Across the river
LOVE, SEX & THE IRS: FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE; 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday, Saturday and May 12, 13, 18, 19, 20; Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, Building 32100, Third Avenue; $34 civilians, $32 seniors, retirees, civil service civilians, active-duty E7 and above, $25 active-duty E6 and below, $20 for show only; (706) 793-8552
Around the block
Aiken Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. Monday on the Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series. In case of rain, the free concerts will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Call (803) 642-7631.
Reunions
SOUTH CAROLINA
Library events
NANCY BONNETTE LIBRARY
HOURS: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Dinner part of Colonial observance in North Augusta
A June 2 colonial dinner will kick off weekend festivities for Under the Crown, which commemorates the 225th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Cornwallis.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Results for April 17-23.
CSRA Bridge Results
CSRA Bridge Results for April 17-23.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Web site is not kind to Aiken
There's a wealth of information about local communities on the Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia, but some officials think Aiken County is not making a good impression with the Web site's visitors.
Web site is not kind to Aiken
There's a wealth of information about local communities on the Internet-based encyclopedia Wikipedia, but some officials think Aiken County is not making a good impression with the Web site's visitors.
Young authors of book about North Augusta are honored
Seeing his name in print was an overwhelming experience for fifth-grader Jack Tyler Carroll.
Music in the Park series set to resume in North Augusta
Carol Terry already has made her request to Mother Nature for the summer.
Pet of the week
Frappuccino, a 3-month-old mixed breed, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Around the block
Aiken Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. Monday on the Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken, as part of the Hopelands Summer Concert Series. In case of rain, the free concerts will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Call (803) 642-7631.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528
Waiters are serving worthy cause
Eleven years ago, 17 volunteers donned aprons and took orders for a good cause.
Meetings
AIKEN COUNTY REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS COMMISSION: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays (unless it is a holiday, then moves to second Monday), Registration and Elections Building, 916 Vaucluse Road, Aiken; (803) 642-1528
Young authors of book about North Augusta are honored
Seeing his name in print was an overwhelming experience for fifth-grader Jack Tyler Carroll.
Adult literacy sites
Here are some phone numbers of adult literacy sites:
Coach appreciates swimmer's competitive spirit
If Katie Duncan isn't at school or at home, chances are she's at Augusta Aquatics Center.
Music in the Park series set to resume in North Augusta
Carol Terry already has made her request to Mother Nature for the summer.
Dinner part of Colonial observance in North Augusta
A June 2 colonial dinner will kick off weekend festivities for Under the Crown, which commemorates the 225th anniversary of the Siege of Fort Cornwallis.
Waiters are serving worthy cause
Eleven years ago, 17 volunteers donned aprons and took orders for a good cause.
Pet of the week
Frappuccino, a 3-month-old mixed breed, is available for adoption through Molly's Militia.
Coach appreciates swimmer's competitive spirit
If Katie Duncan isn't at school or at home, chances are she's at Augusta Aquatics Center.
New group is bringing jazz to Aiken
Pat Kirk becomes nostalgic as she recalls nights at Gaslight Square, an entertainment district in St. Louis she frequented in the 1960s.
New group is bringing jazz to Aiken
Pat Kirk becomes nostalgic as she recalls nights at Gaslight Square, an entertainment district in St. Louis she frequented in the 1960s.
This week
Works by painter Al Beyer: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through May 31; lower gallery, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway; free; (803) 641-3305
This week
Works by painter Al Beyer: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, through May 31; lower gallery, Etherredge Center, 471 University Parkway; free; (803) 641-3305
Across the river
LOVE, SEX & THE IRS: FORT GORDON DINNER THEATRE; 7 p.m. dinner, 8 p.m. show Friday, Saturday and May 12, 13, 18, 19, 20; Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, Building 32100, Third Avenue; $34 civilians, $32 seniors, retirees, civil service civilians, active-duty E7 and above, $25 active-duty E6 and below, $20 for show only; (706) 793-8552
Recreation
NORTH AUGUSTA CENTER
KARATE CLUB TRAINING CLASSES: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; classes in US TAI Karate for adults and children; $40 per month, no contracts required
Recreation
NORTH AUGUSTA CENTER
KARATE CLUB TRAINING CLASSES: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; classes in US TAI Karate for adults and children; $40 per month, no contracts required
Reunions
SOUTH CAROLINA
Library events
NANCY BONNETTE LIBRARY
HOURS: Noon to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
Locket that went down with Titanic victim sells in British auction
LONDON - A locket that went down with the Titanic and a survivor's handwritten account of the 1912 disaster fetched tens of thousands of dollars at auction Saturday.
Locket that went down with Titanic victim sells in British auction
Goldy Schulz takes a darker turn in 'Dark Tort'
Some gals have all the luck - and some don't. In "Dart Tort," featuring Diane Mott Davidson's caterer-cum-sleuth Goldy Schulz, Dusty Routt is the sweet young girl from a poor family who was always trying to improve her life but just kept getting knocked down.
Photography book offers snapshot of acting
NEW YORK - You're a maximum-security prison warden who has just heard there's a riot in C Block. Two guards have been killed and a murderer is holding four more hostage.
Goldy Schulz takes a darker turn in 'Dark Tort'
Some gals have all the luck - and some don't. In "Dart Tort," featuring Diane Mott Davidson's caterer-cum-sleuth Goldy Schulz, Dusty Routt is the sweet young girl from a poor family who was always trying to improve her life but just kept getting knocked down.
Photography book offers snapshot of acting
MLB power rankings week 5
Every week of the regular season, The Augusta Chronicle's Andrew Festa and Miguelangelo Hernandez will rank the teams.
Ruth's family: Babe's stature won't be affected
CHICAGO - If Barry Bonds catches The Babe, the legendary slugger's family members won't be there to see it.
Ruth's family: Babe's stature won't be affected
Mysteries of wife's car will eventually become clear
Jordyn Alexandrea Adams
Natisha and Richard Adams Jr., of Beech Island, S.C., are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Jordyn Alexandrea, born March 31, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Felicia Lorrain Hope
Angelic Chastain and Jason Chance are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Felicia Lorrain Hope, born April 10, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Emma Marie Ann
Joshua and Chrystal Paschal, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Marie Ann, born April 4, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Hunter Nathaniel Rawlins
Christopher and Amber Rawlins, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Hunter Nathaniel, born March 23, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Braylon Alexander Springs
Melvin and Stacey Springs, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Braylon Alexander, born April 6, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Daniel Craig Robertson
Heard and Martha Robertson, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Daniel Craig, born March 17, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Guy Hollingsworth Bowen
Guy and Jill Bowen, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Guy Hollingsworth, to be called Worth, born March 5, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Paige Ansley Carrick
Chad and Christina Carrick, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Paige Ansley, born April 5, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Lana Noel Stelter
Ryan and Tanya Stelter, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Lana Noel, born March 24, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital in Augusta.
Everett Joseph Wenzel
Greg and Brooke Wenzel, of Lawrenceville, Ga., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Everett Joseph, born March 5, 2006, at Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville.
Rylie Kay Rutherford
Brandon and Cynthia Rutherford, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Rylie Kay, born April 5, 2006, at Doctors Hospital in Augusta.
Jesslyn Diane Arnold
J.L. and Becky Arnold, of Martinez, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Jesslyn Diane, born April 6, 2006, at University Hospital.
De'Shawn Quantavious Rhodes
Veronica Fields and Eugene Rhodes Sr., are pleased to announce the birth of their son, De'Shawn Quantavious, born April 3, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
KaZaria Nyla' Mathis
Sterling and Azizi Mathis, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, KaZaria Nyla', born April 5, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Anna Constance Waddell
Tad and Melanie Waddell, of Augusta, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Constance, born March 27, 2006, at University Hospital in Augusta.
Franco is touched by reception
Reitsma looking for more work after saving one against the Mets
Franco is touched by reception
ATLANTA - Plenty of players have come and gone from the Braves' franchise over the years, but not too many - if any - have been welcomed back to Atlanta in the fashion that baseball's elder statesman, Julio Franco, was Friday evening.
McBride back in Braves' bullpen
McBride back in Braves' bullpen
ATLANTA - After more than a month away because of a wrist injury, Braves left-handed reliever Macay McBride was able to rejoin his teammates Sunday.
Braves' bats come alive
ATLANTA - As vigorously as he attempted to fight them, April's trials had gotten the better of Jeff Francoeur.
