 15th annual Peach Belt Conference volleyball tournament begins today at Christenberry Fieldhouse.
McNabb: Eagles ready to move on
PHILADELPHIA - When a door to the auditorium of the Eagles practice facility suddenly flew open, a startled Donovan McNabb could have been excused for thinking it was some familiar hot air - not a brisk wind - that was the culprit.
Boley, Williams hold their own as starters
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - As the Atlanta Falcons began training camp in late July, rookie linebacker Michael Boley wanted a better understanding of his job as a backup to weakside starter Keith Brooking.
McNabb: Eagles ready to move on
PHILADELPHIA - When a door to the auditorium of the Eagles practice facility suddenly flew open, a startled Donovan McNabb could have been excused for thinking it was some familiar hot air - not a brisk wind - that was the culprit.
Unproven receivers try to fill T.O.'s shoes
PHILADELPHIA - Greg Lewis didn't work on his dance moves. Reggie Brown hasn't thought of any new routines. Billy McMullen isn't the showboating type.
Boley, Williams hold their own as starters
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - As the Atlanta Falcons began training camp in late July, rookie linebacker Michael Boley wanted a better understanding of his job as a backup to weakside starter Keith Brooking.
Unproven receivers try to fill T.O.'s shoes
PHILADELPHIA - Greg Lewis didn't work on his dance moves. Reggie Brown hasn't thought of any new routines. Billy McMullen isn't the showboating type.
Clergy of rentapriest.com deliver God's word, perform rites after leaving Catholic Church
One is a psychotherapist. A second is a retired travel agent. A third sells medical equipment. But Sean Patrick O'Reilly, Ralph Bastian and John Shuster share an additional identity: Each is an ordained Catholic priest.
Christians to unite for prayer
They will join other Christians to pray for the Augusta community, for leaders and for peace at a citywide rally at 7 p.m. Friday at Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to churchnews@augustachronicle.com. Send a fax to 722-7403 or mail to Faith Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
A sociologist and a theologian see significant moral decline in America
As the 21st century began, University of Virginia sociologist James Davison Hunter produced a jeremiad that deserved far more attention than it received: "The Death of Character: Moral Education in an Age Without Good or Evil" (Basic Books).
Woman acts on faith for funding
Sheri Davis' investment of six hours in writing a grant application has netted $15,000 for Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Faith digest
Volunteers bring hope and assistance to Gulf Coast communities hit by Hurricane Katrina.
Clergy of rentapriest.com deliver God's word, perform rites after leaving Catholic Church
One is a psychotherapist. A second is a retired travel agent. A third sells medical equipment. But Sean Patrick O'Reilly, Ralph Bastian and John Shuster share an additional identity: Each is an ordained Catholic priest.
A sociologist and a theologian see significant moral decline in America
As the 21st century began, University of Virginia sociologist James Davison Hunter produced a jeremiad that deserved far more attention than it received: "The Death of Character: Moral Education in an Age Without Good or Evil" (Basic Books).
Faith calendar
The Faith Calendar lists church and temple activities. Space is limited. Deadline is noon Monday. Send to churchnews@augustachronicle.com. Send a fax to 722-7403 or mail to Faith Calendar, The Augusta Chronicle Newsroom, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Faith digest
Volunteers bring hope and assistance to Gulf Coast communities hit by Hurricane Katrina.
There are times when we must take a stand
Looking out a hotel window, I saw the mighty Ohio River. A lonely channel marker silently witnessed via its wake that here was a powerful river with a prevailing current, with both constructive and destructive potential.
Christians to unite for prayer
They will join other Christians to pray for the Augusta community, for leaders and for peace at a citywide rally at 7 p.m. Friday at Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.
Woman acts on faith for funding
Sheri Davis' investment of six hours in writing a grant application has netted $15,000 for Interfaith Hospitality Network.
There are times when we must take a stand
Looking out a hotel window, I saw the mighty Ohio River. A lonely channel marker silently witnessed via its wake that here was a powerful river with a prevailing current, with both constructive and destructive potential.
Shannon gets snuffed on 'Lost' (or could it be Sawyer?)
Shannon gets snuffed on 'Lost' (or could it be Sawyer?)
NEW YORK - It would seem to be lights out for Shannon on "Lost."
Shannon gets snuffed on 'Lost' (or could it be Sawyer?)
NEW YORK - It would seem to be lights out for Shannon on "Lost."
Rapper Beanie Sigel jailed briefly
Ashley Judd participates in forum on HIV, AIDS
One point apart after all these years
ATHENS, Ga. - There's plenty of things that stand out in the Auburn-Georgia rivalry, but one tidbit caught Russ Tanner's eye: Heading into the 109th game between the Deep South's oldest rivals, they are separated by one measly point.
One point apart after all these years
One point apart after all these years
ATHENS, Ga. - There's plenty of things that stand out in the Auburn-Georgia rivalry, but one tidbit caught Russ Tanner's eye: Heading into the 109th game between the Deep South's oldest rivals, they are separated by one measly point.
Spurrier's allegiance stays with Carolina
COLUMBIA - Months before Steve Spurrier coached his first game for South Carolina, the former Florida star made it clear he had only one allegiance this season - the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Spurrier's allegiance stays with Carolina
COLUMBIA - Months before Steve Spurrier coached his first game for South Carolina, the former Florida star made it clear he had only one allegiance this season - the South Carolina Gamecocks.
Spurrier's allegiance stays with Carolina
Woman acts on faith for funding
Christians to unite for prayer
A sociologist and a theologian see significant moral decline in America
Clergy of rentapriest.com deliver God's word, perform rites after leaving Catholic Church
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