Pupils learn African drums at Millbrook
The Millbrook Elementary School pupils listened attentively as Joey Shokes talked about Guinea, a nation on the west coast of Africa.
Equestrian star's dream started with a stick horse
Melanie Carraway is only a freshman at Greenbrier High School, but her experience in local horse shows has given the 15-year-old statewide recognition.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Around the block
Auditions for On Golden Pond will be held at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Aiken Community Playhouse in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. Openings are for two males 30-50, one female 30-50 and one male 12-16. Call 648-1438.
Equestrian star's dream started with a stick horse
Melanie Carraway is only a freshman at Greenbrier High School, but her experience in local horse shows has given the 15-year-old statewide recognition.
Recreation
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
NBC wardrobe worker's roots are in Storyland
Nancy Feldman raised a few eyebrows while checking in for a recent flight from New York to Augusta.
This Week
The Foreigner: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Feb. 3-4 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29; Aiken Community Playhouse, Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 124 Newberry St.; $17 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students and $6 children 12 and younger; reservations recommended; 648-1438
Around the block
HEALTH LECTURE SERIES: 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday; 170 University Hall, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; Walter F. Kuhn will present programs about health and medicine; free; 737-1609
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for Jan. 6-12. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
These are the bookings for the Aiken County Detention Center for Jan. 6-12. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:
Sheriff's office to train reserve deputies
Aiken County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for its reserve deputy program.
Around the block
Auditions for On Golden Pond will be held at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Aiken Community Playhouse in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. Openings are for two males 30-50, one female 30-50 and one male 12-16. Call 648-1438.
Parks department wins state award for summer camp
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department has won the Innovative County Program of the Year Award for 2005 from for its summer Coca-Cola Kids Camp.
Pet of the week
Koby, an 8-month-old Doberman pinscher mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Results for Jan. 9-15.
NBC wardrobe worker's roots are in Storyland
Nancy Feldman raised a few eyebrows while checking in for a recent flight from New York to Augusta.
Recreation
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
Sheriff's office to train reserve deputies
Aiken County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for its reserve deputy program.
This Week
The Foreigner: 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday and Feb. 3-4 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29; Aiken Community Playhouse, Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 124 Newberry St.; $17 adults, $15 seniors, $12 students and $6 children 12 and younger; reservations recommended; 648-1438
Forum to explore ways to improve education
The first districtwide School Improvement Council forum in five years is being held to build community support for education, organizers said.
Around the block
Auditions for On Golden Pond will be held at 3 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Monday at the Aiken Community Playhouse in the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 126 Newberry St. Openings are for two males 30-50, one female 30-50 and one male 12-16. Call 648-1438.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Results for Jan. 9-15.
North Augusta boxer to make second trip to national event
Having gained some boxing experience, Nigee King is looking forward to fighting on a bigger stage.
North Augusta boxer to make second trip to national event
Having gained some boxing experience, Nigee King is looking forward to fighting on a bigger stage.
Forum to explore ways to improve education
The first districtwide School Improvement Council forum in five years is being held to build community support for education, organizers said.
Parks department wins state award for summer camp
Aiken County Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department has won the Innovative County Program of the Year Award for 2005 from for its summer Coca-Cola Kids Camp.
Pupils learn African drums at Millbrook
The Millbrook Elementary School pupils listened attentively as Joey Shokes talked about Guinea, a nation on the west coast of Africa.
Pet of the week
Koby, an 8-month-old Doberman pinscher mix, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Everyone's a winner at Southern Fried event
Here's a success worthy of celebration.
'Fortissimo' takes look at young opera talent
William Murray, the author of Fortissimo: Backstage at the Opera With Sacred Monsters and Young Singers, attended the Lyric Opera of Chicago several times during the 2003-04 season to observe an opera company's young artists' program.
Photo exhibit features midwives of the South
The woman rests her hand on the mother's belly, glancing at the clock on the fireplace mantel as she times the contractions.
'Marley & Me' an unexpected smash
Everyone's a winner at Southern Fried event
Here's a success worthy of celebration.
Photo exhibit features midwives of the South
'Fortissimo' takes look at young opera talent
Everyone's a winner at Southern Fried event
Sequel to 'Peter Pan' classic to be published this year
LONDON - Geraldine McCaughrean's sequel to the "Peter Pan" classic will be published this fall, but the only information available about it now is its title - "Peter Pan in Scarlet."
Sequel to 'Peter Pan' classic to be published this year
'New Woman' could be old or new friend to reader
At 87, Agatha McGee can get away with brutal honesty. After a lifetime of teaching young people in fictional Staggerford, Minn., Agatha has become the town's moral center, the woman who knows what is right, what is wrong. It allows her to say whatever she pleases.
'New Woman' could be old or new friend to reader
Sequel to 'Peter Pan' classic to be published this year
LONDON - Geraldine McCaughrean's sequel to the "Peter Pan" classic will be published this fall, but the only information available about it now is its title - "Peter Pan in Scarlet."
Photo exhibit features midwives of the South
The woman rests her hand on the mother's belly, glancing at the clock on the fireplace mantel as she times the contractions.
'Fortissimo' takes look at young opera talent
William Murray, the author of Fortissimo: Backstage at the Opera With Sacred Monsters and Young Singers, attended the Lyric Opera of Chicago several times during the 2003-04 season to observe an opera company's young artists' program.
'Marley & Me' an unexpected smash
EMMAUS, Pa. - Marley did his best to live down to his reputation. The 97-pound Labrador retriever crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity.
'Marley & Me' an unexpected smash
EMMAUS, Pa. - Marley did his best to live down to his reputation. The 97-pound Labrador retriever crashed through screen doors with alarming regularity.
'New Woman' could be old or new friend to reader
At 87, Agatha McGee can get away with brutal honesty. After a lifetime of teaching young people in fictional Staggerford, Minn., Agatha has become the town's moral center, the woman who knows what is right, what is wrong. It allows her to say whatever she pleases.
Hailey Elizabeth Gaul
Hailey Elizabeth Gaul
Joseph Guy Powell
Joseph Guy Powell
Alexia Kapri McKeigan
Alexia Kapri McKeigan
Brayden Scott VanHorn
Brayden Scott VanHorn
Marlaisah Nevaeh Denise Ware
Marlaisah Nevaeh Denise Ware
Bryson Keith Williams
Bryson Keith Williams
Owen Fredrick Blattel
Owen Fredrick Blattel
Owen Fredrick Blattel
Owen Fredrick Blattel
Joseph Guy Powell
Joseph Guy Powell
Emma Adele Milburn
Emma Adele Milburn
Timothy Adam Hartley
Timothy Adam Hartley
Olivia Rae Lyons
Olivia Rae Lyons
Maddox James Hetu
Maddox James Hetu
Shane Weston Warren
Shane Weston Warren
Graci Jane Young
Graci Jane Young
Alexia Kapri McKeigan
Alexia Kapri McKeigan
Olivia Rae Lyons
Olivia Rae Lyons
Bryson Keith Williams
Bryson Keith Williams
Marlaisah Nevaeh Denise Ware
Marlaisah Nevaeh Denise Ware
Shane Weston Warren
Shane Weston Warren
Hailey Elizabeth Gaul
Hailey Elizabeth Gaul
Brayden Scott VanHorn
Brayden Scott VanHorn
Emma Adele Milburn
Emma Adele Milburn
Timothy Adam Hartley
Timothy Adam Hartley
Maddox James Hetu
Maddox James Hetu
Graci Jane Young
Graci Jane Young
Propane pushes for bigger share of home market
The closest most homeowners come to regular use of propane is when they fire up gas grills. But the propane industry wouldn't mind if consumers expanded use of the clean burning, nontoxic fuel throughout the house.
