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Augusta Charter Review Committee Addresses Governance Changes

News Summary The Augusta Charter Review Committee met to discuss proposed changes to the city’s charter, establishing a bi-weekly meeting…

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Aiken County Man Arrested for Sexual Assault on Minor

News Summary Hector Fredi Reyes-Villanueva, a 50-year-old man from Granitville, Aiken County, faces multiple charges of sexual assault against a…

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Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings in Augusta

News Summary Augusta and Aiken counties are currently under severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings. Residents are urged to seek shelter…

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Federal Cuts Cause Job Losses for AmeriCorps in Iowa

News Summary The sudden termination of AmeriCorps funding in Iowa has resulted in significant job losses, affecting around 300 members…

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Augusta Unveils New Sculptures Along Sculpture Trail

News Summary On May 2, 2025, Augusta, Georgia, unveiled 10 new sculptures along its Sculpture Trail, enhancing its outdoor art…

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Aiken Community Unites for National Day of Prayer

News Summary On May 1, 2025, about 30 residents of Aiken gathered for the National Day of Prayer at Laurens…

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Aiken County Welcomes Major Expansion from Kimberly-Clark

News Summary Kimberly-Clark Corporation has announced a significant expansion in Aiken County, South Carolina, investing over $200 million and creating…

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New President Appointed at the University of California

News Summary The University of California has appointed James B. Milliken as its new president, succeeding Michael V. Drake. Milliken…

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Federal Investigation into Former Cybersecurity Chief

News Summary Chris Krebs, the former senior cybersecurity official, is under federal investigation following his rebuttal of claims about the…

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Justice Served in the Murder of Wadee Alfayoumi

News Summary In a tragic case that has rocked the community, 73-year-old Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years in…

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