This week
Beech Island Historical Society Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 144 Old Jackson Highway; Gordon Farmer will speak about the town of Hamburg and the South Carolina Railroad; refreshments; 867-3600
Recreation events
BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEETINGS: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; for boys and girls ages 5 to 18; programs offer tutoring, mentoring, cultural and recreational activities and field trips
Volunteers can help with outdoor projects
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.
Recreation events
BROTHERS AND SISTERS MEETINGS: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; for boys and girls ages 5 to 18; programs offer tutoring, mentoring, cultural and recreational activities and field trips
Meetings
Aiken camera club: 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, Room 3, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; (803) 642-9272 or misticole22@hotmail.com
Library events
NANCY CARSON LIBRARY
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
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.
Area adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Cast revels in the zaniness of characters in 'Foreigner'
To simply call The Foreigner a humorous play doesn't do it justice, say those involved in the upcoming Aiken Community Playhouse production of the Larry Shue comedy.
Pet of the week
Benny, a 1-year-old Irish terrier mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Recycling
- To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has recycling sites for aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421 and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Meetings
Aiken camera club: 6:30 p.m. third Mondays, H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, Room 3, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken; (803) 642-9272 or misticole22@hotmail.com
Around the block
LEGACY SCULPTURE AND GARDEN: Outdoor Education Center, two miles of hiking trails, wetlands habitat and a pavilion; self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, guided group and weekend tours by appointment; www.nwtf.org
Recycling
- To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has recycling sites for aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department on U.S. Highway 25, Langley Fire Department on South Carolina Highway 421 and Aiken Department of Public Safety stations No. 2 on Silver Bluff Road and No. 3 on U.S. Highway 78.
Player has fallback plan if her goals on court fail
Although she didn't start playing organized basketball until she was in the seventh grade, Silver Bluff High School's Christia Hughes has been around the sport since she was about 5.
This week
Beech Island Historical Society Meeting: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 144 Old Jackson Highway; Gordon Farmer will speak about the town of Hamburg and the South Carolina Railroad; refreshments; 867-3600
Course will trace economic, social development of Aiken
Kaolin is a clay used in making china and many other products. Its role in Aiken's development will be one of the topics covered in a five-week course at the Aiken County Historical Museum.
Course will trace economic, social development of Aiken
Kaolin is a clay used in making china and many other products. Its role in Aiken's development will be one of the topics covered in a five-week course at the Aiken County Historical Museum.
Copy of Vietnam War memorial to be featured at Aiken ceremony
The traveling copy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will make its 11th visit to South Carolina with a four-day stop in Aiken.
Volunteers can help with outdoor projects
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.
CSRA Bridge results
CSRA Bridge results for the week of Jan. 2-8.
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.
Area adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Crime-prevention tips offered
Statistics show that anyone can become a victim of a crime, but having a physical disability doesn't have to put residents at a greater risk, officials say.
Library events
NANCY CARSON LIBRARY
HOURS: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
Cast revels in the zaniness of characters in 'Foreigner'
To simply call The Foreigner a humorous play doesn't do it justice, say those involved in the upcoming Aiken Community Playhouse production of the Larry Shue comedy.
Events
BE MORE THAN HIPS: 8 p.m. today; Jack B. Patrick Technology Center, Augusta Technical College, 3200 Augusta Tech Drive; Augusta Mini Theatre's annual salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.;
Copy of Vietnam War memorial to be featured at Aiken ceremony
The traveling copy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will make its 11th visit to South Carolina with a four-day stop in Aiken.
Pet of the week
Benny, a 1-year-old Irish terrier mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Player has fallback plan if her goals on court fail
Although she didn't start playing organized basketball until she was in the seventh grade, Silver Bluff High School's Christia Hughes has been around the sport since she was about 5.
Test results prove reading club's value
It's a challenge, but Latimer Blount is up for it.
Events
BE MORE THAN HIPS: 8 p.m. today; Jack B. Patrick Technology Center, Augusta Technical College, 3200 Augusta Tech Drive; Augusta Mini Theatre's annual salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.;
Crime-prevention tips offered
Statistics show that anyone can become a victim of a crime, but having a physical disability doesn't have to put residents at a greater risk, officials say.
CSRA Bridge results
CSRA Bridge results for the week of Jan. 2-8.
Around the block
LEGACY SCULPTURE AND GARDEN: Outdoor Education Center, two miles of hiking trails, wetlands habitat and a pavilion; self-guided tours 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, guided group and weekend tours by appointment; www.nwtf.org
Test results prove reading club's value
It's a challenge, but Latimer Blount is up for it.
Stories remind us of stormy disaster
'S Is for Silence,' and for 'superb'
Sue Grafton's "S Is for Silence," the 19th in her alphabet mystery series (following "R Is for Ricochet"), finds private investigator Kinsey Millhone looking into the disappearance of small-town beauty Violet Sullivan.
'S Is for Silence,' and for 'superb'
Artist wants stolen painting returned
Art does not grow on trees, but evidently it walks off walls.
Stories remind us of stormy disaster
George Hill was heading for the supply building on Lower Matacumbe Key when a hurricane-driven wave caught him and carried him 120 feet before his clothing caught on a pole. From there, he watched the supposedly stormproof structure wash away with men still inside.
Stories remind us of stormy disaster
George Hill was heading for the supply building on Lower Matacumbe Key when a hurricane-driven wave caught him and carried him 120 feet before his clothing caught on a pole. From there, he watched the supposedly stormproof structure wash away with men still inside.
Artist wants stolen painting returned
'S Is for Silence,' and for 'superb'
Sue Grafton's "S Is for Silence," the 19th in her alphabet mystery series (following "R Is for Ricochet"), finds private investigator Kinsey Millhone looking into the disappearance of small-town beauty Violet Sullivan.
Artist wants stolen painting returned
Art does not grow on trees, but evidently it walks off walls.
Our constant complaining unites us
Christopher Brian Cole
Christopher and Jennifer Cole of Augusta are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Christopher Brian, born November 9, 2005 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. He made his debut at 11:46 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Linda Brown, Bobby Leverett, Opal Cole and Albert Cole, all of Augusta. He was welcomed home by big brothers, Tyler, 9 and Jaden, 2 and big sister Brianna, 5. Christopher Brian
Christopher Brian Cole
Christopher and Jennifer Cole of Augusta are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Christopher Brian, born November 9, 2005 at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. He made his debut at 11:46 p.m. and weighed 7 lbs 8 oz. Proud grandparents are Linda Brown, Bobby Leverett, Opal Cole and Albert Cole, all of Augusta. He was welcomed home by big brothers, Tyler, 9 and Jaden, 2 and big sister Brianna, 5. Christopher Brian
On the move
Thomas Kilpatrick has joined A. G. Edwards & Sons Inc. as a financial consultant. He has been certified as an accredited asset management specialist through the College of Financial Planning.