Business calendar
This week
On the move
Sabrina Troup has been promoted to office manager of Mitchell Medical Billing Services Inc. Mrs. Troup, who has more than 18 years of medical industry experience, will be responsible for overseeing enrollment and billing procedures and planning off-site seminars.
Propane pushes for bigger share of home market
The closest most homeowners come to regular use of propane is when they fire up gas grills. But the propane industry wouldn't mind if consumers expanded use of the clean burning, nontoxic fuel throughout the house.
Biz bites
Hunting a bargain-minded weekend getaway? Travel Web site hotwire.com evaluated 50 U.S. markets with a view toward value.
Business licenses
The following is a list of business licenses from Richmond County for the month of December:
Businesses fight employee theft
On the move
Sabrina Troup has been promoted to office manager of Mitchell Medical Billing Services Inc. Mrs. Troup, who has more than 18 years of medical industry experience, will be responsible for overseeing enrollment and billing procedures and planning off-site seminars.
Biz bites
Hunting a bargain-minded weekend getaway? Travel Web site hotwire.com evaluated 50 U.S. markets with a view toward value.
Time management helps stressed workers
NEW YORK - Pity the guy who lost his job. But also pity the guy who kept his. As companies run leaner operations with fewer workers, they're asking more from those still employed.
Businesses fight employee theft
Melissa Barajas trusted all her employees. Then money went missing.
Metal thefts soar with prices for scrap
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Real estate broker Cyle Young got a shock when he drove by a house he bought two days earlier.
Property transfers
Here are Richmond County property transfers for Jan. 4-5. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Business calendar
This week
Time management helps stressed workers
Businesses fight employee theft
Melissa Barajas trusted all her employees. Then money went missing.
Business licenses
The following is a list of business licenses from Richmond County for the month of December:
Metal thefts soar with prices for scrap
Property transfers
Here are Richmond County property transfers for Jan. 4-5. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
Propane pushes for bigger share of home market
Time management helps stressed workers
NEW YORK - Pity the guy who lost his job. But also pity the guy who kept his. As companies run leaner operations with fewer workers, they're asking more from those still employed.
Metal thefts soar with prices for scrap
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio - Real estate broker Cyle Young got a shock when he drove by a house he bought two days earlier.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, January 22, 2006.
Editorial cartoon
Editorial cartoon for Sunday, January 22, 2006.
Curses, they're meeting in the john
Curses, they're meeting in the john
It was dj vu all over again at last week's Augusta Commission meeting - almost. Some things did get done. The mayor and mayor pro tem made standing committee assignments after Commissioner Johnny Hatney and company dressed down City Attorney Stephen Shepard before God and everybody.
Curses, they're meeting in the john
It was dj vu all over again at last week's Augusta Commission meeting - almost. Some things did get done. The mayor and mayor pro tem made standing committee assignments after Commissioner Johnny Hatney and company dressed down City Attorney Stephen Shepard before God and everybody.
Lions get defensive late for SIAC win
Avoiding letdown shouldn't be a problem for Lady Vols
Hypocrisy as a fine art
Hypocrisy is not unusual, especially in Congress, but Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., has turned it into a high art form.
Making room for a big footprint
The BRAC war continues
Fort Gordon is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year because it escaped the Base Realignment and Closure list last year.
Making room for a big footprint
The Medical College of Georgia isn't going anywhere. But it would be unbridled folly for Augusta to act like it. And perhaps we are.
School offices need revamp
Geographically speaking, Aiken County has one of South Carolina's largest school districts, so it's understandable why there are five regional administrative offices. Many Aiken Countians would have a long and inconvenient journey if every time they had business with the schools they had to go to the central office in Aiken.
Hypocrisy as a fine art
Hypocrisy is not unusual, especially in Congress, but Sen. Ted Kennedy, D-Mass., has turned it into a high art form.
Spend aviation fuel tax to aid airports
Spend aviation fuel tax to aid airports
In the private sector, if you raise money for one purpose and spend it on another, you could be prosecuted for fraud. Yet, in the public sector, this bait-and-switch tactic is done all the time.
School offices need revamp
Geographically speaking, Aiken County has one of South Carolina's largest school districts, so it's understandable why there are five regional administrative offices. Many Aiken Countians would have a long and inconvenient journey if every time they had business with the schools they had to go to the central office in Aiken.
Spend aviation fuel tax to aid airports
In the private sector, if you raise money for one purpose and spend it on another, you could be prosecuted for fraud. Yet, in the public sector, this bait-and-switch tactic is done all the time.
Making room for a big footprint
The Medical College of Georgia isn't going anywhere. But it would be unbridled folly for Augusta to act like it. And perhaps we are.
The BRAC war continues
Fort Gordon is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year because it escaped the Base Realignment and Closure list last year.
People in the News
PASADENA, Calif. - Comic Howie Mandel's first reaction when offered the chance to be host of a game show was to wonder whether it would be death for his career.
People in the News
PASADENA, Calif. - Comic Howie Mandel's first reaction when offered the chance to be host of a game show was to wonder whether it would be death for his career.
New income tax rules for 2005 returns
WASHINGTON - New rules for donating that old car, tax breaks for hurricane victims and people who helped them, and bigger incentives to save for retirement are among changes Americans will see this tax-filing season.
New income tax rules for 2005 returns
WASHINGTON - New rules for donating that old car, tax breaks for hurricane victims and people who helped them, and bigger incentives to save for retirement are among changes Americans will see this tax-filing season.
New income tax rules for 2005 returns
Squirrel, Checks among favorites
Aldridge holds off husband for title
Squirrel, Checks among favorites
It had become a recent tradition. For the past five years, the National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Futurity Open champion horse has entered the Augusta Futurity as one of the show's favorites.
Aldridge holds off husband for title
Let the trash talking begin.
Squirrel, Checks among favorites
It had become a recent tradition. For the past five years, the National Cutting Horse Association World Championship Futurity Open champion horse has entered the Augusta Futurity as one of the show's favorites.
Show was a short one for '05 champ
Michelle Hall's stay in the Augusta Futurity lasted less than 24 hours.
Show was a short one for '05 champ
Show was a short one for '05 champ
Michelle Hall's stay in the Augusta Futurity lasted less than 24 hours.
Teen paid heed to wise words
Buddy Pate gave his grandson two words of advice Saturday night.
Aldridge holds off husband for title
Let the trash talking begin.
Teen paid heed to wise words
Buddy Pate gave his grandson two words of advice Saturday night.
Davidson pounds Georgia Southern
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Eric Blancett scored 17 points to lead Davidson to a 83-58 win over Georgia Southern in the Southern Conference on Saturday.
Davidson pounds Georgia Southern
DAVIDSON, N.C. - Eric Blancett scored 17 points to lead Davidson to a 83-58 win over Georgia Southern in the Southern Conference on Saturday.
Lady Jackets score first conference win
ATLANTA - Stephanie Higgs scored 19 points and April Phillips set a career high with 11 points as Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 66-61 Sunday for its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the season.
Lady Jackets score first conference win
ATLANTA - Stephanie Higgs scored 19 points and April Phillips set a career high with 11 points as Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 66-61 Sunday for its first Atlantic Coast Conference victory of the season.
Curry awaits word on Tech's timetable for AD hire
ATLANTA - Bill Curry said Sunday he has not heard how quickly Georgia Tech hopes to hire a successor to athletic director Dave Braine.
Tigers silence Yellow Jackets
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's locker room is seldom quiet after a game.
Tigers silence Yellow Jackets
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's locker room is seldom quiet after a game.
Curry awaits word on Tech's timetable for AD hire
ATLANTA - Bill Curry said Sunday he has not heard how quickly Georgia Tech hopes to hire a successor to athletic director Dave Braine.