Reitsma looking for more work after saving one against the Mets
ATLANTA - Chris Reitsma is looking for more work.
Richmond County property transfers
Business licenses
The following is a list of business licenses from Richmond County for March:
With oil prices rising, Asia is turning to plants for fuel
FARIDABAD, India - Indians know better than to eat the plum-sized fruit of the wild jatropha bush. It's poisonous enough to kill.
Malls look to reinvent themselves
LOS ANGELES - Here in the land of malls, one of Southern California's oldest indoor retail centers is no more.
Natural gas industry's critics allege collusion
BOSTON - On the brink of the 21st century, a group of energy experts peered into the future of natural gas, and what they saw was quite rosy - and quite wrong.
Gas prices could drive up other costs
The rising price of gasoline could do more than drive up the cost of commuting or taking a vacation. It could also force you to pay a little extra to have your lawn mowed, send flowers to your sweetheart, get a pizza delivered or have a flat tire fixed.
Biz bites
Do you ever have the feeling that the great business ritual of networking is slowly creeping into every facet of life? A January poll of 1,000 women by DWC Services Inc. in Brookline, Mass., suggests that it is
Knowing business etiquette can improve career success
Pop quiz: You're on the phone speaking with a customer, Sue Jones. This is your first time speaking with her. The proper way to address her is:
Knowing business etiquette can improve career success
Richmond County property transfers
Here are the Richmond County property transfers for April 11-17. The date indicates when the transfer was recorded in the clerk's office:
With oil prices rising, Asia is turning to plants for fuel
Biz calendar
Tuesday: Third annual Women's Leadership Conference & Expo; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; The Pinnacle Club; for registration and more information, call (706) 792-1427.
Natural gas industry's critics allege collusion
On the move
- Jean Barney, of Bank of America Premier Banking, has been promoted to vice president.
Gas prices could drive up other costs
Malls look to reinvent themselves
Editorial cartoon 043006 - The Augusta Chronicle
Better story is who chose not to run
Better story is who chose not to run
When qualifying for the July 18 primary and November general election had ended Friday, who wasn't running was more interesting than who was, because everybody who was had already said so in one way or another.
Clemson defeats Virginia Tech
CLEMSON, S.C. - Travis Storrer went 2-2, including a solo home run in the first inning, to lead Clemson to a 7-3 win against Virginia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play Sunday.
Right man for the right job
The success of the Medical College of Georgia Cancer Center depends heavily on who its founding director is, and that question was answered recently with the appointment of Kapil N. Bhalla.
Just let Larke go
Charles Larke has already cost Richmond County taxpayers some $500,000 for having racially discriminated against a former employee.
Scrap FEMA - permanently
A key U.S. Senate committee that spent months investigating the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disastrous response to last summer's hurricanes Katrina and Rita has concluded the agency ought to be abolished and rebuilt from the ground up, largely independent of the Department of Homeland Security.
Uno de Mayo
Illegal immigrants and their supporters today will try to punish you and the rest of America for having laws and borders.
Medical attitudes are enough to make you sick
A friend of mine and I got sick about the same time, quite likely of the same bug. Her illness lasted a few days. Mine is in its second month and shows no sign of abating.
Bash Bush, win a Pulitzer
Only in America could a government spy be disgraced and fired for undercutting national security by giving away government secrets, while those who received and published the secrets are regarded as heroes by their profession.
Medical attitudes are enough to make you sick
People in the News
WELLINGTON, New Zealand - Keith Richards fans gathered outside a hospital Sunday where the Rolling Stones guitarist was believed to be undergoing treatment for a mild concussion reportedly suffered when he fell out of a palm tree on vacation in Fiji.
Energy bill aimed at smarter energy consumption
Have high utility bills have been busting your monthly budget? Now, heating your water and heating and cooling your home are more affordable, thanks to a recently enacted energy bill.
Selling home requires time, preparation
Parents get teens to career planning
Energy bill aimed at smarter energy consumption
Have high utility bills have been busting your monthly budget? Now, heating your water and heating and cooling your home are more affordable, thanks to a recently enacted energy bill.
Selling home requires time, preparation
Q: I want to sell my house, but I don't want to pay the standard 6 percent commission to a real estate agent. How do I sell my house without a broker?
Parents get teens to career planning
CHICAGO -- Mary Ann Smaby didn't get much formal advice on what to do with her life when she was a teenager, and she wasn't inclined to ask for it. Career planning? That waited until well into college.
Gailey vows not to interfere as Nix takes over playcalling
ATLANTA - Georgia Tech's Chan Gailey has spent the past 32 years coaching football. He is, admittedly, somewhat set in his ways.
Jackets can't hold early lead in Boston
BOSTON - Shawn McGill had three hits for Boston College as the Eagles rallied to beat Georgia Tech 5-4 on Saturday.
Jackets can't hold early lead in Boston
Gailey vows not to interfere as Nix takes over playcalling
Jackets split with Rome
The lights went out in Augusta on Friday night, and it resulted in a Saturday split between the GreenJackets and the division-leading Rome Braves.
Jackets break through in 5th
Last week, the Augusta GreenJackets handed the Rome Braves their first home loss. Thanks to the pitching of Joe Martinez and the hitting of Eugenio Velez on Sunday afternoon, Augusta now has the opportunity to hand the South Atlantic League's best team its first series loss of the season as well.
Tips save gas, ease pain in neck
Haas wins second straight Champions Tour title
Fasth beats Bickerton in playoff for Spanish title
Pacers' quest for threepeat begins today
Golf roundup
TRAVELERS REST, S.C. - Augusta's Richard Johnson shot 4-under-par 67 on Saturday to take the lead in the Nationwide Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs.
Pacers' quest for threepeat begins today
Chuck everything out the window.
Haas wins second straight Champions Tour title
LAKEWAY, Texas - The hometown crowd was pulling for Tom Kite. Jay Haas won it anyway.
Kim hangs on to prevail at Ginn Open
Kim hangs on to prevail at Ginn Open
REUNION, Fla. - Midway through her round, with her once-sizable lead gone, Mi Hyun Kim began wondering if she would ever win another golf tournament.
Couch chips in on final hole to win New Orleans
Fasth beats Bickerton in playoff for Spanish title
SAN ROQUE, Spain - Niclas Fasth made a 6-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole of a sudden-death playoff Sunday to beat John Bickerton at the Spanish Open.
Couch chips in on final hole to win New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS - This Sunday in New Orleans sure ended a lot better for Chris Couch than the last one.
Ex-Gator goes from barely making the cut to first place
Gaffney pummels Palmetto
AIKEN - Josh Gallman was not going to let the 18th hole at Palmetto Golf Club ruin a tournament for him again.
Ex-Gator goes from barely making the cut to first place
NEW ORLEANS - Chris Couch has been on a wild ride ever since he got to the Big Easy, and going from worst-to-first in a wind-swept third round Saturday at the Zurich Classic was only part of it.
Sabres blank Flyers
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rookie goaltender Ryan Miller shook off his doubters, and the Buffalo Sabres regained the edge in their first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Devils sweep away Rangers
NEW YORK - Patrik Elias jump-started the streaking New Jersey Devils in the playoff opener and then used another flourish to sweep away the New York Rangers.
Mysteries of wife's car will eventually become clear
We're a two-car family. Like most, I guess, we have reached that level of staggered affordability - one car's paid for, the other isn't.
Get your facts straight on the Vietnam War
Veteran is impressed by John Barrow
On evolution, science trumps faith
Many argue that evolution conflicts with the Bible, and should not be taught to their children. This response is similar to the one nearly 500 years ago when Copernicus showed that the observed motions of the sun, planets and stars fit far better with a fixed sun and spinning earth rotating about it, rather than the established view that everything revolves around a fixed, nonspinning earth. For more than 100 years, people were killed by religious authorities for their belief in the Copernican theory.Victor J. Reilly, Aiken, S.C.
Put refinery at SRS
The point keeps being made that one major element to the gas-price problem is a lack of refining capacity, and no refineries have been built in 30 years. Giving the oil companies a tax break to build a refinery is not a solution when they are making record profits.Ed Polz, North Augusta, S.C.