For now, conservationists stay mum on nuclear plants
RALEIGH, N.C. - With guaranteed federal loans and insurance protection promised to the first power companies to build a new wave of nuclear plants, the race is on for construction of up to 10 stations between Maryland and Mississippi.
Kia facility appears elusive for area
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will stop developing a version of its Windows Media Player for Apple Computer Inc.'s Macs, and will instead offer free technology that lets people play Windows Media files using Apple's own software.
Property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for Dec. 14-Jan. 3. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Kia facility appears elusive for area
As days go by, the Augusta-Aiken area's chances of landing Kia Motors Corp.'s first U.S. assembly plant is looking more like a long shot.
For now, conservationists stay mum on nuclear plants
Property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for Dec. 14-Jan. 3. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Microsoft to stop developing media software for Macs
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. will stop developing a version of its Windows Media Player for Apple Computer Inc.'s Macs, and will instead offer free technology that lets people play Windows Media files using Apple's own software.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
NEW YORK - One of General Motors Corp.'s biggest investors proposed something this week that came as a shock to many in these times when greed often rules: He's willing to give up guaranteed cash for the sake of trying to put the struggling company's business back on track.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
Biz bites
If the holiday bills of 2005 are starting to haunt your mailbox, follow these tips from the Atlanta-based Consumer Credit Counseling Service:
Kia facility appears elusive for area
As days go by, the Augusta-Aiken area's chances of landing Kia Motors Corp.'s first U.S. assembly plant is looking more like a long shot.
Telecommuting can help small companies
For now, conservationists stay mum on nuclear plants
RALEIGH, N.C. - With guaranteed federal loans and insurance protection promised to the first power companies to build a new wave of nuclear plants, the race is on for construction of up to 10 stations between Maryland and Mississippi.
Kerkorian wants GM dividend cut in half
NEW YORK - One of General Motors Corp.'s biggest investors proposed something this week that came as a shock to many in these times when greed often rules: He's willing to give up guaranteed cash for the sake of trying to put the struggling company's business back on track.
On the move
Thomas Kilpatrick has joined A. G. Edwards & Sons Inc. as a financial consultant. He has been certified as an accredited asset management specialist through the College of Financial Planning.
Telecommuting can help small companies
NEW YORK - The arrival of flu season can decimate the ranks of already thinly staffed small companies. But some advance planning and taking advantage of technology can help lessen the impact when several employees are out at once.
Biz bites
If the holiday bills of 2005 are starting to haunt your mailbox, follow these tips from the Atlanta-based Consumer Credit Counseling Service:
Business calendar
- Thursday and Jan. 26: CPIM Review Course by the APICS CSRA chapter; contact Patti Lee at (706) 868-3811 for registration information.
Telecommuting can help small companies
NEW YORK - The arrival of flu season can decimate the ranks of already thinly staffed small companies. But some advance planning and taking advantage of technology can help lessen the impact when several employees are out at once.
Business calendar
- Thursday and Jan. 26: CPIM Review Course by the APICS CSRA chapter; contact Patti Lee at (706) 868-3811 for registration information.
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, January 15, 2006.
Editorial Cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, January 15, 2006.
Commission retreat was treat of sweetness
Commission retreat was treat of sweetness
Oh, gee. Oh, golly. I didn't get to go to the Augusta Commission retreat last week. Imagine my bad luck. I get to witness commissioners at their worst, and then miss the day they're all lovey-dovey.
Commission retreat was treat of sweetness
Oh, gee. Oh, golly. I didn't get to go to the Augusta Commission retreat last week. Imagine my bad luck. I get to witness commissioners at their worst, and then miss the day they're all lovey-dovey.
Commission retreat was treat of sweetness
Oh, gee. Oh, golly. I didn't get to go to the Augusta Commission retreat last week. Imagine my bad luck. I get to witness commissioners at their worst, and then miss the day they're all lovey-dovey.
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
CLEMSON, S.C. - Maxienne White scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Clemson beat Wake Forest 75-68 on Sunday.
Clemson rallies to beat Wake Forest
CLEMSON, S.C. - Maxienne White scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as Clemson beat Wake Forest 75-68 on Sunday.
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
LOS ANGELES - Southern California lost two more juniors to the NFL draft Sunday, when All-American safety Darnell Bing and tackle Winston Justice informed the school they would skip their senior seasons.
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
LOS ANGELES - Southern California lost two more juniors to the NFL draft Sunday, when All-American safety Darnell Bing and tackle Winston Justice informed the school they would skip their senior seasons.
Officials: Two more USC juniors leaving for NFL
Knights work overtime to obtain region victory
We need lawmakers to get it right
Have you ever thought about just what it is that a carjacker does?
Let locals set school calendars
Education is always a top issue for any state legislature, but a concomitant issue sure to come up in South Carolina's General Assembly this session is the public school calendar.
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
Did you feel that jolt just now? It wasn't just ordinary turbulence.
Don't set budget on 'spend cycle'
We support Gov. Sonny Perdue. He's a rock-solid governor, and has helped lead the state from a $640 million deficit to heady days of revenue surpluses: a projected $1.25 billion increase in the next year.
We need lawmakers to get it right
The enduring attraction of magnets
Vouchers are popular with many parents of school-age children for a very good reason - and it's not because of the opportunity they provide for a private-school education.
Don't set budget on 'spend cycle'
Seat belts are no cure-all
The public safety departments of North Augusta and the city of Aiken are joining the Highway Patrol in stepping up enforcement of South Carolina's tough new seat belt law.
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
We need lawmakers to get it right
Have you ever thought about just what it is that a carjacker does?
Let locals set school calendars
The enduring attraction of magnets
Vouchers are popular with many parents of school-age children for a very good reason - and it's not because of the opportunity they provide for a private-school education.
Seat belts are no cure-all
The public safety departments of North Augusta and the city of Aiken are joining the Highway Patrol in stepping up enforcement of South Carolina's tough new seat belt law.
Don't set budget on 'spend cycle'
We support Gov. Sonny Perdue. He's a rock-solid governor, and has helped lead the state from a $640 million deficit to heady days of revenue surpluses: a projected $1.25 billion increase in the next year.
Pack your bags, we're goin' to France!
Did you feel that jolt just now? It wasn't just ordinary turbulence.
Let locals set school calendars
Education is always a top issue for any state legislature, but a concomitant issue sure to come up in South Carolina's General Assembly this session is the public school calendar.
