News across Greater Augusta
Local Veteran Receives Award
One of Edgefield’s most loyal veterans received a most distinguished and deservedaward recently. Jane Doolittle, a member of American Legion Post 30, was selected byThe Veterans Voices of WJBF Channel 6 as Veteran of the Month of August. Shereceived on television a beautiful…
A FAMILIAR RING: STROM THURMOND HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL TEAM PRESENTED WITH LATESTSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS; ATTORNEY COACH BLAIR MASSEY HONORED FOR 20 YEARS OFSERVICE
Johnston, SC – Standing together as a team again for the first time in several months and perhaps for the last time for many years to come, members of the 2026 Strom Thurmond High School (STHS) Mock Trial state champions looked at the black boxes in their hands with pride and…
Strom Thurmond High 2026 Homecoming Court
Pictured from left to right are 2026 STHS Homecoming Second Runner-Up Madison Coleman,sponsored by #99 Xavier McAdoo) 2026 STHS Homecoming Queen Natalie Hardy, and 2026 STHS Homecoming First Runner-Up Nichole Brown,(sponsored by #4 Daevian Wise)
Strom Thurmond 58 Batesburg-Leesville 6
Strom Thurmond High School junior running back Kaden Wigfall gains yardage against the Batesburg-Leesville High School defense during the Rebels’ dominating 58-6 victory over the Panthers on Homecoming Night at STHS Stadium (9/11). Ranked first in the South Carolina Class AA…
Wardlaw Cross Country Opens Season at RSM
Wardlaw Academy’s Cross Country team opened the 2026 season Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Trojan Country Invitational. With more than 17 runners competing this season, the Patriots are looking forward to a strong year of growth, competition, and achievement. Saturday’s meet gave…
Responding to ‘growing need,’ Piedmont Technical College creates new healthcare program
Piedmont Technical College’s Workforce Innovation Division recently launched a Sterile Processing Technical Training program in response to a growing need involving this important aspect of healthcare. Playing a pivotal role in preventing patient infections, sterile processing…
Get Registered for Statewide General Election Before October 4 Deadline
COLUMBIA, S.C. (September 30,2026) – The deadline to register to vote in the 2026 Statewide General Election is Sunday, October 4, and the State Election Commission (SEC) is encouraging all South Carolinians to make sure their registration is up to date. To participate in this…
Kenneth Hutchins
JOHNSTON – Kenneth W. Hutchins, 79, entered into the loving arms of his Savior on Thursday, September 10, 2026.Ken grew up in the Fairview Community of Spartanburg, South Carolina. He was the youngest of nine children and had the privilege of being born into a loving home with…
Eagles’ defense dominates in 41-14 win over Wardlaw
JOHNSTON, S.C. — The Eagles dream season continues as they remain undefeated and knock off another opponent for the first time this century. Newberry Academy(4-0) defeated Wardlaw Academy(2-2) 41-14 on Friday, Sept. 18th to remain undefeated in 2026.
Diane Callas Yonce- Aiken, SC.
Diane C.Yonce Diane Callas Yonce, 78, passed away on September 4, 2026, in Aiken, SC. She was born on September 27, 1947, in Anderson, South Carolina as the daughter of the late Louise Berryman Callas and Alexander E. Callas Sr. . Diane is survived by her sons, William Jeffrey…
Patriots Defeat Andrew Jackson 44-22 in a Dominant Home Performance
Wardlaw’s Randall Thompson carries the ball downfieldThe Wardlaw Academy Patriots delivered an impressive performance Friday night, defeating the Andrew Jackson Academy Warriors 44-22 in front of a home crowd. The Patriots came out with energy on both sides of the football,…
Barbara Brown
JOHNSTON – Barbara Bolt Brown, 80, died peacefully in her home in Johnston, South Carolina on Sunday, August 30, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. The service was held Friday, September 4 at 11:30AM at Harmony Methodist Church in Johnston, South Carolina. The family welcomed…