Jackson will demolish old downtown building
Demolition of a long-abandoned service station, expected to take place in the next few weeks, could be the first reclamation of a brownfield site in Aiken County.
This week
Ten minute play festival: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Monday and 3 p.m. Sunday; O'Connell Theatre, Etherredge Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students; 641-3305
School lunch menu
School lunch menu for the week.
Science festival gets pupils excited
Tim Duvall said it takes a slight ruse to get a youngster to hold a shark.
Recycling
To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has recycling sites for aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department.
Chamber gives awards for community service
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce announced the six winners of its 2005 Greater Good Awards on Friday.
Students' theater festival offers a variety of subjects
Working on The Ten-Minute Play Festival has been an eye-opening experience for Brandi Perry.
School lunch menu
School lunch menu for the week.
Events
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
Events
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
Around the block
Reka F. Mosteller will present a workshop about opening and running a successful business from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.
This week
Ten minute play festival: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and Monday and 3 p.m. Sunday; O'Connell Theatre, Etherredge Center, University of South Carolina Aiken, 471 University Parkway; $12 adults, $10 seniors, $7 students; 641-3305
Science festival gets pupils excited
Tim Duvall said it takes a slight ruse to get a youngster to hold a shark.
Students' theater festival offers a variety of subjects
Working on The Ten-Minute Play Festival has been an eye-opening experience for Brandi Perry.
Aiken cottage retains many vintage features
When Margaret Shealy was a student at the University of South Carolina, she would stroll Aiken's streets when she stayed in her college roommate's home on weekends.
Around the block
Reka F. Mosteller will present a workshop about opening and running a successful business from 9 a.m. to noon Thursday.
Recycling
To raise money for burn victims, the Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation has recycling sites for aluminum cans at the Belvedere Fire Department.
Area adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Area adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of area adult literacy sites:
Across the River
WINTER GATHERING OF WRITERS: 7 tonight; 170 University Hall, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; with Dr. Robert Parham, Sharan Strange and Lavonne J. Adams; free; 737-1500
Across the River
WINTER GATHERING OF WRITERS: 7 tonight; 170 University Hall, Augusta State University, 2500 Walton Way; with Dr. Robert Parham, Sharan Strange and Lavonne J. Adams; free; 737-1500
Jackson will demolish old downtown building
Demolition of a long-abandoned service station, expected to take place in the next few weeks, could be the first reclamation of a brownfield site in Aiken County.
Chamber gives awards for community service
The Greater Aiken Chamber of Commerce announced the six winners of its 2005 Greater Good Awards on Friday.
Aiken cottage retains many vintage features
When Margaret Shealy was a student at the University of South Carolina, she would stroll Aiken's streets when she stayed in her college roommate's home on weekends.
Newbery, Caldecott award winners announced
NEW YORK - Lynne Rae Perkins' "Criss Cross," a humorous series of vignettes, illustrations and poems about a group of small town teenagers, has won the Newbery Medal for "the most outstanding contribution to children's literature."
Newbery, Caldecott award winners announced
NEW YORK - Lynne Rae Perkins' "Criss Cross," a humorous series of vignettes, illustrations and poems about a group of small town teenagers, has won the Newbery Medal for "the most outstanding contribution to children's literature."
Newbery, Caldecott award winners announced
Determining moods is a sad business
Georgia a lemon in auto shakeup
ATLANTA - The battle to attract and retain automobile assembly plants has left the Peach State out in the cold.
Kimberly-Clark adds 150 jobs
Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s biggest North American plant will get bigger.
Stocks move slightly higher after selloff
Disney buys partner Pixar
LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it is buying longtime partner Pixar Animation Studios Inc. for $7.4 billion in a deal that could restore Disney's clout in animation while vaulting Pixar CEO Steve Jobs into a powerful role at the media conglomerate.
Kimberly-Clark adds 150 jobs
Kimberly-Clark Corp.'s biggest North American plant will get bigger.
Georgia a lemon in auto shakeup
ATLANTA - The battle to attract and retain automobile assembly plants has left the Peach State out in the cold.
Stocks move slightly higher after selloff
NEW YORK - Wall Street drifted to a modestly higher finish Monday as investors sought bargains after last week's selloff and disappointing earnings in the financial sector raised fresh concerns about corporate profits.
UPN, WB to shut down; new network formed
NEW YORK - Two small, struggling television networks, UPN and WB, will shut down this fall, and their parent companies plan to form a new network called The CW using programming and other assets from each of them.
Panera Bread plans 2 stores in Augusta
Savannah developer completes deal to purchase Enterprise Mill
Savannah developer completes deal to purchase Enterprise Mill
It's official. Enterprise Mill is now owned by Savannah, Ga.-based developer Melaver Inc.
UPN, WB to shut down; new network formed
NEW YORK - Two small, struggling television networks, UPN and WB, will shut down this fall, and their parent companies plan to form a new network called The CW using programming and other assets from each of them.
Panera Bread plans 2 stores in Augusta
Panera Bread is ready for some Augusta dough.
Disney buys partner Pixar
LOS ANGELES - The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it is buying longtime partner Pixar Animation Studios Inc. for $7.4 billion in a deal that could restore Disney's clout in animation while vaulting Pixar CEO Steve Jobs into a powerful role at the media conglomerate.
Stocks move slightly higher after selloff
NEW YORK - Wall Street drifted to a modestly higher finish Monday as investors sought bargains after last week's selloff and disappointing earnings in the financial sector raised fresh concerns about corporate profits.
UPN, WB to shut down; new network formed
Savannah developer completes deal to purchase Enterprise Mill
It's official. Enterprise Mill is now owned by Savannah, Ga.-based developer Melaver Inc.
Panera Bread plans 2 stores in Augusta
Panera Bread is ready for some Augusta dough.
Georgia a lemon in auto shakeup
No. 1 vs. No. 2 is really no contest
Youngest Knox one-ups brothers
Who's out of the mainstream?
Polls shouldn't dictate what your stand is on any issue. But they can give you an idea of where you stand.
Canada's pro-American winner
With anti-Americanism rampant in many parts of the globe, including this hemisphere, it was heartening to see a pro-American government elected by our neighbor to the north.
'Nutrition mullahs' strike again
Tony? Not a tiger after all. SpongeBob Squarepants? Not a sponge.
A maverick switches herds
Former governor and U.S. Sen. Zell Miller was late to a pro-life rally Monday in Atlanta.
Iraq at the tipping point
Now that the election is over and the vote count is official, the future of Iraq, for better or worse, could be determined over the next several months.
Canada's pro-American winner
With anti-Americanism rampant in many parts of the globe, including this hemisphere, it was heartening to see a pro-American government elected by our neighbor to the north.
'Nutrition mullahs' strike again
A maverick switches herds
Former governor and U.S. Sen. Zell Miller was late to a pro-life rally Monday in Atlanta.
Who's out of the mainstream?
Polls shouldn't dictate what your stand is on any issue. But they can give you an idea of where you stand.
'Nutrition mullahs' strike again
Tony? Not a tiger after all. SpongeBob Squarepants? Not a sponge.
Scary government snooping
It's one thing for President Bush to let the National Security Agency conduct warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens corresponding with known terrorists abroad. That falls under the category of protecting innocent civilians from deadly enemies.
Iraq at the tipping point
Now that the election is over and the vote count is official, the future of Iraq, for better or worse, could be determined over the next several months.