Davidson pounds Georgia Southern
Curry awaits word on Tech's timetable for AD hire
Lady Jackets score first conference win
After surviving first criminal act, a law-abiding life is easy
Sorenstam leads Sweden to title at Women's World Cup
Campbell scrambles to Hope Classic victory
DiMarco wins Abu Dhabi Championship
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Chris DiMarco shot a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke victory over third-round leader Henrik Stenson at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Sunday.
Campbell scrambles to Hope Classic victory
PALM DESERT, Calif. - Chad Campbell shot a scrambling 71 Sunday to outlast Scott Verplank and Jesper Parnevik and win the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
DiMarco wins Abu Dhabi Championship
Rodgers wins his first Asian Tour title
KARACHI, Pakistan - Chris Rodgers of England shot even-par 72 to win his first Asian Tour title Sunday at the Pakistan Open.
Sorenstam leads Sweden to title at Women's World Cup
SUN CITY, South Africa - Annika Sorenstam eagled the par-5 14th hole and offset a poor round by teammate Liselotte Neumann on Sunday to lead Sweden to a three-stroke victory at the Women's World Cup.
DiMarco wins Abu Dhabi Championship
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Chris DiMarco shot a 5-under 67 for a one-stroke victory over third-round leader Henrik Stenson at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship on Sunday.
Campbell scrambles to Hope Classic victory
PALM DESERT, Calif. - Chad Campbell shot a scrambling 71 Sunday to outlast Scott Verplank and Jesper Parnevik and win the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.
Rodgers wins his first Asian Tour title
KARACHI, Pakistan - Chris Rodgers of England shot even-par 72 to win his first Asian Tour title Sunday at the Pakistan Open.
Sorenstam leads Sweden to title at Women's World Cup
SUN CITY, South Africa - Annika Sorenstam eagled the par-5 14th hole and offset a poor round by teammate Liselotte Neumann on Sunday to lead Sweden to a three-stroke victory at the Women's World Cup.
Rodgers wins his first Asian Tour title
War Eagles star reverses course
War Eagles star reverses course
Ronnie Tyler's recruitment to the Atlantic Coast Conference had an interesting stop in the Southeastern Conference.
War Eagles star reverses course
Ronnie Tyler's recruitment to the Atlantic Coast Conference had an interesting stop in the Southeastern Conference.
Grahame shuts Thrashers down
ATLANTA - Once again, John Grahame and the Tampa Bay Lightning made the high-scoring Atlanta Thrashers look downright feeble.
Grahame shuts Thrashers down
ATLANTA - Once again, John Grahame and the Tampa Bay Lightning made the high-scoring Atlanta Thrashers look downright feeble.
Month has meaning after all
"Pale January lay in its cradle day by day Dead or living, hard to say."~Alfred Austin
Month has meaning after all
"Pale January lay in its cradle day by day Dead or living, hard to say."~Alfred Austin
Our commissioners are like children
Taxpaying citizens of Augusta have a disgusting problem with some of the people who are elected to represent us.Reubin Loper, Augusta
Government, religion don't mix
Two parts of the brief comments made by state Rep. Sue Burmeister and reported Jan. 19 raise concern.
Cameron Bentley, Augusta
Sealed records preserve dignity
I was concerned when I read in The Augusta Chronicle regarding the South Carolina Press Association quote, "I think they're just trying to cover up the details here, and I can't imagine why." Really? How about simple compassion for the families? How about human dignity? What about doing it because it is the right thing to do?
Betty Rushin, Edgefield, S.C.
State must cough up, fight tobacco
Column is another anti-Christian rant
State must cough up, fight tobacco
Kudos to The Augusta Chronicle for outlining the issues in whether South Carolina's Legislature makes any moves regarding smoking.
Frank Baker, Columbia, S.C.
Sealed records preserve dignity
I was concerned when I read in The Augusta Chronicle regarding the South Carolina Press Association quote, "I think they're just trying to cover up the details here, and I can't imagine why." Really? How about simple compassion for the families? How about human dignity? What about doing it because it is the right thing to do?
Betty Rushin, Edgefield, S.C.
Action on Iran must come soon
When tiny Israel (smaller than New Jersey) speaks, the world listens - intently. Rightly so, as the Israeli government has little time for, and does not tolerate, idle threats.
Bob Groothand, Augusta
Government, religion don't mix
Two parts of the brief comments made by state Rep. Sue Burmeister and reported Jan. 19 raise concern.
Cameron Bentley, Augusta
Government, religion don't mix
State must cough up, fight tobacco
Kudos to The Augusta Chronicle for outlining the issues in whether South Carolina's Legislature makes any moves regarding smoking.
Frank Baker, Columbia, S.C.
Our commissioners are like children
Column is another anti-Christian rant
Columnist Bonnie Erbe ("What in God's name is Pat Robertson spouting off about this time?" Jan. 14) should thank God for the Rev. Pat Robertson. His comments about Ariel Sharon, which she covered in two paragraphs, gave her a pretext to write eight paragraphs to rant against Christianity.
Gary J. Heffner, Augusta
Sealed records preserve dignity
'Book of Daniel' is rightly criticized
I found Michael Maloney's Jan. 12 opinions regarding keeping The Book of Daniel television program on the air to be typical of people growing more apathetic, secular and relativistic. Is nothing worth standing up for anymore?
Doug Lockhart, Martinez
Our commissioners are like children
Taxpaying citizens of Augusta have a disgusting problem with some of the people who are elected to represent us.Reubin Loper, Augusta
Action on Iran must come soon
When tiny Israel (smaller than New Jersey) speaks, the world listens - intently. Rightly so, as the Israeli government has little time for, and does not tolerate, idle threats.
Bob Groothand, Augusta
'Book of Daniel' is rightly criticized
I found Michael Maloney's Jan. 12 opinions regarding keeping The Book of Daniel television program on the air to be typical of people growing more apathetic, secular and relativistic. Is nothing worth standing up for anymore?
Doug Lockhart, Martinez
Column is another anti-Christian rant
Columnist Bonnie Erbe ("What in God's name is Pat Robertson spouting off about this time?" Jan. 14) should thank God for the Rev. Pat Robertson. His comments about Ariel Sharon, which she covered in two paragraphs, gave her a pretext to write eight paragraphs to rant against Christianity.
Gary J. Heffner, Augusta
'Book of Daniel' is rightly criticized
New Orleans panel: museum and culture vital to rebirth
Museum exhibit examines history of the Holy Bible
Home's decor challenges conventions
Consult lawyer about dead mother's gifts
Even small solar systems can help cut energy costs
Beauty in a box: Microdermabrasion at-home
Not much to see at Google's Video Store
Game review - Animal Crossing: Wild World
Tours for 18-35 demographic emphasize youth, sociability
Bedbug problem growing from coast to coast
Georgia Aquarium beats visitors projections
Techbits: High-tech prison, Free calling and more
Report: Soy no significant effect on cholesterol
Sharing of amateur video grows online
Georgia Aquarium beats visitors projections
ATLANTA - The Georgia Aquarium has received nearly 600,000 visitors in the little over eight weeks it has been open, far outpacing what organizers had expected, the attraction's benefactor, Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, said Friday.
Consult lawyer about dead mother's gifts
Dear Carson: My siblings and I are settling our mother's estate. The gifts each of us gave her through the years are a concern of mine. Should we get them back? Should we have to pay the estate for them? How should this be handled? Is there a common way this has been handled in the past? - Doubting Daughter
Beauty in a box: Microdermabrasion at-home
We love the skin we're in. Travel down store aisles, peek inside medicine cabinets or glance atop vanities and you will see countless products meant to tone, smooth, brighten, lighten, clear, clean, rejuvenate and refinish our outermost layer.
Report: Soy no significant effect on cholesterol
DALLAS - Veggie burgers and tofu might not be so great at warding off heart disease after all.
Tours for 18-35 demographic emphasize youth, sociability
DALLAS - Retirees and all-you-can-eat buffets? Not on this travel bus tour.