The enduring attraction of magnets
Actress Shelley Winters dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Shelley Winters, the forceful, outspoken star who graduated from blond bombshell parts to dramas, winning Academy Awards as supporting actress in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," has died. She was 85.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Emma Thompson's husband restored a barn in Scotland that included a place for her to write, but the actress and screenwriter prefers the bathroom.
Actress Shelley Winters dies
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Shelley Winters, the forceful, outspoken star who graduated from blond bombshell parts to dramas, winning Academy Awards as supporting actress in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and "A Patch of Blue," has died. She was 85.
People in the News
NEW YORK - Emma Thompson's husband restored a barn in Scotland that included a place for her to write, but the actress and screenwriter prefers the bathroom.
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
NEW YORK - Many American workers will find something new among the offerings in their company-sponsored retirement savings plans this year - a Roth 401(k) account.
Plastic takes pride of place in many wallets
SAN FRANCISCO - Erica Jostedt loves to shop, but she hates paying with cash or a check. There's rarely more than $20 in her wallet, and she doesn't carry her checkbook because she usually needs it just once a month to cover the rent at her apartment.
Some unexpected surprises in stock-option costs
Plastic takes pride of place in many wallets
Some unexpected surprises in stock-option costs
NEW YORK - Just because a company has been deducting stock options from earnings for years before new rules forced corporate America to do the same, doesn't mean it will be immune to a big hit to the bottom line.
Some unexpected surprises in stock-option costs
NEW YORK - Just because a company has been deducting stock options from earnings for years before new rules forced corporate America to do the same, doesn't mean it will be immune to a big hit to the bottom line.
Plastic takes pride of place in many wallets
SAN FRANCISCO - Erica Jostedt loves to shop, but she hates paying with cash or a check. There's rarely more than $20 in her wallet, and she doesn't carry her checkbook because she usually needs it just once a month to cover the rent at her apartment.
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
Roth 401(k) provides alternative for savers
NEW YORK - Many American workers will find something new among the offerings in their company-sponsored retirement savings plans this year - a Roth 401(k) account.
'06 show boosted by payout
Sherry Fulmer knows why the number of entries are up for the 27th edition of the Augusta Futurity.
'06 show boosted by payout
Sherry Fulmer knows why the number of entries are up for the 27th edition of the Augusta Futurity.
'06 show boosted by payout
Sherry Fulmer knows why the number of entries are up for the 27th edition of the Augusta Futurity.
Kentucky defeats Georgia Tech
DULUTH, Ga. - With four straight wins, Kentucky is playing like a team headed toward the Top 25.
Kentucky defeats Georgia Tech
DULUTH, Ga. - With four straight wins, Kentucky is playing like a team headed toward the Top 25.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
Momentum hard to keep for Wie
HONOLULU - Seven birdies in a record-tying round of 68 sent Michelle Wie home from the Sony Open with a smile, although it wasn't long before reality set in as she considered her immediate future.
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
HONOLULU - Paul Azinger had the best of both worlds last year, working as an analyst in the booth for ABC Sports at a dozen or so tournaments and still having time to play 22 times on the PGA Tour.
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
HONOLULU - David Toms' heart is just fine, and it sure wasn't under much stress at the Sony Open.
Momentum hard to keep for Wie
HONOLULU - Seven birdies in a record-tying round of 68 sent Michelle Wie home from the Sony Open with a smile, although it wasn't long before reality set in as she considered her immediate future.
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
HONOLULU - Paul Azinger had the best of both worlds last year, working as an analyst in the booth for ABC Sports at a dozen or so tournaments and still having time to play 22 times on the PGA Tour.
Azinger concentrates on last year of eligibility
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
Toms doesn't miss a beat at the Sony
HONOLULU - David Toms' heart is just fine, and it sure wasn't under much stress at the Sony Open.
Shanahan, Wings stop Rangers streak
DETROIT - Brendan Shanahan's second goal of the game snapped a third-period tie, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Rangers, 4-3 on Saturday, to break New York's streak of seven games in which it earned at least a point.
Shanahan, Wings stop Rangers streak
Shanahan, Wings stop Rangers streak
DETROIT - Brendan Shanahan's second goal of the game snapped a third-period tie, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Rangers, 4-3 on Saturday, to break New York's streak of seven games in which it earned at least a point.
Our constant complaining unites us
We are so fond on one another because our ailments are the same. -Jonathan Swift
Our constant complaining unites us
We are so fond on one another because our ailments are the same. -Jonathan Swift
We're safe whether you like it or not
We're safe whether you like it or not
I simply cannot believe that the murder of millions of people in World War II justified the existence of Hitler and Mussolini, just because "the trains ran on time." That is the idiotic analogy of Jessi Heath's letter Jan. 4 ("War opponents love U.S. too"), which stated that the people of Iraq were better off under Saddam Hussein because they "had cleaner water, less widespread disease, more electricity and more rights for women before the war."
Floyd Brown, Grovetown
Support same-sex public-school classes
As a graduate of The Citadel (class of 1965), and a believer of same-sex education, isn't it ironic that Columbia County is experimenting with gender-separate core classes? This is done in an effot to improve academic performance.
Billy Schafer, Augusta
Support same-sex public-school classes
Why don't more blacks vote?
The late Rev. Vernon Johns - the civil rights leader and Alabama preacher who preceded the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. - had a saying: "If you see a good fight, get in it." If he knew of the fight that today's civil rights leaders are planning against the Georgia voter ID legislation, surely he would turn over in his grave.
Reggie Williams, Augusta
Support same-sex public-school classes
As a graduate of The Citadel (class of 1965), and a believer of same-sex education, isn't it ironic that Columbia County is experimenting with gender-separate core classes? This is done in an effot to improve academic performance.
Billy Schafer, Augusta
Commission is dysfunctional
I have noticed the Augusta Commission as they endeavor to conduct the county business. I have watched the Rev. Marion Williams.
Don Matthews, Augusta
DeLay and the GOP soiled by corruption
DeLay and the GOP soiled by corruption
Contrary to The Chronicle's editorial ("DeLay makes the right decision," Jan. 10) that former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is the victim of partisan politics, it is what he brought on himself. He is the living example of the saying "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Saroja Venkatraman, Martinez
DeLay and the GOP soiled by corruption
Contrary to The Chronicle's editorial ("DeLay makes the right decision," Jan. 10) that former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is the victim of partisan politics, it is what he brought on himself. He is the living example of the saying "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Saroja Venkatraman, Martinez
We must act in Dr. King's name
We're safe whether you like it or not
I simply cannot believe that the murder of millions of people in World War II justified the existence of Hitler and Mussolini, just because "the trains ran on time." That is the idiotic analogy of Jessi Heath's letter Jan. 4 ("War opponents love U.S. too"), which stated that the people of Iraq were better off under Saddam Hussein because they "had cleaner water, less widespread disease, more electricity and more rights for women before the war."