Scary government snooping
It's one thing for President Bush to let the National Security Agency conduct warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens corresponding with known terrorists abroad. That falls under the category of protecting innocent civilians from deadly enemies.
Kanye West poses as Jesus on Rolling Stone cover
NEW YORK - Kanye West, with a crown of thorns atop his head, poses as Jesus Christ on the cover of the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone.
Emerging Muslim comics break down stereotypes
TINLEY PARK, Ill. - Azhar Usman says when he walks down the street, he gets dirty looks.
Emerging Muslim comics break down stereotypes
TINLEY PARK, Ill. - Azhar Usman says when he walks down the street, he gets dirty looks.
The Top Five list
The top five entertainment list.
The Top Five list
The top five entertainment list.
People in the News
VIENNA, Austria - An Austrian playboy who keeps the Viennese in suspense each winter over his date to the lavish Opera Ball says he's taking former "Baywatch" star Carmen Electra this year.
People in the News
VIENNA, Austria - An Austrian playboy who keeps the Viennese in suspense each winter over his date to the lavish Opera Ball says he's taking former "Baywatch" star Carmen Electra this year.
Kanye West poses as Jesus on Rolling Stone cover
NEW YORK - Kanye West, with a crown of thorns atop his head, poses as Jesus Christ on the cover of the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone.
People in the News
NEW YORK - The offices of Interview magazine and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics were among those damaged by a SoHo fire that left seven firefighters and one civilian with minor injuries.
People in the News
NEW YORK - The offices of Interview magazine and Bobbi Brown Cosmetics were among those damaged by a SoHo fire that left seven firefighters and one civilian with minor injuries.
Saving energy tops tax-planning list for 2006
WASHINGTON - Taxpayers who put their money into energy-saving home improvements and hybrid vehicles in 2006 will reap big rewards next year at tax time: new tax credits, among the tax code's most potent gifts.
Saving energy tops tax-planning list for 2006
Saving energy tops tax-planning list for 2006
WASHINGTON - Taxpayers who put their money into energy-saving home improvements and hybrid vehicles in 2006 will reap big rewards next year at tax time: new tax credits, among the tax code's most potent gifts.
IRS reviewing fraud detection program
WASHINGTON - IRS Commissioner Mark Everson ordered a review Tuesday of a tax fraud detection program criticized for freezing thousands of refunds without notifying taxpayers.
IRS reviewing fraud detection program
WASHINGTON - IRS Commissioner Mark Everson ordered a review Tuesday of a tax fraud detection program criticized for freezing thousands of refunds without notifying taxpayers.
IRS reviewing fraud detection program
Glazed chicken kebabs, a low-fat treat
Easy-to-eat curry yogurt chicken kebabs would make a savory addition to any entertaining event, weekend party or even regular weekday meal.
Ice wine: Born in frost, consumed in hot spots
NEW YORK - It's called ice wine - dubbed "the nectar of the gods" for its rare, sweet intensity and high price. It's so rare that upstate New York winemaker Art Hunt had to wait three years for the current harvest.
Savory sandwiches star turkey and bacon
Suggestion for cooks with hungry folk to feed when they're watching a game or being otherwise entertained: Once you have the ingredients lined up, you can easily serve up repeat orders of hearty grilled or toasted sandwiches.
Ice wine: Born in frost, consumed in hot spots
Avocado dips: tasty items for casual entertaining
Savory sandwiches star turkey and bacon
Suggestion for cooks with hungry folk to feed when they're watching a game or being otherwise entertained: Once you have the ingredients lined up, you can easily serve up repeat orders of hearty grilled or toasted sandwiches.
Ice wine: Born in frost, consumed in hot spots
NEW YORK - It's called ice wine - dubbed "the nectar of the gods" for its rare, sweet intensity and high price. It's so rare that upstate New York winemaker Art Hunt had to wait three years for the current harvest.
Avocado dips: tasty items for casual entertaining
These dips made with creamy Hass avocados are special because of their taste - your choice of three savory combinations - but also because of their texture.
Glazed chicken kebabs, a low-fat treat
Easy-to-eat curry yogurt chicken kebabs would make a savory addition to any entertaining event, weekend party or even regular weekday meal.
Glazed chicken kebabs, a low-fat treat
Savory sandwiches star turkey and bacon
Avocado dips: tasty items for casual entertaining
These dips made with creamy Hass avocados are special because of their taste - your choice of three savory combinations - but also because of their texture.
Bowman, Shadow into final
Two horses made their most of their second chances Monday.
Veteran rider sets himself for big week
Head 'em up, cut 'em out
Phil Rapp, of Weatherford, Texas, aboard Light N Lena, starts making a cut into the herd during his run.
Veteran rider sets himself for big week
Tommy Manion is having the time of his life. He owns two great horses that will be competing in the Augusta Futurity Open finals later in the week.
Rice recalls Pistol's glory
Tag Rice might never escape the shadow of Chiquita Pistol. That's all right with him.
Bowman, Shadow into final
Two horses made their most of their second chances Monday.
Head 'em up, cut 'em out
Phil Rapp, of Weatherford, Texas, aboard Light N Lena, starts making a cut into the herd during his run.
Veteran rider sets himself for big week
Tommy Manion is having the time of his life. He owns two great horses that will be competing in the Augusta Futurity Open finals later in the week.
Rice recalls Pistol's glory
Tag Rice might never escape the shadow of Chiquita Pistol. That's all right with him.
Duval shows signs of his past prowess
David Toms was curious, like so many others who get paired with David Duval.
Duval shows signs of his past prowess
David Toms was curious, like so many others who get paired with David Duval.
Duval shows signs of his past prowess
Tomberlin will lead Valdosta
Rick Tomberlin remembers the moment. He was in Valdosta for a coaching clinic. Tomberlin was visiting with Valdosta High coaching legend Wright Bazemore, who won 14 state championships and three national championships before retiring in 1971.
Tomberlin will lead Valdosta
Rick Tomberlin remembers the moment. He was in Valdosta for a coaching clinic. Tomberlin was visiting with Valdosta High coaching legend Wright Bazemore, who won 14 state championships and three national championships before retiring in 1971.
Time on ice with Lemieux is 'highlight' for young Crosby
PITTSBURGH - In only 26 games playing with Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby acquired a lifetime of memories.
Time on ice with Lemieux is 'highlight' for young Crosby
Time on ice with Lemieux is 'highlight' for young Crosby
PITTSBURGH - In only 26 games playing with Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby acquired a lifetime of memories.
Dust off crockpot with chili verde for winter meal
Winter is chili season, and this week I'm offering a chili change of pace with my Crockpot Chili Verde. Verde means "green" in Spanish, and chili verde contains no tomatoes and usually is a combination of pork, jalape-os and spices. Unlike traditional American chili, my chili verde is not served as a stew, but as a delicious filling for flour tortillas.
Dust off crockpot with chili verde for winter meal
Winter is chili season, and this week I'm offering a chili change of pace with my Crockpot Chili Verde. Verde means "green" in Spanish, and chili verde contains no tomatoes and usually is a combination of pork, jalape-os and spices. Unlike traditional American chili, my chili verde is not served as a stew, but as a delicious filling for flour tortillas.
Dust off crockpot with chili verde for winter meal
Determining moods is a sad business
Depression is the inability to construct a future.
Determining moods is a sad business
Depression is the inability to construct a future.
Mideast jihad must be defeated
"Why are we fighting in Iraq?" is a question many "peace at any price" Americans ask before demanding we bring our troops home.
