Feelings of alienation are not foreign to artist who conveys deep messages
Roger Shimomura's parents lived and died without ever leaving the United States, and yet Mr. Shimomura keeps encountering people who ask what part of Japan he's from.
Urban Bush Women's dance style is liberating
For the Urban Bush Women, there is no room for fear.
Feelings of alienation are not foreign to artist who conveys deep messages
Feelings of alienation are not foreign to artist who conveys deep messages
Roger Shimomura's parents lived and died without ever leaving the United States, and yet Mr. Shimomura keeps encountering people who ask what part of Japan he's from.
Urban Bush Women's dance style is liberating
Urban Bush Women's dance style is liberating
For the Urban Bush Women, there is no room for fear.
Expect to be lucky today; it sure beats the alternative
Sales getting a boost from gift card redemptions
NEW YORK - Chris Nobles - armed with a $150 Banana Republic gift card - is facing a dilemma.
Plans for Flanders plant stall
Plans have stalled for a proposed Aiken County production facility expected to bring 800 jobs to the community, and officials are unsure when it will get moving again.
Change might be in store for depot
The vacant train depot on Reynolds Street should stay, downtown leaders say, but that doesn't mean in one piece.
Super Bowl extends TV buying season
While shopping for most consumer electronics peaks around Christmastime, the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 sends the holiday season into overtime for TVs.
Sales getting a boost from gift card redemptions
Super Bowl extends TV buying season
While shopping for most consumer electronics peaks around Christmastime, the Super Bowl on Feb. 5 sends the holiday season into overtime for TVs.
Super Bowl extends TV buying season
Plans for Flanders plant stall
Plans have stalled for a proposed Aiken County production facility expected to bring 800 jobs to the community, and officials are unsure when it will get moving again.
Sales getting a boost from gift card redemptions
NEW YORK - Chris Nobles - armed with a $150 Banana Republic gift card - is facing a dilemma.
Change might be in store for depot
The vacant train depot on Reynolds Street should stay, downtown leaders say, but that doesn't mean in one piece.
Change might be in store for depot
Plans for Flanders plant stall
Vols, Watson solve Bulldogs at home
Taking the first step
Everyone at today's Augusta Commission retreat has an obligation to come with an open heart and mind in an effort to break the current logjam and get this government rolling again.
Confirm Samuel Alito
Samuel Alito has served honorably as a federal appeals court judge for 15 years, earning the respect and accolades of his peers regardless of their ideological persuasion.
Confirm Samuel Alito
Samuel Alito has served honorably as a federal appeals court judge for 15 years, earning the respect and accolades of his peers regardless of their ideological persuasion.
Taking the first step
Everyone at today's Augusta Commission retreat has an obligation to come with an open heart and mind in an effort to break the current logjam and get this government rolling again.
Belafonte's mistake
"No matter what the greatest tyrant in the world, the greatest terrorist in the world, George W. Bush says, we're here to tell you: Not hundreds, not thousands, but millions of the American people ... support your revolution."
First, a step back
It's Jan. 13. Nearly an entire year stretches out before us.
Belafonte's mistake
"No matter what the greatest tyrant in the world, the greatest terrorist in the world, George W. Bush says, we're here to tell you: Not hundreds, not thousands, but millions of the American people ... support your revolution."
First, a step back
It's Jan. 13. Nearly an entire year stretches out before us.
People in the News
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Kenny Chesney and his ex-wife Renee Zellweger were seen together recently in a sandwich shop near Nashville, Tenn.
Author Anne Rice leaving San Diego for SoCal desert
SAN DIEGO - Less than a year after buying a luxury home in San Diego, author Anne Rice is selling the dwelling and moving to the desert for a warmer climate and simpler life, her real estate agent said.
Former 'Nightline' anchor Ted Koppel joining NPR
NEW YORK - Ted Koppel, who ended a quarter-century run on ABC News' "Nightline" in November, will join NPR.
Eminem and ex-wife apply for marriage license
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Slim Shady and his ex-wife are going to get married again.
Spears tops Mr. Blackwell's 'Worst Dressed' list
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears topped Mr. Blackwell's 46th annual "Worst Dressed" list for wearing clothes that he said made her look like an "over-the-hill Lolita."
Dippin' Dots ice cream parlor satisfies sweet tooth
You won't need a cone for your ice cream at Dippin' Dots, 3328 Washington Road at Pleasant Home Road.
Dr. Phil offers online dating advice on Match.com
DALLAS - "Dr. Phil" McGraw is taking his relationship advice to the Internet.
Galleries calendar
GET LISTED: Send your gallery's exhibit schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta
Dr. Phil offers online dating advice on Match.com
DALLAS - "Dr. Phil" McGraw is taking his relationship advice to the Internet.
Club calendar
Ready for a night out? Here's a roundup of entertainment and drink specials at Augusta area nightspots:
Galleries calendar
GET LISTED: Send your gallery's exhibit schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta
Spotted
Ben Steel (from left), Jason Demott, Lydia Carson and Johannes Habthael were downtown for Augusta's First Friday.
Prosecutor: 'Survivor' winner willfully failed to report prize
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Reality show star Richard Hatch intentionally failed to report his $1 million prize from the hit CBS television show "Survivor" to avoid paying more than $200,000 in taxes, a federal prosecutor argued Thursday as Hatch's federal tax fraud trial began.
Report: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt expecting
LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie is expecting a baby this summer with Brad Pitt, according to People magazine's Web site.
Author Anne Rice leaving San Diego for SoCal desert
SAN DIEGO - Less than a year after buying a luxury home in San Diego, author Anne Rice is selling the dwelling and moving to the desert for a warmer climate and simpler life, her real estate agent said.
Spotted
Ben Steel (from left), Jason Demott, Lydia Carson and Johannes Habthael were downtown for Augusta's First Friday.
Former 'Nightline' anchor Ted Koppel joining NPR
NEW YORK - Ted Koppel, who ended a quarter-century run on ABC News' "Nightline" in November, will join NPR.
Spears tops Mr. Blackwell's 'Worst Dressed' list
LOS ANGELES - Britney Spears topped Mr. Blackwell's 46th annual "Worst Dressed" list for wearing clothes that he said made her look like an "over-the-hill Lolita."
People in the News
FRANKLIN, Tenn. - Kenny Chesney and his ex-wife Renee Zellweger were seen together recently in a sandwich shop near Nashville, Tenn.
Eminem and ex-wife apply for marriage license
MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. - Slim Shady and his ex-wife are going to get married again.
Prosecutor: 'Survivor' winner willfully failed to report prize
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Reality show star Richard Hatch intentionally failed to report his $1 million prize from the hit CBS television show "Survivor" to avoid paying more than $200,000 in taxes, a federal prosecutor argued Thursday as Hatch's federal tax fraud trial began.
Report: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt expecting
LOS ANGELES - Angelina Jolie is expecting a baby this summer with Brad Pitt, according to People magazine's Web site.
Concerts calendar
ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; $35.50-$42.50; ticketmaster.com or 828-7700
Dippin' Dots ice cream parlor satisfies sweet tooth
You won't need a cone for your ice cream at Dippin' Dots, 3328 Washington Road at Pleasant Home Road.
Applause calendar
GET LISTED: Send your event or group's schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle.
Concerts calendar
ALISON KRAUSS AND UNION STATION: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St.; $35.50-$42.50; ticketmaster.com or 828-7700
Applause calendar
GET LISTED: Send your event or group's schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle.
Club calendar
Ready for a night out? Here's a roundup of entertainment and drink specials at Augusta area nightspots:
Applause calendar
GET LISTED: Send your event or group's schedule, pricing and other information to Steven Uhles, The Augusta Chronicle.
Finicky fish provide expensive lesson on proper lure selection
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. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
Finicky fish provide expensive lesson on proper lure selection
Fishermen who test the waters of Strom Thurmond Lake carry lots of lures in two or more tackle boxes. Their No. 1 question: What are the fish going to be striking?