Floyd Brown, Grovetown
Broken government in Augusta needs fixing
We must act in Dr. King's name
Today, our nation will celebrate the 20th national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme this year is: "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!"
Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
Why don't more blacks vote?
The late Rev. Vernon Johns - the civil rights leader and Alabama preacher who preceded the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. - had a saying: "If you see a good fight, get in it." If he knew of the fight that today's civil rights leaders are planning against the Georgia voter ID legislation, surely he would turn over in his grave.
Reggie Williams, Augusta
We must act in Dr. King's name
Today, our nation will celebrate the 20th national holiday for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme this year is: "Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!"
Tracy E. Williams Jr., Augusta
Broken government in Augusta needs fixing
Give me a break! Former City Engineer Teresa Smith needed to go a long time ago, and there should have been plenty of documentation in her file. Don't you remember when David Darby and other contractors appeared before commissioners last spring complaining about her and her department and all the money they were costing them? Commissioner Marion Williams, I believe this is what they call public record.
John R. Davis, Augusta
Broken government in Augusta needs fixing
Give me a break! Former City Engineer Teresa Smith needed to go a long time ago, and there should have been plenty of documentation in her file. Don't you remember when David Darby and other contractors appeared before commissioners last spring complaining about her and her department and all the money they were costing them? Commissioner Marion Williams, I believe this is what they call public record.
John R. Davis, Augusta
Loud classmates are annoying distraction
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
Best time to see Turin may be after the Olympics
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
New Mexico turns tourism focus on its small communities
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Citrus: Great for eating -- and cleaning
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
House in Forest Hills exudes rural charm
Energy-efficient mortgages are readily available
A wealth of Benjamin Franklins to honor
Energy-efficient mortgages are readily available
Q: A network news show recently featured a segment on energy-efficient mortgages. They seem like a great idea. How can I get one?
Loud classmates are annoying distraction
Dear Carson: I am in an exercise class where people come and go at will with no specific class times.
Ask the Carey Brothers
Q: I have condensation on the ceilings of my home and have recently discovered mildew at the wall near the floor in a couple of bedrooms. I keep a clean house, but I am concerned I might be doing something wrong. -- Albert
Loud classmates are annoying distraction
Dear Carson: I am in an exercise class where people come and go at will with no specific class times.
Best time to see Turin may be after the Olympics
TURIN, Italy - Can't find a hotel room in Turin for the Olympics? Worried about getting stuck in traffic on the single-lane road that leads to the games' Alpine hub? Don't want a repeat of the nightmare at the Salt Lake City airport the day after the 2002 Winter Games ended?
Variations on a Dream
It was uttered more than four decades ago and it is still one of the most famous and well-known speeches in history.
Living briefs
Midas is kicking off a yearlong 50th anniversary celebration by searching for America's longest commute. Until Feb. 6, Midas will conduct a search for the motorist who has the dubious distinction of having the longest driving commute to work.
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Bill Lasher Jr. remembers what it felt like to go from being a jock playing varsity sports in high school to being in a wheelchair.
House in Forest Hills exudes rural charm
When Ursula and Ron McDaniel left rural McDuffie County for a home in Augusta's Forest Hills neighborhood, they didn't want to leave the wide-open spaces behind.
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
SEATTLE - The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend.
Travel briefs
DETROIT - Detroit is hosting Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, and the city is throwing a party to celebrate.
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Computer Inc. may have introduced a couple of new Intel-powered computers this week, but for many exhibitors taking part in the Macworld Conference & Expo, the focus remains firmly on the iPod.
Can you spell 'roof leak'?
It's that time of year again, and while we may be warm and comfortable inside, the condition of the roof outside may not be sufficient to hold back Mother Nature's angry storms and rainy weather.
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Beating up your friends in a video game has never looked so good - or been so difficult.
House in Forest Hills exudes rural charm
When Ursula and Ron McDaniel left rural McDuffie County for a home in Augusta's Forest Hills neighborhood, they didn't want to leave the wide-open spaces behind.
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
BOSTON - This is kind of depressing: I tested the Soldius1, a very cool new solar-powered battery charger for iPods and cell phones, only to find it tough to use in a New England winter.
Can you spell 'roof leak'?
It's that time of year again, and while we may be warm and comfortable inside, the condition of the roof outside may not be sufficient to hold back Mother Nature's angry storms and rainy weather.
Customized wheelchairs offer more stylish rides
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Bill Lasher Jr. remembers what it felt like to go from being a jock playing varsity sports in high school to being in a wheelchair.
Citrus: Great for eating -- and cleaning
Winter is when oranges, tangerines and grapefruits are harvested in Northern California.
Dead or Alive 4 brings excellence to Xbox 360
Beating up your friends in a video game has never looked so good - or been so difficult.
A wealth of Benjamin Franklins to honor
At the Smithsonian, they're planning a tribute to his statesmanship. In London, an exhibit hails his medical contributions. But at McGillen's Olde Ale House in Philadelphia, they know best how to honor Benjamin Franklin on his 300th birthday: with a celebratory toast.
Beyond maps, search engine offers detailed images
SEATTLE - The images are so detailed you can tell whether a neighbor's hedge was recently trimmed or whether the car parked in front of a favorite local eatery might belong to a friend.
Variations on a Dream
It was uttered more than four decades ago and it is still one of the most famous and well-known speeches in history.
Mini solar panels great at recharging - in sun
BOSTON - This is kind of depressing: I tested the Soldius1, a very cool new solar-powered battery charger for iPods and cell phones, only to find it tough to use in a New England winter.
New Mexico turns tourism focus on its small communities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Last summer, Tricia Ware and Shannon Papin spent eight weeks driving around New Mexico, eating in small-town cafes, hunting for collectibles and visiting unusual attractions.
Techbits: iPod stuff, Vista sounds and more
SAN FRANCISCO - Apple Computer Inc. may have introduced a couple of new Intel-powered computers this week, but for many exhibitors taking part in the Macworld Conference & Expo, the focus remains firmly on the iPod.
Citrus: Great for eating -- and cleaning
Winter is when oranges, tangerines and grapefruits are harvested in Northern California.
Living briefs
Midas is kicking off a yearlong 50th anniversary celebration by searching for America's longest commute. Until Feb. 6, Midas will conduct a search for the motorist who has the dubious distinction of having the longest driving commute to work.
Ask the Carey Brothers
Q: I have condensation on the ceilings of my home and have recently discovered mildew at the wall near the floor in a couple of bedrooms. I keep a clean house, but I am concerned I might be doing something wrong. -- Albert
Travel briefs
DETROIT - Detroit is hosting Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5, and the city is throwing a party to celebrate.