Thomas L. Lamb, Augusta
Mideast jihad must be defeated
"Why are we fighting in Iraq?" is a question many "peace at any price" Americans ask before demanding we bring our troops home.
Thomas L. Lamb, Augusta
If abortion continues, the devil wins
The devil is at work today. His presence isn't obvious - or are we less aware? Where has respect and love for life gone? ...
Maggie Douglas, Augusta
If abortion continues, the devil wins
Both commission sides must reach out
Sorry, but I must take exception to the Jan. 12 Chronicle editorial, "Taking the first step," with the subhead: "White commissioners must reach out to help create a united Augusta."
Seth Benson, Millen
Don't Democrats care about fraud?
Democrats screamed that Republicans stole the presidential election in Florida in 2000 - a claim proven wrong numerous times by numerous organizations. They even went so far as to try to void the absentee ballots of thousands of Florida servicemen.
Dale E. Owens, Evans
Mideast jihad must be defeated
Augusta being held hostage
When one man becomes able and willing to abuse his power to circumvent democracy in order to egomaniacally remain in public office by maliciously exploiting a vulnerable system of local government, thereby completely negating the balance of power and making a mockery of our democratic election process, and when one man becomes able and willing to abuse his power to autocratically shut down the government, adversely affecting the rights and interests of the people who elected him, that government is not called a democracy. It is called a dictatorship.
David W. Fry, general counsel, CSRAHelp.com
If abortion continues, the devil wins
The devil is at work today. His presence isn't obvious - or are we less aware? Where has respect and love for life gone? ...
Maggie Douglas, Augusta
Augusta being held hostage
When one man becomes able and willing to abuse his power to circumvent democracy in order to egomaniacally remain in public office by maliciously exploiting a vulnerable system of local government, thereby completely negating the balance of power and making a mockery of our democratic election process, and when one man becomes able and willing to abuse his power to autocratically shut down the government, adversely affecting the rights and interests of the people who elected him, that government is not called a democracy. It is called a dictatorship.
David W. Fry, general counsel, CSRAHelp.com
Don't Democrats care about fraud?
Democrats screamed that Republicans stole the presidential election in Florida in 2000 - a claim proven wrong numerous times by numerous organizations. They even went so far as to try to void the absentee ballots of thousands of Florida servicemen.
Dale E. Owens, Evans
Don't Democrats care about fraud?
Both commission sides must reach out
Both commission sides must reach out
Sorry, but I must take exception to the Jan. 12 Chronicle editorial, "Taking the first step," with the subhead: "White commissioners must reach out to help create a united Augusta."
Seth Benson, Millen
Technology lets viewers download TV shows
Kid at heart, John Lithgow enchants young readers
Paris couture: Armani tones down the glitz
Green roofs cut building energy needs
Health and fitness calendar
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures.
Paris couture: Armani tones down the glitz
PARIS - Armani, toning down the glitz, opened France's three-day haute couture marathon Monday with a spring-summer collection featuring strictly tailored suits and dresses as light and frothy as a pina colada on a warm summer's night.
Kid at heart, John Lithgow enchants young readers
NEW YORK - The only qualification John Lithgow has for being a children's book author and entertainer is that he was a kid before growing up to be a successful actor. Still, he's made a second career enchanting young audiences. It comes naturally, he says.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information.
Living briefs
- The creepy stuff just keeps on coming on Lost. In tonight's episode, Charlie has some vividly disturbing dreams that leave him thinking Claire's baby could be in danger. A skeptical Locke, however, has a hunch that Charlie might be dipping into the heroin again. The show airs at 9 on ABC (WJBF, Channel 6).
Living briefs
In a repeat airing of one of the best episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a 9-year-old girl calls Detective Benson for help and claims to have been held hostage in a strange room for four days. It could be a prank - or not. The show airs at 10 on NBC (WAGT, Channel 26).
Living briefs
- The creepy stuff just keeps on coming on Lost. In tonight's episode, Charlie has some vividly disturbing dreams that leave him thinking Claire's baby could be in danger. A skeptical Locke, however, has a hunch that Charlie might be dipping into the heroin again. The show airs at 9 on ABC (WJBF, Channel 6).
Technology lets viewers download TV shows
PASADENA, Calif. - In the fast-moving world of technology, Fox is the tortoise and CBS is the hare.
Paris couture: Armani tones down the glitz
PARIS - Armani, toning down the glitz, opened France's three-day haute couture marathon Monday with a spring-summer collection featuring strictly tailored suits and dresses as light and frothy as a pina colada on a warm summer's night.
Green roofs cut building energy needs
STREET, Md. - If you're the type that likes to buy plants and forget about them, Ed Snodgrass has a greenhouse full of abuse-loving varieties.
Kid at heart, John Lithgow enchants young readers
NEW YORK - The only qualification John Lithgow has for being a children's book author and entertainer is that he was a kid before growing up to be a successful actor. Still, he's made a second career enchanting young audiences. It comes naturally, he says.
Green roofs cut building energy needs
STREET, Md. - If you're the type that likes to buy plants and forget about them, Ed Snodgrass has a greenhouse full of abuse-loving varieties.
Living briefs
In a repeat airing of one of the best episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a 9-year-old girl calls Detective Benson for help and claims to have been held hostage in a strange room for four days. It could be a prank - or not. The show airs at 10 on NBC (WAGT, Channel 26).
Technology lets viewers download TV shows
PASADENA, Calif. - In the fast-moving world of technology, Fox is the tortoise and CBS is the hare.
Seniors calendar
The Seniors Calendar lists items of interest to senior citizens. Call the service agencies for information.
Health and fitness calendar
The health and fitness calendar is a listing of support groups, activities and lectures.
Afghani makes fort history
An officer in Afghanistan's post-Taliban army will make Fort Gordon history Friday as the post's first graduate from that nation.
Revised Voter ID bill passes Senate
Lynx lockout gets icy reception from board
Evolution teaching decision postponed
COLUMBIA - The dispute over how high school students should learn about evolution will continue as a subcommittee reviewing a proposed biology standard delayed its decision Monday.
Move to lock out Lynx fails
The Augusta Lynx hockey team was nearly iced out of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center this morning when three members of the center's governing board supported locking the ice rink's doors until the team paid several bills the board said it is owed.
Sanford takes on eminent domain
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford and the General Assembly presented a united front Tuesday in vowing to protect property owners from the government's power of eminent domain.
Second teen denies sex-case charges
The second of two former Greenbrier High School football players arrested on felony sexual assault charges in October denied all charges against him at a Columbia County Juvenile Court arraignment hearing this morning.
Panel asks about educating illegals
Petition seeks mayor pro tem's ouster
Academic reform adopted by board
When Richmond County freshmen begin high school in the fall, they'll be met by tougher academic requirements.
Generator work closes Wal-Mart
3 finalists named for director of housing
The city of Augusta's procurement director is among three finalists for director of the Housing and Economic Development Department.
Drug-plan cost to be repaid
When Augusta pharmacists reach into their pockets to get drugs for Medicare patients whose prescription coverage has been fouled up, the state of Georgia is going to ensure they are not left holding the bag.
Trial begins over alleged libel of veterans in book
Sanford takes on eminent domain
COLUMBIA - Gov. Mark Sanford and the General Assembly presented a united front Tuesday in vowing to protect property owners from the government's power of eminent domain.
Rants and raves
NEW COMMISSIONERS, we voters really hope one of you will rightfully claim the job of mayor pro tem. We voted for new. We are hoping new attitudes and new faces will bring new solutions to old problems.