Finicky fish provide expensive lesson on proper lure selection
Fishermen who test the waters of Strom Thurmond Lake carry lots of lures in two or more tackle boxes. Their No. 1 question: What are the fish going to be striking?
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. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. Tournament reports must include first and last names of the participants, total numbers of fish and total weight of the catch.
Move plants now to fix mistakes in landscaping
Move plants now to fix mistakes in landscaping
Nobody is perfect, and if you are like me, you have made some landscaping mistakes along the way. We put a shrub in what we think is a perfect spot, only to realize a few years later that it's completely wrong. Fortunately, winter is a great time to correct these mistakes.
Sprucing up the yard? Don't ignore the boulevards
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - When Candy Lenderman landscaped her two overgrown lots in the city's Old Historic Northeast neighborhood, she didn't restrict the job to foundation, entries and yard. The retired schoolteacher also beautified the boulevards.
Move plants now to fix mistakes in landscaping
Nobody is perfect, and if you are like me, you have made some landscaping mistakes along the way. We put a shrub in what we think is a perfect spot, only to realize a few years later that it's completely wrong. Fortunately, winter is a great time to correct these mistakes.
Sprucing up the yard? Don't ignore the boulevards
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - When Candy Lenderman landscaped her two overgrown lots in the city's Old Historic Northeast neighborhood, she didn't restrict the job to foundation, entries and yard. The retired schoolteacher also beautified the boulevards.
Sprucing up the yard? Don't ignore the boulevards
Jackets set bar high for new AD
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's next athletic director will be familiar with the workings of a major college athletics program and understand the "character" of a small, specialized school, Georgia Tech's president said Thursday.
Braine retiring from position
ATLANTA - Dave Braine feared the worst. Healthy 62-year-old men don't lose 28 pounds in six weeks when they don't want to.
Braine retiring from position
ATLANTA - Dave Braine feared the worst. Healthy 62-year-old men don't lose 28 pounds in six weeks when they don't want to.
Jackets set bar high for new AD
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's next athletic director will be familiar with the workings of a major college athletics program and understand the "character" of a small, specialized school, Georgia Tech's president said Thursday.
Jackets set bar high for new AD
Event is hoping for a May date
CBS, NBC get rights to Tour
HONOLULU - The PGA Tour will be found on only two of the three major networks starting in 2007 under six-year deals announced Wednesday with CBS Sports and NBC Sports, with the first two rounds of tournaments and selected other events relegated to The Golf Channel.
Event is hoping for a May date
The PGA Tour announced its new television partnerships Wednesday and promised to reveal its future schedule within a week, and that will be news to some of the tournaments still in limbo.
Singh looking for a better finish
HONOLULU - Vijay Singh makes it sound as though he's in a slump.
Michelle Wie blown away at Sony Open
HONOLULU - Michelle Wie knocked herself out of contention Thursday at the Sony Open, making three double bogeys in a front nine of 7-over 42 that left her with little hope of spending more than two days at Waialae Country Club.
Michelle Wie blown away at Sony Open
Michelle Wie blown away at Sony Open
HONOLULU - Michelle Wie knocked herself out of contention Thursday at the Sony Open, making three double bogeys in a front nine of 7-over 42 that left her with little hope of spending more than two days at Waialae Country Club.
CBS, NBC get rights to Tour
HONOLULU - The PGA Tour will be found on only two of the three major networks starting in 2007 under six-year deals announced Wednesday with CBS Sports and NBC Sports, with the first two rounds of tournaments and selected other events relegated to The Golf Channel.
Singh looking for a better finish
HONOLULU - Vijay Singh makes it sound as though he's in a slump.
Singh looking for a better finish
Event is hoping for a May date
The PGA Tour announced its new television partnerships Wednesday and promised to reveal its future schedule within a week, and that will be news to some of the tournaments still in limbo.
Hard work is paying off for 16-0 Lady Wildcats
Hossa's shootout goal lifts Atlanta
Hossa's shootout goal lifts Atlanta
ATLANTA - Marian Hossa scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Hossa's shootout goal lifts Atlanta
ATLANTA - Marian Hossa scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Atlanta Thrashers to a 4-3 victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night.
Expect to be lucky today; it sure beats the alternative
You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?"
Expect to be lucky today; it sure beats the alternative
You've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?"
Evolution letters merit response
Voter IDs deny rights to many
All kinds of rationalizations have been offered for requiring Georgia voters to have a picture ID - from the assertion that only incompetent adults don't possess picture IDs, to the implication that America's military has fought for voters to have IDs.
Bruce Brown, Augusta
Old ideas hold modern worth
We now have a new mayor. He has an excellent pedigree, compelling credentials and wide community support. With a new year before us, it should bode well for Augusta.
Thomas J. Zwemer, Augusta
City is being wrestled to the ground
Whoever said that "wrestling ain't real" has never heard of the Augusta Commission.
Samuel L. Corley, Augusta
Editorial astoundingly out of line
The Chronicle's recent editorial "Let us be the judge of that" (Dec. 22), in which you urged the courts to stay out of the Dover, Pa., school board's way, was truly astounding. Have you forgotten in your zeal to accept intelligent design - which is simply a new term for creationism - that we are a country with separation of powers and checks and balances made possible by a Constitution that gives us three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial?
Alan Roberts, Augusta
Investigate legalities of wiretapping
Regarding Paul Rosenthal's Dec. 24 letter ("Wiretap opponents can't escape facts"): The assertion that Jamie Gorelick's 1995 memo created a "wall" between the CIA and FBI is incorrect. The memo pertains to evidence-sharing between the Department of Justice and the FBI; it doesn't apply to the CIA or Defense Department, though that is a common misconception.
Kara Downey, Augusta
City is being wrestled to the ground
Pray for mayor and commission
Mayor Deke Copenhaver has scheduled a retreat for the Augusta Commission today. In a Saturday meeting with one of our commissioners, I was asked to pray for him and for this meeting.
Dr. Jacob O. Malone, Augusta
Keep 'Book of Daniel' open
In rebuttal to Mona Silva's comments regarding the NBC television show Book of Daniel ("Close NBC's Book of Daniel," Jan. 8): The First Amendment of the Constitution offers her a right to express her thoughts regarding this program; however, it does not grant her a right to censor it from being broadcast.
Michael S. Maloney, Grovetown
Editorial astoundingly out of line
The Chronicle's recent editorial "Let us be the judge of that" (Dec. 22), in which you urged the courts to stay out of the Dover, Pa., school board's way, was truly astounding. Have you forgotten in your zeal to accept intelligent design - which is simply a new term for creationism - that we are a country with separation of powers and checks and balances made possible by a Constitution that gives us three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial?
Alan Roberts, Augusta
Fix Augusta's government now
It is truly amazing to read some news articles and letters to the editor about problems of decision-making in Augusta.
Ginger Nicholson, Augusta
Investigate legalities of wiretapping
Regarding Paul Rosenthal's Dec. 24 letter ("Wiretap opponents can't escape facts"): The assertion that Jamie Gorelick's 1995 memo created a "wall" between the CIA and FBI is incorrect. The memo pertains to evidence-sharing between the Department of Justice and the FBI; it doesn't apply to the CIA or Defense Department, though that is a common misconception.
Kara Downey, Augusta
Flaws don't prove evolution
This is in response to Gene Howard's letter to the editor ("Design doesn't appear that intelligent," Dec. 29). Mr. Howard lists many ills that plague the human race and submits those as reasons to discredit creation by intelligent design.
Shannon Hershkowitz, Evans
City is being wrestled to the ground
Whoever said that "wrestling ain't real" has never heard of the Augusta Commission.
Samuel L. Corley, Augusta
Evolution letters merit response
I would like to respond to several concepts in recent letters.
Chuck Tatum, North Augusta, S.C.
Teach evolution, not veiled creationism
Regarding the editorial "Let us be the judge of that" (Dec. 22): Who is "us"? You say judges should not be deciding what is taught in the schools. If not, then who should decide?
Joe Fausnight, Evans
Flaws don't prove evolution
This is in response to Gene Howard's letter to the editor ("Design doesn't appear that intelligent," Dec. 29). Mr. Howard lists many ills that plague the human race and submits those as reasons to discredit creation by intelligent design.