Bedbug problem growing from coast to coast
NEW YORK - Legions of tiny bloodsucking bugs are biting their way through the Big Apple, making this the city that never sleeps... tight.
Tours for 18-35 demographic emphasize youth, sociability
DALLAS - Retirees and all-you-can-eat buffets? Not on this travel bus tour.
Not much to see at Google's Video Store
When a high-tech company slaps the word "beta" on a product, it's usually a sign the product isn't quite ready for prime time yet is far enough to get a good sense of what it will become.
Home's decor challenges conventions
Brenda Padgett's friends might question why she drives a sport utility vehicle, but the answer is simple.
Not much to see at Google's Video Store
When a high-tech company slaps the word "beta" on a product, it's usually a sign the product isn't quite ready for prime time yet is far enough to get a good sense of what it will become.
Even small solar systems can help cut energy costs
Q: I know solar electric systems don't make much economic sense for most homeowners today, but I want to try something. Maybe I can't make my house totally independent of the electric company but I'd like to start on that path. What are some things a homeowner can do?
Museum exhibit examines history of the Holy Bible
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Bible's evolution from ancient Hebrew to modern languages and from clay tablets to printed books is a rich lesson in the history of civilizations, the origins of the written word and the revolution of printing.
New Orleans panel: museum and culture vital to rebirth
NEW ORLEANS - While the city builds better levees and new homes, a mayoral arts commission is recommending that the city not forget to reclaim its legacy as the birthplace of jazz.
Report: Soy no significant effect on cholesterol
DALLAS - Veggie burgers and tofu might not be so great at warding off heart disease after all.
Travel briefs
NEW YORK - A new ride called Expedition Everest is opening at Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando in April, but New Yorkers will get a peek at the excitement when Disney brings a preview to Times Square next month.
Techbits: High-tech prison, Free calling and more
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A high-tech prison opening this week where inmates wear electronic wristbands that track their every movement and guards monitor cells using emotion-recognition software.
Living briefs
Does your spouse yin when you want to yang? Does he or she clean while you clutter, vote red while you ballot blue, or embrace the steak when you are very veggie?
Living briefs
Does your spouse yin when you want to yang? Does he or she clean while you clutter, vote red while you ballot blue, or embrace the steak when you are very veggie?
Sharing of amateur video grows online
NEW YORK - Over the past year, Janelle Gunther occasionally captured video with her Canon PowerShot digital camera: An elephant parading through city streets to the Ringling Bros. circus, her friends on stage during an improv dance show.
Home's decor challenges conventions
Brenda Padgett's friends might question why she drives a sport utility vehicle, but the answer is simple.
Game review - Animal Crossing: Wild World
You could say "Animal Crossing: Wild World" is equal parts video game, design studio and chat program. But this quirky title for Nintendo DS often defies categorization.
Beauty in a box: Microdermabrasion at-home
We love the skin we're in. Travel down store aisles, peek inside medicine cabinets or glance atop vanities and you will see countless products meant to tone, smooth, brighten, lighten, clear, clean, rejuvenate and refinish our outermost layer.
Techbits: High-tech prison, Free calling and more
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands - A high-tech prison opening this week where inmates wear electronic wristbands that track their every movement and guards monitor cells using emotion-recognition software.
Consult lawyer about dead mother's gifts
Dear Carson: My siblings and I are settling our mother's estate. The gifts each of us gave her through the years are a concern of mine. Should we get them back? Should we have to pay the estate for them? How should this be handled? Is there a common way this has been handled in the past? - Doubting Daughter
Game review - Animal Crossing: Wild World
You could say "Animal Crossing: Wild World" is equal parts video game, design studio and chat program. But this quirky title for Nintendo DS often defies categorization.
New Orleans panel: museum and culture vital to rebirth
NEW ORLEANS - While the city builds better levees and new homes, a mayoral arts commission is recommending that the city not forget to reclaim its legacy as the birthplace of jazz.
Bedbug problem growing from coast to coast
NEW YORK - Legions of tiny bloodsucking bugs are biting their way through the Big Apple, making this the city that never sleeps... tight.
Georgia Aquarium beats visitors projections
ATLANTA - The Georgia Aquarium has received nearly 600,000 visitors in the little over eight weeks it has been open, far outpacing what organizers had expected, the attraction's benefactor, Home Depot co-founder Bernie Marcus, said Friday.
Sharing of amateur video grows online
NEW YORK - Over the past year, Janelle Gunther occasionally captured video with her Canon PowerShot digital camera: An elephant parading through city streets to the Ringling Bros. circus, her friends on stage during an improv dance show.
Travel briefs
NEW YORK - A new ride called Expedition Everest is opening at Disney World's Animal Kingdom in Orlando in April, but New Yorkers will get a peek at the excitement when Disney brings a preview to Times Square next month.
Museum exhibit examines history of the Holy Bible
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Bible's evolution from ancient Hebrew to modern languages and from clay tablets to printed books is a rich lesson in the history of civilizations, the origins of the written word and the revolution of printing.
Even small solar systems can help cut energy costs
Q: I know solar electric systems don't make much economic sense for most homeowners today, but I want to try something. Maybe I can't make my house totally independent of the electric company but I'd like to start on that path. What are some things a homeowner can do?
Emptystocking fund donation list
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Colleges discuss student regent
ATHENS, Ga. - University of Georgia student leaders plan to meet Feb. 4 with their counterparts from other large state universities to begin planning a proposal to get a student member on the University System Board of Regents.
Ford's Georgia plant among those to be 'idled'
ATLANTA -- Ford Motor Co.'s 60-year-old plant in Hapeville, Ga., will be "idled" by 2008 as part of the company's restructuring plan, the automaker announced Monday.
Columbia County murder trial postponed
A trial that was scheduled to begin this morning in Columbia County for two men charged in the 2001 slaying of Daniel "Mack" McFarland Smith has been delayed while District Attorney Danny Craig prosecutes a death penalty trial in Augusta this week.
Revised voter ID bill reaches Senate
ATLANTA - Voter identification - the issue that in the past year has prompted walkouts, a lawsuit, and heated debates that saw some lawmakers singing spirituals and brandishing shackles - returns to the state Capitol this week.
Report: special ed programs need improvement
The Richmond County school system is failing to comply with two areas of the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, according to a report released today by the Georgia Department of Education.
Senate passes tax break on winter heating fuels
ATLANTA - Senators on Monday overwhelmingly agreed to give Georgia natural gas customers a slight break on their bills this winter.
The week ahead
The 27th annual Augusta Futurity continues through Saturday at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, 605 Seventh St. The event includes the Western Horseman Cup Finals at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Admission ranges from $2 to $16.50 per day or $40 for the event. Admission is free to vendors in Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St., Wednesday-Saturday. Call 828-7700 or visit www.augustafuturity.com.
System lessens load in court
A simple change in the legal system in the Augusta Judicial Circuit set off a surge of productivity.
News you can use
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Why all the buzz about a tiny gland in the neck?
Troops come home, find fatigues lined with gold
HINESVILLE, Ga. - Barely 30 hours after returning from Iraq, Army Spc. Todd Strange drove to Hinesville Ford to trade in his 2001 Dodge Neon for a new 2006 Mustang GT, price tag $26,320.
Making laws not full-time vocation
ATLANTA - State Rep. Ellis Black, D-Clyatteville, flees the Capitol every weekend to heed the call of duty back home on his farm south of Valdosta. He has cows to feed.
Where we live
The new year brought a new beginning for 21-year-old Army Pvt. Jimmy Richards.
Correction
An Across the Area item in Sunday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle incorrectly stated the cause of death for 39-year-old Harlem resident William Craig Tribble, who was reportedly killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident Friday. Richmond County Chief Deputy Coroner Mark Bowen said Mr. Tribble died of a skull fracture and bleeding in the brain.
