Wadkins, Olazabal among 4 inducted into HOF Nov 3, 2009
Eisenhower was said to have played golf more than 800 times during his eight years as president and was a member of the Augusta National Golf Club. He became the first U.S. President to be a member of the Hall of Fame. (ESPN -- Golf)
UAB Basketball Teams Hold Annual Media Day Nov 1, 2009
Both teams will play one exhibition game this season, as the men's team takes on Miles College on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m., while the women's lone exhibition contest will be on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. against Augusta State. Both contests will be played in Bartow Arena. (Uabsports.com)
Is gifted program tainted by bias? Nov 1, 2009
110109 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Applicants from Atlanta have many more opportunities than those from rural, or even the Augusta, area ... (The writer, a senior at Greenbrier High School, is a member of The Augusta Chronicle's Teen Board. (The Augusta Chronicle)
House can see Sanford ethics report, law says Oct 31, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Industrial MAINTENANCE Maintenance on facility equip ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Lady Suns win 25th match of season on Senior Night Oct 28, 2009
Southeastern moved to 25-9 for the regular season with a 25-22, 25-18 win over the Illini West Chargers on Senior Night at Augusta. The win gave Southeastern a 3-1 record within the West Central Conference North Division, good for second place behind 4-0 West Prairie. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
USU assistant in elite company Oct 27, 2009
I ve been to Augusta National, haven t had the pleasure to play there. HJ: What are your responsibilities with the Utah State golf team. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Florida police cite progress in tracing murdered girl's path Oct 25, 2009
From the Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Health Information Management Representative needed for busy medical practice ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
National Science Center to focus on mission Oct 25, 2009
"Fort Discovery can't execute a national mission because we have a bricks-and-mortar facility here in Augusta, Ga., and obviously, we're not going to capture students in Dallas, Texas, or Portland, Ore.," he said ... Currently, the students who visit Fort Discovery are mostly from the Augusta area and elsewhere in Georgia ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Golfers Conclude Fall Slate at UNCG Event Oct 23, 2009
Eight of the 15 teams - more than half of the field - are ranked in the top 50 amidst the 286 teams in Division I. Tennessee is ranked No. 12, Augusta State is ranked No. 16, Duke is at No. 21, Virginia is No. 26, Virginia Tech is ranked No. 30, VCU comes in at No. 37, and North Carolina comes in at No. 42 ... Augusta State's Patrick Reed is expected to be the top-ranked player in the field, coming in at No. 7 overall and No. 5 in Division I in this week's individual Golfstat rankings. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Non-native snakes getting grip on Southeast Oct 23, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Pest Control Technician Armor Exterminating Company seeking registered pest control technician ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Get Hankerson to get things done Oct 21, 2009
Former Augusta Commissioner Bobby Hankerson's breathless 11-vote re-election loss in 2005 was attributed by many to an odd rebuke of his ability to get along with his white colleagues ... But the right kind of progress: Even as a private citizen these past few years, Hankerson helped stave off an unwelcome mixed-use development in south Augusta ... Hankerson supports bringing back economic development ombudsmen who used to coordinate efforts downtown and in south Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Jenny Sanford mum about personal life Oct 18, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Newborn Photographer - Our365 is currently seeking a motivated sales and customer service- oriented individual with photography experience to take photos of newborns at Augusta area hospitals ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Friday Night Lights Oct 17, 2009
N. AUGUSTA - Desmond Armstrong carried eight times for 103 yards and three touchdowns in the win ... North Augusta 41, Orangeburg-Wilkinson 7 ... N. AUGUSTA - Quarterback Joshua Charles was 21-of-41 for 192 yards and four interceptions, but tossed the lone touchdown for the Bruins in the loss. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Yahoo! Falcons to Super Bowl; Richt hammered again Oct 17, 2009
Hell, I drive up from Augusta for both football and basketball games ... Now, I agreed with Jeff s take, for the most part, when he took his stand against Limbaugh, even though his take was slightly hypocritcal considering his stance against Augusta National and fir Martha Burke, but I digress. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Border fence boondoggle Oct 17, 2009
Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff ... Augusta Chronicle Editorial Staff. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Mini movie reviews Oct 15, 2009
Mini reviews 101509 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta Exchange, Evans, Aiken ... Augusta Exchange, Evans, Aiken. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Garnet Team Performs Well at Coker Intercollegiate Oct 15, 2009
Fellow freshman (Augusta, Ga. put together two solid days in his initial collegiate tournament to finish at 147 (+5). (Uscsports.com)