Space needed for state colleges
ATLANTA - The state might need to consider trying to use abandoned buildings to house some high-demand college degree programs while it comes up with the money needed to build the programs new homes, a key representative said Tuesday.
Trial in Smith homicide is delayed
Rants and raves
A BIG RAVE to Rep. Ben Harbin for his intent to propose legislation that would prohibit incompetent construction companies ... from bidding on future projects if they haven't timely completed those projects they already have. This is truly a common-sense approach. My only question is why did this solution take so long to come to fruition?
3 finalists named for director of housing
Kid of the Day
Charles Lavert Abrams III, of Blythe, is today's kid of the day.
Reed says Abramoff link is 'guilt by association'
ATLANTA - Ralph Reed, former leader of the Christian Coalition and candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor, said Monday that he's confident voters will reject accusations of "guilt by association" through his links to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Towers lower at center
High-rise condominiums planned for the National Hills shopping center won't be so high.
Columbia County figures on needing more teachers
It is definite that Columbia County will need more teachers, school officials say. What is uncertain is how many.
Democrat calls vote for school bill abrupt
ATLANTA - A Senate Democrat on Tuesday charged that a bill requiring parents to sign off on the school activities their children join was pushed through a committee unexpectedly and without enough notice to interested parties.
Lynx lockout gets icy reception from board
The Augusta Lynx hockey team was nearly iced out of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on Tuesday when three members of the civic center's governing board supported locking the ice rink's doors until the team paid several bills the board said it is owed.
Across the region
WHITESBURG, GA. - A school was evacuated after a tractor-trailer carrying more than 36 tons of explosives got stuck on a railroad crossing.
Academic reform adopted by board
Space needed for state colleges
ATLANTA - The state might need to consider trying to use abandoned buildings to house some high-demand college degree programs while it comes up with the money needed to build the programs new homes, a key representative said Tuesday.
Senators approve revisions
ATLANTA - After hours of sometimes emotional debate, the Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a new voter identification bill, which revises the plan that was voted into law last year.
Parents push to protect schools
Legislators question need for charter school district
COLUMBIA - South Carolina has enough school administration, said Sen. Vincent Sheheen, D-Camden, who argued Tuesday that creating another board to oversee a proposed new statewide charter school district is beyond superfluous.
Panel asks about educating illegals
ATLANTA - The House Higher Education Committee wants to know about illegal immigrants in Georgia public colleges.
Academic reform adopted by board
When Richmond County freshmen begin high school in the fall, they'll be met by tougher academic requirements.
Columbia County figures on needing more teachers
Lynx lockout gets icy reception from board
The Augusta Lynx hockey team was nearly iced out of the Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center on Tuesday when three members of the civic center's governing board supported locking the ice rink's doors until the team paid several bills the board said it is owed.
Rants and raves
A BIG RAVE to Rep. Ben Harbin for his intent to propose legislation that would prohibit incompetent construction companies ... from bidding on future projects if they haven't timely completed those projects they already have. This is truly a common-sense approach. My only question is why did this solution take so long to come to fruition?
New complex is in the works, sort of
News you can use
You have a cold, and all you want is something to make you feel better. But the thought of the 4,000-plus products in the pharmacy aisle are enough to make you want to hide under the covers. Here's a simplified breakdown of what to look for.
Legislators question need for charter school district
Smaller classes put pressure on county
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's recommendation to reduce class sizes might make the next school year a difficult one for the Columbia County School System, Superintendent Tommy Price said at Tuesday night's school board meeting.
Freecycle frees up landfills
The Salvation Army has nothing on Nan Bixby.
Legislators question need for charter school district
COLUMBIA - South Carolina has enough school administration, said Sen. Vincent Sheheen, D-Camden, who argued Tuesday that creating another board to oversee a proposed new statewide charter school district is beyond superfluous.
Special education gets bad grade
The Richmond County school system has exhibited "systemic noncompliance" with the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, according to a report released Monday.
Rants and raves
NEW COMMISSIONERS, we voters really hope one of you will rightfully claim the job of mayor pro tem. We voted for new. We are hoping new attitudes and new faces will bring new solutions to old problems.
Smaller classes put pressure on county
News you can use
Augusta Futurity: 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.
Group trying to tie schools to community
They're not paid and don't receive much glory, but behind the scenes of the Richmond County school system are volunteers working to improve the county's education system.
Former governor issues an apology
Corrections
- An item in Across the Area in Saturday's editions contained incorrect information. Larry Darnell Jones Jr., who pleaded guilty on Friday in Aiken County court to murdering his neighbor, lived in Beech Island.
Group trying to tie schools to community
Columbia County figures on needing more teachers
It is definite that Columbia County will need more teachers, school officials say. What is uncertain is how many.
Special education gets bad grade
Former governor issues an apology
ATLANTA - Thousands of anti-abortion advocates lined up outside the Capitol on Monday and heard a remorseful former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller apologize for his tardiness in supporting their cause.
30-year term is given in killing
AIKEN - The death of Cameron Harris was senseless, but years of ridicule and teasing led Larry Darnell Jones to take the life of his longtime neighbor and friend, defense attorney James Huff said Monday.
Evolution teaching decision postponed
Jury selection begins
The ponderous process of qualifying jurors began Monday in the death-penalty trial of an Augusta man accused of killing two people.
Trial in Smith homicide is delayed
A trial that was scheduled to begin Monday morning for two men charged in the 2001 slaying of Daniel "Mack" McFarland Smith was delayed, because District Attorney Danny Craig is prosecuting a death-penalty trial in Augusta this week.
Group trying to tie schools to community
They're not paid and don't receive much glory, but behind the scenes of the Richmond County school system are volunteers working to improve the county's education system.
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Elected officials from the Democratic stronghold of Athens gathered Monday at the state Capitol to protest a new legislative map that would split their community in two.
Former governor issues an apology
ATLANTA - Thousands of anti-abortion advocates lined up outside the Capitol on Monday and heard a remorseful former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller apologize for his tardiness in supporting their cause.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Forty people have been indicted and more than $200,000 in cash, vehicles and drugs have been seized across the Upstate in what Attorney General Henry McMaster is calling South Carolina's largest methamphetamine raid ever.
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You have a cold, and all you want is something to make you feel better. But the thought of the 4,000-plus products in the pharmacy aisle are enough to make you want to hide under the covers. Here's a simplified breakdown of what to look for.
Across the area
A masked man took money from Express Cash Title in the 3100 block of Peach Orchard Road on Monday morning, police said.
Former Greenbrier player denies charges
The second of two former Greenbrier High School football players arrested on felony sexual assault charges in October denied all charges against him at a Columbia County Juvenile Court arraignment hearing Tuesday.
Reed says Abramoff link is 'guilt by association'
ATLANTA - Ralph Reed, former leader of the Christian Coalition and candidate for Georgia lieutenant governor, said Monday that he's confident voters will reject accusations of "guilt by association" through his links to disgraced lobbyist Jack Abramoff.
Lake-promoting coalition is finding common ground
Now 3 months old, the Clarks Hill Partnership of Georgia seems to be starting to gel, focusing on such things as upcoming lake events and expansion work at the Thomson-McDuffie County Regional Airport.
New complex is in the works, sort of
AIKEN - County officials are asking contractors to submit detailed plans for a new government office complex even though much of the project's details remain murky and undecided.
Towers lower at center
High-rise condominiums planned for the National Hills shopping center won't be so high.