Say 'enough' to U.S. budget fiasco
Say 'enough' to U.S. budget fiasco
Last spring, our Republican Congress passed a budget and tax blueprint calling for three major changes: $35 billion in cuts to vital national services; $70 billion in new tax cuts to the wealthiest 2 percent in this country; and an additional $35 billion tacked onto the federal deficit. This was extremely bad policy before Hurricane Katrina, but now it's a catastrophe in the making.Dan M. Thompson, Augusta
State is playing a costly game of 'tag'
Veteran is impressed by John Barrow
I was fortunate to have been on an elevator with U.S. Rep. John Barrow, and shared with him that I was the public relations officer for local Chapter 18 of the Disabled American Veterans. He was obviously in a hurry to appear for a interview, yet he took the time to listen to what I had to say. He then shared with me that his interview was about the Tricare program. I was impressed because he, since being elected to office, is about helping veterans get what was promised to them by our government.Joseph Diggs Sr., Augusta
On evolution, science trumps faith
State is playing a costly game of 'tag'
What is going on with the Georgia Department of Revenue's Motor Vehicle Division in relation to the "www.georgia.gov" license plates and the old "Georgia on my Mind" plates?Victor J. Norwood, Hephzibah
Get your facts straight on the Vietnam War
Anne Cook doesn't let facts get in the way of her distorted view of history ("Bush needs to learn from history," April 27).Floyd Brown, Grovetown
Get some exercise while you see the sites
Couple enjoys Augusta's lively downtown scene
Hats off to those who use elevator etiquette
Pregnancy takes glamorous route
Hats off to those who use elevator etiquette
Dear Carson: I'm confused about the hats/caps-off etiquette you wrote about. If a man removes his hat when he enters a building, why would he put it back on to ride the elevator? This seems sort of dumb to me. Can you clear this up? - Elevator Etiquette
Review: Offline browsing tool needs improvements
NEW YORK - It sounds too good to be true: the highlights of the Web squeezed into a data file small enough to fit on your laptop or mobile phone, letting you browse even when you don't have a live Internet connection.
Pregnancy takes glamorous route
NEW YORK - Like any expectant mother, Kai Walter, six months pregnant, has lots to get done before the big day. One of her most important errands: an upcoming trip to the West Coast, where she has an appointment to take off her clothes and be photographed.
Home briefs
Really warm weather will be kicking in soon. if you plan to install central air conditioning this year or replace your current system, you should be aware of some changes in the federal government's minimum energy standards. They might influence your buying decisions:
Your mama always said...
You knew it had to happen eventually.
Couple enjoys Augusta's lively downtown scene
The buzz, the pulse of the city and the constant activity of downtown Augusta have drawn Ben Lesshafft and Megan Stuckart to live in a loft above the Bee's Knees on 10th Street.
Attic treasures
If Augusta has an attic, central storage for its odd and exotic, its discarded and dismissed, it's probably the Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St.
Get some exercise while you see the sites
HONOLULU - Boston, the most prestigious of America's marathons, has its "brutal" Heartbreak Hill, but Bostonians "come out in droves" to cheer you on. The New York Marathon, the world's largest with more than 34,000 finishers, is - like the city itself - "larger than life."
Living briefs
If you like a little celebrity with your salad, check out the celebrity waiter luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at TBonz Steakhouse, 2856 Washington Road.
Review: Offline browsing tool needs improvements
NEW YORK - It sounds too good to be true: the highlights of the Web squeezed into a data file small enough to fit on your laptop or mobile phone, letting you browse even when you don't have a live Internet connection.
New satellites to help weather forecasters
WASHINGTON - Ready for the launch of a new weather satellite next month, government forecasters also are turning their attention a decade ahead to plan for what their eyes in the sky will need to be like in the future.
New satellites to help weather forecasters
WASHINGTON - Ready for the launch of a new weather satellite next month, government forecasters also are turning their attention a decade ahead to plan for what their eyes in the sky will need to be like in the future.
Review: Odama melds military strategy - and pinball
Nintendo Co. seems intent on getting gamers to do more than simply tap buttons on a controller.
Review: Odama melds military strategy - and pinball
Nintendo Co. seems intent on getting gamers to do more than simply tap buttons on a controller.
Techbits: Recycling Macs, Ask Microsoft and more
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. will soon adopt an environmentally friendly twist for buyers of new Macintosh computers by offering to recycle their old computers for free.
Techbits: Recycling Macs, Ask Microsoft and more
SAN JOSE, Calif. - Apple Computer Inc. will soon adopt an environmentally friendly twist for buyers of new Macintosh computers by offering to recycle their old computers for free.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Marie Watts of Augusta.
Lake might get makeover for retail center
Judge Benjamin H. Warren supported efforts to build the Augusta Canal in 1845, contributing his land, workers and a nearby lake that still bears his name.
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Owners show off cars to world
Corey Perry parked his car about three blocks from the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds on Saturday afternoon.
Ex-campaign worker says Schrenko stretched too far
Higher office won't alter relationship
Rants and raves
Comments from readers:
Teachers' records are put online
Rants and Raves
Comments from readers:
Aiken focuses on special needs
Across the area
Richmond County sheriff's deputies charged an Augusta woman with several crimes Saturday after police said she stabbed her father during an argument.
Taxpayer costs raise questions about free roadside assistance
Berckmans Road homeowners cash in on National's interest
Across Berckmans Road from Augusta National Golf Club, it's no longer a matter of how much property the club owns there. It's become a matter of how much it doesn't own.
Air conditioner accident killed missing soldier, 23
Mortgage fraud makes victims of Athens homeowners
Taxpayer costs raise questions about free roadside assistance
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. - Some are questioning whether the state should be in the business of providing stranded motorists free help with flat tires or free gasoline when they run out.
Day-care liability laws are spreading
Opening day will recount Schrenko scandal
Woman accused of arson met police before
News you can use
As the school year ends, summer day camps begin. Aiken, Columbia and Richmond county recreation departments and the Family Y offer various day camps for youth.
Ex-campaign worker says Schrenko stretched too far
Bob Beckham, who once worked on Linda Schrenko's political campaign, says her career crashed because she reached too high.
Ugandans' trek sparks journey
Although Charles Welch and his children Matthew and Rebecca live half-way around the world from the African nation of Uganda, the Martinez family wanted to bring attention to the danger that thousands of children face in the war-torn country.
Election paper trail takes millions to add
Crowds favor Moore at convention
COLUMBIA - Sen. Tommy Moore, of Aiken, would have the nomination for governor if supporters waving signs and cheering at the state Democratic Party's convention Saturday was the same as a primary.
Where we live
The line of girls sways and leans like thin trees in the wind, as the girls shuffle and sweep their feet to the cadence of calls from their instructor. "Six, seven, eight!" Bon Ellis calls out to the girls as music sifts across the room. "OK, let's try this again!"
Georgia plays new role in struggle over rights
The week ahead
HOPELANDS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: Aiken Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. on the Windham Performing Arts Stage at Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place, Aiken. If it rains, the free concert will be held at the H. Odell Weeks Activity Center, 1700 Whiskey Road, Aiken. Call (803) 642-7631.
Crowds favor Moore at convention
Schools denied extra funds, for now
COLUMBIA - Beaufort County has lost another opportunity to get school funding dollars for next year.
Woman accused of arson met police before
COLUMBIA - The woman accused of setting a series of brush fires in the Midlands town of Irmo has divergent life stories.
State frees store robber
Parole has come to the last of three men who robbed a Broad Street jewelry store in 1978, taking jewels, kidnapping store employees and crashing their getaway car after a shootout with police.
Across the area
An Augusta man says he was robbed at knifepoint in the Olde Town neighborhood this weekend, according to a Richmond County Sheriff's Office report.
Five questions with Rosa T. Beard
Rosa T. Beard, 84, started the Rosa T. Beard Debutante Club in 1963 and has been holding cotillions annually since 1965.
Five questions with Rosa T. Beard
Utility fund is unused
ATLANTA - The Georgia Public Service Commission was hard-pressed this winter to spend $965,000 the agency set aside to help low-income seniors maintain gas service.
Schools denied extra funds, for now
Mortgage fraud makes victims of Athens homeowners
ATHENS, Ga. - When Amanda Senentz bought into the Milford Hills subdivision in December 2003, she envisioned living with nature trails nearby and a clubhouse with a pool across the street.
Lawmakers tackle domestic violence
COLUMBIA - A Bluffton-area man is accused of beating his wife and killing her mother in February.
Election paper trail takes millions to add
ATLANTA - When Georgia spent $54 million in 2002 on electronic voting machines, the move was praised as having put the state on the cutting edge of election technology.