Jenkins County hopes to get new prison, jobs Oct 14, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Dialysis Corporation of America partners with physicians and hospitals providing the needed balance to consistently deliver high quality care to patients with failed kidney function ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Arson suspected in I-20 bus fire Oct 13, 2009
The victim was taken to an Augusta hospital with burns. His name and condition were not immediately available. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Legendary writer retires Oct 13, 2009
Each key strike was an echo from a career that reaches back before he helped midwife the Milwaukee Braves move to Atlanta, back to when the Atlanta Crackers played around their outfield magnolia tree, back further to when Bobby Jones held court in Augusta. In conclusion, Bisher performed an anachronistic dance with the language he had wooed more than 10,000 times in the AJC, and hundreds of times prior in newspapers around North Carolina, dating to 1938. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Golfers Stumble to 12th Place at Brickyard Collegiate Oct 11, 2009
The 21st-ranked Yellow Jackets, who played even-par golf on the back side of the 7,175-yard Brickyard at Riverside course, find themselves 16 strokes behind Augusta State ... "But we need our older guys to shoot better scores than they did today. Other than Augusta State running away, the scores were fairly high today." ... Andrews is tied with Henrik Norlander of Augusta State for seventh place, one shot back. (Ramblinwreck.com)
DEFYING THE ODDS: S.C. State's Smith battles to be successful on and off field Oct 11, 2009
But, with his mother, Christine Barnwell, working long shifts at a North Augusta shoe department, Smith had plenty of free time to get into trouble. Haunted by several off-the-field incidents and a sagging academic record, the big schools passed on Smith. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Airport disputes performance study Oct 10, 2009
A study of on-time air travel from a Washington, D.C., public policy organization ranked Augusta as one of the worst in the nation. But Augusta airport officials dispute the findings, citing incomplete data and its ranking based on arrivals, over which the destination airport has no control ... The Brookings Institution ranked Augusta as among the 10 worst metro areas in the nation for on-time airline arrivals -- only 74 percent of flights arrive on time. (The Augusta Chronicle)
BREAKING: Residents respond to Obama's award Oct 10, 2009
Residents respond to Obama's award 100909 - The Augusta Chronicle ... - Felicia Wilson, 46, Hephzibah, Augusta-Richmond County Probate Court operation manager ... - Nancy Williams, 47, Grovetown, Augusta-Richmond County employee. (The Augusta Chronicle)
President Barack Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize Oct 10, 2009
From the Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 online edition of The Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Administrative Assistant for American Concrete, Inc. to perform duties as receptionist, accounts receivable, account payable, and general secretarial duties ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Hadley leads Golfers into Brickyard Collegiate Oct 10, 2009
Also competing are No. 29 Augusta State, No. 24 Chattanooga, No. 59 Charlotte, No. 56 Clemson, No. 39 Georgia, No. 45 LSU, No. 51 Penn State, No. 38 VCU and No. 49 Virginia Tech. "We've played well down there, though we haven't won, and I expect we will again," said head coach , whose Yellow Jackets finished second last year and third in the inaugural event the year before. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Boxer Whitfield lands new promoter Oct 8, 2009
Whitfield lands new promoter 100809 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Whitfield (22-1), who came through the Augusta Boxing Club and is the No. 7 IBF/No ... The two fought in April 2006 at Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center, and Whitfield won a unanimous decision in a fight televised by ESPN2. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sudden Impact wins 2nd place in Richmond tourney Oct 6, 2009
Augusta Flames 2, Riptides 1 ... Augusta Flames 4, Sudden Impact 2. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Augusta Bottom Road Saga Oct 6, 2009
The Augusta Bottom Road is a vital link between Washington and southwestern St. Charles County ... Augusta is in the Washington School District and some buses travel the road ... Augusta Bottom Road is nothing more than a short-cut. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Businesses must protect against 'friendly fraud' Oct 5, 2009
Businesses must protect against 'friendly fraud ' 100509 - The Augusta Chronicle ... From the Monday, October 05, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Certified Medical Technician Xytex Cryo International has an immediate opening for a Certified Medical Technician. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Toyota Prius stays on top in mileage Oct 2, 2009
There's a little something extra for car buyers who have their hearts set on top fuel mileage in the Toyota Prius. But they'd better not get tired of the car's wedge shape. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Delta's Augusta call center plans to hire 40 Oct 2, 2009
Delta Air Line's Augusta call center is adding 40 people this month to replace retired workers and add reserves for holiday travel ... The Augusta center lost 27 people this year to retirement, and those jobs need to be replenished ... The facility has been in Augusta since 1999. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Gov. Sanford visits Aiken Oct 2, 2009
Sanford lauds Aiken Tech in career center visit 100209 - The Augusta Chronicle ... His visit Thursday was significant to North Augusta resident Thomas Spillane, who spoke with the governor when he was at the One Stop Career Center to look for a job ... Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Clemson Rowing to Open Fall Season at the Head of the Broad Oct 2, 2009