Critics say bill to cost funding
COLUMBIA - A bill to establish a statewide charter school district could cost one such Aiken County school $300,000 next year, its director said.
3 finalists named for director of housing
The city of Augusta's procurement director is among three finalists for director of the Housing and Economic Development Department.
Senate OKs tax trim on natural gas
ATLANTA - Georgians using natural gas and liquid propane to keep warm this winter should see their costs drop slightly now that both houses of the General Assembly have approved a temporary cut in sales tax.
Road work bill is introduced
ATLANTA - A few state lawmakers think they have an answer to one type of gridlock plaguing Georgia's roads.
Athens remap could repeat
ATLANTA - A controversial plan to craft new political boundaries in Clarke County could be the first of several attempts to shift the state's political maps, though Republican leaders vow that a wholesale redrawing of legislative districts is not in the offing.
Time me
Time meUsing his cell phone, Travis Mays (left) times friend Rod Price running 40 yards in seconds while at Riverview Park in North Augusta.
Evolution teaching decision postponed
COLUMBIA - The dispute over how high school students should learn about evolution will continue as a subcommittee reviewing a proposed biology standard delayed its decision Monday.
Parents push to protect schools
AIKEN - A crowd of residents voiced their concerns about the proposed closure of four schools in a reconfiguration plan at the Aiken County School Board meeting Tuesday night.
Trial begins over alleged libel of veterans in book
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A federal jury began hearing testimony Monday in a lawsuit stemming from a book alleging, among other things, that the CIA sponsored a plot in the mid-1960s to assassinate Cambodian Crown Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
Smaller classes put pressure on county
Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue's recommendation to reduce class sizes might make the next school year a difficult one for the Columbia County School System, Superintendent Tommy Price said at Tuesday night's school board meeting.
Talk of homes draws crowd
McCORMICK, S.C. - A proposal to build hundreds of pricey homes along 10 miles of Thurmond Lake's undeveloped shoreline drew mixed reactions Monday night.
Critics, supporters react
When it comes to opinions on the quality of Richmond County special education, it all depends on whom you ask.
Officials weigh land purchase
NORTH AUGUSTA - City officials have found an available tract of land that could be developed as a district or regional park.
Democrat calls vote for school bill abrupt
ATLANTA - A Senate Democrat on Tuesday charged that a bill requiring parents to sign off on the school activities their children join was pushed through a committee unexpectedly and without enough notice to interested parties.
Kid of the Day
Savannah Alexis Butler, of Edgefield, SC, is today's kid of the day.
Senators approve revisions
ATLANTA - After hours of sometimes emotional debate, the Georgia Senate on Tuesday approved a new voter identification bill, which revises the plan that was voted into law last year.
Meals off wheels
Workers move food from a refrigerated tractor-trailer tipped on its side on Interstate 59, north of Trenton Ga.
Lake-promoting coalition is finding common ground
Now 3 months old, the Clarks Hill Partnership of Georgia seems to be starting to gel, focusing on such things as upcoming lake events and expansion work at the Thomson-McDuffie County Regional Airport.
Special education gets bad grade
The Richmond County school system has exhibited "systemic noncompliance" with the federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, according to a report released Monday.
Drug-plan cost to be repaid
When Augusta pharmacists reach into their pockets to get drugs for Medicare patients whose prescription coverage has been fouled up, the state of Georgia is going to ensure they are not left holding the bag.
Critics say bill to cost funding
COLUMBIA - A bill to establish a statewide charter school district could cost one such Aiken County school $300,000 next year, its director said.
Critics, supporters react
When it comes to opinions on the quality of Richmond County special education, it all depends on whom you ask.
Freecycle frees up landfills
The Salvation Army has nothing on Nan Bixby.
Panel asks about educating illegals
ATLANTA - The House Higher Education Committee wants to know about illegal immigrants in Georgia public colleges.
Jury selection begins
The ponderous process of qualifying jurors began Monday in the death-penalty trial of an Augusta man accused of killing two people.
Across the area
Richmond County sheriff's deputies have arrested a Blythe woman who is accused of assaulting a Fort Gordon soldier, records show.
30-year term is given in killing
AIKEN - The death of Cameron Harris was senseless, but years of ridicule and teasing led Larry Darnell Jones to take the life of his longtime neighbor and friend, defense attorney James Huff said Monday.
Kid of the Day
Charles Lavert Abrams III, of Blythe, is today's kid of the day.
New complex is in the works, sort of
AIKEN - County officials are asking contractors to submit detailed plans for a new government office complex even though much of the project's details remain murky and undecided.
Road work bill is introduced
ATLANTA - A few state lawmakers think they have an answer to one type of gridlock plaguing Georgia's roads.
Senate OKs tax trim on natural gas
ATLANTA - Georgians using natural gas and liquid propane to keep warm this winter should see their costs drop slightly now that both houses of the General Assembly have approved a temporary cut in sales tax.
Former Greenbrier player denies charges
The second of two former Greenbrier High School football players arrested on felony sexual assault charges in October denied all charges against him at a Columbia County Juvenile Court arraignment hearing Tuesday.
Trial in Smith homicide is delayed
A trial that was scheduled to begin Monday morning for two men charged in the 2001 slaying of Daniel "Mack" McFarland Smith was delayed, because District Attorney Danny Craig is prosecuting a death-penalty trial in Augusta this week.
Parents push to protect schools
AIKEN - A crowd of residents voiced their concerns about the proposed closure of four schools in a reconfiguration plan at the Aiken County School Board meeting Tuesday night.
Athens remap could repeat
ATLANTA - A controversial plan to craft new political boundaries in Clarke County could be the first of several attempts to shift the state's political maps, though Republican leaders vow that a wholesale redrawing of legislative districts is not in the offing.
Time me
Time meUsing his cell phone, Travis Mays (left) times friend Rod Price running 40 yards in seconds while at Riverview Park in North Augusta.
Talk of homes draws crowd
McCORMICK, S.C. - A proposal to build hundreds of pricey homes along 10 miles of Thurmond Lake's undeveloped shoreline drew mixed reactions Monday night.
Afghani makes fort history
An officer in Afghanistan's post-Taliban army will make Fort Gordon history Friday as the post's first graduate from that nation.
Rants and raves
NEW COMMISSIONERS, we voters really hope one of you will rightfully claim the job of mayor pro tem. We voted for new. We are hoping new attitudes and new faces will bring new solutions to old problems.
30-year term is given in killing
Officials weigh land purchase
NORTH AUGUSTA - City officials have found an available tract of land that could be developed as a district or regional park.
Across the area
A masked man took money from Express Cash Title in the 3100 block of Peach Orchard Road on Monday morning, police said.
Critics say bill to cost funding
Across Georgia
ATLANTA - Elected officials from the Democratic stronghold of Athens gathered Monday at the state Capitol to protest a new legislative map that would split their community in two.
Across South Carolina
GREENVILLE - Forty people have been indicted and more than $200,000 in cash, vehicles and drugs have been seized across the Upstate in what Attorney General Henry McMaster is calling South Carolina's largest methamphetamine raid ever.
Sanford takes on eminent domain
Kid of the Day
Savannah Alexis Butler, of Edgefield, SC, is today's kid of the day.
Senate OKs tax trim on natural gas
News you can use
Augusta Futurity: 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.
Corrections
- An item in Across the Area in Saturday's editions contained incorrect information. Larry Darnell Jones Jr., who pleaded guilty on Friday in Aiken County court to murdering his neighbor, lived in Beech Island.
