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On April 23, at approximately 3:25 am, the suspect in the photographs went behind the counter in the electronics department at the North Augusta WalMart located at 1201 Knox Avenue and broke the glass to the sliding door and stole 13 cell phones valued at almost $8,000. He placed the cell phones in a suitcase he obtained from WalMart.

The Rev. Rhett Y. Winters Jr. didn't know a stranger. The Rev. David Thompson, of Saint Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, recounted one story in particular that showed Winters' character.

The Aiken County Sheriff's Office says deputies have arrested two men in connection with a deadly robbery at a Beech Island barber shop.

Those honored at a school district retiree banquet included teachers Wanda Coyle, left, Belvedere Elementary School; and Susan Hien-Bodiford. STAFF PHOTO BY ROB NOVIT She taught in Florida for three years before moving to the area, teaching another 15 years at Belvedere Elementary School.

These are the bookings recorded by the North Augusta Department of Public Safety for the dates of May 3 to May 9. Some of the people may not have spent time in jail if they posted bond and were released.

Investigators say Aleaka Danielle Baker, who was riving a 2000 Honda Civic, rear-ended a 2008 Honda Fit, which then hit a Honda Odyssey at the traffic light on W. Martintown Road at Georgia Avenue.

Matthew Berry, best of show winner at the North Augusta Cultural Arts Council's Student Art Show, smiles for a photo with his work "Creek in Forest." Staff photo by Photo by Scott Rodgers.

An EZ-GO golf cart belonging to the Olde Towne Preservation Association was stolen during the Saturday-Sunday overnight hours, according to a report from the North Augusta Department of Public Safety.

The world's No. 1 disc golfer, Ricky Wysocki, uncorks a long drive at the Hippodrome on Wednesday evening.

Rev. Dr. John Younginer speaks at the Mayor's Prayer Luncheon. Beside him is Mayor Lark Jones.

Last week's brutal attack on two South Carolina residents on the Augusta Riverwalk left the CSRA paralyzed with fear.

A larceny occurred April 30 at a school on Wells Road, with the taking of a $600 cell phone belonging to a teacher.

Springtime in the CSRA is loaded with memories for Phil Schaefer, a 1957 graduate of North Augusta High School who now has his own permanent parking space at Augusta National Golf Club where he has been a media fixture for almost a half-century. The longtime radio sports announcer, also known as the author of the autobiographical "Sins of a ... (more)

Savannah Riverkeeper is an advocacy group that protects the Savannah River and its tributaries from potential sources of pollution, such as industrial pollution and contaminated water run-off from developed areas.

The agenda for Monday's North Augusta City Council meeting was relatively short, but still loaded with symbolism and milestones, as four Council members were sworn in and another completed a 12.5-year stretch in office.

"We are celebrating survivors and hoping to wipe out cancer. Raising a lot of money for cancer research and support," said Kristin Bogdin, the North Augusta-Midland Valley Relay for Life event chair.

Highway Patrol says one person was killed and three others injured after their car crashed during a police chase on US 25.

Edgefield Farmers Arts and Crafts Market: On the Town Square every Sat. through first Sat.

Leo Henry Shelton, at age 18, left his hometown to head off for college, en route to a 1954 Georgia Tech degree in electrical engineering and a 35-year career at the Savannah River Plant.

In the six plus years I've been on the Aiken County School Board, the question asked of me more than any other has to do with fairness, or the perceived lack thereof.