Shannon Hershkowitz, Evans
'Family fare' fans have blinders on
Now I get it: The unremitting violence and barely veiled anti-Semitism of The Passion of the Christ is "family fare" ("The big picture," Jan. 9), while two men who love each other, but forsake that love because of self-hatred borne of the stifling, repressive morality of their time, is merely that "gay cowboy movie" - a movie which ... is less graphic than what you're likely to see on basic cable.
Connie Corzilius Spasser, Augusta
Editorial astoundingly out of line
Don't knock our immigrants
The controversy concerning proposed changes in our immigration laws troubles me. The changes threaten the very principles this country was founded on. The inalienable rights of all individuals give them an inviolate dignity that cannot be compromised.
Ken Maleck, Martinez
Investigate legalities of wiretapping
'Family fare' fans have blinders on
Editorial astoundingly out of line
The Chronicle's recent editorial "Let us be the judge of that" (Dec. 22), in which you urged the courts to stay out of the Dover, Pa., school board's way, was truly astounding. Have you forgotten in your zeal to accept intelligent design - which is simply a new term for creationism - that we are a country with separation of powers and checks and balances made possible by a Constitution that gives us three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial?
Alan Roberts, Augusta
Teach evolution, not veiled creationism
'Family fare' fans have blinders on
Now I get it: The unremitting violence and barely veiled anti-Semitism of The Passion of the Christ is "family fare" ("The big picture," Jan. 9), while two men who love each other, but forsake that love because of self-hatred borne of the stifling, repressive morality of their time, is merely that "gay cowboy movie" - a movie which ... is less graphic than what you're likely to see on basic cable.
Connie Corzilius Spasser, Augusta
Teach evolution, not veiled creationism
Regarding the editorial "Let us be the judge of that" (Dec. 22): Who is "us"? You say judges should not be deciding what is taught in the schools. If not, then who should decide?
Joe Fausnight, Evans
Evolution letters merit response
I would like to respond to several concepts in recent letters.
Chuck Tatum, North Augusta, S.C.
Voter IDs deny rights to many
All kinds of rationalizations have been offered for requiring Georgia voters to have a picture ID - from the assertion that only incompetent adults don't possess picture IDs, to the implication that America's military has fought for voters to have IDs.
Bruce Brown, Augusta
Fix Augusta's government now
It is truly amazing to read some news articles and letters to the editor about problems of decision-making in Augusta.
Ginger Nicholson, Augusta
Old ideas hold modern worth
We now have a new mayor. He has an excellent pedigree, compelling credentials and wide community support. With a new year before us, it should bode well for Augusta.
Thomas J. Zwemer, Augusta
Pray for mayor and commission
Mayor Deke Copenhaver has scheduled a retreat for the Augusta Commission today. In a Saturday meeting with one of our commissioners, I was asked to pray for him and for this meeting.
Dr. Jacob O. Malone, Augusta
Keep 'Book of Daniel' open
In rebuttal to Mona Silva's comments regarding the NBC television show Book of Daniel ("Close NBC's Book of Daniel," Jan. 8): The First Amendment of the Constitution offers her a right to express her thoughts regarding this program; however, it does not grant her a right to censor it from being broadcast.
Michael S. Maloney, Grovetown
Don't knock our immigrants
The controversy concerning proposed changes in our immigration laws troubles me. The changes threaten the very principles this country was founded on. The inalienable rights of all individuals give them an inviolate dignity that cannot be compromised.
Ken Maleck, Martinez
Athletes' feet: shoe technology advances
Debate swirls as wind power grows rapidly
More skiers hitting the slopes at age 70 and beyond
Fastest spacecraft ever will head for Pluto
Two Honda vehicles honored at auto show
Detroit revives muscle cars for thundering comeback
Spacecraft will carry disc with 435,000 names
CDC: Down syndrome more common than thought
Athletes' feet: shoe technology advances
It's gotta be the shoes. That's what Spike Lee's character Mars Blackmon said in Nike commercials in the 1980s as he tried to figure out what could make Michael Jordan leap so high and perform so incredibly. He attributed the feats to the Air Jordans the basketball legend wore.
Debate swirls as wind power grows rapidly
STAMFORD, Conn. - Giant windmills - on scenic mountain ridges, prairie grass and even an Indian reservation - are spinning an unusual debate that is dividing leading environmentalists.
Debate swirls as wind power grows rapidly
STAMFORD, Conn. - Giant windmills - on scenic mountain ridges, prairie grass and even an Indian reservation - are spinning an unusual debate that is dividing leading environmentalists.
Two Honda vehicles honored at auto show
DETROIT - Two Honda vehicles - the Civic passenger car and the Ridgeline pickup - were chosen as the car and truck of the year at the North American International Auto Show.
Spacecraft will carry disc with 435,000 names
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cliff Friedman's name may go far in Dallas real estate circles, but that doesn't come close to the 3 billion-mile trip it will begin in a few weeks.
Living briefs
Here's a look at some of your best entertainment bets for this weekend:
Detroit revives muscle cars for thundering comeback
DETROIT - Automakers are flexing some muscle at this year's North American International Auto Show, with a slew of performance cars that harken back to the V-8-charged glory days of the 1960s and early '70s.
Spacecraft will carry disc with 435,000 names
ORLANDO, Fla. - Cliff Friedman's name may go far in Dallas real estate circles, but that doesn't come close to the 3 billion-mile trip it will begin in a few weeks.
More skiers hitting the slopes at age 70 and beyond
ALTA, Utah - Dick Arner hopped on his bicycle early one day last summer and rode 18 miles to Alta. Uphill. Pedaling high into the oxygen-thin air of the Wasatch Mountains, he arrived at the ski resort village, 8,500 feet above sea level, and purchased his season ski pass.
Fastest spacecraft ever will head for Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Here are some surprising details about NASA's mission to Pluto, set for a Tuesday launch.
CDC: Down syndrome more common than thought
ATLANTA - A new report finds that Down syndrome is more prevalent than previously thought.
Athletes' feet: shoe technology advances
It's gotta be the shoes. That's what Spike Lee's character Mars Blackmon said in Nike commercials in the 1980s as he tried to figure out what could make Michael Jordan leap so high and perform so incredibly. He attributed the feats to the Air Jordans the basketball legend wore.
Detroit revives muscle cars for thundering comeback
DETROIT - Automakers are flexing some muscle at this year's North American International Auto Show, with a slew of performance cars that harken back to the V-8-charged glory days of the 1960s and early '70s.
Fastest spacecraft ever will head for Pluto
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Here are some surprising details about NASA's mission to Pluto, set for a Tuesday launch.
Two Honda vehicles honored at auto show
DETROIT - Two Honda vehicles - the Civic passenger car and the Ridgeline pickup - were chosen as the car and truck of the year at the North American International Auto Show.
More skiers hitting the slopes at age 70 and beyond
ALTA, Utah - Dick Arner hopped on his bicycle early one day last summer and rode 18 miles to Alta. Uphill. Pedaling high into the oxygen-thin air of the Wasatch Mountains, he arrived at the ski resort village, 8,500 feet above sea level, and purchased his season ski pass.
CDC: Down syndrome more common than thought
ATLANTA - A new report finds that Down syndrome is more prevalent than previously thought.
Living briefs
Here's a look at some of your best entertainment bets for this weekend:
Crucial contests loom for Augusta
The Augusta Lynx skate into the second half of the ECHL season this weekend against a pair of division rivals, looking to patch up some inconsistencies and begin a push for the playoffs.
Augusta Lynx Gamenight
WHEN: 7:35 p.m.
Augusta Lynx Gamenight
WHEN: 7:35 p.m.
Crucial contests loom for Augusta
Crucial contests loom for Augusta
The Augusta Lynx skate into the second half of the ECHL season this weekend against a pair of division rivals, looking to patch up some inconsistencies and begin a push for the playoffs.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A South Carolina Corrections Department officer has been charged with attempting to pass marijuana to inmates.
