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Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the month and he has one pressing goal that relates to his golf. He wants to prolong ...
24/12/2024

Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the month and he has one pressing goal that relates to his golf. He wants to prolong that inevitable day when his son beats him over 18 holes.

Tiger Woods turns 49 at the end of the month and he has one pressing goal that relates to his golf. He wants to prolong that inevitable day when his son beats him over 18 holes.

A Monetta man died Thursday evening following a fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident earlier in the day, according t...
24/12/2024

A Monetta man died Thursday evening following a fatal all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident earlier in the day, according to Aiken County authorities.

A Monetta man, 28-year-old Tristin Hill, died on Dec. 19, 2024, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident on Old Shoals Road.

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Figh...
24/12/2024

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.

Jeremiyah Love tied the Notre Dame record with a 98-yard touchdown run, Riley Leonard added two more scores and the Fighting Irish shut down the highest-scoring team in the College Football Playoff, overwhelming Indiana 27-17 on Friday night.

Aiken Public Safety investigators have identified and obtained arrest warrants on 22 year-old Sabastyen Miles Greene for...
24/12/2024

Aiken Public Safety investigators have identified and obtained arrest warrants on 22 year-old Sabastyen Miles Greene for the Sept. 18 shooting death of William Lee Mathis Jr.

Aiken Public Safety investigators have obtained arrest warrants on 22 year-old Sabastyen Miles Greene for the death of William Lee Mathis Jr.

If Honda and Nissan do indeed merge, they need to look to history as a guide of what not to do.
24/12/2024

If Honda and Nissan do indeed merge, they need to look to history as a guide of what not to do.

When rumors started a few weeks ago that a merger between Honda and Nissan was on the horizon, many laughed off the suggestion as mere talk.

If you’re in the area, find an alternate route.
24/12/2024

If you’re in the area, find an alternate route.

⚠️Temporary Road Closures Washington Road and Flowing Wells Road due to traffic accident with downed power poles.

🛑 Washington Road between Kroger Road and Columbia Road is closed to thru traffic.
🛑 Flowing Wells Road between Columbia Road and Washington Road is closed to thru traffic.

CCSO is on scene to assist with traffic flow. We ask that you avoid this area as Georgia Power works to restore the two downed power poles and power to the area. We do not have an estimated time frame for restoration.

Christmas gifts have been delivered to families across Augusta, thanks to The Augusta Fire Department and its community ...
24/12/2024

Christmas gifts have been delivered to families across Augusta, thanks to The Augusta Fire Department and its community partners.

Christmas gifts have been delivered to families across Augusta, thanks to The Augusta Fire Department and its community partners.

Two major retail chains with locations in Augusta are preparing to shut down permanently amid financial troubles.
24/12/2024

Two major retail chains with locations in Augusta are preparing to shut down permanently amid financial troubles.

%Two major retail chains with locations in Augusta are preparing to shut down permanently amid financial troubles.

Supporters cheered on four more years at Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson’s oath of office ceremony.
24/12/2024

Supporters cheered on four more years at Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson’s oath of office ceremony.

Supporters cheered on four more years at Augusta Commissioner Jordan Johnson’s oath of office ceremony Friday.

Optimism and respect filled the chamber at the swearing in Friday of Richmond County Sheriff-elect Eugene “Gino” Brantle...
24/12/2024

Optimism and respect filled the chamber at the swearing in Friday of Richmond County Sheriff-elect Eugene “Gino” Brantley.

Optimism and respect filled the chamber at the swearing in Friday of Richmond County Sheriff-elect Eugene “Gino” Brantley.

The careful management of time is surely the next competitive advantage.
23/12/2024

The careful management of time is surely the next competitive advantage.

Ira Blumenthal advises on how to be time rich.

Tiger Woods’ son hit the shot of his life for his first hole-in-one.
23/12/2024

Tiger Woods’ son hit the shot of his life for his first hole-in-one.

Tiger Woods never had so much fun losing in a playoff. For the 67-year-old Bernhard Langer, it never gets old winning the PNC Championship with his son.

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of th...
23/12/2024

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff.

For those who dozed through it, or flipped to more compelling fare in the NFL, here’s a brief recap of the rollout of the much-anticipated College Football Playoff.

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of i...
23/12/2024

Michael Penix Jr. won his debut as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, thanks largely to a defense that returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns, and the Falcons bolstered their playoff hopes by handing the hapless New York Giants their franchise-record 10th straight loss, 34-7 on Sunday.

Michael Penix Jr. felt a brief bit of apprehension as he ran down the tunnel, which was to be expected.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming...
23/12/2024

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. c

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

Savannah River Mission Completion continued its tradition of supporting the Salvation Army for local needs in several co...
23/12/2024

Savannah River Mission Completion continued its tradition of supporting the Salvation Army for local needs in several counties.

Savannah River Mission Completion continued its tradition of supporting the Salvation Army for local needs in several counties.

Three weeks after a house fire in Blythe claimed the lives of 80-year-old Carole and Henry Logan, their family reflects ...
23/12/2024

Three weeks after a house fire in Blythe claimed the lives of 80-year-old Carole and Henry Logan, their family reflects on their legacy.

Three weeks after a house fire in Blythe claimed the lives of 80-year-old Carole and Henry Logan, their family reflects on their legacy.

A music teacher at Martinez Elementary School was featured in a new Max original, Second Chance Stage.A music teacher at...
23/12/2024

A music teacher at Martinez Elementary School was featured in a new Max original, Second Chance Stage.A music teacher at Martinez Elementary School was featured in a new Max original, Second Chance Stage.

A music teacher at Martinez Elementary School was given the chance to perform in a new Max original, Second Chance Stage.

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