Teachers' records are put online
COLUMBIA - Pupils can now do a little homework on the Internet and find out what their teachers have been up to.
Across Georgia
ALBANY - An Albany State University running back was shot and killed after he broke into a house, police said.
Opening day will recount Schrenko scandal
ATLANTA - It has been more than three years since Linda Schrenko walked the halls of the Georgia Department of Education, three years since she served as state school superintendent.
Across South Carolina
ROCK HILL - A Clover woman has been charged with beating her 16-year-old son and forcing him to cut her with a steak knife in an effort to get prescription medicine.
Pupils get a dose of manners
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Reading, writing and respect?
Courses will mold aspiring principals
Students aren't the only ones in Columbia County learning to become tomorrow's leaders.
GOP still seeking more seats
ATLANTA - The Republican takeover of Georgia isn't quite complete, something the GOP will be looking to change when the November elections come around.
Aiken focuses on special needs
AIKEN - Aiken County school district officials want to create specialized classes for pupils with severe emotional disabilities, and they're studying ways to lower the cost.
Higher office won't alter relationship
AIKEN - State senators Tommy Moore and Greg Ryberg are viewed as two of Aiken County's most powerful men, and they're seeking even more clout with campaigns for statewide office.
Kid of the Day
Today's Kid of the Day is Russell "Rusty" Gay, 9, of Waynesboro.
Science comes to life
ATLANTA - After months of hard work and two days of intense competition, the Jacksonville, Fla., students watched in dismay Saturday afternoon as Ohmer sat on his side, rendered helpless in the middle of the tournament floor.
Lawmakers tackle domestic violence
Air conditioner accident killed missing soldier, 23
SAVANNAH, Ga. - A Fort Benning soldier missing 12 days before his body was discovered in a downtown hotel died of accidental injuries caused by spinning parts of an industrial-sized air conditioner, according to an autopsy conducted Saturday.
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Berckmans Road homeowners cash in on National's interest
Across Georgia
SAVANNAH - Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson suffered a heart attack Saturday while he was attending a conference in Memphis, Tenn., said City Manager Michael Brown.
Lake might get makeover for retail center
Across the southeast
TAMPA, FLA. - A lengthy terrorism conspiracy case in which the government failed to win a conviction is drawing to a close, with a former college professor likely to soon walk out of a jail cell - straight into deportation.
Georgia plays new role in struggle over rights
ATLANTA - This afternoon, Jessica Kelley plans to be one of the millions of people expected to take to the streets nationwide calling attention to immigration issues.
Courses will mold aspiring principals
Across South Carolina
NORTH CHARLESTON - North Charleston police are investigating whether drugs and guns seen on a homemade video are real.
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Day-care liability laws are spreading
LITHONIA, Ga. - When Juan Boatwright was 14 months old, he suffered severe brain damage when he was found headfirst and motionless in a bucket of mop water at his day care in Augusta.
Georgia needs help to shut down party
ATHENS, Ga. - Despite what the academicians would like you to believe, Georgia has two presiding national reputations - as a football school and a party school.
Tips save gas, ease pain in neck
Like most of you, I've developed a crick in my neck lately from driving past gas stations. Every morning and every evening, I glance over to see how much the prices have gone up that day - and some days I have to do a double-take.
For moviegoers, "United 93" is no normal film
NEW YORK - Samuel Franco stood outside the ticket booth, trying to decide which showing of "United 93" he and his wife should catch. He considered 9:45 p.m., then thought better of it. Too close to bedtime. Would they be able to sleep?
'RV' opens at $16.4 million
LOS ANGELES - Audiences hit the road with Robin Williams as his family-vacation romp "RV" opened at No. 1 with $16.4 million, while the acclaimed Sept. 11 drama "United 93" debuted with $11.6 million.
For moviegoers, "United 93" is no normal film
Capsule reviews of new films
Capsule reviews of films opening this week:
Capsule reviews of new films
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Springsteen to close first weekend of jazz fest
Built to Spill helps keep guitar solos alive
Springsteen to close first weekend of jazz fest
NEW ORLEANS - Opening weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival drew thousands of fans as superstar acts and local musicians supported and celebrated the city and its music scene, suffering since Hurricane Katrina.
Steven Van Zandt's 'Underground Garage'
NEW YORK - Steven Van Zandt, who plays Tony's pompadoured consigliere on "The Sopranos," prepared for the role back when the series began with knowingness remarkable for a first-time actor.
'Circuit bending' gets old toys to play new tunes
Built to Spill helps keep guitar solos alive
NEW YORK - It sometimes seems as though the guitar solo, that staple of rock 'n' roll, has noodled its way into obscurity.
'Circuit bending' gets old toys to play new tunes
NEW YORK - The robot monkeys prepared to do battle as two dozen cracked-open toy pianos bleated a symphony of mutated children's songs. Enterprising geeks prodded the toys' exposed innards with alligator clips, soldering irons, and potentiometers.
Steven Van Zandt's 'Underground Garage'
There will be Monday racing in Talladega
There will be Monday racing in Talladega
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Sunday's Nextel Cup Aaron's 499 was rained out and rescheduled for a noon start today.
Will Ferrell stays busy at Aaron's 499
Truex wins one for DEI
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Martin Truex Jr. picked the perfect race to make his first Busch Series start of the season.
NASCAR notebook
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Kyle Busch said a lot of his problems with other drivers are the result of his youth.
Talladega will pay its respects
Talladega will pay its respects
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Black is back at Talladega Superspeedway.
Will Ferrell stays busy at Aaron's 499
TALLADEGA, Ala. - Comedian Will Ferrell mugged for photos, signed autographs and even gave the order, "Gentlemen, start your engines."
Kobe's buzzer beater lifts Lakers
NBA roundup
INDIANAPOLIS - Jason Kidd returned to being dominant, and helped the New Jersey Nets even their first-round series with the Indiana Pacers.
Kobe's buzzer beater lifts Lakers
LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Lakers may no longer be a one-man team, but they know where to go with the ball when the game is on the line.
Carolina uses draft to stockpile talent
Falcons tap into the Virginia Tech pipeline again
Leinart and Bush drop in an otherwise pretty predictable first round
Panthers seek depth at running back with Memphis's Williams
Charles H. Davis (THOMSON, Ga.)
THOMSON, Ga. - Charles H. 'Stump' Davis, 52, Black St. Thomson, Ga. entered into rest April 28, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia . He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. Davis . Survivors include, wife, Patricia M. Davis, Thomson, Ga.; daughters, Jennifer Ritchie, Virginia, Tana Fulbright, Thomson, Ga.; brother, James Davis, Boneville, Ga.; sisters, Lois Reese, Thomson, Ga., JoAnn Bowick, Boneville, Ga., Shirley Axon, Boneville, Ga., Elizabeth Wells, Boneville, Ga.; five grandchildren: Christina Boutwell, Brea Boutwell, Justin Boutwell, Will Ritchie and Claire Ritchie. Mr. Davis was born in McDuffie County, Georgia and was the son of the late Wilbur Davis and the late Mattie Davis. He was a Salesman with Thomson Chrysler and was a member of Grace Community Fellowship. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by a brother Thomas Davis. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM , Sunday , April 30, 2006 at the Beggs Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Kitchens officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery. Palllbearers will be : Keith Wall, Mel Wall, Barry Johnson, Brink Bradshaw, Buddy Whitaker , Mac McAlister, Dwayne Boutwell, Robert Law, Donnie May and BuddyWhitaker as an Honorary Pallbearer. Beggs Funeral Home, 799 Cobbham Road, Thomson, GA 595-4100.
Mabelle Hatch Fox (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
SYLVANIA, Ga. - Mrs. Mabelle Hatch Fox, 88, died Friday afternoon at Syl-View Health Care Center, Sylvania. Graveside services, Monday, May 1, 2006, at 3:00 P.M. at Mizpah United Methodist Church Cemetery, Clyo-Kildare Road, Newington. Visitation will be after the service at the cemetery. Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home of Sylvania. 912- 564-2331.