Official says budget fails to direct use of funding
AIKEN - A decision by the Aiken County Council to accept state money for sheriff's office vehicles was based on a document that is not legally binding, a spokesman for the state Budget and Control Board said Wednesday.
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
ATLANTA - In their first vote of the year, state senators Thursday approved breaking Athens into two voting districts despite protests from Democrats who said GOP members were contradicting arguments they've made in the past against redrawing maps for political gain.
Man gets life term in death of child
It took a jury only about an hour Wednesday to convict an Augusta man of murder in the brutal death of a little boy.
Walker's payment plan is opposed
Federal prosecutors are opposed to former state Sen. Charles Walker's proposal for a payment plan for the restitution he owes.
Man kills himself in police standoff
A man whom Richmond County sheriff's deputies tried to apprehend early Wednesday morning in Hephzibah killed himself as they tried to talk him out of a locked bedroom, officials said.
Web site gives water warning
Augusta officials say that a possibility of a failure of any of the dams along the Savannah River is very remote, but they want you to know where water might flow if the unthinkable happens.
Rants and raves
IT GRIEVES ME TO HEAR that a father suffocated his two little boys, and I pray for their families. But it saddens me that a public safety officer would comment: "This is a very nice neighborhood." That statement was irrelevant. Surely he knows that there are bad people who live in "nice neighborhoods" just as there are nice people who live in "bad neighborhoods." As a public safety officer, I would surely hope so.
Spanish isn't just academic
Nadia Hathaway has the opportunity to practice Spanish frecuentemente - frequently - around Augusta.
Rants and raves
THIS IS DIRECTED to our CCBOE and RCBOE officials: Why in Columbia County the number of credits to graduate is 22 and Richmond County it is 25? Why are students in Columbia County able to exempt exams, based on their attendance and grades, but Richmond County students are not? Why in Columbia County a 72-74 is considered a C but in Richmond County it is a D? Someone please explain this.
News you can use
One New Year's resolution might be to improve your credit scores. Improving your credit score is not hard, it just takes time and a little knowledge about the credit scoring system.
Rants and raves
THIS IS DIRECTED to our CCBOE and RCBOE officials: Why in Columbia County the number of credits to graduate is 22 and Richmond County it is 25? Why are students in Columbia County able to exempt exams, based on their attendance and grades, but Richmond County students are not? Why in Columbia County a 72-74 is considered a C but in Richmond County it is a D? Someone please explain this.
Holiday closings
The following holiday schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Closing nears in Evans land deal
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
Developers want public land
It would take an act of Congress - literally - but a plan to develop resort homes on 550 acres of Thurmond Lake shoreline could also bring dollars to one of South Carolina's poorest counties.
Rants and raves
THIS IS DIRECTED to our CCBOE and RCBOE officials: Why in Columbia County the number of credits to graduate is 22 and Richmond County it is 25? Why are students in Columbia County able to exempt exams, based on their attendance and grades, but Richmond County students are not? Why in Columbia County a 72-74 is considered a C but in Richmond County it is a D? Someone please explain this.
Across Georgia
HAZLEHURST - An infant was killed by an air bag that deployed during a car wreck, the Georgia State Patrol said.
Talk of magnet schools divides
Lawmakers consider order to expand pre-K
AIKEN - Lawmakers are responding to a court order that says all at-risk 4-year-olds in South Carolina must have the opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes.
Kid of the Day
Coty Denard, of Tignall, GA, is today's kid of the day.
Kid of the Day
Coty Denard, of Tignall, GA, is today's kid of the day.
More magnet schools sought
A.K. Hasan's vision of a Richmond County without school zones could move closer to reality with the creation of a special committee to study expanding the magnet school program.
Moore behind in fundraising
COLUMBIA - Challenger Sen. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, is far behind Gov. Mark Sanford in fundraising for this year's gubernatorial race, according to campaign finance reports released this week.
Thunderstorms headed for Augusta area
The Augusta area will experience strong storms in the next few hours, creating a messy commute for many, weather officials say.
Spanish isn't just academic
Nadia Hathaway has the opportunity to practice Spanish frecuentemente - frequently - around Augusta.
Commissioners pledge unity at retreat
Pledging unity, togetherness and respect, Augusta commissioners ended a daylong government retreat this afternoon after setting goals to improve their effectiveness as city leaders and after attempting to work out personal and professional differences that have recently divided them.
State judge is eager for new cohort
ATLANTA - State Court Judge Richard Slaby would like to have a new colleague in place by the summer to help ease his growing caseload.
Voter ID changes approved
ATLANTA -- Revisions to the state's controversial voter ID law easily passed the House Thursday after an emotional and divisive debate.
Official says budget fails to direct use of funding
AIKEN - A decision by the Aiken County Council to accept state money for sheriff's office vehicles was based on a document that is not legally binding, a spokesman for the state Budget and Control Board said Wednesday.
Camera records suspected bank robber
Richmond County sheriff's investigators are looking for a man who robbed a west Augusta bank before noon today.
Fog advisory extended until noon
The National Weather Service has extended its fog advisory until noon.
Robber, murderer gets life after pleading guilty
The Augusta man who killed a grandmother in a west Augusta convenience store robbery pleaded guilty Wednesday.
Walker's payment plan is opposed
House passes voter ID changes
ATLANTA - A bill meant to answer constitutional questions about the state's controversial voter ID law easily passed the House on Thursday after an emotional and divisive debate.
Closing nears in Evans land deal
The deal hasn't been closed yet, but county officials expect it will come soon.
Coroner says bodies of 2 boys found wet
The bodies of two boys killed by their father Sunday were found soaking wet, and a bathtub in the house was filled with water, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said Thursday.
Georgia sets guidelines on development erosion
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division issued new state guidelines Thursday for dealing with development-related erosion cases in Columbia County and other communities where local governments also have enforcement powers.
Perdue pushes schools, tax cuts
Retreat leads to 'buddy system'
Pledging unity, togetherness and respect, Augusta commissioners ended a daylong government retreat Thursday.
State judge is eager for new cohort
Voter ID bill gets support of panel
ATLANTA - A new voter ID bill designed to answer a judge's concerns that the law resembles a poll tax moved one step closer on Wednesday to facing a full House vote.
Holiday closings
The following holiday schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Leaders in the Georgia House lobbed a post-holiday salvo Wednesday in the so-called war against Christmas.
Man kills himself in police standoff
More magnet schools sought
A.K. Hasan's vision of a Richmond County without school zones could move closer to reality with the creation of a special committee to study expanding the magnet school program.
Web site gives water warning
Augusta officials say that a possibility of a failure of any of the dams along the Savannah River is very remote, but they want you to know where water might flow if the unthinkable happens.
Across the area
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a blaze at a south Richmond County home Wednesday morning, officials said.
Rants and raves
THIS IS DIRECTED to our CCBOE and RCBOE officials: Why in Columbia County the number of credits to graduate is 22 and Richmond County it is 25? Why are students in Columbia County able to exempt exams, based on their attendance and grades, but Richmond County students are not? Why in Columbia County a 72-74 is considered a C but in Richmond County it is a D? Someone please explain this.
Robber, murderer gets life after pleading guilty
House OKs heating gas tax break
ATLANTA - A bill backing Gov. Sonny Perdue's suspension of half the state sales tax on home heating fuels for the coldest months of the year breezed through the House on Wednesday.
Consolidation ruffles meeting
A quarterly city-county meeting in Columbia County on Wednesday started out cool but heated up as one commissioner expressed concern that some think the cities are being strong armed concerning a proposed consolidation.
SRS cleanup pact extended for year
Cheek gives thanks for prayers, concern
Augusta Commissioner Andy Cheek was in good condition at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, according to burn center spokeswoman Beth Frits.
Lawmakers consider order to expand pre-K
Walker's payment plan is opposed
Federal prosecutors are opposed to former state Sen. Charles Walker's proposal for a payment plan for the restitution he owes.