A wealth of Benjamin Franklins to honor
At the Smithsonian, they're planning a tribute to his statesmanship. In London, an exhibit hails his medical contributions. But at McGillen's Olde Ale House in Philadelphia, they know best how to honor Benjamin Franklin on his 300th birthday: with a celebratory toast.
New Mexico turns tourism focus on its small communities
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Last summer, Tricia Ware and Shannon Papin spent eight weeks driving around New Mexico, eating in small-town cafes, hunting for collectibles and visiting unusual attractions.
Best time to see Turin may be after the Olympics
TURIN, Italy - Can't find a hotel room in Turin for the Olympics? Worried about getting stuck in traffic on the single-lane road that leads to the games' Alpine hub? Don't want a repeat of the nightmare at the Salt Lake City airport the day after the 2002 Winter Games ended?
Energy-efficient mortgages are readily available
Q: A network news show recently featured a segment on energy-efficient mortgages. They seem like a great idea. How can I get one?
Grrrowl's goaltending downs Lynx
Just when the Augusta Lynx seemed to have gathered momentum and turned a corner on their season, they were held back by some familiar demons.
Grrrowl's goaltending downs Lynx
Just when the Augusta Lynx seemed to have gathered momentum and turned a corner on their season, they were held back by some familiar demons.
Grrrowl's goaltending downs Lynx
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
BRAC's over, now what?
As Fort Gordon celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, its boosters have plenty to celebrate about its future.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - One person was killed and 20 were injured in a three-alarm fire early Sunday at a suburban Atlanta Holiday Inn that fire officials said was one of the city's worst in decades.
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
Across the area
An Augusta sailor who was supporting U.S. military operations in Iraq has died in an automobile accident, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
The week ahead
The CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For more information, call 738-4114.
Departments aim high after growth in budget
ATLANTA - The good times are rolling again for Georgia's budget-writers.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Kendall Xavier Carpenter, 4, of Hephzibah.
Holiday events
Area events being held in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Holiday Events
The following events have been scheduled for Monday.
Holiday Closings
The following schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A rally on the Capitol steps for an increased cigarette tax.
Laws against masks carry weight again
ATHENS, Ga. - Legislators passed the law more than half a century ago to fight racist terrorism, but local police and prosecutors are dusting off that same law and using it to prosecute modern-day criminals.
Laws against masks carry weight again
Schools try more class time to boost learning
ALMA, Ga. - The more time students spend in the classroom, the more they will learn and achieve.
Kid of the day
DeKayla LaChelle Aiken
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - At 16, Thomas "Jay" Harn is having to learn a lot of things outside the classroom, such as dressing and bathing, using a catheter and pulling himself in and out of a wheelchair.
Across Georgia
ATHENS - Political correctness seems to have found another target: the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Utility cuts down wrong trees
COLUMBIA - The majestic cedars for which Cedar Lane Farm were named for are gone.
Police end investigation into desecration charge
Big names don't get all the money
ATLANTA - Buried under the flurry of legislative activity last Monday were the latest reports of candidate fund-raising, which reflect a surprisingly strong showing by the underdogs.
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Augusta lawyer Ed Tarver arrived at the Legislature last week after winning the seat of former Sen. Charles Walker. This is Mr. Tarver's first time working at the state Capitol.
Departments aim high after growth in budget
ATLANTA - The good times are rolling again for Georgia's budget-writers.
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Regina Meeks bought the Stockbridge Florist and Gifts shop 22 years ago, when the blossoming south Atlanta suburb was just a fledgling one-stoplight town.
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Trees surrounded the campus of Grovetown Middle School when it opened in January 2003. Now, the school is circled by new homes and more are coming.
Not an easy 'A'
If you ask her to describe herself, she'll say she's a nerd and she's happy being a nerd.
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
AIKEN - Cedar Creek Development Corp. sees a flood coming, and it's prepared.
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - All Americans, regardless of color, creed or age, have an obligation to carry out the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a packed church near his hometown Sunday night.
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Feuding threatens legacies of King
ATLANTA - As the nation celebrates the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy is under attack and its greatest defender is unable to speak.
Car crash kills 2 in Edgefield County
Two North Augusta teenagers died in a single-car crash Sunday in Edgefield County.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Kendall Xavier Carpenter, 4, of Hephzibah.
News you can use
This week's events include:
Jackson says all have duty to carry King's message
SIMPSONVILLE, S.C. - All Americans, regardless of color, creed or age, have an obligation to carry out the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a packed church near his hometown Sunday night.
Math doesn't add up for all
ATLANTA - Jeff Welch, the superintendent of Oglethorpe County schools, has a goal. He would like to place a "learning support specialist" in each of his schools to help teachers deal with the state's new curriculum and keep up with the latest teaching methods.
Schools try more class time to boost learning
ALMA, Ga. - The more time students spend in the classroom, the more they will learn and achieve.
Body is found at Phinizy
For two years, the family of Chuck Logan Jr., a local man who disappeared while hunting in Phinizy Swamp, endured an agonizing wait.
Laws against masks carry weight again
ATHENS, Ga. - Legislators passed the law more than half a century ago to fight racist terrorism, but local police and prosecutors are dusting off that same law and using it to prosecute modern-day criminals.
Homes gone, people hurt after tornado
MANNING, S.C. - Residents and weather experts were surveying damage Saturday morning after severe weather passed through South Carolina overnight.
Holiday Events
The following events have been scheduled for Monday.
Homes gone, people hurt after tornado
Georgia lawmakers considering limits on seizure of private land
STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. - Regina Meeks bought the Stockbridge Florist and Gifts shop 22 years ago, when the blossoming south Atlanta suburb was just a fledgling one-stoplight town.
Area closings
Area closings in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Rants and raves
THE GEORGIA STATE PATROL stated the shoulder of a road is for emergency parking only.
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
Holiday events
Area events being held in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Body is found at Phinizy
For two years, the family of Chuck Logan Jr., a local man who disappeared while hunting in Phinizy Swamp, endured an agonizing wait.
County cuts anonymous gripes
Looking to rat out a neighbor?
Math doesn't add up for all
ATLANTA - Jeff Welch, the superintendent of Oglethorpe County schools, has a goal. He would like to place a "learning support specialist" in each of his schools to help teachers deal with the state's new curriculum and keep up with the latest teaching methods.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Schools try more class time to boost learning
Across the area
An Augusta sailor who was supporting U.S. military operations in Iraq has died in an automobile accident, the Department of Defense announced Sunday.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Police end investigation into desecration charge
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Police have ended an investigation into the alleged bulldozing of graves in one of Wadmalaw Island's oldest black cemeteries, saying there isn't enough evidence for a criminal case.