Thomas Spitzer (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Thomas Franklin Spitzer, 65, husband of Mrs. Frances Zeigler Spitzer, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Fairfax, VA. The family will receive friends at Rowland Funeral Home this evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of North Augusta. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Barnwell County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 278 in Barnwell, SC. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta's Children's Learning Center or Center for Care and Counseling, 602 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Elna Anne Lombard (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. -Entered into rest Saturday April 29, 2006 at her residence Dr. Elna Anne Lombard age 88. She was the daughter of the late Roswell Harmon and Anne Schmidt Lombard. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 3, 2006 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with Rev. David Hunter and Rev. Charles Koons officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. Dr. Lombard was a native and life long residence of Augusta, GA. She graduated from Tubman High School in 1932 and after that attended Augusta Junior College and won a part-time teaching scholarship at Shorter College in Rome, GA then completing her bachelor's degree at Peabody College in Nashville, TN with a dual major and dual minor in 1937. She returned to Augusta and taught at Tubman High School for three years, during which she earned her pilot license. Dr. Lombard then joined the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in 1942 and was discharged as a Captain in 1946. An encounter with an army chaplain began her life-long walk with Christ. Using the GI Bill she did graduate work in physiology at the University of Wisconsin receiving a M.S. and PH.D. Returning again to Augusta she held a research position with the Medical College of Georgia after completing the requirements she was awarded her M.D. She was then offered a career residence in psychiatry and in 1964 became the Director of Mental Health Center in Aiken serving until 1979. After serving as the Director of Mental Health Center in Augusta she began a private practice in her home in Hepzibah. She was a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, the Green Meadows Golf Club, Georgia State Ladies Golf Association, Georgia Seniors Ladies Golf Association, Georgia Senior Couples Golf Association, and was a former Georgia Ladies and Senior Ladies Champion and Past President of all the above. Dr. Lombard was a member of the American Legion Post #205 Augusta and the Augusta Green Jackets Diamond Club. She was a life member of the American Psychiatric Association and past president and member of numerous veteran and other professional medical associations. Survivors include her dear companion for 47 years, Ms. Margaret Holley, Hepzibah; cousin Kay S. Odell her husband William, Winter Park, FL; special friends, Rev. David and Kathie Hunter, Mary Jo Holly, Alma Lucky and Donnie Chavous. Pallbearers will be, Jim Thouvenot, Keith Dyer, Bryan Hunter, Frank Chankler, Ray Frei, David Harbeson. A visitation with the family will take place 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, evening May 2, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Telfair Street Chapel.
Glen A. Hankins (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
ALLENDALE, S.C. - Mr. Glen A. Hankins, Sr., husband of Patricia S. Hawkins, died Friday after an extended illness. He was 58. Mr. Hankins was born November 5, 1947 the sons of the late Arbra and Ethel C. Hankins. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 109, Omar Shrine Club in Mt. Pleasant and a police officer in Camden for a number of years. He was shipment coordinator at SRS and a member of Mt. Arnon Baptist Church. Surviving besides his wife of Allendale are three sons, Glen Hankins, Jr. of Allendale, Brad Minor and Scottie Hankins, both of Barnwell; two daughters, Alison Hankins of Barnwell and Malisa (J) Still of the Netherlands; three brothers, Pete (Toni) of Columbia, Walter (Patsy) Hankins of Gaston and Don (Lynn) of Elgin; one sister, Pauline (Bill) Brown of Allendale. There are 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Arnon Baptist Church with burial following in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home. Smith-Rhoden Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Sybil M. Anderson (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
SWAINSBORO, Ga.- Peebles Curry Durden Mortuary announces the death of Mrs. Sybil M. Anderson, age 88, of Swainsboro, Ga. on Sunday, April 30, 2006 at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Ga., after an extended illness. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church of Swainsboro, with Rev. Wayne Defore officiating. Interment will be in The Eastbrook Cemetery in Swainsboro. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to service. Pallbearers will be Jason Lawson, Denny Key, Jack Powell, Jim Curry, Wilbur Stephens, Charles Bo Moxley, Homer Moxley, and Milton Gray. Honorary escorts will be the C.I. Hall Sunday school class, the John R. Flanders Sunday school class and employees of Auto Parts and Supply. The family will receive friends at Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary on Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Mrs. Anderson was a native of Emanuel County, she was a former beautician and an office manager of Auto Parts and Supply. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a member of the C.I. Hall Sunday school class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Judson and Trudie Scott Moxley and granddaughter Lisa Ragsdale Alford. Survivors include her husband, Lamar Anderson of Swainsboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia A. and Gene Ragsdale of Swainsboro; one sister, Wylene Durden of Jonesboro, Ga.; two grandchildren, Scott Ragsdale and Lori and Bill Bonds of Swainsboro; five great-grandchildren, Brice Bonds, Barrett Bonds, Aubrey Bonds of Swainsboro, Ryan and Blake Alford of Franklin, Ga. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Swainsboro. Peebles-Curry-Durden Mortuary in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Sybil M. Anderson of Swainsboro, Ga. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Willie Johnson (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Funeral services for Willie "Billy" Johnson, 38, of Bouvier Street, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Hayden Baptist Church, Aiken. Burial will follow at Ocean Grove Baptist Church. Reverend Joseph Braxton will officiate. Billy was born on June 5, 1967 in Aiken, S.C. He was the son of Marguerite Landy of Aiken and Willie "Louis" Johnson of Philadelphia. He departed this life on April 27, 2006. He joined the Ocean Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He was employed by Dickler Chemical Laboratory, Inc. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents; two children, Shakita Toler and William Johnson, both of Philadelphia; three sisters, Sharon Corley, Harriet (Glenn) Glover and Carmen Landy; one brother, Kenith (Ferdinanda) Corley, all of Aiken; five nieces, one nephew, two great nephews and a host of aunts, uncles cousins. The family will receive friends at his mother's residence, 523 Pine St. (Nicholson Village) or viewing at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home from Tuesday, May 2, 2006 until Wednesday, May 3, 2006. The remains will lie in state at Hayden Baptist Church Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Wylie M. Koon (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, S.C. - The funeral service for Mr. Wiley M. Koon of Warrenville will be conducted Monday, May 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Joe Youngblood officiating. The interment will follow in the Warrenville Cemetery. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, SC 29829.
Willie Johnson (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Funeral services for Willie "Billy" Johnson, 38, of Bouvier Street, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006 at 2:30 p.m. at Hayden Baptist Church, Aiken. Burial will follow at Ocean Grove Baptist Church. Reverend Joseph Braxton will officiate. Billy was born on June 5, 1967 in Aiken, S.C. He was the son of Marguerite Landy of Aiken and Willie "Louise" Johnson of Philadelphia. He departed this life on April 27, 2006. He joined the Ocean Grove Baptist Church at an early age. He was employed by Dickler Chemical Laboratory, Inc. He leaves to mourn his passing, his parents; two children, Shakita Toler and William Johnson, both of Philadelphia; three sisters, Sharon Corley, Harriet (Glenn) Glover and Carmen Landy; one brother, Kenith (Ferdinanda) Corley, all of Aiken; five nieces, one nephew, two great nephews and a host of aunts, uncles cousins. The family will receive friends at his mother's residence, 523 Pine St. (Nicholson Village) or viewing at Jackson-Brooks Funeral Home from Tuesday, May 2, 2006 until Wednesday, May 3, 2006. The remains will lie in state at Hayden Baptist Church Wednesday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Betty Jean Hughes (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
WAYNESBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Betty Jean Hughes, 74, died Sunday, April 30, 2006, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete. Arrangements entrusted to DeLoach-Kennedy Funeral Home, Waynesboro, GA 706-554-3531.
