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Construction continues on the Wellstar Hospital in Columbia County. The hospital is expected to open in 2026. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill

Wellstar shows progress of Columbia County hospital

Construction of the Wellstar Columbia County Medical Center is well on schedule, said Wellstar officials. Friday morning, they showed it as well, inviting local leaders and media for a hard hat tour of the hospital.

Greenbrier teen’s arrest parallels September threat case at Lakeside High

A Greenbrier High School student was jailed Wednesday after allegedly threatening to shoot everyone in his class if he “didn’t pass a test,” authorities said. Hasan Yasin Jordan, 17, was charged with terroristic threats and acts — the same charge filed in September against a Lakeside High School teacher who reportedly made a similar comment...

Salvation Army launches Angel Tree Program to support more than 1,200 Augusta children

The Salvation Army of Augusta has launched its 2025 Angel Tree program, aiming to provide Christmas gifts and essential items to more than 1,200 children across the region.

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Savannah River Nuclear Solutions to host “STEM Like a Girl” event at USCA

More than 70 eighth-grade girls from seven surrounding counties will gather at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center on Saturday, Nov. 15, for Savannah River Nuclear Solutions’ (SRNS) annual “STEM Like a Girl – Introduce a Girl to Engineering and Information Technology (IT)” event.