Board willing to seek support
Richmond County school board members, frustrated over delays in state approval of a new charter school, say they might ask the legislative delegation to intervene.
Cowpokes lasso prizes at festival
Kid of the day
Works by printmaker Karen Kunc are on exhibit in the Fine Arts Center gallery at Augusta State University through Feb. 16.
Rants and raves
WHATEVER HAPPENED to the use of "yes, sir" and "yes, ma'am" is that a bunch of carpetbaggers came down here and decided that such niceties weren't necessary in their culture.
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Across South Carolina
CHARLESTON - An 11-year-old North Charleston boy was killed when he was shot in the chest by an apparent stray bullet while watching television with his family, authorities said.
Pouring liquor no longer requires mini measures
South Carolina ushered in the new year by tossing out an old law that required bars and restaurants to serve mixed drinks made exclusively from 1.7-ounce minibottles.
Community giving sets record in 2005
Progress coming, but at slow pace
COLUMBIA - Rising unemployment, failing schools, increasing health care costs, high poverty rates.
Community giving sets record in 2005
The Augusta Chronicle began the Empty Stocking Fund in 1930 to collect money for needy families during the holidays.
Rants and raves
WHATEVER HAPPENED to the use of "yes, sir" and "yes, ma'am" is that a bunch of carpetbaggers came down here and decided that such niceties weren't necessary in their culture.
Perdue's budget plan has few changes from last year
ATLANTA - Tucked into the budget proposed by Gov. Sonny Perdue is a small item that hasn't drawn a lot of attention.
Progress coming, but at slow pace
COLUMBIA - Rising unemployment, failing schools, increasing health care costs, high poverty rates.
Panel to debate evolution teachings
COLUMBIA - Whether South Carolina high school students should be encouraged to question the theory of evolution will be the focus of a meeting of the state's education reform panel today.
Five questions with Patrick Sprague
Move over, Gettysburg
ATLANTA - The Atlanta History Center has acquired nearly 1,000 Confederate relics - including rare munitions and the bloodstained jacket of a slain Georgia teen - and experts are praising the collection in world-class terms.
Cowpokes lasso prizes at festival
A little gray in the sky couldn't keep the little cowpokes away.
Perdue's budget plan has few changes from last year
Across the area
Veteran law enforcement officer Maj. Alfonzo Williams is the new director of the regional police training center.
Across Georgia
WALTHOURVILLE - A small plane crashed and burned just outside the Liberty County Airport in southeastern Georgia on Saturday afternoon, Walthourville Fire Capt. Shawn Smith said.
Rants and raves
WHATEVER HAPPENED to the use of "yes, sir" and "yes, ma'am" is that a bunch of carpetbaggers came down here and decided that such niceties weren't necessary in their culture.
Cowpokes lasso prizes at festival
A little gray in the sky couldn't keep the little cowpokes away.
Rants and Raves
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Across the area
A 22-year-old Hephzibah man told police a man tried to rob him at gunpoint outside his home over the weekend.
Progress coming, but at slow pace
Police bust meth lab at apartment
Richmond County sheriff's deputies arrested two men at a south Augusta apartment complex Sunday night after receiving an anonymous tip that a methamphetamine laboratory might be operating there.
Murder trial jury selection to start
Count of kids is made fewer in scholarship
Plan for storage bolsters security
Schools question cost of class size reduction
Forum highlights global warming
Troops come home, find fatigues lined with gold
CIA pursuits lead ex-spy to diplomacy
Across the area
Veteran law enforcement officer Maj. Alfonzo Williams is the new director of the regional police training center.
Governor's opponents put health care, ethics concerns to use
Troops come home, find fatigues lined with gold
HINESVILLE, Ga. - Barely 30 hours after returning from Iraq, Army Spc. Todd Strange drove to Hinesville Ford to trade in his 2001 Dodge Neon for a new 2006 Mustang GT, price tag $26,320.
Emptystocking fund donation list
Kid of the day
Works by printmaker Karen Kunc are on exhibit in the Fine Arts Center gallery at Augusta State University through Feb. 16.
Schools question cost of class size reduction
Gov. Sonny Perdue says Georgia education will improve when its classrooms have fewer pupils.
Where we live
The new year brought a new beginning for 21-year-old Army Pvt. Jimmy Richards.
Tax bill might rise in Columbia county
Columbia County commissioners said holding the line on tax millage was a laudable achievement of 2005, but a repeat performance might be harder in 2006.
Perdue's budget plan has few changes from last year
ATLANTA - Tucked into the budget proposed by Gov. Sonny Perdue is a small item that hasn't drawn a lot of attention.
CIA pursuits lead ex-spy to diplomacy
Growing up in Georgia's Warren County, Henry Crumpton says he spent his days playing baseball, being rowdy and dreaming of far-off places he could only read about.
Five questions with Patrick Sprague
1. What's the most difficult thing to clean up?
Murder trial jury selection to start
Jury selection begins this morning for a man accused of breaking into an ex-girlfriend's home and killing her and a visiting friend.
Republican legislators hold strings of $18.6 billion purse
ATLANTA - For most of the year, they live hours away from the power center of Atlanta. Their hometown jobs don't necessarily make them bean counters. And on many days, the choices they make don't ripple through the lives of thousands of Georgians.
Plan for storage bolsters security
AIKEN - The Department of Energy is preparing to consolidate plutonium at Savannah River Site in one place to strengthen its defenses against terrorism and improve its ability to monitor the radioactive material.
Governor's opponents put health care, ethics concerns to use
ATLANTA - Health coverage for every child in Georgia and tougher ethics rules for state government are what Mark Taylor and Cathy Cox are banking on.
Police bust meth lab at apartment
Richmond County sheriff's deputies arrested two men at a south Augusta apartment complex Sunday night after receiving an anonymous tip that a methamphetamine laboratory might be operating there.
Making laws not full-time vocation
Making laws not full-time vocation
ATLANTA - State Rep. Ellis Black, D-Clyatteville, flees the Capitol every weekend to heed the call of duty back home on his farm south of Valdosta. He has cows to feed.
Pouring liquor no longer requires mini measures
South Carolina ushered in the new year by tossing out an old law that required bars and restaurants to serve mixed drinks made exclusively from 1.7-ounce minibottles.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Randy Rewis, 9, of Blythe.
Forum highlights global warming
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Environmentalists at a wildlife conference in Spartanburg warned that global warming could cause more intense hurricanes, rising sea levels and the possible extinction of brook trout in South Carolina.
Forum highlights global warming
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Environmentalists at a wildlife conference in Spartanburg warned that global warming could cause more intense hurricanes, rising sea levels and the possible extinction of brook trout in South Carolina.
Count of kids is made fewer in scholarship
As young buckaroos had fun outside the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on Saturday afternoon, officials whittled down the number of contestants for a $10,000 scholarship.
Across the southeast
SAFETY HARBOR, FLA. - Michael Schiavo, whose brain-damaged wife was at the center of a contentious end-of-life battle that played out on a worldwide media stage, has remarried, family members said.
Board willing to seek support
Richmond County school board members, frustrated over delays in state approval of a new charter school, say they might ask the legislative delegation to intervene.
Panel to debate evolution teachings
COLUMBIA - Whether South Carolina high school students should be encouraged to question the theory of evolution will be the focus of a meeting of the state's education reform panel today.
Community giving sets record in 2005
The Augusta Chronicle began the Empty Stocking Fund in 1930 to collect money for needy families during the holidays.
Across the southeast
SAFETY HARBOR, FLA. - Michael Schiavo, whose brain-damaged wife was at the center of a contentious end-of-life battle that played out on a worldwide media stage, has remarried, family members said.
Colleges discuss student regent
Across South Carolina
CHARLESTON - An 11-year-old North Charleston boy was killed when he was shot in the chest by an apparent stray bullet while watching television with his family, authorities said.