Hattie B. Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mrs. Hattie B. Jackson, 90, of Community Rd., entered into rest April 26, 2006 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at Jacksonville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Holloway officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Jackson, a native of Aiken County, was a member of Jacksonville Baptist Church. She was the mother of the church and a member of the senior choir. Survivors include three daughters, Ruth Thomas, Mae Frances (Robert) Curry and Mildred (Robert) Cannon; three sons, Booker T. Jackson, Eddie Lee Jackson and Willie Lee Jackson; a devoted family friend and her family, Lillie mae Thomas; one aunt, Virginia Hall; godson, Roger (Cindy) Adams; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the residence or after 1:00 p.m. today at the funeral home. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Van Chisholm (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C.- Mr. Van Chisholm, 62, died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Medical College of Georgia. Graveside services will be held 4 p.m., Tuesday in the Barnwell Co. Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Mole Funeral Home. Mole Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Julius Palefsky (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
SAVANNAH, Ga. - Julius Palefsky, 86, passed away Friday, April 28, 2006 in Savannah. Mr. Palefsky was a member of B'nai Brith Jacob Synagogue. He was also a member of the Jewish Educational Alliance, The Kibbitzer Club, Jewish War Veterans, B'Nai Brith Jacob Brotherhood and The Mens Club of the J.E.A. Julius retired from Friedman's Jewelers after many years of dedicated service. Mr. Palefsky was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone that knew him. Mr. Palefsky was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Palefsky; parents, Harry and Lillie Palefsky; brothers, Emanuel, Freddie and Abram Pete Palefsky; sisters, Gertrude Tanenbaum and Betty Scheer and grandson, Adam Scott Dunn. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Celia Dunn of Augusta, GA; sons, Harry and wife Debby Palefsky of Charlotte, NC and Morris and wife Kathy Palefsky of Dallas, TX; sister, Pam Eichholz of Savannah; grandchildren, Lisa Dunn, Lauren, David, Jordan and Jamie Palefsky; great grandson, Ian Dunn and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services: 3:30 P.M. Sunday at Bonaventure Cemetery. Memorial Contributions: Adam Scott Dunn Memorial Fund, The Augusta Jewish Community Center, 898 Weinberger Way, Evans, GA 30809. Hubert C. Baker Funeral Home, 7415 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah,Georgia 31406, (912)927-1999. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Mattie Wood (GREENSBORO, Ga.)
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Mrs. Mattie Lou McNair Wood, age 84, of Greensboro, died Saturday, April 29, 2006. Funeral service will be held Monday, May 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Centennial Christian Church in White Plains. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. McCommons Funeral Home, Greensboro, in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Lamb (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
MARTINEZ, Ga. - Andrew Christopher Lamb, infant son of Christopher and Rachael Sick Lamb, entered into rest Thursday, April 27, 2006 at Tanner Medical Center in Villa Rica, GA. Paternal grandparents are Randy and Peggy Lamb of Evans , Maternal grandparents are Lynn Rader of North Augusta and Gary P. Sick of Rochester, NY. The family will receive friends Monday, May 1, 2006 from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m. at Elliott Sons Funeral Home, 4255 Columbia Road, Martinez. There will be a private service held at a later time. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Lounell Hendley (Garfield, Ga.)
Garfield, Ga. - Mrs. Lounell Johnson Hendley passed away Saturday, April 29, 2006 at The University Hospital in Augusta after an extended illness. Funeral service will be Monday, May 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. Southern Heritage Funeral Home, Swainsboro, in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Harris (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - Entered into rest on Saturday, April 29, 2006, Mrs. Mary Lou Harris, 66, of Graniteville, SC. Surviving are sons, Milton Harris, Sr., Warrenville, SC, Thomas N. Harris, Jr., Graniteville, SC and Stanley Harris, Greenville, SC; step-sons, William 'Billy' Harris, Pinkerington, OH and Michael L. Harris, Sr., Graniteville, SC; three step-daughters, Amina 'Tina' Luke, Graniteville, SC, Cheryl Chapman, China Grove, NC and Teresa Campbell, Graniteville, SC; sisters, Lorraine Adams and Datha Darby, both of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Theron Beck, Franklin, GA and Donnie Beck, Austell, GA; 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Born in Piedmont, AL, she was a daughter of the late Milton Claude Beck and the late Myrtle Hudgins Beck Honea. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 1, 2006 at 10:00 AM in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, SC, with Mr. Preston Bishop officiating. An additional funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of White Columns Funeral Home, Mableton, GA. Interment will follow in Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens, Mableton, GA Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. Friends may call at the residence, 234 Hillview Dr., Graniteville, SC or at the home of Milton Harris, Sr., 1464 Augusta Rd., Warrenville, SC. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 6 until 8 PM at Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, SC. The family will also receive friends Monday, May 1, 2006 from 6 until 8 PM at White Columns Funeral Home, Mableton, GA. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Hattie B. Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral services for Mrs. Hattie B. Jackson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2006 at Jacksonville Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Holloway officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery. The remains will lie in state in the church from 10 a.m. until the hour of service. Family and friends will assemble at the residence, 170 Community Rd., at 10:45 a.m. G.L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary, 614 West Avenue, North Augusta, S.C.
Clara Coleman (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Clara Coleman entered into rest Friday, April 28, 2006 at Portsbridge Hospice Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are two daughters, Willa Mitchell and Joan (Jay) Jenkins, Augusta; three brothers, Julian (Joan) Bryant, Chicago, Ill., Reather Bryant, Albany, Ga., Frank (Valerie) Bryant, Forestville, Md.; five grandchildren, Carlus (Kimberly) Mitchell, Richmond, Va., Keith Reeves, Kevin Mitchell, Derrick Reeves and Jasmine Burns, Augusta; 10 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Elna Anne Lombard (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday April 29, 2006 at her residence Dr. Elna Anne Lombard age 88. Funeral services will held 2:00 pm Wednesday May 3, 2006 at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection with Rev. David Hunter officiating. Interment will follow in Magnolia Cemetery. A visitation with the family will take place 7-9 pm Tuesday May 4, 2006 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home Telfair Street Chapel. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
George L. Balentine (BRUNSWICK, Ga.)
BRUNSWICK, Ga. - Dr. George L. Balentine, 75, of St. Marys, Georgia died Friday, April 28, 2006 at Hospice of the Golden Isles. Dr. Balentine was born in West Helena, Arkansas, graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ouachita Baptist College and earned a B.D. and PhD from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky in 1961. He was active in both pastoral and academic fields in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. Dr. Balentine served as pastor, First Baptist Church, Hope, Arkansas, and pastor, Northwood Baptist Church in West Palm Beach, Florida. In Florida, he also was instrumental in the founding of Palm Beach Atlantic College where he served as both Professor of Religion and Academic Dean. During his tenure as Dean, the college became fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Universities. In 1976, Dr. Balentine began serving as pastor, First Baptist Church, Augusta, Georgia, and served during the congregation's relocation to a new 32-acre campus with new facilities. In 1982, Dr. Balentine returned to academia as president of Shorter College, a senior Baptist institution in Rome, Georgia. In 1986, he returned to pastoral ministry as pastor of Hayes Barton Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. Under his leadership, the church began a successful television ministry, an international ministry, and a deaf church. While in North Carolina, Dr. Balentine also served on the committee responsible for founding the Baptist House of Studies at the Duke University Divinity School in Durham. After retiring to St. Marys, Georgia, he continued to serve as interim pastor of Baptist churches in Kingsland, Jekyll Island, and Augusta. Dr. Balentine is survived by his wife, Mary Sue Balentine, his daughter, Beth Balentine Mercier, his son-in-law, Fred Mercier, and two grandsons, Ben and Luke Mercier. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Chapel Fund,First Baptist Church, 3500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30909. A memorial service will be held today, Sunday, April 30, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary at First Baptist Church of Augusta. The Deacon body of the First Baptist Church of Augusta will serve as honorary pallbearers. Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Road, Augusta, Georgia 30907, (706) 364-8484.
William F. Mongan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - William F. Mongan of Spruce Creek left this earth to be with Jesus on April 17 in Augusta, Ga. with both sons, Kim and Patrick, and daughter-in-laws, Hanna and Ellen, at his bedside. He served in the Air Force as a bombardier at the rank of Captain during the Korean War and is survived by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mr. Mongan was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Mongan. Memorial services will be May 1, 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church located at 10495 SE Sunset Harbor Rd., Summerfield, FL 34491-7620, phone, 352-288-2041. Memorial contributions should go to St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Funeral or Hospice of Marion County, Inc. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Jesse H. Heath (SFC, US Army HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
SFC, US Army HEPHZIBAH, Ga. - Retired SFC Deacon Jesse H. Heath, Jr., entered into rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at his residence. He leaves cherished memories to his wife of many years, Mrs. Louise Hunter Heath; sons, Retired MSG USAF Norris I. (Virginia) Heath, Terrance H. Heath; daughter, Gail L. (Roy, Jr.) Peake; grandchildren, Audra L. Heath, Amanda V. Shedrick, Gregory A. Shedrick, Parker Heath, Sydney L. Peake, Kellen M. Peake; brother, Sammie L. (Betty) Heath; sister, Aggie M. Heath; sister-in-law, Emma L. Hightower; brother-in-law, Willie J. Hunter; uncle, O.C. Pearman and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Glenn W. McKenzie (RIDGE SPRING, S.C.)