Retreat leads to 'buddy system'
Police say photo may end scams
Richmond County sheriff's investigators say a bank surveillance snapshot might help lead them to two men who scammed a woman out of money while pretending to be Georgia Power Co. employees.
Moore's campaign manager admits to finance violation
Across the region
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - At least two men armed with baseball bats or sticks beat three homeless men at separate locations early Thursday, killing one, police said. One attack was caught on a university surveillance video.
School official downplays funds
News that Columbia County might receive a "windfall" of school construction funds from Gov. Sonny Perdue's proposed bond package is misleading, Columbia County School Superintendent Tommy Price said Thursday.
Official says budget fails to direct use of funding
SRS cleanup pact extended for year
AIKEN - Washington Savannah River Co. will manage the cleanup of 36 million gallons of radioactive waste at Savannah River Site for 12 months after its current contract expires at year's end, officials announced Thursday.
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
Across the area
Richmond County sheriff's investigators are looking for a man who robbed a west Augusta bank before noon Thursday.
Across South Carolina
CHARLESTON - Scientists are trying to determine what killed an endangered humpback whale whose body washed up this week on remote Cape Island at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
News you can use
ACTORS WANTED: Auditions for the Augusta Players' production of Beauty and the Beast will be at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Ave. They are open to women and men 16 and older, who must have a prepared solo. Call 826-4707.
Police say photo may end scams
Talk of magnet schools divides
Bickering and confusion preceded a failed attempt to create a magnet school expansion committee, yet Richmond County school officials said there will be expansion.
Georgia sets guidelines on development erosion
House OKs heating gas tax break
ATLANTA - A bill backing Gov. Sonny Perdue's suspension of half the state sales tax on home heating fuels for the coldest months of the year breezed through the House on Wednesday.
School official downplays funds
Closing nears in Evans land deal
The deal hasn't been closed yet, but county officials expect it will come soon.
Cheek gives thanks for prayers, concern
State judge is eager for new cohort
ATLANTA - State Court Judge Richard Slaby would like to have a new colleague in place by the summer to help ease his growing caseload.
Voter ID bill gets support of panel
Consolidation ruffles meeting
A quarterly city-county meeting in Columbia County on Wednesday started out cool but heated up as one commissioner expressed concern that some think the cities are being strong armed concerning a proposed consolidation.
Coroner says bodies of 2 boys found wet
News you can use
One New Year's resolution might be to improve your credit scores. Improving your credit score is not hard, it just takes time and a little knowledge about the credit scoring system.
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
ATLANTA - In their first vote of the year, state senators Thursday approved breaking Athens into two voting districts despite protests from Democrats who said GOP members are contradicting arguments they've made in the past against redrawing maps for political gain.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A South Carolina Corrections Department officer has been charged with attempting to pass marijuana to inmates.
Moore's campaign manager admits to finance violation
COLUMBIA - Sen. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, was accused Thursday of violating campaign finance laws in his bid to unseat Gov. Mark Sanford, and his campaign has admitted the error.
Across the area
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a blaze at a south Richmond County home Wednesday morning, officials said.
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
ATLANTA - In their first vote of the year, state senators Thursday approved breaking Athens into two voting districts despite protests from Democrats who said GOP members were contradicting arguments they've made in the past against redrawing maps for political gain.
Georgia sets guidelines on development erosion
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division issued new state guidelines Thursday for dealing with development-related erosion cases in Columbia County and other communities where local governments also have enforcement powers.
Cheek gives thanks for prayers, concern
Augusta Commissioner Andy Cheek was in good condition at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital on Wednesday, according to burn center spokeswoman Beth Frits.
Kid of the Day
Marygrace Elizabeth Holt , of Langley, S.C., is today's kid of the day.
Robber, murderer gets life after pleading guilty
The Augusta man who killed a grandmother in a west Augusta convenience store robbery pleaded guilty Wednesday.
News you can use
ACTORS WANTED: Auditions for the Augusta Players' production of Beauty and the Beast will be at 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 625 Georgia Ave. They are open to women and men 16 and older, who must have a prepared solo. Call 826-4707.
Man kills himself in police standoff
A man whom Richmond County sheriff's deputies tried to apprehend early Wednesday morning in Hephzibah killed himself as they tried to talk him out of a locked bedroom, officials said.
Across the region
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - At least two men armed with baseball bats or sticks beat three homeless men at separate locations early Thursday, killing one, police said. One attack was caught on a university surveillance video.
Man gets life term in death of child
It took a jury only about an hour Wednesday to convict an Augusta man of murder in the brutal death of a little boy.
Dugout details
Hans Lariscey, who works with H.G. Reynolds Co. in Aiken, lines up a support beam to weld onto the top of one of the baseball dugouts being built at Citizens Park in Aiken.
Perdue pushes schools, tax cuts
ATLANTA - With his job up for grabs in November, Gov. Sonny Perdue highlighted education and tax cuts in his final State of the State address before the election.
Across South Carolina
CHARLESTON - Scientists are trying to determine what killed an endangered humpback whale whose body washed up this week on remote Cape Island at the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Leaders in the Georgia House lobbed a post-holiday salvo Wednesday in the so-called war against Christmas.
Across Georgia
HAZLEHURST - An infant was killed by an air bag that deployed during a car wreck, the Georgia State Patrol said.
Across South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A South Carolina Corrections Department officer has been charged with attempting to pass marijuana to inmates.
Across the area
Richmond County sheriff's investigators are looking for a man who robbed a west Augusta bank before noon Thursday.
News you can use
One New Year's resolution might be to improve your credit scores. Improving your credit score is not hard, it just takes time and a little knowledge about the credit scoring system.
Rants and raves
IT GRIEVES ME TO HEAR that a father suffocated his two little boys, and I pray for their families. But it saddens me that a public safety officer would comment: "This is a very nice neighborhood." That statement was irrelevant. Surely he knows that there are bad people who live in "nice neighborhoods" just as there are nice people who live in "bad neighborhoods." As a public safety officer, I would surely hope so.
Kid of the Day
Coty Denard, of Tignall, GA, is today's kid of the day.
Martin Luther King Jr. events
TRI-COLLEGE SERVICE: In observance of the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta State University and Paine College will hold a tri-college celebratory service at noon in the large auditorium at MCG, 1120 15th St. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 721-4014.
Perdue pushes schools, tax cuts
ATLANTA - With his job up for grabs in November, Gov. Sonny Perdue highlighted education and tax cuts in his final State of the State address before the election.
SRS cleanup pact extended for year
AIKEN - Washington Savannah River Co. will manage the cleanup of 36 million gallons of radioactive waste at Savannah River Site for 12 months after its current contract expires at year's end, officials announced Thursday.
Lawmakers consider order to expand pre-K
AIKEN - Lawmakers are responding to a court order that says all at-risk 4-year-olds in South Carolina must have the opportunity to attend pre-kindergarten classes.
School official downplays funds
News that Columbia County might receive a "windfall" of school construction funds from Gov. Sonny Perdue's proposed bond package is misleading, Columbia County School Superintendent Tommy Price said Thursday.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Leaders in the Georgia House lobbed a post-holiday salvo Wednesday in the so-called war against Christmas.
House passes voter ID changes
ATLANTA - A bill meant to answer constitutional questions about the state's controversial voter ID law easily passed the House on Thursday after an emotional and divisive debate.
Across the area
Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of a blaze at a south Richmond County home Wednesday morning, officials said.
Coroner says bodies of 2 boys found wet
The bodies of two boys killed by their father Sunday were found soaking wet, and a bathtub in the house was filled with water, Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton said Thursday.
Moore behind in fundraising
COLUMBIA - Challenger Sen. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, is far behind Gov. Mark Sanford in fundraising for this year's gubernatorial race, according to campaign finance reports released this week.
Police say photo may end scams
Richmond County sheriff's investigators say a bank surveillance snapshot might help lead them to two men who scammed a woman out of money while pretending to be Georgia Power Co. employees.
Voter ID bill gets support of panel
ATLANTA - A new voter ID bill designed to answer a judge's concerns that the law resembles a poll tax moved one step closer on Wednesday to facing a full House vote.