Revised voter ID bill reaches Senate
Across Georgia
ATHENS - University of Georgia police said the death of a freshman in his dormitory room early Sunday might have been caused by alcohol.
Panel to debate evolution teachings
Revised voter ID bill reaches Senate
ATLANTA - Voter identification - the issue that in the past year has prompted walkouts, a lawsuit, and heated debates that saw some lawmakers singing spirituals and brandishing shackles - returns to the state Capitol this week.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - A 13-year-old Greenville boy was found stabbed to death near his home.
Correction
An Across the Area item in Sunday's editions of The Augusta Chronicle incorrectly stated the cause of death for 39-year-old Harlem resident William Craig Tribble, who was reportedly killed in an all-terrain vehicle accident Friday. Richmond County Chief Deputy Coroner Mark Bowen said Mr. Tribble died of a skull fracture and bleeding in the brain.
News you can use
January is Thyroid Awareness Month. Why all the buzz about a tiny gland in the neck?
Colleges discuss student regent
ATHENS, Ga. - University of Georgia student leaders plan to meet Feb. 4 with their counterparts from other large state universities to begin planning a proposal to get a student member on the University System Board of Regents.
Count of kids is made fewer in scholarship
As young buckaroos had fun outside the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on Saturday afternoon, officials whittled down the number of contestants for a $10,000 scholarship.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Randy Rewis, 9, of Blythe.
Republican legislators hold strings of $18.6 billion purse
ATLANTA - For most of the year, they live hours away from the power center of Atlanta. Their hometown jobs don't necessarily make them bean counters. And on many days, the choices they make don't ripple through the lives of thousands of Georgians.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Schools question cost of class size reduction
Gov. Sonny Perdue says Georgia education will improve when its classrooms have fewer pupils.
Across Georgia
ATHENS - University of Georgia police said the death of a freshman in his dormitory room early Sunday might have been caused by alcohol.
The week ahead
The 27th annual Augusta Futurity continues through Saturday at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, 605 Seventh St. The event includes the Western Horseman Cup Finals at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Admission ranges from $2 to $16.50 per day or $40 for the event. Admission is free to vendors in Bell Auditorium, 712 Telfair St., Wednesday-Saturday. Call 828-7700 or visit www.augustafuturity.com.
Across the southeast
SAFETY HARBOR, FLA. - Michael Schiavo, whose brain-damaged wife was at the center of a contentious end-of-life battle that played out on a worldwide media stage, has remarried, family members said.
Plan for storage bolsters security
AIKEN - The Department of Energy is preparing to consolidate plutonium at Savannah River Site in one place to strengthen its defenses against terrorism and improve its ability to monitor the radioactive material.
Republican legislators hold strings of $18.6 billion purse
Tax bill might rise in Columbia county
Columbia County commissioners said holding the line on tax millage was a laudable achievement of 2005, but a repeat performance might be harder in 2006.
CIA pursuits lead ex-spy to diplomacy
Growing up in Georgia's Warren County, Henry Crumpton says he spent his days playing baseball, being rowdy and dreaming of far-off places he could only read about.
Five questions with Patrick Sprague
1. What's the most difficult thing to clean up?
Pouring liquor no longer requires mini measures
Governor's opponents put health care, ethics concerns to use
ATLANTA - Health coverage for every child in Georgia and tougher ethics rules for state government are what Mark Taylor and Cathy Cox are banking on.
Police bust meth lab at apartment
Move over, Gettysburg
ATLANTA - The Atlanta History Center has acquired nearly 1,000 Confederate relics - including rare munitions and the bloodstained jacket of a slain Georgia teen - and experts are praising the collection in world-class terms.
Murder trial jury selection to start
Jury selection begins this morning for a man accused of breaking into an ex-girlfriend's home and killing her and a visiting friend.
Tax bill might rise in Columbia county
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - A 13-year-old Greenville boy was found stabbed to death near his home.
Across Georgia
WALTHOURVILLE - A small plane crashed and burned just outside the Liberty County Airport in southeastern Georgia on Saturday afternoon, Walthourville Fire Capt. Shawn Smith said.
System lessens load in court
A simple change in the legal system in the Augusta Judicial Circuit set off a surge of productivity.
'Understudy' is soaking it up in the Steel City
Arnold Harrison picked up something at the grocery store last Sunday that surprised him.
'Understudy' is soaking it up in the Steel City
Arnold Harrison picked up something at the grocery store last Sunday that surprised him.
After surviving first criminal act, a law-abiding life is easy
Even though I have known for some time that the Super Bowl is coming up, I didn't think much about it until I saw the logo for this year's game.
After surviving first criminal act, a law-abiding life is easy
Even though I have known for some time that the Super Bowl is coming up, I didn't think much about it until I saw the logo for this year's game.
Brandon Lang talks movies, sports gambling
NEW YORK - When Brandon Lang walked away from his high-stakes career in sports gambling 10 years ago, he moved to Los Angeles motivated by one goal: to bring his life story to the big screen.
Brandon Lang talks movies, sports gambling
Vampires edge out Golden Globe winners at weekend box office
LOS ANGELES - Golden Globe-winning films saw significant boosts at the weekend box office, but the action-packed vampire flick "Underworld: Evolution" was the top earner, debuting with $27.6 million in ticket sales.
Computer imaging expert getting honorary Oscar
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Computer-generated imaging expert Gary Demos will receive a Gordon E. Sawyer honorary Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.
Hollywood slump might be reversed in 2006
LOS ANGELES - In good years, Hollywood beats its chest and crows, "It's all about the movies!" In bad years, like 2005, Hollywood looks for something to blame and whispers, "It's all about the movies."
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Hollywood slump might be reversed in 2006
LOS ANGELES - In good years, Hollywood beats its chest and crows, "It's all about the movies!" In bad years, like 2005, Hollywood looks for something to blame and whispers, "It's all about the movies."
Computer imaging expert getting honorary Oscar
Brandon Lang talks movies, sports gambling
NEW YORK - When Brandon Lang walked away from his high-stakes career in sports gambling 10 years ago, he moved to Los Angeles motivated by one goal: to bring his life story to the big screen.
Vampires edge out Golden Globe winners at weekend box office
Computer imaging expert getting honorary Oscar
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Computer-generated imaging expert Gary Demos will receive a Gordon E. Sawyer honorary Oscar, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday.
Vampires edge out Golden Globe winners at weekend box office
LOS ANGELES - Golden Globe-winning films saw significant boosts at the weekend box office, but the action-packed vampire flick "Underworld: Evolution" was the top earner, debuting with $27.6 million in ticket sales.
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
At the Movies: capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Hollywood slump might be reversed in 2006
B.B. King plans one more world tour
LOS ANGELES - While other 80-year-olds might dust off their rockers, blues dynamo B.B. King will be rocking and rolling when he launches what he says will be his final world tour later this year.
B.B. King plans one more world tour
British singer-songwriter stirs listeners
British singer-songwriter stirs listeners
NEW YORK - Linda Perry, the prolific producer and songwriter for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and others, was in London to get a jolt of inspiration from the city's trendsetting music scene when a friend slipped her a demo from an unknown singer-songwriter.
B.B. King plans one more world tour
LOS ANGELES - While other 80-year-olds might dust off their rockers, blues dynamo B.B. King will be rocking and rolling when he launches what he says will be his final world tour later this year.
British singer-songwriter stirs listeners
NEW YORK - Linda Perry, the prolific producer and songwriter for Pink, Christina Aguilera, Gwen Stefani and others, was in London to get a jolt of inspiration from the city's trendsetting music scene when a friend slipped her a demo from an unknown singer-songwriter.
Toyota to enter Nextel Cup and Busch in 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Toyota will race in Nextel Cup events beginning in 2007, becoming the first foreign competitor in NASCAR's top stock car series since the 1950s.