Big names don't get all the money
ATLANTA - Buried under the flurry of legislative activity last Monday were the latest reports of candidate fund-raising, which reflect a surprisingly strong showing by the underdogs.
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Augusta lawyer Ed Tarver arrived at the Legislature last week after winning the seat of former Sen. Charles Walker. This is Mr. Tarver's first time working at the state Capitol.
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
Efforts to cut smoking fizzle in South Carolina
COLUMBIA - A rally on the Capitol steps for an increased cigarette tax.
Growth pushes school planners to think big
Trees surrounded the campus of Grovetown Middle School when it opened in January 2003. Now, the school is circled by new homes and more are coming.
Feuding threatens legacies of King
The week ahead
The CSRA Writers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1336 Augusta West Parkway. For more information, call 738-4114.
Some critical of textbook choices made for schools
Big names don't get all the money
News you can use
This week's events include:
Five questions with Sen. Ed Tarver
Homes gone, people hurt after tornado
MANNING, S.C. - Residents and weather experts were surveying damage Saturday morning after severe weather passed through South Carolina overnight.
Martinez man injures wife, police say
A Martinez man was arrested this morning after police say he injured his wife and barricaded himself inside his bedroom.
Across South Carolina
Pupil says teacher grabbed his throat
Lawyer taken hostage in Statesboro
STATESBORO, Ga. - Police cordoned off part of downtown Monday in this small southeast Georgia college town after an attorney was taken hostage in his office near City Hall. The two suspects, a man and a woman, told police they were armed with an explosive device.
Kid of the day
DeKayla LaChelle Aiken
8,000 kids to be in study
Thaniel Raynack doesn't yet realize he can't eat a piece of cereal while he has a pacifier in his mouth. But insights from the 7-month-old Martinez boy could one day lead to ways of avoiding developing type 1 diabetes. And he will have a lot of help with that.
Across the area
An Augusta man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle car wreck near the Burke County line, officials said Saturday.
Where we live
Thomas Lyles grinds away on the frame of a dining table he is creating for a client at his home in Evans.
Across Georgia
ATHENS - Political correctness seems to have found another target: the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
County cuts anonymous gripes
Looking to rat out a neighbor?
Rants and raves
THE GEORGIA STATE PATROL stated the shoulder of a road is for emergency parking only.
Some critical of textbook choices made for schools
AIKEN - With millions of dollars at stake, some say the textbook industry has gone too far with its attempts to write books that cater to the masses.
Where we live
Thomas Lyles grinds away on the frame of a dining table he is creating for a client at his home in Evans.
Across the area
An Augusta man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle car wreck near the Burke County line, officials said Saturday.
Some critical of textbook choices made for schools
AIKEN - With millions of dollars at stake, some say the textbook industry has gone too far with its attempts to write books that cater to the masses.
King's dream weavers
Photos from the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in Augusta
Police end investigation into desecration charge
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Police have ended an investigation into the alleged bulldozing of graves in one of Wadmalaw Island's oldest black cemeteries, saying there isn't enough evidence for a criminal case.
Across South Carolina
Pupil says teacher grabbed his throat
King's dream weavers
Photos from the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade in Augusta
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Wind gusts that topped 40 mph caused thousands of Upstate residents to lose power - just one month after an ice storm left many in the dark for a week.
Departments aim high after growth in budget
Affluent area in Aiken to expand
AIKEN - Cedar Creek Development Corp. sees a flood coming, and it's prepared.
Teen rebuilds life after deer hunting accident
GAINESVILLE, Ga. - At 16, Thomas "Jay" Harn is having to learn a lot of things outside the classroom, such as dressing and bathing, using a catheter and pulling himself in and out of a wheelchair.
Area closings
Area closings in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Holiday Closings
The following schedules have been announced for Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
8,000 kids to be in study
Thaniel Raynack doesn't yet realize he can't eat a piece of cereal while he has a pacifier in his mouth. But insights from the 7-month-old Martinez boy could one day lead to ways of avoiding developing type 1 diabetes. And he will have a lot of help with that.
Utility cuts down wrong trees
COLUMBIA - The majestic cedars for which Cedar Lane Farm were named for are gone.
BRAC's over, now what?
As Fort Gordon celebrates its 65th anniversary this year, its boosters have plenty to celebrate about its future.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Wind gusts that topped 40 mph caused thousands of Upstate residents to lose power - just one month after an ice storm left many in the dark for a week.
Feuding threatens legacies of King
ATLANTA - As the nation celebrates the contributions of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., his legacy is under attack and its greatest defender is unable to speak.
Across Georgia
MARIETTA - One person was killed and 20 were injured in a three-alarm fire early Sunday at a suburban Atlanta Holiday Inn that fire officials said was one of the city's worst in decades.
Not an easy 'A'
If you ask her to describe herself, she'll say she's a nerd and she's happy being a nerd.
Tour's new order has its winners and losers
Robert Allen Zimmerman - aka Bob Dylan - certainly doesn't share the same appreciation for golf that Vincent Damon Furnier - aka Alice Cooper - does.
Tour's new order has its winners and losers
Robert Allen Zimmerman - aka Bob Dylan - certainly doesn't share the same appreciation for golf that Vincent Damon Furnier - aka Alice Cooper - does.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
My son lives in the tropics and had never seen hockey, so when he came to visit I decided to show him what ice looks like.
Hockey's a good time, especially for a game that can't count to 4
My son lives in the tropics and had never seen hockey, so when he came to visit I decided to show him what ice looks like.
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
NEW YORK - These days, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J are rocking a whole new kind of stage.
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
NEW YORK - These days, Queen Latifah and LL Cool J are rocking a whole new kind of stage.
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has a term for the celebrity hoopla that precedes its big parties, such as the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. On the red carpet heading in, it's known as "arrivals."
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Q&A: Latifah and LL Cool J star in 'Last Holiday'
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Golden Globes serve as coming-out party
LOS ANGELES - Hollywood has a term for the celebrity hoopla that precedes its big parties, such as the Academy Awards and Golden Globes. On the red carpet heading in, it's known as "arrivals."
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
NEW YORK - In the rock world, a band that has been together more than a decade is almost middle-aged. So it's not surprising that as Korn entered its 11th year last year, the rap-metal pioneers were deep in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
Korn attempts to break new ground with latest CD
NEW YORK - In the rock world, a band that has been together more than a decade is almost middle-aged. So it's not surprising that as Korn entered its 11th year last year, the rap-metal pioneers were deep in the throes of a mid-life crisis.
Raptors rout Knicks
TORONTO - Jalen Rose and the Toronto Raptors ended New York's winning streak with a record game.