Rants and raves
A BIG RAVE to Rep. Ben Harbin for his intent to propose legislation that would prohibit incompetent construction companies ... from bidding on future projects if they haven't timely completed those projects they already have. This is truly a common-sense approach. My only question is why did this solution take so long to come to fruition?
Trial begins over alleged libel of veterans in book
CHARLESTON, S.C. - A federal jury began hearing testimony Monday in a lawsuit stemming from a book alleging, among other things, that the CIA sponsored a plot in the mid-1960s to assassinate Cambodian Crown Prince Norodom Sihanouk.
Larke asks legislators to defeat Perdue plan
ATLANTA -- Richmond County school officials would have to figure out where to cut $8.5 million in operating expenses if a state classroom funding proposal being pushed by Gov. Sonny Perdue passes this year.
Kimberly-Clark to add 150 jobs
Meals off wheels
Workers move food from a refrigerated tractor-trailer tipped on its side on Interstate 59, north of Trenton Ga.
Former Greenbrier player denies charges
Reed says Abramoff link is 'guilt by association'
Lake-promoting coalition is finding common ground
Space needed for state colleges
Democrat calls vote for school bill abrupt
'Da Vinci Code' to launch lineup at Cannes
PARIS - Case cracked: "The Da Vinci Code" will be the opening-night movie at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organizers said.
Academy Award statuettes arrive in New York
'Da Vinci Code' to launch lineup at Cannes
PARIS - Case cracked: "The Da Vinci Code" will be the opening-night movie at the Cannes Film Festival in May, organizers said.
Academy Award statuettes arrive in New York
NEW YORK - Oscar, welcome to the Big Apple.
Academy Award statuettes arrive in New York
NEW YORK - Oscar, welcome to the Big Apple.
'Da Vinci Code' to launch lineup at Cannes
Toyota to join circuits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stock car racing found a new ally when it needed one Monday, when Toyota announced its plans to join the NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup circuits next year.
Toyota to join circuits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Stock car racing found a new ally when it needed one Monday, when Toyota announced its plans to join the NASCAR Busch and Nextel Cup circuits next year.
Iverson bests undermanned Sacramento
PHILADELPHIA - Allen Iverson scored 41 points and Chris Webber had 17 points and 13 rebounds, leading Philadelphia to a 109-103 victory over undermanned Sacramento on Tuesday night.
Bryant leaves mark in scoring 81 points
LOS ANGELES - Wilt Chamberlain's record 100-point game seemed unreachable from the time he accomplished the feat nearly 44 years ago.
Iverson bests undermanned Sacramento
PHILADELPHIA - Allen Iverson scored 41 points and Chris Webber had 17 points and 13 rebounds, leading Philadelphia to a 109-103 victory over undermanned Sacramento on Tuesday night.
Bryant leaves mark in scoring 81 points
Iverson bests undermanned Sacramento
Bryant leaves mark in scoring 81 points
LOS ANGELES - Wilt Chamberlain's record 100-point game seemed unreachable from the time he accomplished the feat nearly 44 years ago.
Metress forced to take a seat
Augusta State coach Dip Metress did not accompany his team Monday night to Savannah, Ga.
No. 1 vs. No. 2 is really no contest
DURHAM, N.C. - Pat Summitt was in unfamiliar territory. Rarely has she seen Tennessee so thoroughly outplayed, so thoroughly beaten.
Metress forced to take a seat
Augusta State coach Dip Metress did not accompany his team Monday night to Savannah, Ga.
No. 1 vs. No. 2 is really no contest
DURHAM, N.C. - Pat Summitt was in unfamiliar territory. Rarely has she seen Tennessee so thoroughly outplayed, so thoroughly beaten.
Black's not back for Pittsburgh
Broncos fan is heckled by his teacher
Seattle's past is hard to forget
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Mrs. Ruby Hunt Hood (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
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Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
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Odessa Dyson Fowler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Onie R. Saltz (GREER, S.C.)
Mr. Charles R. Wilson (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
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Mrs. Barbara Wilson Cole (BLUFFTON, S.C.)
Mr. William Louie Mims (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Elouise Tremble (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
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Mr. Lucious Stallings, Jr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Claude Blackwelder, Jr. (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mrs. Ivaree W. Stacey (KNOXVILLE, TN)
Ms. Rubye M. Wingfield (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Thomas Sigman (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Lady Scarboro (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Dennis K. McAbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Onie R. Saltz (GREER, S.C.)
Mr. Harris B. Josey (BARTOW, Ga.)
Mr. Charles I. Rabun, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Elsie Green Parrish (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Joe Preacher (BRUNSON, S.C.)
Mr. Harris B. Josey (BARTOW, Ga.)
Mrs. Michelle Nicole Masters (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mrs. Elouise Tremble (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Mr. Wilbert L. Monroe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Lucious Stallings, Jr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. W.B. Miller, Sr. (WADLEY, Ga.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Dennis K. McAbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Charles I. Rabun, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Blanche Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Michelle Nicole Masters (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Ms. Amanda Marie Brown (PHOENIX, Ariz.)
Mr. Wilbert L. Monroe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. William Louie Mims (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Dennis K. McAbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Pauline Lewis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Amanda Marie Brown (PHOENIX, Ariz.)
Ms. Ivory Lee Bassett (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Ms. Ivory Lee Bassett (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Alphonso Larkin, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Wesley L. Key (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Wesley L. Key (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Herbert L. Jackson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Charles I. Rabun, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Featured Obituary:Janette Carter
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Janette Carter, the last surviving child of country music's founding Carter Family, who in recent years preserved her parents' old-time style with weekly performances, has died. She was 82.
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Featured Obituary:Janette Carter
KINGSPORT, Tenn. - Janette Carter, the last surviving child of country music's founding Carter Family, who in recent years preserved her parents' old-time style with weekly performances, has died. She was 82.
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Mr. James R. Cade (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Robert C. Baird (APPLING, Ga.)
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Mr. W.B. Miller, Sr. (WADLEY, Ga.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. William Louie Mims (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Musselwhite (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Alphonso Larkin, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Claude Blackwelder, Jr. (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mr. Michael Jordan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. James Alton Tanksley (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Elisabeth Adams (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Odessa Dyson Fowler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Claude Blackwelder, Jr. (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mr. James R. Cade (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. James Alton Tanksley (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mrs. Elisabeth Adams (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Emily Wyman Wigh (COLUMBUS , IN)
Mr. George L. Carden III (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Claude Howard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Robert C. Baird (APPLING, Ga.)
Mr. George Hayden (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Rubye M. Wingfield (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Thomas Hatcher (GOOSE CREEK, S.C.)
Mr. Gregory Shane Brant (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Charles Harris, Sr. (COMMERCE, Ga.)
Mrs. Lady Scarboro (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mrs. Sherry Folks Butler (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mr. George L. Carden III (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Harris B. Josey (BARTOW, Ga.)
Mr. Charles I. Rabun, Jr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Charles Harris, Sr. (COMMERCE, Ga.)
Mrs. Elsie Green Parrish (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. William Louie Mims (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Blanche Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Ruby Hunt Hood (WASHINGTON, Ga.)
Ms. Ivory Lee Bassett (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Mr. Claude Blackwelder, Jr. (BEECH ISLAND, S.C.)
Mr. Dennis K. McAbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mrs. Mary Lou Martin (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Onie R. Saltz (GREER, S.C.)
