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Two Columbia County students found with knives on campus

Two Columbia County schools notified parents Monday after students were found in possession of knives on campus, according to letters sent home from administrators.

Aiken man dies after double stabbing at his home; victim’s stepson charged

Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables confirmed that a 73-year-old man has died after being stabbed during a incident over the weekend at his rural home.

Photo of the Columbia County Library in Evans. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Columbia County Library System to hold first meeting Thursday

The Columbia County Library System will hold its first meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Augusta man arrested following Finish Line Café shooting that injured two

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the Oct. 25 shooting that injured two people at The Finish Line Café on Wrightsboro Road.

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Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

‘Dying for this to be opened’: Section of canal towpath trail reopens

Augusta Planning Commission votes in favor of proposed manufacturing warehouse near airport

Regional bands take center stage at Richmond County’s annual Battle of the Bands

Food safety flops: three local kitchens miss the mark

Uncertainty still hangs over federal program that feeds the hungry

Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow, handlers say, predicting 6 more weeks of wintry weather

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Sunday and predicted six more weeks of wintry weather, his top-hatted handlers announced to a...

Homeschool students would get full access to local testing under proposed law

Homeschool students would have guaranteed access to college admission testing at their local public school under legislation backed by prominent...

Richmond County Crime Map: Jan. 22-28

During the week of Jan. 22–28, a total of 234 crimes were tracked by The Augusta Press from the Richmond County...

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Your Best Is Next: How to be successful

Business columnist Ira Blumenthal discusses what it takes to be successful.

Augusta honors first Black Mayor Edward M. McIntyre Sr. with Riverwalk dedication

Augusta’s first Black mayor, Edward M. McIntyre Sr., was celebrated as a visionary and unifier as his name was permanently...

Parker’s Kitchen cuts ribbon at new Evans location next to Riverwood

A ribbon cutting was recently held for the Parker’s Kitchen on Washington Road near Riverwood in Evans.

Area schools test their literary knowledge at annual reading bowl

The Richmond County School System held a district wide reading competition where 42 area schools competed to test their literary...

Road closures to happen soon in Columbia County

There will be upcoming road closures in Columbia County starting next week.

An alert from the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant for units 1 and 2 went out at noon today, Tuesday, Aug. 13. Pictured are two of the units. Photo from Georgia Power website

Fossil fuels to remain part of Georgia Power’s energy portfolio

Georgia Power will continue to rely on coal and natural gas to generate electricity in the coming years while increasing...

Augusta’s Tanksley twins, 17, arrested on gun and robbery charges

The Tanksley twins of Augusta have both been locked up for robbery and gun crimes as well as other offenses...

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