Raptors rout Knicks
TORONTO - Jalen Rose and the Toronto Raptors ended New York's winning streak with a record game.
Knights work overtime to obtain region victory
LANGLEY - The difference one season can make can be seen in Aiken Tech's on-court maturity.
Knights work overtime to obtain region victory
LANGLEY - The difference one season can make can be seen in Aiken Tech's on-court maturity.
Champ Bailey knocks off defending champs
Seattle marches on without Alexander
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James H. Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Minnie L. Bates (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. James H. Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Leta Miller (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mr. Benjamin D. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Merle Burrell (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Charlotte LeVert (DECATUR, Ga.)
Mr. Benjamin D. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret "Betty" Easter (LPN AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. James H. Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Lynn Kaney (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Susie Knight (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Charlotte LeVert (DECATUR, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan (EVANS, Ga.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Sandra Searles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Leta Miller (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mr. Billy R. Purdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph G. Melton (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Murray (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Clifford A. Moseley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Murray (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Lynn Kaney (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Horace Oglesby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Orvin (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Minnie L. Bates (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Juanita Parker (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret "Betty" Easter (LPN AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Hilda R. Pownell (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan (EVANS, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Billy R. Purdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Wanda Putnam (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Marion Savage (GAINESVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Sandra Searles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Leighton Vaughn, Sr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Stanley Thomas Ciezkowski (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Bryce Matthew Smith (WRENS, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Marion Savage (GAINESVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Wanda Putnam (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Hilda R. Pownell (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. James W. Orvin (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Horace Oglesby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Langham (MILLEN, Ga.)
Mr. Clifford A. Moseley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph G. Melton (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Susie Knight (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret "Betty" Easter (LPN AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Merle Burrell (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Bonner (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mr. Leighton Vaughn, Sr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mr. Stanley Thomas Ciezkowski (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Bryce Matthew Smith (WRENS, Ga.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Mrs. Juanita Parker (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mrs. Leta Miller (LINCOLNTON, Ga.)
Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan (EVANS, Ga.)
Mr. Stanley Thomas Ciezkowski (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Clifford A. Moseley (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Wanda Putnam (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Merle Burrell (MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Sandra Searles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Ralph G. Melton (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Bryce Matthew Smith (WRENS, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mrs. Hilda R. Pownell (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Benjamin D. Johnson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Darrell Delphin Wade (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Marion Savage (GAINESVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Earline Fennell (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Wayne Busbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Margaret "Betty" Easter (LPN AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. Willie Stephens, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Judy B. Boshears (SIMONS ISLAND, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Eunice F. McNair (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Juanita Parker (ROCKY FORD, Ga.)
Mr. Elmore M. Attaway (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Renfroe (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Martha L. Sanders (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Langham (MILLEN, Ga.)
Mrs. Lynn Kaney (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Susie Knight (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Catherine Price (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Charlotte LeVert (DECATUR, Ga.)
Mrs. Elizabeth Morris Still (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Rev. W.H. McCain (TRENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Horace Oglesby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Jaci Madison Cooper (MITCHELL, Ga.)
Mr. James H. Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Minnie L. Bates (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret Jones (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Mildred Kemp (TWIN CITY, Ga.)
Mr. James Henry Tucker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Deloris A. Johnson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Billy R. Purdue (THOMSON, Ga.)
Mr. James W. Murray (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Leighton Vaughn, Sr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. James E. Bonner (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Karen McGraw (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mr. Jimmie Starlings, Sr. (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. James W. Orvin (TRENTON, S.C.)
Soldiers, surveillance are in Olympic security plan
TURIN, Italy - Paramilitary police in battle fatigues patrol narrow mountain roads and guard entrances to venues in Turin and in the nearby Alps. Out of sight, intelligence experts keep tabs on possible terrorists and other potential troublemakers.
Soldiers, surveillance are in Olympic security plan
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Italian slalom sensation Giorgio Rocca is doing more than winning ski races. He's inspiring Italians to buy tickets for the Turin Olympics.
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
Chief organizer confident of meeting ticket target
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Italian slalom sensation Giorgio Rocca is doing more than winning ski races. He's inspiring Italians to buy tickets for the Turin Olympics.
Soldiers, surveillance are in Olympic security plan
TURIN, Italy - Paramilitary police in battle fatigues patrol narrow mountain roads and guard entrances to venues in Turin and in the nearby Alps. Out of sight, intelligence experts keep tabs on possible terrorists and other potential troublemakers.
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
Area teams come up short in duals event
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Overtime
The Augusta Chronicle will begin running area leaders in the following statistical categories this Friday: Points per game, rebounds, assists, steals, blocked shots, three-point percentage and free-throw percentage.
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick is taking the Australian Open one Swiss at a time.
Overtime
In Tulsa, Okla., reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart injured his right arm after he flipped his car during a qualifying race for the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
Rants and raves
THIS IS TO UGA football fans. You do not have to defend Georgia's record to anyone. The person, who has written, all year, about Georgia being overrated, is full of jealous rage. I'll bet Vanderbilt and Wake Forest would like for someone to say that their football programs are overrated.
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
ST. LOUIS - Michelle Kwan saw it on the news. Emily Hughes heard it from her publicist when she came out of drug testing.
Kwan's trip to Turin is not set
ST. LOUIS - Michelle Kwan saw it on the news. Emily Hughes heard it from her publicist when she came out of drug testing.
Area teams come up short in duals event
A full day of wrestling at Lakeside High School on Saturday saw three local schools fall in the Area 2-AAAA Duals Tournament.
Roddick confident in Grand Slam start
MELBOURNE, Australia - Andy Roddick is taking the Australian Open one Swiss at a time.
Overtime
In Tulsa, Okla., reigning NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart injured his right arm after he flipped his car during a qualifying race for the Chili Bowl Midget Nationals.
Rants and raves
THIS IS TO UGA football fans. You do not have to defend Georgia's record to anyone. The person, who has written, all year, about Georgia being overrated, is full of jealous rage. I'll bet Vanderbilt and Wake Forest would like for someone to say that their football programs are overrated.
Area teams come up short in duals event
A full day of wrestling at Lakeside High School on Saturday saw three local schools fall in the Area 2-AAAA Duals Tournament.
Rants and raves
THIS IS TO UGA football fans. You do not have to defend Georgia's record to anyone. The person, who has written, all year, about Georgia being overrated, is full of jealous rage. I'll bet Vanderbilt and Wake Forest would like for someone to say that their football programs are overrated.
Calendar
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Bass master
Nine-year-old Jon Townsend, of Evans,caught this 26-pound striped basswith his father at Thurmond Lake.