Mr. Michael Jordan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Gregory Shane Brant (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. George L. Carden III (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Lucious Stallings, Jr. (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mrs. Frances Musselwhite (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. Thomas Sigman (SPARTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Emily Wyman Wigh (COLUMBUS , IN)
Mr. Wesley L. Key (NEW ELLENTON, S.C.)
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Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. James Alton Tanksley (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Mr. Alphonso Larkin, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Herbert L. Jackson (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Thomas Hatcher (GOOSE CREEK, S.C.)
Mr. Wilbert L. Monroe (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Ivaree W. Stacey (KNOXVILLE, TN)
Mr. W.B. Miller, Sr. (WADLEY, Ga.)
Mr. Joe Preacher (BRUNSON, S.C.)
Mrs. Pauline Lewis (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Odessa Dyson Fowler (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Ms. Rubye M. Wingfield (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Sherry Folks Butler (AIKEN, S.C.)
Mrs. Michelle Nicole Masters (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Ms. Amanda Marie Brown (PHOENIX, Ariz.)
Mr. George Hayden (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Kenneth Hudson (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. W.B. Miller, Sr. (WADLEY, Ga.)
Mrs. Elouise Tremble (LOUISVILLE, Ga.)
Mrs. Emma Tuten Hornsby (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mr. Charles R. Wilson (GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Zechariah Scott ( GROVETOWN, Ga.)
Mr. Dennis K. McAbee (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. James R. Cade (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Mr. William Louie Mims (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mr. Claude Howard (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Lady Scarboro (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Alphonso Larkin, Sr. (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mrs. Barbara Wilson Cole (BLUFFTON, S.C.)
Mrs. Elisabeth Adams (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
Mr. Robert C. Baird (APPLING, Ga.)
Mr. George L. Carden III (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
USOC won't let Nardiello coach
La Bomba offers Bode advice
TURIN, Italy - Asked what advice he'd give Bode Miller, Alberto Tomba threw his head back and let out a roar of laughter that bounced around the hotel lobby's marble floor.
USOC won't let Nardiello coach
The U.S. Olympic Committee will not allow Tim Nardiello to coach the American skeleton team at next month's Turin Games, despite his reinstatement by the sport's national governing body after an arbitrator found no evidence to support claims he sexually harassed two team members.
Protesters grab torch from athlete's hand
Savoie finds right balance of skating and academics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Matt Savoie didn't follow figure skating's traditional path.
USOC won't let Nardiello coach
The U.S. Olympic Committee will not allow Tim Nardiello to coach the American skeleton team at next month's Turin Games, despite his reinstatement by the sport's national governing body after an arbitrator found no evidence to support claims he sexually harassed two team members.
Olympics security costs at $107 million so far
Nardiello back as skeleton coach
Tim Nardiello was reinstated as the U.S. women's skeleton coach Monday night, shortly after an arbitrator found no evidence supporting claims that he sexually harassed two team members - but it's still unknown if he'll coach at the Turin Olympics next month.
Savoie finds right balance of skating and academics
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Matt Savoie didn't follow figure skating's traditional path.
Olympics security costs at $107 million so far
TURIN, Italy - Italy has spent $107 million on security for the Turin Olympics and expects to spend more during the coming weeks, the interior minister said Monday.
La Bomba offers Bode advice
TURIN, Italy - Asked what advice he'd give Bode Miller, Alberto Tomba threw his head back and let out a roar of laughter that bounced around the hotel lobby's marble floor.
Protesters grab torch from athlete's hand
ROME - Four protesters briefly grabbed the Olympic torch from Italian track star Eleanora Berlanda as the relay passed through the Italian town of Trento on Monday.
Olympics security costs at $107 million so far
TURIN, Italy - Italy has spent $107 million on security for the Turin Olympics and expects to spend more during the coming weeks, the interior minister said Monday.
Nardiello back as skeleton coach
Protesters grab torch from athlete's hand
ROME - Four protesters briefly grabbed the Olympic torch from Italian track star Eleanora Berlanda as the relay passed through the Italian town of Trento on Monday.
Nardiello back as skeleton coach
Tim Nardiello was reinstated as the U.S. women's skeleton coach Monday night, shortly after an arbitrator found no evidence supporting claims that he sexually harassed two team members - but it's still unknown if he'll coach at the Turin Olympics next month.
Savoie finds right balance of skating and academics
Federer survives scare; Hingis advances
Davenport ousted at Australian Open
Davenport ousted at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Justine Henin-Hardenne upset top-seeded Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.
Overtime
Former Josey and Georgia star Arnold Harrison has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers from their practice squad and will suit up for the Super Bowl.
Overtime
In San Francisco, Barry Bonds pulled out of the World Baseball Classic on Monday, saying he didn't want to risk an injury that could jeopardize his future with the San Francisco Giants.
Davenport ousted at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia - Justine Henin-Hardenne upset top-seeded Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday to advance to the Australian Open semifinals.
Sharapova has ideas for sport
MELBOURNE, Australia - At 18, with a Wimbledon title and a previous No. 1 ranking on her rsum, Maria Sharapova has made an early mark on the tennis world.
Federer survives scare; Hingis advances
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer held off a serious challenge from Tommy Haas on Monday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a five-set victory over the former second-ranked player.
Overtime
Former Josey and Georgia star Arnold Harrison has been signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers from their practice squad and will suit up for the Super Bowl.
Federer survives scare; Hingis advances
MELBOURNE, Australia - Roger Federer held off a serious challenge from Tommy Haas on Monday and advanced to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open with a five-set victory over the former second-ranked player.
Sharapova has ideas for sport
MELBOURNE, Australia - At 18, with a Wimbledon title and a previous No. 1 ranking on her rsum, Maria Sharapova has made an early mark on the tennis world.
Overtime
In San Francisco, Barry Bonds pulled out of the World Baseball Classic on Monday, saying he didn't want to risk an injury that could jeopardize his future with the San Francisco Giants.
Evans rules its rival
Even the average fan could see a barn burner in the making during Evans' 50-48 win over Greenbrier on Tuesday night.
Evans rules its rival
Even the average fan could see a barn burner in the making during Evans' 50-48 win over Greenbrier on Tuesday night.
Back to Business
KIRKLAND, Wash. - The day after the Seahawks earned their first trip to the Super Bowl, it seemed as if all Seattle and the surrounding area was recovering from a Puget Sound-sized hangover.
Black's not back for Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - To coach Bill Cowher, the Pittsburgh Steelers simply look right in white.
Seattle's past is hard to forget
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Shaun Alexander was relaxing in front of his television when a face from the Seahawks' middling past appeared on the screen: Tim Brown, now retired after 16 seasons with the Raiders.
Broncos fan is heckled by his teacher
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. - A 17-year-old high school student said he was humiliated when a teacher made him sit on the floor during a midterm exam in his ethnicity class - for wearing a Denver Broncos jersey.
NFL notes
ST. LOUIS - Jim Haslett, fired by the New Orleans Saints after six seasons as head coach, on Tuesday was named defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams.
Black's not back for Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH - To coach Bill Cowher, the Pittsburgh Steelers simply look right in white.
NFL notes
ST. LOUIS - Jim Haslett, fired by the New Orleans Saints after six seasons as head coach, on Tuesday was named defensive coordinator for the St. Louis Rams.
Broncos fan is heckled by his teacher
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. - A 17-year-old high school student said he was humiliated when a teacher made him sit on the floor during a midterm exam in his ethnicity class - for wearing a Denver Broncos jersey.