Talk of magnet schools divides
Bickering and confusion preceded a failed attempt to create a magnet school expansion committee, yet Richmond County school officials said there will be expansion.
Developers want public land
It would take an act of Congress - literally - but a plan to develop resort homes on 550 acres of Thurmond Lake shoreline could also bring dollars to one of South Carolina's poorest counties.
Retreat leads to 'buddy system'
Pledging unity, togetherness and respect, Augusta commissioners ended a daylong government retreat Thursday.
House OKs heating gas tax break
Kid of the Day
Marygrace Elizabeth Holt , of Langley, S.C., is today's kid of the day.
Rants and raves
IT GRIEVES ME TO HEAR that a father suffocated his two little boys, and I pray for their families. But it saddens me that a public safety officer would comment: "This is a very nice neighborhood." That statement was irrelevant. Surely he knows that there are bad people who live in "nice neighborhoods" just as there are nice people who live in "bad neighborhoods." As a public safety officer, I would surely hope so.
Athens redistricting gets Senate approval
ATLANTA - In their first vote of the year, state senators Thursday approved breaking Athens into two voting districts despite protests from Democrats who said GOP members were contradicting arguments they've made in the past against redrawing maps for political gain.
Man gets life term in death of child
Moore's campaign manager admits to finance violation
COLUMBIA - Sen. Tommy Moore, D-Clearwater, was accused Thursday of violating campaign finance laws in his bid to unseat Gov. Mark Sanford, and his campaign has admitted the error.
Martin Luther King Jr. events
TRI-COLLEGE SERVICE: In observance of the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Medical College of Georgia, Augusta State University and Paine College will hold a tri-college celebratory service at noon in the large auditorium at MCG, 1120 15th St. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 721-4014.
Dugout details
Hans Lariscey, who works with H.G. Reynolds Co. in Aiken, lines up a support beam to weld onto the top of one of the baseball dugouts being built at Citizens Park in Aiken.
Tour's new TV deal isn't without risks
The PGA Tour has "streamlined" its television partners and tethered itself to cable, but the "continuity" of the commissioner's Masters envy remains intact.
Tour's new TV deal isn't without risks
The PGA Tour has "streamlined" its television partners and tethered itself to cable, but the "continuity" of the commissioner's Masters envy remains intact.
Horror movies return to grisly roots
James Bond's Aston Martin on auction block
LOS ANGELES - The Aston Martin spy car from the James Bond movies "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger" - complete with machine guns and tire slashers - is on the auction block.
Horror movies return to grisly roots
NEW YORK - Today's horror movies are more likely to be dripping with blood than irony, with films such as Wolf Creek, the Saw series and last week's top-grossing movie, Hostel, representing a return to their gory, low-budget 1970s roots.
James Bond's Aston Martin on auction block
New home-video releases
Here's a look at this week's DVD releases and a calendar of what's coming:
Horror movies return to grisly roots
NEW YORK - Today's horror movies are more likely to be dripping with blood than irony, with films such as Wolf Creek, the Saw series and last week's top-grossing movie, Hostel, representing a return to their gory, low-budget 1970s roots.
New home-video releases
Here's a look at this week's DVD releases and a calendar of what's coming:
Pierce Brosnan feels liberated from 007
Judge film on merits, not gay content
A single film has dominated this year's award season. The Golden Globes, Director's Guild, Screen Actors and Independent Spirit have all recognized the cast and crew with numerous nominations, and it seems likely that the Oscars will do the same in a couple of weeks.
Awards judges unable to watch new Spielberg film
Pierce Brosnan feels liberated from 007
NEW YORK - The burnt-out hit man Pierce Brosnan plays in "The Matador" cowers in a stairwell after another botched job, reduced to tears, blubbering: "I'm a wreck. I'm a parody."
Judge film on merits, not gay content
Awards judges unable to watch new Spielberg film
LONDON - Judges of Britain's top film awards were unable to view Steven Spielberg's new movie "Munich" as nominations closed Thursday because distributors mistakenly sent them DVDs coded to play only on North American machines.
Awards judges unable to watch new Spielberg film
LONDON - Judges of Britain's top film awards were unable to view Steven Spielberg's new movie "Munich" as nominations closed Thursday because distributors mistakenly sent them DVDs coded to play only on North American machines.
James Bond's Aston Martin on auction block
LOS ANGELES - The Aston Martin spy car from the James Bond movies "Thunderball" and "Goldfinger" - complete with machine guns and tire slashers - is on the auction block.
Judge film on merits, not gay content
A single film has dominated this year's award season. The Golden Globes, Director's Guild, Screen Actors and Independent Spirit have all recognized the cast and crew with numerous nominations, and it seems likely that the Oscars will do the same in a couple of weeks.
Pierce Brosnan feels liberated from 007
NEW YORK - The burnt-out hit man Pierce Brosnan plays in "The Matador" cowers in a stairwell after another botched job, reduced to tears, blubbering: "I'm a wreck. I'm a parody."
Bowie, Pryor among artists to receive Grammy honors
LOS ANGELES - David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and late comedian Richard Pryor are among the recording artists who will receive lifetime achievement honors during next month's Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy said Tuesday.
Bowie, Pryor among artists to receive Grammy honors
Krauss helps return old sound to new country
Musician likes to exploit versatility of the Dobro
When it comes to the Dobro, Jerry Douglas is as much a missionary as he is a musician.
Sony launching label geared to gay recording artists
LOS ANGELES - Sony Music has teamed with the founder of a gay cable network to form a record label geared toward developing gay, lesbian and transgender recording artists.
Krauss helps return old sound to new country
As much as O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Alison Krauss has been responsible for bringing the bluegrass twang back to American music.
Hot ticket
TRIVIA: Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi changed his name from Jon Bongiovi because he felt his given name was "too ethnic" for show biz.
Bowie, Pryor among artists to receive Grammy honors
LOS ANGELES - David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and late comedian Richard Pryor are among the recording artists who will receive lifetime achievement honors during next month's Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy said Tuesday.
Singer's music reflects her mature perspective
Singer's music reflects her mature perspective
Art and environment are inexorably entwined for musician Liz Durrett.
Singer's music reflects her mature perspective
Art and environment are inexorably entwined for musician Liz Durrett.
Krauss helps return old sound to new country
As much as O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Alison Krauss has been responsible for bringing the bluegrass twang back to American music.
Sony launching label geared to gay recording artists
LOS ANGELES - Sony Music has teamed with the founder of a gay cable network to form a record label geared toward developing gay, lesbian and transgender recording artists.
Musician likes to exploit versatility of the Dobro
Hot ticket
TRIVIA: Lead singer Jon Bon Jovi changed his name from Jon Bongiovi because he felt his given name was "too ethnic" for show biz.
Sony launching label geared to gay recording artists
Musician likes to exploit versatility of the Dobro
When it comes to the Dobro, Jerry Douglas is as much a missionary as he is a musician.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Labonte
Labonte talked to the media during a break about his move from Joe Gibbs Racing and what he expects from the Pettys. Here are excerpts of that interview:
Taking a test drive
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Before the first lunch break during six days of testing, Bobby Labonte was ready to go home.
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Labonte
Trucks champ must find new ride
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Less than two months after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, Ultra Motorsports closed its doors.
Trucks champ must find new ride
Grovetown chassis builder has a drive for excellence
Walter Newman is going to the Daytona 500 ... Club, that is. This weekend, he will be honored during an awards ceremony at the infield skybox overlooking Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway as the National Late Model Sportsman Series Chassis Builder of the Year.
Grovetown chassis builder has a drive for excellence
NASCAR Newsmaker: Bobby Labonte
Labonte talked to the media during a break about his move from Joe Gibbs Racing and what he expects from the Pettys. Here are excerpts of that interview:
Taking a test drive
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Before the first lunch break during six days of testing, Bobby Labonte was ready to go home.
Grovetown chassis builder has a drive for excellence
Walter Newman is going to the Daytona 500 ... Club, that is. This weekend, he will be honored during an awards ceremony at the infield skybox overlooking Victory Lane at Daytona International Speedway as the National Late Model Sportsman Series Chassis Builder of the Year.
