by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
LaQuandra Staley, a high school English teacher in Richmond County, has been named the 2025 Teacher of the Year. Staley has been teaching for 15 years and has a passion for helping students succeed. Staley was chosen from a pool of other outstanding educators in the...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently reported an increase in cases of whooping cough in the United States, particularly among teenagers. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
Bamberg County Sheriff’s Office has recently launched a new program called “R U OK” in an effort to improve communication and support within the community. The program is designed to provide a way for residents to check in on each other and offer...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
Gwen Walz, wife of Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz, recently visited Augusta, Georgia for a campaign event. The event was held at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts and was attended by local supporters and community leaders. During her visit, Walz...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
Summer is in full swing, and it seems that the heat is here to stay. According to the latest forecast from WFXG, hot, sunny, and dry weather is expected to continue through early next week. For many, this news may come as no surprise. The past few weeks have seen...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
We’ve all been there – you open the fridge and see a container of leftovers from last night’s dinner. You know it’s still good, but the thought of eating the same meal again doesn’t seem very appealing. So what do you do? Do you reheat it...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
“Remembering Kay B. Willis: A Life Well-Lived and a Legacy That Will Continue” The passing of Kay B. Willis in 2024 marked the end of an era for the Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors. For many years, Kay was a beloved member of the team, dedicated...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
The passing of a loved one is always a difficult and emotional time. It is a time to remember and honor their life, and to say goodbye. Recently, the community of Augusta, Georgia lost a beloved member, Demaris Gay. Demaris Gay was a prominent member of the Augusta...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
The use of antidepressants to treat pain in seniors has been a controversial topic in recent years. While these medications have been proven effective in treating depression, their use for pain management in older adults has been called into question. According to a...
by Marvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
A critically endangered addra gazelle was recently born at the Toronto Zoo, giving hope to conservation efforts for this species. The addra gazelle, also known as the dama gazelle, is a species of antelope that is native to the Sahara Desert in Africa. They have been...