Bass master
Nine-year-old Jon Townsend, of Evans,caught this 26-pound striped basswith his father at Thurmond Lake.
Calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
'Stumpy' questions are finally answered
For 20 years, the mammoth, three-legged gator living in a fenced pond behind Savannah River Ecology Lab has encouraged countless guesses as to its length, girth and weight.
'Stumpy' questions are finally answered
For 20 years, the mammoth, three-legged gator living in a fenced pond behind Savannah River Ecology Lab has encouraged countless guesses as to its length, girth and weight.
Prep basketball scores
Here are scores from area prep basketball action.
Prep basketball scores
Here are scores from area prep basketball action.
Retro uniforms net Eagles win
Josey went old school Saturday night at Glenn Hills. They wore the same golden and lime-green jerseys that had not been worn since the 1995 state finals against Westside.
Retro uniforms net Eagles win
Josey went old school Saturday night at Glenn Hills. They wore the same golden and lime-green jerseys that had not been worn since the 1995 state finals against Westside.
Super Bowl Champions Capsules
1973 Super Bowl VII: Miami (17-0) - The Dolphins became - and remain - the only undefeated team in NFL history. The two-headed monster of Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris combined for more 2,100 rushing yards and 18 TDs. Former Georgia standout Jake Scott recorded two interceptions and was named Super Bowl MVP in the 14-7 win over Washington.
Steelers upset Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - Forget the first 55 minutes, when the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts. And no one will remember much how they scored all the points.
Panthers bury Bears
CHICAGO - It took Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers 55 seconds to prove the Monsters of the Midway aren't so scary after all.
Panthers bury Bears
CHICAGO - It took Steve Smith and the Carolina Panthers 55 seconds to prove the Monsters of the Midway aren't so scary after all.
Champ Bailey knocks off defending champs
Huffing, puffing, sprinting down the sideline, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey made the interception that put an end to Denver's years of playoff misery and finished off New England's dominating dynasty.
Steelers upset Colts
INDIANAPOLIS - Forget the first 55 minutes, when the Pittsburgh Steelers dominated the Indianapolis Colts. And no one will remember much how they scored all the points.
Seattle marches on without Alexander
SEATTLE - Minus their NFL MVP, the Seattle Seahawks still found a way to finally win a playoff game.
Super Bowl Champions Capsules
1973 Super Bowl VII: Miami (17-0) - The Dolphins became - and remain - the only undefeated team in NFL history. The two-headed monster of Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris combined for more 2,100 rushing yards and 18 TDs. Former Georgia standout Jake Scott recorded two interceptions and was named Super Bowl MVP in the 14-7 win over Washington.
Champ Bailey knocks off defending champs
Huffing, puffing, sprinting down the sideline, Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey made the interception that put an end to Denver's years of playoff misery and finished off New England's dominating dynasty.
Seattle marches on without Alexander
SEATTLE - Minus their NFL MVP, the Seattle Seahawks still found a way to finally win a playoff game.
'Stumpy' questions are finally answered
Tour's new order has its winners and losers
Jack's back for a fifth perilous season of 24
LOS ANGELES - Jack Bauer has been through hell and it's starting to show.
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
NEW YORK - For years, Seth Green has been popping up across the media horizon like Bugs Bunny from his countless rabbit holes. Here's a guy as hard for the audience to get a bead on as Bugs is for poor Elmer Fudd - and arguably he's no less inventive.
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
TV Lookout: highlights for the week
Seth Green adds a new sitcom to his show-biz ventures
NEW YORK - For years, Seth Green has been popping up across the media horizon like Bugs Bunny from his countless rabbit holes. Here's a guy as hard for the audience to get a bead on as Bugs is for poor Elmer Fudd - and arguably he's no less inventive.
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
Crime shows lead jurors to great expectations
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Jack's back for a fifth perilous season of 24
LOS ANGELES - Jack Bauer has been through hell and it's starting to show.
Jack's back for a fifth perilous season of 24
LOS ANGELES - Jack Bauer has been through hell and it's starting to show.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week
"Lincoln" interweaves a full life with the dwindling hours of April 14, 1865 - Abraham Lincoln's last full day on Earth.
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Before "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Fear Factor," only two elimination contests mattered to America.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week
"Lincoln" interweaves a full life with the dwindling hours of April 14, 1865 - Abraham Lincoln's last full day on Earth.
Putting together the year's most-watched entertainment event
NEW YORK - With any luck, the National Football League has gotten this year's Super Bowl halftime show controversy out of the way early.
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
PASADENA, Calif. - Some things never change for the Public Broadcasting Service: "Sesame Street," British theater and empty pockets.
Crime shows lead jurors to great expectations
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
Crime shows lead jurors to great expectations
LOS ANGELES - Reality TV they are not, but two hit shows are so convincing as imitations of life in the criminal justice system that some legal experts worry they're distorting the expectations of real jurors.
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
LOS ANGELES - Michael J. Fox says that acting for him, these days, is "like being a right-handed painter and being forced to paint with your left hand."
'CSI' and 'Law & Order' worry legal experts
Recalling 'Miss America' pageant in its prime
Before "Survivor," "The Apprentice" and "Fear Factor," only two elimination contests mattered to America.
Michael J. Fox finds a suitable acting challenge
LOS ANGELES - Michael J. Fox says that acting for him, these days, is "like being a right-handed painter and being forced to paint with your left hand."
Outgoing PBS head says lack of funding seen in network's output
PASADENA, Calif. - Some things never change for the Public Broadcasting Service: "Sesame Street," British theater and empty pockets.
Dogs end their road woes
COLUMBIA - Levi Stukes lay at midcourt as his teammates streamed off the Georgia bench and collapsed on top of him.
Lady Dogs romp Miami
DULUTH, Ga. - When the game turned ugly inside, Georgia looked outside for its scoring punch and strong defense Sunday.
Lady Dogs romp Miami
DULUTH, Ga. - When the game turned ugly inside, Georgia looked outside for its scoring punch and strong defense Sunday.
Dogs end their road woes
COLUMBIA - Levi Stukes lay at midcourt as his teammates streamed off the Georgia bench and collapsed on top of him.
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Dee Davis had no doubt that Vanderbilt teammate Carla Thomas would have a big impact against South Carolina.
Vanderbilt tops South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Dee Davis had no doubt that Vanderbilt teammate Carla Thomas would have a big impact against South Carolina.
Test results prove reading club's value
Cast revels in the zaniness of characters in 'Foreigner'
Volunteers can help with outdoor projects
Player has fallback plan if her goals on court fail
Course will trace economic, social development of Aiken
Ronald McDonald scholarships go to those in need
Copy of Vietnam War memorial to be featured at Aiken ceremony
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