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South Carolina State Museum Launches $15 Million Revitalization Campaign for Expansion

South Carolina State Museum Launches $15 Million Revitalization Campaign for Expansion

The South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) has embarked on a 12-city tour, titled 'Hitting the Road for MORE,' to promote its $15 million 'Make Way for MORE' Revitalization Campaign. This initiative aims to renovate and modernize the state's largest and only multidisciplinary museum, transforming nearly 225,000 square feet of public learning space. The planned updates will impact every floor and gallery, including the introduction of a 25,000-square-foot Innovation Wing featuring four dynamic and interactive galleries, such as a Smithsonian Spark!Lab, designed as a hands-on invention workspace for children and families. The tour, which kicked off in Aiken, seeks to engage community leaders, school districts, businesses, and donors across South Carolina to share details about the upcoming upgrades and celebrate the emerging invention education ecosystem.
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Airshow, Arts in the Heart among September events in Augusta

Airshow, Arts in the Heart among September events in Augusta

There's no shortage of events and activities for all ages during September, including Arts in the Heart and Barnstorming airshow at Augusta Regional.
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The Augusta Chronicle athlete of the week poll: August 23-30

The Augusta Chronicle athlete of the week poll: August 23-30

Click here to vote for who you believe should be named Athlete of the Week for their performance last week. The nominees are listed below.
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Two more Richmond County deputies arrested over camera system misuse

Two more Richmond County deputies arrested over camera system misuse

Two more Richmond County deputies were fired and arrested for illegally using the Flock license plate reader system.
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These Augusta-area restaurants earned highest and lowest health scores

These Augusta-area restaurants earned highest and lowest health scores

See which Augusta-area restaurants earned perfect health scores and which ones have some work to do.
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Georgia Power gives $100,000 to Camp Tanglewood campaign

Georgia Power gives $100,000 to Camp Tanglewood campaign

Georgia Power donated $100,000 to help Camp Tanglewood recover from Hurricane Helene and build a new DreamLab.
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Greenbrier football's Brennan Bjorkman scores five touchdowns in win over Evans

Greenbrier football's Brennan Bjorkman scores five touchdowns in win over Evans

The senior running back went off for a career-high five touchdowns in arguably the biggest game of his high school career.
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Three York County Teens Charged with Malicious Damage to Flock Cameras in Chester County

Three York County Teens Charged with Malicious Damage to Flock Cameras in Chester County

Three 19-year-olds from York County, identified as James MacMillan Ryerson of Catawba, Samuel Jonathan Carlisle of McConnells, and Blaze Lawrence Fuller of Rock Hill, have been arrested and charged with conspiracy and malicious damage to property. The charges stem from an incident on August 15 in Chester County, where they allegedly cut down and damaged Flock cameras on Harmony Church Road in Edgemoor. Arrest warrants indicate the suspects used a saw and an unknown object to burn the equipment between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., causing an estimated $5,150 in damage. Authorities claim the actions were intended to "intimidate or coerce a civilian population to influence government policy." All three individuals have been released on bail.
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Rescue made after person jumps off Isabel Holmes Bridge

Rescue made after person jumps off Isabel Holmes Bridge

Wilmington first responders rescued an individual who jumped from a bridge into the Northeast Cape Fear River.
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Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to Connecticut Mother Injured While Saving Teenagers in Car Crash

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 to Connecticut Mother Injured While Saving Teenagers in Car Crash

Taylor Swift has made a significant donation of $50,000 to a fundraiser for Ashley Taunton, a 42-year-old mother of three from Connecticut. Taunton was severely injured while assisting teenagers involved in a car crash on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island. During heavy rain, Taunton stopped to help after a vehicle carrying teenagers hydroplaned. While she was aiding them, another vehicle reportedly lost control and struck her. Taunton sustained serious injuries after pushing one of the teenagers out of harm's way. She has since undergone multiple surgeries and faces a prolonged recovery period. Swift's contribution is the largest individual donation to the campaign, and she included a message of support for Taunton and her family. The fundraiser aims to cover household expenses and other costs during Taunton's treatment and recovery.
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Blinn College Foundation Seeks Community Support for Endowed Paralegal Scholarships Honoring Rick Davis and Others

Blinn College Foundation Seeks Community Support for Endowed Paralegal Scholarships Honoring Rick Davis and Others

The Blinn College Foundation is actively seeking community support to fully fund three endowed scholarships, including the Richard W.B. “Rick” Davis Paralegal Scholarship. These scholarships aim to honor individuals who have significantly contributed to education, mentorship, and service within the Blinn College District and the Brazos Valley legal community. Rick Davis is recognized as a distinguished attorney, jurist, educator, military officer, and community leader. He served as a dedicated instructor for many years and later chaired the Blinn Paralegal Program’s advisory board. His career also included serving as Judge of Brazos County Court at Law No. 2 and Judge of the 272nd District Court of Texas before he founded Rick Davis & Associates. Davis was a strong advocate for legal education and committed to mentoring students and young attorneys. The other scholarships honor Philip Banks and Anthony Drummond, both of whom were also deeply involved in legal education and community service. Additional con...
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Southern Fired Foods opens first restaurant | PHOTOS & VIDEO

Southern Fired Foods opens first restaurant | PHOTOS & VIDEO

A local food truck favorite has a new home. See photos from Southern Fired Foods' new Grovetown restaurant.