RIDGE SPRING, S.C. - Mr. Glenn W. McKenzie entered into rest April 29, 2006 at his residence, husband of the late Mila McKenzie. He was a native of Texas, he was a Protestant and a Mason. He was a postal worker at the Augusta Post Office for 17 Years. Survivors include: son, Peter McKenzie, Bakersfield, CA; daughter, Emily McKenzie, Pochatello Idaho; brothers, John McKenzie, Ridge Spring, SC, James McKenzie, Graniteville, SC; sister, Marie Hale, Orlando, FL; four grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 2:00 PM at Graniteville Cemetery. Chaplain Martha Vinson officiating. No Visitation to be held. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, GA 706- 364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Harry Owen Paschall (PLANT CITY, FL.)
PLANT CITY, FL. - Paschall, Rev. Harry Owen, 73. He is survived by two sons, C. Frederick and Christopher. Services will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation two hours prior to services. Haught Funeral Home, 717-9300.
Wylie M. Koon (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
WARRENVILLE, S.C. - The funeral service for Mr. Wiley M. Koon of Warrenville will be conducted Monday, May 1, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Napier Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Joe Youngblood officiating. The interment will follow in the Warrenville Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the residence in Warrenville or this evening, Sunday, April 30th from 4 to 6 p.m. at Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, SC 29829.
Gloria Zimmerman (DELRAY BEACH, FL.)
DELRAY BEACH, FL. - Gloria Zimmerman, nee Shapiro, beloved wife of Edgar; loving mother of Gary (Robin), Keith (Elisabeth), Richard (Susan) Zimmerman and Jody Bradley; loving grandmother of Nicolas, Kristopher, Gregory, Julia, Aaron, Ariel (Daniel), Jory, Katherine, William, Kirby and Spencer; dear sister of the late Dolores (Paul) Warren, Leah Klein and Joseph Shapiro; cherished sister-in-law of Ruth Gilbert; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. May her memory be inscribed in the book of life. Remembrances to Lung Cancer Research, Diabetes and MS Foundation. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Marie B. O'Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Marie B. O'Bryant of Magnolia Avenue entered into rest Friday, April 28, 2006 at the University Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Survivors are one daughter, Carolyn O'Bryant (Curtis Hagan); seven sons, George (Mary) O'Bryant, Elliott (Virginia) O'Bryant, Johnnie (Judy) O'Bryant, Jr., Herman (Deidre) O'Bryant, all of Augusta, Lewis (Belinda) O'Bryant, Woodbridge, Va., Tommy (Jeanette) O'Bryant, Brooklyn, N.Y., Danny O'Bryant, Atlanta, Ga.; one step-son, Willie J. O'Bryant, Florida and daughter-in-law, Alice Butler, Augusta. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Vivian Ester Stark (BARNWELL, S.C.)
BARNWELL, S.C. - Vivian Ester Stark, 72, died Saturday, April 29th at Aiken Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be held 4:00 p.m. Monday at Trinity Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Dyches Funeral Home. The family has entrusted Dyches Funeral Home of Barnwell with arrangements.
Thomas Spitzer (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Mr. Thomas Franklin Spitzer, 65, husband of Mrs. Frances Zeigler Spitzer for forty-three years and formerly of Barnwell, SC, died Thursday, April 27, 2006, in Fairfax, VA. Born March 15, 1941, in English, WV, he attended Barnwell schools and Clemson University. In his early years, he was employed by Savannah River Site and then by National Cash Register. For the past thirty years, he was employed by Inglett and Company/Fischbein-Inglett, most recently as Product Integration Manager. He was an active member of First Baptist Church of North Augusta. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Alice Spitzer of Barnwell; a son, Chris Thomas Spitzer and his wife, Mary of Fountain Inn, SC; a daughter, Martha Spitzer Murphy of North Augusta; a grandson, Eli Murphy; a brother, Donny Spitzer and his wife Penny of Barnwell; a sister, Karen Dixon of Barnwell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald D. Spitzer and brother-in-law Wendell Dixon. The family will receive friends Monday, May 1, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Rowland Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at the First Baptist Church of North Augusta, 602 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, SC. Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Barnwell County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 278 in Barnwell, SC. Serving as pallbearers are nephews Perry Rentz, Darren Dixon, Damon Dixon, Richard Barney, Dean Jacobs, Jimmy Manahan, and Aaron Hullman. Honorary pallbearers will be members of his Sunday School Class. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Augusta's Children's Learning Center or Center for Care and Counseling, 602 Georgia Ave. North Augusta, SC 29841. Rowland Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John Henry Booker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mr. John Henry Booker of Essie McIntyre Blvd. entered into rest Sunday, April 30, 2006 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later. Survivors are his wife, Dorothy Booker, Augusta; three daughters, Lakinia Brown, Tamara Wright, Johnell Booker, Augusta; two stepsons, Willie Brown, Darius Smiley, Augusta; mother, Lillie Martin, Augusta; five sisters, Elizabeth Wright, Philadelphia, Betty Zellars, Lincolnton, Mary Lou Booker, Lexington, N.C., Lillie Mae Patterson, Augusta, Pauline Chandler, Kenosha, Wis.; four brothers, Johnny Dozier, Leonard Booker, Lonnie Booker, Willie Booker, all of Augusta, Ga.; eight grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Williams Funeral Home, 1765 Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.
Annie R. Roberts (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Windermere Nursing Facility, Mrs. Annie R. Roberts, 82, formerly of Madrid Drive. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call 2933 Dahlia Drive or W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, GA 30901 (706) 722-6401.
Paula Jo Davis (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
EDGEFIELD, S.C. - Paula Jo Fletcher Davis, 53, of Hunter's Run, died Saturday, 4-29-2006 at Hospice House in Greenwood. Her most recent residence during her illness was with her cousin Joette Teague McDougal (James) of Greenwood. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, 5-2-2006, at 11 A.M. at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park. Born in Greenwood, S.C., she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth Burdette Curry of Greenwood. She grew up in Jordan Street Baptist Church and accepted the Lord at a young age. She was a former employee of Martin Color-Fi and recently employed by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in Edgefield. Survivors include a son, Justin Davis (Heather) and three grandchildren, Abigail, Lydia and Molly of Aiken; one sister, Terry Fletcher Newman (Steve) of Sumter. Memorials may be made to the Paula Jo Davis Fund c/o Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home, P.O. Box 389, Edgefield, S.C., 29824. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. Monday at Edgefield Mercantile Funeral Home. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Patsy Ford Quarles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest on Friday, April 28, 2006, Mrs. Patsy Ford Quarles, 67, of Augusta, GA. Surviving are a daughter, Marie Quarles Shipman, Simpsonville, SC; sons, Randy Quarles, (Joyce) Ward, SC and James B. Quarles, Aiken, SC; sisters, Jeanette (Richard) Brouillard, Augusta, GA and Betty (Jim) Hillis, Augusta, GA; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a special friend and companion of fourteen years, Mr. James Irvine, Augusta, GA. Born in Augusta, GA, she was a daughter of the late James and Sadie Gay Ford. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Mauldin, SC, prior to coming to Augusta, GA ten years ago. Mrs. Quarles was of the Baptist faith. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 1, 2006 at 2:00 PM at in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home, Langley, SC, with Pastor Bert Baynham officiating. Interment will follow in Westview Cemetery, Augusta, GA. Pallbearers will be grandsons, James and Randy Quarles, and Justin, Zane, and Jonathan Shipman. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 30, 2006 from 6 until 8 PM at the funeral home. The family has requested that if so desired, memorials be made to The American Diabetes Association. Hatcher Funeral Home & Cremation Service, US Hwy. 1, Langley, SC. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Elena K. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Mrs. Elena K. Martin entered into rest on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at University Hospital. Fond loving memories will be remembered by her son, Willie (Richardeen) Martin, Jr; grandchildren, Tonya Reddick, James (Tiffany) Overstreet, Lilton Martin, Anthon (Sabrina) Martin, Edet (Nyya) Martin, Johnny Martin; uncle, Hosea Holey and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at Augusta Deliverance Evangelistic Church, 2028 Roosevelt Drive, with Pastor Roy Myles, officiataing. Interment will be in Mt. Olive Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, May 1, 2006 from 6 to 8 pm at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road. (706) 790-8858 Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Rodger Campbell (AIKEN, S.C.)