Seattle's past is hard to forget
KIRKLAND, Wash. - Shaun Alexander was relaxing in front of his television when a face from the Seahawks' middling past appeared on the screen: Tim Brown, now retired after 16 seasons with the Raiders.
Back to Business
KIRKLAND, Wash. - The day after the Seahawks earned their first trip to the Super Bowl, it seemed as if all Seattle and the surrounding area was recovering from a Puget Sound-sized hangover.
Pope's encyclical on love surprising
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI releases his long-awaited first encyclical Wednesday, an exploration of God's love and charity that has surprised even some Vatican officials because it isn't at all controversial.
Pope's encyclical on love surprising
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI releases his long-awaited first encyclical Wednesday, an exploration of God's love and charity that has surprised even some Vatican officials because it isn't at all controversial.
Buttafuoco, Amy Fisher plan TV reunion
NEW YORK - More than a decade after 16-year-old Amy Fisher had a sexual relationship with a much-older car mechanic and shot his wife in the face, the one-time "Long Island Lolita" and Joey and Mary Jo Buttafuoco have agreed to appear together in a televised reunion.
Ratings for basic cable networks
Rankings for the top 15 programs on basic cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 16-22. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.
GLAAD voices concerns over 'American Idol'
NEW YORK - Is "American Idol" homophobic?
Buttafuoco, Amy Fisher plan TV reunion
NBC's 'Scrubs' getting sillier and sillier
PASADENA, Calif. - His colleagues at "Scrubs" wouldn't let Zach Braff get a big head after the success of his movie, "Garden State."
BBC's 'Top of the Pops' may be heading stateside
NEW YORK - "Top of the Pops," the long-running British music program famous for performances by artists from The Beatles to Nirvana, is making another attempt to cross the Atlantic.
Kaley Cuoco simply flipped for 'Charmed'
Football and 'Idol' spell a winning week for Fox
NEW YORK - A pigskin clash plus hammy singers proved to be a winning formula last week for the Fox network last week, which had one of its biggest-ever audiences.
Kaley Cuoco simply flipped for 'Charmed'
LOS ANGELES - Even with the aid of wires, Kaley Cuoco says she's still struggling to get the hang of tumbling through the air as the newest witch to land on the WB's "Charmed."
GLAAD voices concerns over 'American Idol'
Ratings for basic cable networks
Football and 'Idol' spell a winning week for Fox
NEW YORK - A pigskin clash plus hammy singers proved to be a winning formula last week for the Fox network last week, which had one of its biggest-ever audiences.
Buttafuoco, Amy Fisher plan TV reunion
NEW YORK - More than a decade after 16-year-old Amy Fisher had a sexual relationship with a much-older car mechanic and shot his wife in the face, the one-time "Long Island Lolita" and Joey and Mary Jo Buttafuoco have agreed to appear together in a televised reunion.
GLAAD voices concerns over 'American Idol'
NEW YORK - Is "American Idol" homophobic?
NBC's 'Scrubs' getting sillier and sillier
PASADENA, Calif. - His colleagues at "Scrubs" wouldn't let Zach Braff get a big head after the success of his movie, "Garden State."
BBC's 'Top of the Pops' may be heading stateside
NEW YORK - "Top of the Pops," the long-running British music program famous for performances by artists from The Beatles to Nirvana, is making another attempt to cross the Atlantic.
Football and 'Idol' spell a winning week for Fox
Kaley Cuoco simply flipped for 'Charmed'
LOS ANGELES - Even with the aid of wires, Kaley Cuoco says she's still struggling to get the hang of tumbling through the air as the newest witch to land on the WB's "Charmed."
Ratings for basic cable networks
Rankings for the top 15 programs on basic cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 16-22. Day and start time (EST) are in parentheses.
NBC's 'Scrubs' getting sillier and sillier
BBC's 'Top of the Pops' may be heading stateside
Kanye West poses as Jesus on Rolling Stone cover
Emerging Muslim comics break down stereotypes
Youngest Knox one-ups brothers
When most golfers tee it up, a voice in the back of their head whispers: "Maybe this will be the day I make my first hole-in-one."
Youngest Knox one-ups brothers
When most golfers tee it up, a voice in the back of their head whispers: "Maybe this will be the day I make my first hole-in-one."
Youngest Knox one-ups brothers
When most golfers tee it up, a voice in the back of their head whispers: "Maybe this will be the day I make my first hole-in-one."
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: In Hostel, two American college students are backpacking through Europe and run into a bit of mischief on the eastern part of the continent. I enjoyed this movie because it delivered what I wanted: a suspense thriller.
Students struggling to stay in school don't have to drop out
With trendy books, patterns, yarns, it's finally cool to knit
I have an addiction.
A relatively expensive, life-consuming addiction.
Students struggling to stay in school don't have to drop out
As graduation nears, I wonder what has happened to some of my classmates.
Formulaic 'Last Holiday' does pull off decent laughs
The movie Last Holiday follows a familiar formula reminiscent of several movies, such as Joe Versus the Volcano, starring Tom Hanks.
Teens can feel out of place at pediatricians' offices
Students struggling to stay in school don't have to drop out
As graduation nears, I wonder what has happened to some of my classmates.
Girl should talk with boy about misunderstanding
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: Me and this boy had become friends, and friends only. He had a girlfriend and I had a boyfriend ... and we were going to keep it on the down low so that nobody would think we were trying to go together. He told his cousin and she took it the wrong way ... and she passed it on to her friend, her friend passed it on to another friend ... and she got to his girlfriend.
Question of the week
Q: Do you think teens have gotten more conservative over the years?
Teens can feel out of place at pediatricians' offices
The last time Krystal Hawes, 17, went to the doctor, she wasn't afraid to let him know what was bothering her.
Girl should talk with boy about misunderstanding
THIS WEEK'S PROBLEM: Me and this boy had become friends, and friends only. He had a girlfriend and I had a boyfriend ... and we were going to keep it on the down low so that nobody would think we were trying to go together. He told his cousin and she took it the wrong way ... and she passed it on to her friend, her friend passed it on to another friend ... and she got to his girlfriend.
Spotted
Teresa Nafarrete, the hostess of the dance exhibition, is accompanied by Brandy James backstage.
Teens can feel out of place at pediatricians' offices
The last time Krystal Hawes, 17, went to the doctor, she wasn't afraid to let him know what was bothering her.
With trendy books, patterns, yarns, it's finally cool to knit
Xtreme calendar
AUDITION: The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing is looking for at least 10 males and 10 females for their April production of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
With trendy books, patterns, yarns, it's finally cool to knit
I have an addiction.
A relatively expensive, life-consuming addiction.
Formulaic 'Last Holiday' does pull off decent laughs
Quick hits
MY THOUGHTS: In Hostel, two American college students are backpacking through Europe and run into a bit of mischief on the eastern part of the continent. I enjoyed this movie because it delivered what I wanted: a suspense thriller.
Question of the week
Q: Do you think teens have gotten more conservative over the years?
Xtreme calendar
AUDITION: The Aiken Community Playhouse Youth Wing is looking for at least 10 males and 10 females for their April production of Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
Spotted
Teresa Nafarrete, the hostess of the dance exhibition, is accompanied by Brandy James backstage.
Formulaic 'Last Holiday' does pull off decent laughs
The movie Last Holiday follows a familiar formula reminiscent of several movies, such as Joe Versus the Volcano, starring Tom Hanks.
Girl should talk with boy about misunderstanding
Jackson will demolish old downtown building
Aiken cottage retains many vintage features
Chamber gives awards for community service
Science festival gets pupils excited
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