Trucks champ must find new ride
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Less than two months after winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship, Ultra Motorsports closed its doors.
Wizards clip Hawks' wings
WASHINGTON - Donell Taylor scored a career-high 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards over the Atlanta Hawks, 103-72 on Wednesday night.
Wizards clip Hawks' wings
WASHINGTON - Donell Taylor scored a career-high 15 points to lead the Washington Wizards over the Atlanta Hawks, 103-72 on Wednesday night.
Tigers finally defeat Wake
CLEMSON, S.C. - Vernon Hamilton had a career-high 21 points, including four in overtime, as Clemson snapped a five-game losing streak to Wake Forest with a 74-73 win Wednesday night.
Vols, Watson solve Bulldogs at home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - College football season is over, and Knoxville is quickly becoming a basketball town.
Vols, Watson solve Bulldogs at home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - College football season is over, and Knoxville is quickly becoming a basketball town.
Tigers finally defeat Wake
CLEMSON, S.C. - Vernon Hamilton had a career-high 21 points, including four in overtime, as Clemson snapped a five-game losing streak to Wake Forest with a 74-73 win Wednesday night.
Sacks don't define season for Peppers
Bush could follow White into draft
Shanahan set to match wits with Belichick
Bush to skip senior year with Trojans
White and Aikman top 15 finalists
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Augusta has lost one of its vocal treasurers. Julian Miller Jr., 50, died Saturday at Medical College of Georgia Hospital.
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Featured Obituary: Julian Miller Jr.
Augusta has lost one of its vocal treasurers. Julian Miller Jr., 50, died Saturday at Medical College of Georgia Hospital.
Mr. Page Robert Prater (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Loyd J. Williams (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Wanda Putnam (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Earl Sanders (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Owen T. Norris, Sr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Juanita Petermann (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Ernest Moore, Sr. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Mr. John Owens (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Leta Miller (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Ruby E. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Julian Miller, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Jackie J. Long (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Ruby E. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Ida Mae Grant (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Daisy P. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Jackie L. Long (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Otha B. Hall (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
Mr. John Lewis Owens (BEAUFORT, S.C.)
Mr. Terrell Lee Young (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Benjamin Dickey, Sr. (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Owen T. Norris, Sr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Ernest Moore, Sr. (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Mr. Earl Sanders (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Jackie J. Long (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. William D. McNeely, II (WADLEY, Ga.)
Mrs. Grace Bailey Brown (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Ruby E. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Priscilla D. Marshall (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Loyd J. Williams (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Willie J. Jackson (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Frank Edward Key, Jr. (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Leta Miller (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mr. Edward Burns (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Melvin Harelik (SPRINGFIELD, N.J.)
Mr. Milton R. Reddick (NEWINGTON, Ga.)
Mr. Julian Miller, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Jan Ferguson Rhode (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mamie Lee Jones (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mr. Marvin Daniel Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Virginia Clement (PORT ORANGE, Fla.)
Mrs. Dorothy Coyle (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. William C. York (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Mrs. Angerline Robertson (BOLIGEE, Ala.)
Mrs. Daisy P. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Cornelious Tutt, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Maggie King (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Daisy P. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Georgia Grier (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. John Lewis Owens (BEAUFORT, S.C.)
Mr. Marion Allen Mooney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Ida Mae Grant (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mr. Frank Edward Key, Jr. (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Sammie Capers (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mrs. Velma Kitchings (WAGENER, S.C.)
Mr. James Yongue (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Marion Allen Mooney (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. John Owens (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
Mr. Gene Forrest, Sr. (JOHNSTON, S.C.)
Mr. Royce Edward Cason (PRATTVILLE, Ala.)
Mr. Clarance Franklin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Wanda Putnam (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Evelyn Goldman (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Ms. Sasha George (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Marion E. James (MATTHEWS, Ga.)
Mr. David W. Peacock (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Benjamin Dickey, Sr. (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Janet G. Brown (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Terrell Lee Young (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Ruby E. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Yongue (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Page Robert Prater (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mrs. Hilda C. Etheridge (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Earl Sanders (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Featured Obituary: Julian Miller Jr.
Virginia "Ginny" M. Casey (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Eula M. Hopkins (GIRARD, Ga.)
Mrs. Lucy Dunbar (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mr. Joseph Williams (AIKEN, S.C.)
Dr. Robert Ellison, Sr. (EVANS, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Brown, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Grace Bailey Brown (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Jackie L. Long (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Carrie Baker Fulmer (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Otha B. Hall (BROOKLYN, N.Y.)
Mrs. Juanita Petermann (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Cornelious Tutt, Jr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Eugene Brunson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ward's presence is hard to ignore
ST. LOUIS - When Rohene Ward takes to the ice, people notice.
Unions sign strike truce for Turin Olympics
Ward's presence is hard to ignore
ST. LOUIS - When Rohene Ward takes to the ice, people notice.
Unions sign strike truce for Turin Olympics
ROME - A nationwide strike truce was signed by Italian unions Wednesday for the period covering the Turin Olympics.
Miller apologizes for drinking and skiing comments
Winter Olympics TV Schedule
Television schedule for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Miller apologizes for drinking and skiing comments
WENGEN, Switzerland - Bode Miller apologized Thursday for his comments about skiing and drinking during a televised interview, regretting the "confusion and pain" he caused.
Unions sign strike truce for Turin Olympics
ROME - A nationwide strike truce was signed by Italian unions Wednesday for the period covering the Turin Olympics.
Ward's presence is hard to ignore
Winter Olympics TV Schedule
Television schedule for the 2006 Winter Olympics.
Miller apologizes for drinking and skiing comments
WENGEN, Switzerland - Bode Miller apologized Thursday for his comments about skiing and drinking during a televised interview, regretting the "confusion and pain" he caused.
Federer's chances look even stronger at Open
Overtime
Bruce Sutter is going into the Hall of Fame wearing the cap of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Overtime
In Columbia, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says former defensive coordinator John Thompson, who has been on a leave of absence since December, will not return.
Federer's chances look even stronger at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer's chances of winning the Australian Open got even better.
Federer's chances look even stronger at Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer's chances of winning the Australian Open got even better.
Overtime
Bruce Sutter is going into the Hall of Fame wearing the cap of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Overtime
In Columbia, South Carolina coach Steve Spurrier says former defensive coordinator John Thompson, who has been on a leave of absence since December, will not return.
Hard work is paying off for 16-0 Lady Wildcats
Laney's Lady Wildcats are off to their best start in 23 years under coach Otis Smart. They're 16-0, and the reasons why are vast.
Hard work is paying off for 16-0 Lady Wildcats
Laney's Lady Wildcats are off to their best start in 23 years under coach Otis Smart. They're 16-0, and the reasons why are vast.
Bush to skip senior year with Trojans
LOS ANGELES - Reggie Bush is skipping his senior season at Southern California to enter the NFL Draft.
Shanahan set to match wits with Belichick
DENVER - Mike Shanahan takes no offense to the notion that Bill Belichick has surpassed him as the NFL's best coach.
Bush could follow White into draft
LOS ANGELES - Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush will announce today whether he'll return to Southern California for his senior season or enter the NFL Draft.
White and Aikman top 15 finalists
CANTON, Ohio - Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White were among the 15 finalists Wednesday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sacks don't define season for Peppers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - To many outside the Carolina Panthers, nothing Julius Peppers does is ever good enough.
Shanahan set to match wits with Belichick
DENVER - Mike Shanahan takes no offense to the notion that Bill Belichick has surpassed him as the NFL's best coach.
Bush could follow White into draft
LOS ANGELES - Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush will announce today whether he'll return to Southern California for his senior season or enter the NFL Draft.
White and Aikman top 15 finalists
CANTON, Ohio - Troy Aikman and the late Reggie White were among the 15 finalists Wednesday for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Bush to skip senior year with Trojans
LOS ANGELES - Reggie Bush is skipping his senior season at Southern California to enter the NFL Draft.