AIKEN, S.C. - Mr. Rodger Dennis Campbell, 62, of Aiken, died Saturday, April 29, 2006 at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday at Grace Covenant Church of God, New Ellenton. Reverend Jason Geier and Reverend David Holdman will officiate. Interment will follow in Southlawn Cemetery. Mr. Campbell was born in Laurens, SC to the late Samuel D. and Clara Best Campbell. He attended Lee University where he was a member of the Lee Singers. He served as a minister of Music in the area for many years, and was currently the owner of Campbell Printing in Aiken. He served in the US Air Force, and was a member of Grace Covenant Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Vincent Campbell; a daughter, Erin Campbell, Cleveland, TN; two sons, Reverend Brian Campbell, Aiken, Bradley Campbell, Charlottesville, VA; a brother, Aubrey Campbell, Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be directed to the LeeSingers Scholarship, c/o the Lee University School of Music, 1120 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland, TN 37320-3450 Please visit Mr. Campbell's online memorial at http://shellhouseriversfuneralhome.com The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM this evening at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, Inc., 715 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Paula D. Carpenter (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Paula D. Kritz Carpenter entered into rest April 28, 2006 at University Hospital, daughter of Mr. William and Nancy Lawrence Kritz. Ms. Carpenter a native of Clinton, Indiana, lived in the area for the past 47 years. Additional survivors: daughter, Darlene B. Carpenter, North Augusta; son, Daniel J. Carpenter, Rock Hill, SC; brother, Bruce Kritz, SC; sister, Julie Wardlaw, SC; four grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at her parents home 322 Jackson Ave., North Augusta on Saturday May 6, 2006 at 1:30 PM. The family will receive friends at 322 Jackson Ave., North Augusta on Friday May 5, 2006 at 7:00 PM. Southern Funeral & Cremation Service, 109 Shaw Street, Martinez, GA 706-364-9122. Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com
Thomas Spitzer (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Wylie M. Koon (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Julius Palefsky (SAVANNAH, Ga.)
William F. Mongan (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
John Henry Booker (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Mabelle Hatch Fox (SYLVANIA, Ga.)
Paula Jo Davis (EDGEFIELD, S.C.)
Thomas Spitzer (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Elna Anne Lombard (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Mary Lou Harris (GRANITEVILLE, S.C.)
Gloria Zimmerman (DELRAY BEACH, FL.)
Jesse H. Heath (SFC, US Army HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Willie Johnson (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Betty Jean Hughes (WAYNESBORO, Ga.)
Patsy Ford Quarles (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Elena K. Martin (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Glenn W. McKenzie (RIDGE SPRING, S.C.)
Vivian Ester Stark (BARNWELL, S.C.)
Lounell Hendley (Garfield, Ga.)
Harry Owen Paschall (PLANT CITY, FL.)
Annie R. Roberts (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Paula D. Carpenter (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
George L. Balentine (BRUNSWICK, Ga.)
Charles H. Davis (THOMSON, Ga.)
Elna Anne Lombard (HEPHZIBAH, Ga.)
Willie Johnson (PHILADELPHIA, PA)
Christopher Lamb (MARTINEZ, Ga.)
Sybil M. Anderson (SWAINSBORO, Ga.)
Glen A. Hankins (ALLENDALE, S.C.)
Wylie M. Koon (WARRENVILLE, S.C.)
Marie B. O'Bryant (AUGUSTA, Ga.)
Hattie B. Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Hattie B. Jackson (NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.)
Ex-football player savors track triumph
Triple Crown's first leg to be a real run for the roses
Pletcher sends his three Derby contenders jogging in the rain
Triple Crown's first leg to be a real run for the roses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Jockey Kent Desormeaux remembers the first turn of the 1998 Kentucky Derby, when he was forced to make one of the most critical decisions of his career.
Area sports announcements
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Ex-football player savors track triumph
WAYNESBORO, Ga. -- Count the pin pricks that mark the incision down the base of Jawain Nelson's neck. Then add up the seconds it took the Jefferson County senior to dash 200 meters Saturday at the Region 3-AAA boys track championships.
Pletcher sends his three Derby contenders jogging in the rain
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A day after a dozen horses put in workouts for the Kentucky Derby, there wasn't much activity at Churchill Downs on a dreary and rainy Sunday morning.
Sports rants
I THINK THE Braves pitching is going to be OK. What Atlanta needs is some kind of a clutch hitter.
Overtime
In Barcelona, Spain, defending champion Rafael Nadal won his 46th consecutive match on clay, defeating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro, 7-6 (2), 6-3, to reach the final at the Open Seat Godo.
Overtime
In Clemson, S.C., Travis Storrer went 2-for-2, including a solo home run in the first inning, to lead Clemson to a 7-3 win against Virginia Tech on Sunday.
Wheelin' sportsmen hunt
Edgefield's Roderick Boswell, 27 (left), harvested two mature wild turkeys last weekend during the National Wild Turkey Federation Wheelin' Sportsmen hunt for mobility-impaired hunters at Savannah River Site.
Outdoors calendar
NOTE: All the listed events are open to the public, although membership in some organizations may be required.
Couples heeded wise advice
There's a saying that bigger baits can catch bigger fish.
Panthers seek depth at running back with Memphis's Williams
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Carolina Panthers turned over their running game to DeShaun Foster, then added depth to their backfield Saturday by selecting Memphis's DeAngelo Williams in the first round of the NFL draft.
Falcons tap into the Virginia Tech pipeline again
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - The Atlanta Falcons tapped into their Virginia Tech pipeline again Saturday, moving up in the second round to pick Hokies cornerback Jimmy Williams.
Carolina uses draft to stockpile talent
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Loading up on depth in key areas, the Carolina Panthers added a tight end and a second defensive back in the late rounds of the NFL draft Sunday.
Leinart and Bush drop in an otherwise pretty predictable first round
NEW YORK - Southern California teammates Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart dropped on draft day. Both should rise quickly after it.
How true is Christian history in "Da Vinci Code"?
A line from Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" tells you why it's easily the most disputed religious novel of all time: "Almost everything our fathers taught us about Christ is false."
Georgia needs help to shut down party
Actor-satirist Harry Shearer lampoons TV news
LOS ANGELES - Harry Shearer is Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner and more on "The Simpsons." He's also, at will, Dan Rather, Tom Brokaw and Mike Wallace.
'The View' brings Rosie O'Donnell aboard
LOS ANGELES - With Rosie O'Donnell as its newest co-host, "The View" brings a six-time Daytime Emmy winner onto a cast that has made a joke out of its inability to win an Emmy.
'The View' brings Rosie O'Donnell aboard
Bird flu spreads to the small screen
Network newsmagazines struggle for survival
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Tom Selleck just gets better with age. He's no longer the tanned pretty boy of "Magnum P.I." (except, of course, in decades-old reruns). In January, he turned 60! And as his leading-man features are intensified with creases and cragginess, his performances have become more interesting too.
Network newsmagazines struggle for survival
NEW YORK - The point was so important that Diane Sawyer was compelled to make it twice during a "Primetime" episode on battling stepfamilies.
TV Lookout: highlights for the week ahead
Tom Selleck just gets better with age. He's no longer the tanned pretty boy of "Magnum P.I." (except, of course, in decades-old reruns). In January, he turned 60! And as his leading-man features are intensified with creases and cragginess, his performances have become more interesting too.
Bird flu spreads to the small screen
WASHINGTON - Bodies piling up so quickly it takes dump trucks to haul them away. Barbed wire to keep whole neighborhoods quarantined. It's Hollywood's version of bird flu, a blur of fact and fiction that some scientists say could confuse the public.
Actor-satirist Harry Shearer lampoons TV news
Georgia tops Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Josh Morris went deep and Rip Warren tossed 4 1/3 innings of no-hit relief to lead Georgia to a 9-3 win over Florida on Saturday afternoon.
Georgia tops Florida
GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Jason Jacobs had three doubles and three RBIs and Georgia took command with an eight-run third inning to defeat Florida 9-6 and complete a weekend sweep.
Falcons don't let Shockley go far
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - It didn't take long for a quarterback to again become the hot topic with the Atlanta Falcons.
Falcons don't let Shockley go far
Mississippi State plucks Gamecocks
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Thomas Berkery hit a two-run homer in the first inning and Mississippi State never lost the lead as the Bulldogs went on to beat South Carolina 7-2 in Southeastern Conference action Saturday.
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