The regatta will feature crews from the College of Charleston, Asheville Youth Rowing, Augusta Junior Rowing, Charlotte Youth Rowing, Raptor (Charleston) Youth Rowing, Columbia Youth Rowing and Masters. Rowers from the clubs will race 75 boats in 12 different events over the 4000-meter course on the Broad River. (Clemsontigers.com)
Church Roundup Oct 2, 2009
The Rev. James Sims, pastor of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta, will be the guest speaker at 10 a.m. and the Rev. Sam Davis, pastor of Beulah Grove Baptist Church in Augusta, will be the guest speaker at 4 p.m. Transportation will be provided for both services. (706) 543-9644. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Harris Semifinalist for Campbell Trophy Oct 2, 2009
In addition to the Manning Brothers, notable NFF National Scholar-Athlete alumni include NFL standout Derrick Brooks (Florida State); actor Mark Harmon (UCLA); NASA astronaut Leland Melvin (Richmond); former Dateline NBC anchor Stone Phillips (Yale); chairman of Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament, Billy Payne (Georgia); famed NFL quarterback Steve Young (BYU); and Heisman Trophy winners Terry Baker (Oregon State), Gary Beban (UCLA); Doug Flutie (Boston College) and Danny... (Gobulldogs.com)
Softball gets new playoff system Oct 2, 2009
"We had one school last year that traveled from Augusta to Lovejoy, got rained out Friday and Saturday, and they had to stay and finish Monday. The biggest thing is trying to keep kids from having to miss class. Now half the schools have to travel, rather than 100 percent.". Collins Hill coach Billy Dooley, whose team is one of the favorites in Class AAAAA, sees lots of pluses in the new arrangement. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Silva Leads Golf To Title Sep 30, 2009
Augusta State 614 T3. Notre Dame 598 T10. (Seminoles.com)
3,400 to swim, bike, run in Augusta half-triathlon Sep 24, 2009
3 Augusta will begin at 6:57 a.m. Sunday, with the national anthem at the Fifth Street Marina ... 1-mile run finishing at Augusta Common ... The awards ceremony will be held at 3 p.m. at Augusta Common. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mustangs riding high Sep 23, 2009
RISING STAR: Matt Hazel can add a few more names to the growing list of believers who think the North Augusta wide receiver has a future at the next level. Strom Thurmond coach Lee Sawyer , whose Rebels lost to North Augusta two weeks ago, compared Hazel's ability and body control to that of University of Georgia receiver A.J. Green ... Silver Bluff coach Al Lown watched film of North Augusta in preparation for games against Midland Valley and South Aiken and saw Hazel catch touchdown after... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Aztec Football Adds Army and Navy to Future Schedules Sep 23, 2009
The teams will meet at Michie Satdium, which Sports Illustrated listed as the third top venue of the 20th century, trailing only Yankee Stadium and Augusta National and ahead of other notable venues such as Cameron Indoor Stadium, Wrigley Field, Roland Garros and Lambeau Field. The next season, Army will travel to San Diego for a contest against the Aztecs at Qualcomm Stadium on Sept. 8, 2012. (Goaztecs.com)
First Ironman draws 3,400 to race for title Sep 20, 2009
The Greater Augusta Sports Council event manager has been handling logistics and communicating with officials from two states to ensure the inaugural ESi Ironman 70. 3 Augusta is a success ... 3 Augusta will begin at 6:57 next Sunday morning with the national anthem at the Fifth Street Marina. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Fort Gordon to host balloon, horse expo Sep 20, 2009
Overtime 092009 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta State posted 299 on Saturday in the second round of the Olympia Fields/Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields Country Club ... Augusta State loses Peach Belt opener. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Observations From a Fishbowl Sep 17, 2009
Gail and I have shared classroom space at South Point, Augusta, Washington West and now Fifth Street School. But wherever we go the students are peachy keen, and happy as clams to care for me, to peek in my bowl and pay attention to Gail's instructions not to stroke my pearly scales. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Knights, Pioneers cruise to Six-Man wins Sep 16, 2009
Big Sandy 49, Augusta 13 The Big Sandy Pioneers also played on Friday night, and found another Class C, 6-Man victory at home. Hosting the Augusta Elks, the Pioneers followed last week's dominating win with one coming by a score of 49-13. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Tech's A-backs earn 'A' for production Sep 16, 2009
ATLANTA --- Roddy Jones is used to the question -- what position do you play. -- and the inevitable follow-up when he tells someone that he's an A-back. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Teams cross border Sep 16, 2009
North Augusta will travel across state lines this Friday to take on Richmond Academy ... "ARC's a local team, and they're good competition," North Augusta head coach Dan Pippin said ... Strom Thurmond's losses have come at the hands of Class AAA Chapin and AAAA North Augusta, two teams stronger than any the Rebels will see in their Class AA region schedule. (The Augusta Chronicle)
T&D Sports: Quick Hits Sep 15, 2009
O-W (6-7) will host North Augusta today 5:30 p.m. ... O-W (1-3) hosts North Augusta tonight. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Team tackles turnover issues Sep 15, 2009