Sacks don't define season for Peppers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - To many outside the Carolina Panthers, nothing Julius Peppers does is ever good enough.
Herman's Hermits singer says group was under influence of country music
Hajj can be wrenching experience
MINA, Saudi Arabia - For many Muslims, it's a soul-wrenching experience - a chance to spite the devil and beat back his temptations. Tens of thousands pelted three pillars representing Satan with stones and even shoes Wednesday in one of the final rituals of the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Stampede kills hundreds of pilgrims at hajj
MINA, Saudi Arabia - Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over luggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event.
Stampede kills hundreds of pilgrims at hajj
MINA, Saudi Arabia - Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over luggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed despite Saudi attempts to prevent stampedes that have plagued the annual event.
Hajj can be wrenching experience
MINA, Saudi Arabia - For many Muslims, it's a soul-wrenching experience - a chance to spite the devil and beat back his temptations. Tens of thousands pelted three pillars representing Satan with stones and even shoes Wednesday in one of the final rituals of the annual hajj pilgrimage.
Herman's Hermits singer says group was under influence of country music
Sixties rocker Peter Noone, the Herman of Herman's Hermits, said his group didn't know when they formed that much of their musical influences were country music stars.
Herman's Hermits singer says group was under influence of country music
Sixties rocker Peter Noone, the Herman of Herman's Hermits, said his group didn't know when they formed that much of their musical influences were country music stars.
This week
BE MORE THAN HIPS: 8 p.m. today-Friday, 3, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Jack B. Patrick Technology Center, Augusta Technical College, 3200 Augusta Tech Drive; Augusta Mini Theatre's annual salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; $12 adults, $10 students or $8 youth groups of 10 or more; www.augustamini theatre.com, 722-0598
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Subdivision offers high quality of life
Harold and Sonja Simon and their three children are a military family who have traveled all over the world. In 1995, they decided to settle down and enjoy retirement in Belair Hills Estates neighborhood in west Augusta.
Senior project reveals the real power of books
A recent book drive conducted by an 18-year-old high school student placed new books in the hands of Copeland Elementary School pupils.
Star is pinned on colonel at medical center
It seemed an appropriate place for such a significant ceremony.
Can you find it?
This week's design, above, can be described as being "tired" after a busy day. If you think you know where it is, call 823-3708 by 2 p.m. Friday and leave your name, phone number, and how to spell your name.
Attention to details is point of pride for Augusta clocksmith
For someone who always liked to take things apart as a child, Richard Heaton found his passion in the intricacies of clocksmithing.
Post Happenings
Post Happenings lists events, programs and other community notices from Fort Gordon. Send information to Fort Gordon Calendar, attention Ryan Wehmeyer, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Students experience Civil War combat
With a simple extra-credit assignment, an Academy of Richmond County teacher has made the Civil War come to life for some students.
Star is pinned on colonel at medical center
It seemed an appropriate place for such a significant ceremony.
Can you find it?
This week's design, above, can be described as being "tired" after a busy day. If you think you know where it is, call 823-3708 by 2 p.m. Friday and leave your name, phone number, and how to spell your name.
Starting the year
Marcia Bouchard (left) greets Jennifer Chipman, of Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center's public affairs office, at a reception at the Gordon Club to kick off the new year.
School lunch menu
TODAY: Breakfast pocket, fruit or juice and milk *Sausage biscuit and hash browns
For the record
Sentencings, indictments, paroles, marriage licenses and divorces.
Ronald McDonald scholarships go to those in need
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta is offering scholarships for students faced with limited access to educational and career opportunities.
This week
BE MORE THAN HIPS: 8 p.m. today-Friday, 3, 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Jack B. Patrick Technology Center, Augusta Technical College, 3200 Augusta Tech Drive; Augusta Mini Theatre's annual salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; $12 adults, $10 students or $8 youth groups of 10 or more; www.augustamini theatre.com, 722-0598
CSRA Bridge results
CSRA Bridge results for Jan. 2-8.
Around the block
The Southern Fried Flicks Independent Film Festival will continue through Saturday at the Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St. Films start at 3 p.m. today and Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
Savannah River land trust has many projects on deck
Opportunities to donate sweat equity for the benefit of America's network of hiking trails are available this spring in both Georgia and South Carolina.
Meetings
GROUP MEETING: 7 p.m. today; Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta; CSRA Apple Macintosh Users Group; free; 860-1922
Students experience Civil War combat
With a simple extra-credit assignment, an Academy of Richmond County teacher has made the Civil War come to life for some students.
Georgia Farmers Market
This is a list of commodities available at the Georgia Farmers Market, 1150 Fifth St. Prices and availability of produce are subject to change.
Senior project reveals the real power of books
A recent book drive conducted by an 18-year-old high school student placed new books in the hands of Copeland Elementary School pupils.
CSRA Bridge results
CSRA Bridge results for Jan. 2-8.
Starting the year
Marcia Bouchard (left) greets Jennifer Chipman, of Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center's public affairs office, at a reception at the Gordon Club to kick off the new year.
School lunch menu
TODAY: Breakfast pocket, fruit or juice and milk *Sausage biscuit and hash browns
Fort Discovery's van brings lessons to schoolchildren
Instead of schools taking field trips to the National Science Center's Fort Discovery, the science center is going to them.
Ronald McDonald scholarships go to those in need
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Augusta is offering scholarships for students faced with limited access to educational and career opportunities.
Meetings
GROUP MEETING: 7 p.m. today; Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road, North Augusta; CSRA Apple Macintosh Users Group; free; 860-1922
Attention to details is point of pride for Augusta clocksmith
For someone who always liked to take things apart as a child, Richard Heaton found his passion in the intricacies of clocksmithing.
Fort Discovery's van brings lessons to schoolchildren
Instead of schools taking field trips to the National Science Center's Fort Discovery, the science center is going to them.
Post Happenings
Post Happenings lists events, programs and other community notices from Fort Gordon. Send information to Fort Gordon Calendar, attention Ryan Wehmeyer, The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928.
Around the block
The Southern Fried Flicks Independent Film Festival will continue through Saturday at the Imperial Theatre, 749 Broad St. Films start at 3 p.m. today and Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
Subdivision offers high quality of life
Harold and Sonja Simon and their three children are a military family who have traveled all over the world. In 1995, they decided to settle down and enjoy retirement in Belair Hills Estates neighborhood in west Augusta.
Georgia Farmers Market
This is a list of commodities available at the Georgia Farmers Market, 1150 Fifth St. Prices and availability of produce are subject to change.
Savannah River land trust has many projects on deck
Opportunities to donate sweat equity for the benefit of America's network of hiking trails are available this spring in both Georgia and South Carolina.
Fort Discovery's van brings lessons to schoolchildren
Students experience Civil War combat
Attention to details is point of pride for Augusta clocksmith
Subdivision offers high quality of life
Senior project reveals the real power of books
Star is pinned on colonel at medical center
Ronald McDonald scholarships go to those in need
Savannah River land trust has many projects on deck
Tour's new TV deal isn't without risks
If life were like a movie, crime would surely pay
Vaughn is cool again as a con man on 'Hustle'
NEW YORK - Robert Vaughn is cool. He's cool enough to have prospered in show biz for the past 50 years and made it look easy.
Vaughn is cool again as a con man on 'Hustle'
NEW YORK - Robert Vaughn is cool. He's cool enough to have prospered in show biz for the past 50 years and made it look easy.
Vaughn is cool again as a con man on 'Hustle'
Former 'Nightline' anchor Ted Koppel joining NPR
Dr. Phil offers online dating advice on Match.com
Report: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt expecting
Spears tops Mr. Blackwell's 'Worst Dressed' list
Dippin' Dots ice cream parlor satisfies sweet tooth
Prosecutor: 'Survivor' winner willfully failed to report prize
Eminem and ex-wife apply for marriage license
Author Anne Rice leaving San Diego for SoCal desert
If life were like a movie, crime would surely pay
Recently, I had a little run-in with the law.
If life were like a movie, crime would surely pay
Recently, I had a little run-in with the law.
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