Toyota to enter Nextel Cup and Busch in 2007
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Toyota will race in Nextel Cup events beginning in 2007, becoming the first foreign competitor in NASCAR's top stock car series since the 1950s.
Toyota to enter Nextel Cup and Busch in 2007
76ers edge Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS - With the Philadelphia 76ers trailing by 19 points late in the third quarter, Allen Iverson made a promise to his teammates during a timeout.
76ers edge Timberwolves
MINNEAPOLIS - With the Philadelphia 76ers trailing by 19 points late in the third quarter, Allen Iverson made a promise to his teammates during a timeout.
Bucks edge Bobcats
MILWAUKEE - Michael Redd scored 23 of his 35 points in the second half as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-91 Saturday night.
Bucks edge Bobcats
MILWAUKEE - Michael Redd scored 23 of his 35 points in the second half as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-91 Saturday night.
Lions get defensive late for SIAC win
They turned the ball over. They missed free throws. They gave up offensive rebound after offensive rebound. They couldn't make a field goal.
Lions rally to top Rams
The Paine College men's basketball team started Saturday night's game against Albany State as if they had no business challenging the Rams for second place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Lions rally to top Rams
The Paine College men's basketball team started Saturday night's game against Albany State as if they had no business challenging the Rams for second place in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Avoiding letdown shouldn't be a problem for Lady Vols
DURHAM, N.C. - Top-ranked Tennessee can't afford a letdown against No. 2 Duke.
Lady Jaguars come up short
After falling into an early 14-point deficit Saturday night, the Augusta State women's basketball team started to fight back.
Avoiding letdown shouldn't be a problem for Lady Vols
DURHAM, N.C. - Top-ranked Tennessee can't afford a letdown against No. 2 Duke.
Spartans deny Jaguars' rally
After winning three consecutive Peach Belt Conference games, Augusta State was looking to avenge a semifinal loss in last year's conference tournament to USC Upstate.
'Pack bounce back, get win
RALEIGH, N.C. - Cameron Bennerman made all 12 free throws on his way to a career-high 26 points, Engin Atsur tied a season high with 18 and No. 14 North Carolina State rallied to beat Wake Forest, 92-82 on Saturday.
Lions get defensive late for SIAC win
They turned the ball over. They missed free throws. They gave up offensive rebound after offensive rebound. They couldn't make a field goal.
Lady Jaguars come up short
After falling into an early 14-point deficit Saturday night, the Augusta State women's basketball team started to fight back.
'Pack bounce back, get win
RALEIGH, N.C. - Cameron Bennerman made all 12 free throws on his way to a career-high 26 points, Engin Atsur tied a season high with 18 and No. 14 North Carolina State rallied to beat Wake Forest, 92-82 on Saturday.
Spartans deny Jaguars' rally
After winning three consecutive Peach Belt Conference games, Augusta State was looking to avenge a semifinal loss in last year's conference tournament to USC Upstate.
Peppers plays, but Panthers can't get to Hasselbeck
Steelers, Seahawks in Super Bowl that appears to be even
Bookmakers in Las Vegas pick Steelers as Super Bowl favorite
Steelers dominate Broncos, 34-17
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Mrs. Genevieve Thompson (NEW YORK)
Mrs. Ann W. Gheesling (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Bob Gay (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Melvin Benefield (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Talbert E. Creed (LADSON, S.C.)
Mr. James Spearman (ADRIAN, Ga.)
Mrs. Betty Apperson (AIKEN, S.C.)
Ms. Rubye M. Wingfield (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Bob Gay (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Frances Musselwhite (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Fannie Mae Simpson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Betty Audrey Beckum (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Charles R. Wilson (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Zimmie Veal (TENNILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Robert C. Baird (APPLING, Ga.)
Mrs. Fannie Mae Simpson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Gail Jenkins (SANDERSVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Margaret T. Norton (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Craig Tribble (HARLEM, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Parker (MILLEN, Ga.)
Mr. James R. Cade (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. James Daniel Cleghorn (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Musselwhite (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
White, Aguirre get halfpipe berths
White, Aguirre get halfpipe berths
VERNON, N.J. - Shaun White already had qualified for the U.S. Olympic snowboarding team in the halfpipe before this weekend's events at Mountain Creek, but that obviously didn't blunt his competitive spirit.
White, Aguirre get halfpipe berths
VERNON, N.J. - Shaun White already had qualified for the U.S. Olympic snowboarding team in the halfpipe before this weekend's events at Mountain Creek, but that obviously didn't blunt his competitive spirit.
Finally, a major breakthrough for Santoro
Youngest Andretti impresses
The Andretti brain trust - father Mario and son Michael - stood in the pits at Sebring International Raceway earlier this week and marveled at how quickly the young driver on the track was picking up the subtle nuances of driving an IndyCar.
Overtime
In Orchard Park, N.Y., former Chicago coach Dick Jauron was in Buffalo on Sunday and preparing to become the Bills' head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Overtime
Sosa signs one-year deal with Atlanta
Overtime
Sosa signs one-year deal with Atlanta
Overtime
In Orchard Park, N.Y., former Chicago coach Dick Jauron was in Buffalo on Sunday and preparing to become the Bills' head coach, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press.
Area sports announcements
Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.
Sports rants and raves
THIS IS A double sports rant for Falcon Coach Jim Mora. I have lost a lot of respect for him this year.
Sports rants and raves
THIS IS A double sports rant for Falcon Coach Jim Mora. I have lost a lot of respect for him this year.
Area sports announcements
Note: Announcements for participatory events must be written, delivered, mailed or faxed to The Augusta Chronicle, P.O. Box 1928, Augusta, GA 30903-1928, with a return address and phone number. No phone calls are accepted. Fax number: (706) 823-3408. The announcements will be published weekly.
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Finally, a major breakthrough for Santoro
MELBOURNE, Australia - Fabrice Santoro sat in his courtside chair, buried his head in a towel and shed a few tears.
Lakeside laps competition
Lakeside beat out 18 teams from across the state of Georgia in the annual Panther-Pack Swim Meet at the Augusta Aquatic Center on Saturday.
Lakeside laps competition
Lakeside beat out 18 teams from across the state of Georgia in the annual Panther-Pack Swim Meet at the Augusta Aquatic Center on Saturday.
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Youngest Andretti impresses
The Andretti brain trust - father Mario and son Michael - stood in the pits at Sebring International Raceway earlier this week and marveled at how quickly the young driver on the track was picking up the subtle nuances of driving an IndyCar.
Finally, a major breakthrough for Santoro
MELBOURNE, Australia - Fabrice Santoro sat in his courtside chair, buried his head in a towel and shed a few tears.
One big fish story
Lee Sidener of Harlem caught this 30-pound striper in 12 feet of water near the Cherokee Creek section of Thurmond Lake.
Feedback spurs Perdue to keep hybrid program
Feedback spurs Perdue to keep hybrid program
A budget-cutting proposal to eliminate Georgia's popular hybrid bass stocking program wasn't too popular with Gov. Sonny Perdue.
Feedback spurs Perdue to keep hybrid program
A budget-cutting proposal to eliminate Georgia's popular hybrid bass stocking program wasn't too popular with Gov. Sonny Perdue.
One big fish story
Lee Sidener of Harlem caught this 30-pound striper in 12 feet of water near the Cherokee Creek section of Thurmond Lake.
Beaten path is not for this Joe
His real name is Richard Flood, and he's from Pennsylvania.
Beaten path is not for this Joe
His real name is Richard Flood, and he's from Pennsylvania.
Cook, Josey handle Laney
There was one second left in an already well-decided game Friday night, and Josey's Keyonnia Cook thought why not.
Cook, Josey handle Laney
There was one second left in an already well-decided game Friday night, and Josey's Keyonnia Cook thought why not.
