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Campuses arming officers as parents, others seek assurances
Nearly all campus police officers at public universities now carry guns, pepper spray and other weapons, according to a new Justice Department report, and experts say more private schools are looking...
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GARDENING NEWS: What's in a flower's name?
Most gardeners just do not give much thought to the scientific names and meanings of plants. We make our choices based on their common names.
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NOBLE: The moral test of government in SC
This week Gov. Nikki Haley was sworn in for her second four-year term and a new legislature convened in the Statehouse. This seems like an appropriate time to look back on their record over the last...
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PHRAGMENTS FROM PHYLLIS: Life is a game
My grandson, Cade, is playing church-league basketball. It's his first venture into basketball, and I'm enjoying watching him as he slowly learns the game and gains confidence.
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CHAPLAIN'S CORNER: Seeking guidance with pesky problems
I do not often use the word "enjoyment" in association with raking leaves, but I do enjoy the exercise and the sense of accomplishing a task. I can look out the window and readily see the results of my...
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Upcoming election a big one for City's future
The upcoming election for three North Augusta City Council seats is a critical one.
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Planning commission tables truck bay
The North Augusta Planning Commission had to table a rezoning application for rezoning 6.07 acres along Bergen Road, north of I-20.
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FROM THE PARK BENCH: Let's start to run
Have you ever thought about running a 5K race? Many of you have probably never attempted one, or at least felt intimidated about running in an event that includes young in-shape athletes and...
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Upcoming events for the week of Jan. 21
The North Augusta Rotary Club meets Thursdays at Manuel's Bread Cafe, 505 Railroad Ave. No. 100, at 7:15 a.m. For more information, call Wayne Moore at 803-279-7799.
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New restaurant bringing a fresh taste
"De novo" is a Latin expression for "from the beginning," "afresh" or "anew."
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Report: Brothers charged with shoplifting at Aiken Mall
Several Aiken Mall businesses were victims of shoplifting last week, according to reports provided by the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
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Report: Woman breaks neighbor's statue, makes racial comments
An Aiken man reported that his neighbor kicked and broke his ceramic lawn statue.
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Judge orders release of diary in James Brown estate lawsuit
COLUMBIA — A judge says South Carolina officials must release the diary of James Brown's widow and other documents related to the nearly decade-long fight over the late soul singer's estate.
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Aiken man faces charges for drugs, stolen vehicle
Two men were let go and one was arrested Monday for possession of a stolen vehicle, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
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USCA communications alums to bowl for scholarship
USC Aiken communications alumni will knock down pins at Homecoming to help raise money for a communications scholarship honoring Dr. Deidre Martin, vice chancellor of University Advancement,...
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Graham seeks 'viable path' to run
Early murmurs were confirmed Sunday when the New York Times and other national media outlets reported that one of South Carolina's most tenured congressman, Republican senator Lindsey Graham, is...
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AP Interview: Iraq premier appeals for aid to fight IS group
BAGHDAD — Iraq's prime minister on Wednesday appealed to the U.S.-led coalition and the international community to do more to help his country win the war against the Islamic State group,...
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Myrtle Beach couple 'tussle' during argument about adultery
Police were called to a residence after a Myrtle Beach couple argued over adultery.
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Supreme Court may weaken housing bias cases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Supreme Court could knock out a decades-old strategy for fighting housing discrimination, a move that would make it tougher for people to win lawsuits claiming housing...
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