From the Tuesday, September 15, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Black Sox remember the good old days' on the diamond Sep 15, 2009
We had a team out of Augusta that had some soldiers on the team, Lucius Mack recalled, and the people in Augusta were just like the people all over South Carolina at the time. So, we had that team come in here to play with us one Saturday night and the police department found out about it and made them cancel the game. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Border faceoff returns Sep 15, 2009
North Augusta will travel to Richmond Academy on Friday, a rare area game between teams from two states ... For the second consecutive year, North Augusta and Richmond County are resuming a rivalry that was once one of the fiercest in the area ... North Augusta (3-0) at Richmond Academy (3-0): Last year's 41-10 Yellow Jackets' win was their first meeting since 1983. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Come visit our piece of heaven Sep 15, 2009
I lived in Rabun Cty for 4 1/2 yrs before spending my last year in Augusta ... We were used to hiking the many miles of trails here in Rabun Cty and in Augusta we were limited to walking around the block and in the enclosed school yard of the nearby elementary school. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Chicago's effort for 2016 Olympics looking like a lost cause Sep 13, 2009
Chicago's effort for 2016 looking like a lost cause 091309 - The Augusta Chronicle ... From the Sunday, September 13, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs PAs Wanted. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Foliage smackdown: Eastern reds v. Western golds Sep 13, 2009
When it comes to autumn color, New England's reputation is five-star. So are Westerners blowing it out their cowboy hats when they claim their golden aspens and cottonwoods can go head to head with Northeastern maples and oaks in October. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Money lacking to replace, fix bridges Sep 13, 2009
Money lacking to replace, fix deteriorating bridges 091309 - The Augusta Chronicle ... But the city of Augusta and inspectors with the Georgia Department of Transportation know ... Richmond County was not included in the department's sampling for the report, but reports from The Augusta Chronicle show that eight of the deficient bridges have been that way since at least 2002. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Thanks for the cards, travelers Sep 13, 2009
Thanks for all the cards, travelers 091309 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Looks like seven of you are trying to master the current economy with a little "risk investing." If you see Pat or Wayne Fuller , of North Augusta, ask them about Harrah's Casino and Racetrack ... From the Sunday, September 13, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sanford's support has dwindled over time Sep 12, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... Augusta-area Top Jobs Still Waters Counseling, a CARF accredited organization located in Thomson, GA, has full and part time openings for the following positions: GA licensed Psychiatrist, LPC, LMFT, LCSW. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Memorial gardens provide solace to grieving families Sep 11, 2009
Sgt. Glista was attacked by a serial killer in her Augusta home ... We have several in Augusta ... A sight even more infuriating is the condition of the cupola that topped the old courthouse, which was built in 1820, according to reports in The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Seventh-annual Duncanfest kicks off Sept. 19 Sep 10, 2009
Saturday night brings on Adam's Jolly Jammers Band with family members coming from Fairmont and St. Augusta, Minn. This talented group performs all over the Midwest and is soon to release their third CD.. (Forest City Summit, IO)
House speaker calls for Sanford to resign Sep 9, 2009
Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle ... 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Experience Augusta's arts scene at Westobou Sep 9, 2009
Have you heard about Augusta's upcoming ... Visitors will get a true feel of Augusta's art scene with dance to theatre and music to visual arts during the 10-day celebration ... Video Games Live, a unique live-action experience, combines music from popular video games of all time with exclusive video footage and music arrangements, synchronized lighting, solo performers, and electronic percussionists, featuring the Augusta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus ($20-$50). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
In tiny 'Tuk,' they man climate's front line Sep 8, 2009
TUKTOYAKTUK, Northwest Territories - Caught between rising seas and land melting beneath their mukluk-shod feet, the villagers of Tuktoyaktuk are doing what anyone would do on this windy Arctic coastline. They're building windmills. (The Augusta Chronicle)
CPSC lists Top 11 dangerous products Sep 8, 2009
- About 200,000 select Frigidaire and Kenmore Elite smooth-top electric ranges, manufactured in the United States by Frigidaire, a division of Electrolux Home Products Inc. of Augusta, Ga. The ranges are recalled because the heating elements are not properly controlled by the switches and settings. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Ask AP: Movie popularity, Supreme Court security Sep 5, 2009
News Tribune - Opinion Story. The Information you need. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
‘Looking for Lincoln' in Carthage Sep 4, 2009
Another five Lincoln rails are located in Augusta, Dallas City, Nauvoo, LaHarpe and Fountain Green ... Six of the informational rails have been installed, one in each of the following towns: Carthage, LaHarpe, Fountain Green, Augusta, Dallas City and Nauvoo. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