Seahawks romp Panthers, 34-14
SEATTLE - With their MVP back in business, a fierce defense and all the comforts of playing at home, the Seattle Seahawks had everything they needed to get to their first Super Bowl.
Peppers plays, but Panthers can't get to Hasselbeck
SEATTLE - With Julius Peppers playing hurt, the Panthers couldn't provide the pass rush they needed on Matt Hasselbeck.
Steelers, Seahawks in Super Bowl that appears to be even
Plummer's turnovers costly
DENVER - Jake Plummer was praised for protecting the ball this season and cutting down on the turnovers that had hounded him for years.
Steelers dominate Broncos, 34-17
DENVER - Big Ben, The Bus and all those Terrible Towels sure are traveling well this postseason. Next stop, the Super Bowl, the final destination of a Pittsburgh road trip the Denver Broncos were powerless to derail.
Bookmakers in Las Vegas pick Steelers as Super Bowl favorite
LAS VEGAS - Oddsmakers are betting the Bus will keep rolling through Motown.
Seahawks romp Panthers, 34-14
SEATTLE - With their MVP back in business, a fierce defense and all the comforts of playing at home, the Seattle Seahawks had everything they needed to get to their first Super Bowl.
Peppers plays, but Panthers can't get to Hasselbeck
SEATTLE - With Julius Peppers playing hurt, the Panthers couldn't provide the pass rush they needed on Matt Hasselbeck.
Bookmakers in Las Vegas pick Steelers as Super Bowl favorite
LAS VEGAS - Oddsmakers are betting the Bus will keep rolling through Motown.
Steelers, Seahawks in Super Bowl that appears to be even
Steelers dominate Broncos, 34-17
DENVER - Big Ben, The Bus and all those Terrible Towels sure are traveling well this postseason. Next stop, the Super Bowl, the final destination of a Pittsburgh road trip the Denver Broncos were powerless to derail.
Plummer's turnovers costly
DENVER - Jake Plummer was praised for protecting the ball this season and cutting down on the turnovers that had hounded him for years.
Vatican commemorates Swiss Guards' anniversary
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI thanked the Swiss Guards on Sunday for their 500 years of service protecting the popes, as the Vatican opened its official commemorations of the anniversary of the first mercenaries' arrival from Switzerland.
Vatican commemorates Swiss Guards' anniversary
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI thanked the Swiss Guards on Sunday for their 500 years of service protecting the popes, as the Vatican opened its official commemorations of the anniversary of the first mercenaries' arrival from Switzerland.
Beaten path is not for this Joe
'Understudy' is soaking it up in the Steel City
UPN creating series about life after boy band fame
PASADENA, Calif. - There may be life after 'N Sync for Lance Bass and Joey Fatone - as television stars.
Bree even shocks actress Marcia Cross
NEW YORK - That face, composed in its porcelain smile, is a shield with which Bree Van De Kamp meets the world.
Turnoffs for Jenna Elfman: bratty stars
CBS, Fox's approaches for embracing new technology
CBS announces 'micro-series' on TV, Internet
Bree even shocks actress Marcia Cross
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Did No. 2 try harder? John Adams, the nation's second president, played a critical role in many of the pivotal events of his era - and all the more effectively so teamed with Abigail Adams, his remarkable other half.
UPN creating series about life after boy band fame
Turnoffs for Jenna Elfman: bratty stars
PASADENA, Calif. - Turnoffs for Jenna Elfman: bratty stars.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus says there's no 'Seinfeld' curse
PASADENA, Calif. - "Seinfeld" curse? What "Seinfeld" curse?
UPN creating series about life after boy band fame
PASADENA, Calif. - There may be life after 'N Sync for Lance Bass and Joey Fatone - as television stars.
NBC cancels "The West Wing"
PASADENA, Calif. - The new president on "The West Wing" will be a real short-timer: NBC announced Sunday it was pulling the plug on the Emmy-winning political drama in May after seven seasons.
CBS announces 'micro-series' on TV, Internet
LOS ANGELES - Continuing the evolution of television marketing, CBS said Tuesday a "micro-series" will air in seven installments of a minute or less and be available online and by cell phone.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus says there's no 'Seinfeld' curse
PASADENA, Calif. - "Seinfeld" curse? What "Seinfeld" curse?
Turnoffs for Jenna Elfman: bratty stars
PASADENA, Calif. - Turnoffs for Jenna Elfman: bratty stars.
CBS, Fox's approaches for embracing new technology
PASADENA, Calif. - In the fast-moving world of technology, Fox is the tortoise and CBS is the hare.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Did No. 2 try harder? John Adams, the nation's second president, played a critical role in many of the pivotal events of his era - and all the more effectively so teamed with Abigail Adams, his remarkable other half.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
CBS announces 'micro-series' on TV, Internet
LOS ANGELES - Continuing the evolution of television marketing, CBS said Tuesday a "micro-series" will air in seven installments of a minute or less and be available online and by cell phone.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus says there's no 'Seinfeld' curse
CBS, Fox's approaches for embracing new technology
PASADENA, Calif. - In the fast-moving world of technology, Fox is the tortoise and CBS is the hare.
NBC cancels "The West Wing"
PASADENA, Calif. - The new president on "The West Wing" will be a real short-timer: NBC announced Sunday it was pulling the plug on the Emmy-winning political drama in May after seven seasons.
Bree even shocks actress Marcia Cross
NEW YORK - That face, composed in its porcelain smile, is a shield with which Bree Van De Kamp meets the world.
'Queen of Thieves' nears SEC record
ATHENS, Ga. - Barely one month after she moved into the Southeastern Conference's career top 10 list for steals, Georgia's Sherill Baker is on pace to grab the record today.
Bulldogs bounce Rebels
ATHENS, Ga. - One look at the Mississippi roster confirmed for Georgia coach Dennis Felton what he already had heard from others:
LSU rallies to down Lady Dogs
ATHENS, Ga. - Seimone Augustus scored 24 points, including the winning shot with 13 seconds remaining, and No. 3 LSU overcame a 31-point effort by Georgia's Tasha Humphrey to beat the 13th-ranked Lady Bulldogs 65-64 on Sunday.
'Queen of Thieves' nears SEC record
ATHENS, Ga. - Barely one month after she moved into the Southeastern Conference's career top 10 list for steals, Georgia's Sherill Baker is on pace to grab the record today.
'Queen of Thieves' nears SEC record
Bulldogs bounce Rebels
ATHENS, Ga. - One look at the Mississippi roster confirmed for Georgia coach Dennis Felton what he already had heard from others:
LSU rallies to down Lady Dogs
ATHENS, Ga. - Seimone Augustus scored 24 points, including the winning shot with 13 seconds remaining, and No. 3 LSU overcame a 31-point effort by Georgia's Tasha Humphrey to beat the 13th-ranked Lady Bulldogs 65-64 on Sunday.
South Carolina routs Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Stacy Booker scored 14 points and Demetress Adams added 11 to lead South Carolina over Alabama 67-48 on Sunday.
Gamecocks bitten by buzzer-beater
LEXINGTON, Ky. - On a day commemorating one of Kentucky's greatest teams, it took a last-second shot to avoid a woeful first.
Gamecocks bitten by buzzer-beater
South Carolina routs Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Stacy Booker scored 14 points and Demetress Adams added 11 to lead South Carolina over Alabama 67-48 on Sunday.
Gamecocks bitten by buzzer-beater
LEXINGTON, Ky. - On a day commemorating one of Kentucky's greatest teams, it took a last-second shot to avoid a woeful first.
Equestrian star's dream started with a stick horse
Forum to explore ways to improve education
North Augusta boxer to make second trip to national event
Parks department wins state award for summer camp
Pupils learn African drums at Millbrook
Sheriff's office to train reserve deputies
Aiken County Detention Center bookings
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