Vets' stories being sought
The Augusta Richmond County Historical Society has started interviewing veterans of World War II as part of the national Veterans History Project.
The program collects and preserves firsthand wartime experiences through video and audio interviews. The veterans' stories will be submitted to the Library of Congress for inclusion in an online database.
The schedule for this week:
- Wednesday at ASU, University Hall. Interviews at 2 and 4 p.m.
- Thursday at ASU, University Hall. Interviews at 2 and 4 p.m.
Veterans who wish to be interviewed for the Augusta Richmond County Historical Society's Veterans History Project should schedule an appointment by calling Coordinator Fred Gehle at (706) 738-8242.
Carrying gun in mall gets shopper arrested
Police arrested a Hephzibah man Friday who was accused of carrying a handgun inside Augusta Mall.
Alexis Maurice Travis, 19, of 900 Caldwell Drive, was charged with one count of carrying a concealed weapon, according to a Richmond County sheriff's report.
Deputy Charles Cramer was in the food court when he saw a silver reflection coming from Mr. Travis' pants pocket, the report said. The deputy pursued Mr. Travis to the kitchen of Cinnabon, where he found the weapon inside a cardboard box. Mr. Travis was placed under arrest and was banned from the mall for five years by mall security, the report said.
Educators can apply for teaching grants
The Washington Savannah River Company is now accepting applications from educators for its 2008 Excellence-In-Teaching Mini Grants program. The program awards grants to enhance science, mathematics and technology programs.
Elementary and middle public school educators in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Edgefield counties in South Carolina, and Columbia and Richmond counties in Georgia are eligible to receive grants of $500, $750 or $1,000. Teachers may obtain applications from their school principal or WSRC Program Coordinator Angela P. Savoy, (803) 952-9120. Applications are also available at www.srs.gov/general/outreach/edoutrch/ed_home.htm. Applications must be received at SRS by Feb. 22.
Lectures will detail Aiken County history
The Aiken County Historical Museum and the University of South Carolina Aiken Office of Continuing Education are presenting a five-part lecture series on the county's history.
The Many Facets of Aiken , will be from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays from Jan. 22 to Feb. 19 at the museum on Newberry Street.
The program will feature lectures on the Winter Colony homes, the story of the Winter Colony and its people, and the history of the Savannah River Site. The fee to attend the series is $30, which includes a $15 donation to The Friends of the Aiken County Historical Museum and a one-year membership for new members.
Canal center working on winter schedule
The Augusta Canal Interpretive Center is operating on its winter schedule through March 31.
The center's hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Petersburg Boat tours will be offered at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3 p.m., weather permitting. Special group charters for other days and times can be arranged with advance notice.
Call (706) 823-0440, Ext. 4, for information.
Traveling Wilson exhibit on display
Historic Augusta Inc. is hosting a traveling exhibition of Woodrow Wilson artifacts and documents, part of a yearlong celebration of Wilson's 150th birthday.
It will be at the Joseph R. Lamar Boyhood Home, 415 Seventh St., through May 23. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free with paid admission to the Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson, which is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for students K-12.
For more information, call (706) 724-0436 or visit www.wilsonboyhood home.org or www.historic augusta.org.
-- From staff reports
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