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Generous bequest to benefit future computer and cyber students

A $2.4 million bequest from the estate of Victor Rattner has created the Lillian P. & Victor Rattner Computer Science Scholarship Endowment. The gift will provide scholarships for in-state and out-of-state students attending the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences at Augusta University. Rattner first attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hills and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1969. He planned to attend graduate school in North Carolina, but a diving accident left him a quadriplegic. He persevered, enrolling at then Augusta College. He earned a

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 9, 2023 No Comments
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Simon Says: Throwing some good numbers your way

I was told by a colleague that my column last week was a bit too much doom and gloom, so I have some good news to cheer you up this week. THE CRICKET WORLD CUP HAS STARTED!!!! Last Thursday, England played New Zealand in the opening game of the tournament being played in India. The opening game of the tournament is a replay of the final from 2019, where England prevailed on the number of boundaries they scored after the match was tied after 50 overs and a super over.

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Dr. Simon Medcalfe October 9, 2023 No Comments
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T’s “re-opening” brings back childhood memories

Edward Carruthers and his friend were one of the first customers last week at the launch of T’s food truck outside their original location on Mike Padgett Highway. Carruthers jumped at the chance to have lunch on Thursday afternoon with his friend. “I was here two or three times a week prior to the fire, “said the Augusta area auto mechanic. His favorite was the boatload salad bar, but he’ll gladly enjoy other T’s delicacies. Carruthers ordered the flounder, with hand-cut fries and T’s famous (oversized) hush puppies for $14.

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Neil Gordon October 8, 2023 No Comments
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AU student-athletes join the team to fight cancer

Patients being treated at the Georgia Cancer Center (GCC) at Augusta University have new members on their team, and they know all about working as a team. Student-athletes at Augusta University launched the “Here to Win” campaign during a recent news conference. The campaign will bring awareness to cancer prevention and early detection, while also raising funds to support research projects at GCC. Ryan Erlacher, athletic director at Augusta University, said Jaguar athletics has long partnered with GCC for cancer awareness games. However, they looked for a way to advance

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 8, 2023 No Comments
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Harlem businesses prepare for new faces this weekend

A popular annual event is coming up this weekend in Harlem. The 34th Annual Oliver Hardy Festival kicks off at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 7. Hardy, half of the famous comedy duo of Laurel and Hardy, was born in Harlem in 1892. In 1989, Harlem launched its first celebration of its native son. “We typically have vendors lining the street, they can sell anything from Christmas decorations all the way to hand-carved wood crafts,” said Meghan Foster, Director at The Harlem Museum and Welcome Center, the Home of the

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 5, 2023 No Comments
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Decision time approaching for funding construction of a new JBA

Editor’s note: This is Part 2 of a series of reports regarding the potential for a new James Brown Arena. The decision will soon be in the hands of voters. Richmond County voters are facing a decision on the future of the James Brown Arena. They will head to the polls on November 7 to vote on a referendum creating a construction special purpose local option sales tax (C-SPLOST) to pay for the $250 million project. It calls for demolishing the existing JBA, built in 1979, and replacing it with

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 4, 2023 No Comments
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Mary Poppins Actress Turns 100: The Untold Story of Glynis Johns

Most know her as the spirited feminist Mrs. Banks, mother of Jane and Michael, in Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins, but actress Glynis Johns has had a storied career apart from the movie masterpiece. On October 5th of this year, the South African-born British actress will have seen an entire century pass before her. What does that century have to show? 58 movie roles — including an Oscar nomination in 1960 for the outback comedy-drama, The Sundowners alongside Robert Mitchum —  32 TV shows, 15 LP record appearances, 30 stage shows, 5 leading roles

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Dylan James October 4, 2023 No Comments
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The little kitchen that could…despite health crisis

There are many reasons restaurants or food service businesses face challenges and sometimes fail including lack of experience, not enough capital, or bad food and service. Not one of those applies to Jen Steller, owner of A Steller Kitchen. They’ve been voted as a Top Restaurant in Aiken. “I grew up cooking alongside my mother and grandmother. I wanted to follow my dream and open a restaurant,” Steller said. In 2018, she did just that. It’s a small place at 131 Silver Bluff Road. There are 4 tables for inside

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Mitzi Oxford October 2, 2023 No Comments
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The “Business of Cancer” and how you can help

Paceline is getting ready for its annual October bike event to raise money for the Georgia Cancer Center at Augusta University. This will mark the 5th year for PaceDay.  Funds raised will support unique cancer research being conducted at the Cancer Center. Paceline President, Martyn Jones said the community movement has raised more than $1 million since it began in 2019. “Thanks to founding partner, Medical College of Georgia Foundation, 100% of all participant-raised funds support innovative cancer research at the Georgia Cancer Center. Recently, we announced nine new cancer

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Dana Lynn McIntyre October 1, 2023 No Comments
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CSRA businesses support Red Cross Heroes

Heroes don’t always wear capes, sometimes they wear a business suit, a military uniform, or firefighter’s gear. The American Red Cross of East Central GA recognized local heroes for their acts of courage, compassion, and community impact during the 2023 Red Cross Heroes Awards presented earlier this week. This annual event honors community members who demonstrate heroism through extraordinary acts of courage and humanitarian service and embody the spirit and mission of the American Red Cross to help alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. “It is truly moving

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Mitzi Oxford September 28, 2023 No Comments
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