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MIS committee approves reappointment of Board of Elections members

1 day ago | theaugustapress.com | Stephanie Hill

The Columbia County Management and Internal Services Committee approved moving forward with the reappointment of Larry Wiggins and Wanda Duffie to the Columbia County Board of Elections. Staff photo by Stephanie Hill The Columbia County Management and Internal Services Committee discussed the appointment of Board of Elections members during the meeting on Tuesday, May 13.
Community members address Columbia County library withdrawing from regional system

2 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Erin Weeks

The Columbia County Library made the official announcement during a May 13 board meeting that they are in the process of withdrawing themselves from the Greater Clarks Hill Regional Library System. Staff photo by Erin Weeks.
Suspicious: Man’s body found in unsafe, condemned home in Augusta

2 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Greg Rickabaugh

Richmond County authorities are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was found Tuesday morning in a condemned home on Harding Road. The man has been identified as David Grigg, 62 years old, Coroner Mark Bowen said. The man’s friend alerted deputies to the discovery in the home at 2206 Harding Road in Augusta, which sits between Peach Orchard and Richmond Hill Roads. “A male was found in the front room of the residence which was unsafe, nasty and uninhabitable,” the coroner said.
Graniteville man dies weeks after motorcycle crash

3 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Greg Rickabaugh

Mark Carr, 53, has died from injuries suffered last month in a crash on his motorcycle. A Graniteville man has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash nearly a month earlier, according to a statement from Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. Mark Carr, 53, passed away at 9:01 p.m. on Sunday at Wellstar MCG Health in Augusta.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run on Windsor Spring Road in Hephzibah; Suspect in custody

3 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Greg Rickabaugh

A witness photo captured the response by authorities after Monday's fatality on Windsor Spring Road. A 24-year-old Hephzibah man was killed Monday afternoon in a hit-and-run crash on Windsor Spring Road, authorities confirmed.
Middle schooler facing criminal charges after physical altercation

3 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Erin Weeks

Columbia County School District A Harlem Middle School student is facing criminal charges after a physical altercation that occurred on Monday. The school sent out a notification to parents at 2:31 p.m. on Monday afternoon, notifying them about a physical altercation between two eighth grade students which resulted in one student sustaining injuries to the face.
Columbia County MIS committee to discuss Board of Elections members

4 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Stephanie Hill

Stephanie Hill has been a journalist for over 10 years. She is a graduate of Greenbrier High School, graduated from Augusta University with a degree in journalism, and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Mass Communication. She has previously worked at The Panola Watchman in Carthage, Texas, The White County News in Cleveland, Georgia, and The Aiken Standard in Aiken, S.C. She has experience covering cities, education, crime, and lifestyle reporting.
Five kids removed, Augusta mom jailed after beating daughter over missing soda

4 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Greg Rickabaugh

Cassandra Lawson, 30, of Augusta, ic charged with cruelty to children and five counts of contributing to delinquency or dependency of a minor. A 30-year-old Augusta mother has been arrested and five children removed from her care after authorities say she beat her daughter with a belt over a missing soda and kept children in unlivable conditions.
The Augusta Players celebrate 80th season at new home

5 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Skyler Q. Andrews

Skyler Andrews is a bona fide native of the CSRA; born in Augusta, raised in Aiken, with family roots in Edgefield County, S.C., and presently residing in the Augusta area. A graduate of University of South Carolina - Aiken with a Bachelor of Arts in English, he has produced content for Verge Magazine, The Aiken Standard and the Augusta Conventions and Visitors Bureau.
MotorHeadline: The Slate Pickup is what people asked for, but will it sell?

6 days ago | theaugustapress.com | Taylor Bryant

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