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Second Gentleman postpones Georgia event scheduled for Monday
NORCROSS, Ga. - Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff has postponed his trip to Georgia on Monday, according to the White House. Emhoff was scheduled to travel to host a roundtable discussion in Norcross on July 15 to launch AANHPIs for Biden-Harris, a national organization that mobilizes Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander voters.
Join Georgia Southern players for an EA Sports 'GATA Edition' launch party
Georgia Southern Athletics is hosting an EA Sports College Football 25 Launch Party on Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 8pm at the university's Virtual Collaboration Center. The event is open to the public. The event will celebrate the much-anticipated return of the EA College Football video game, giving fans a sneak peek at the game, which goes on sale to the public on Friday, July 19. This week's event will include several football student-athletes playing the game that now features their name, image and likeness. Attendees will also have the opportunity to play the game. Free refreshments will be provided, and the first 100 fans will receive a custom Georgia Southern-branded video game case to house their game. Attendees will also have the chance to enter to win a free version of EA College Football 25 and must be present to win. The university's Virtual Collaboration Center (98 Georgia Avenue) is located across from the University Bookstore, and parking is available behind the Russell Union.
Heartwood Community looks to expand footprint in Bryan County, ease convenience for residents
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The community of Heartwood in Richmond Hill is continuing its expansion. The area isn’t just seeing a housing boom either it’s growing as a commercial space. WTOC has an updated look at the area. “You know, we’re just getting started,” said VP of Real...
Tractor-trailer veers off road, driver killed
ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WACH) — The driver of a tractor-trailer was killed on Interstate 26 in Orangeburg County Monday evening, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. ALSO | Blythewood man dies in I-26 crash with tractor-trailer. Lance Corporal Brittany Glover said the incident happened at 6:10 p.m. on I-26...
Sweet 16: South Carolina's first Whataburger opens doors, 'we're very excited to be here'
Dozens of cars lined up in Boiling Springs Monday morning for the grand opening of South Carolina’s first Whataburger. Located at 3647 Boiling Springs Road, the new location of the Texas-based hamburger chain is offering only drive-thru service in July while staff members continue to train. ...
Langley water boil advisory lifted
UPDATE (July 17): The Langley Water, Sewer & Fire District has stated that residents no longer have to boil their water before drinking or cooking with it. LANGLEY, S.C. (WJBF) – Some residents in Langley, South Carolina are without water due to a water main break. According to the Langley Water, Sewer and Fire District, […]
Aiken continues to see a boom in population, business
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina is growing in population. A study found the Palmetto State is one of most popular places people are moving, and one of those cities is in the CSRA – Aiken. Aiken has a 2024 population of 33,216 and a growth rate of 0.82%...
South Carolina probation agency distributes 21 laptops to county offices to help offenders with job searches
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) — South Carolina probation officials have begun a new program aimed at helping offenders look for jobs. The South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services said Monday it is providing 21 laptop computers to the agency’s county offices that can be used by offenders looking for work. The computers have […]
Alumni basketball game organizers hope event brings the community together
AIKEN , S.C. (WJBF) – Juice Hoops is an alumni basketball event that will feature athletes from around the CSRA. The event happens on Saturday, July 27th at 9 A.M. at First Baptist Gymnasium at 120 Chesterfield Street in Aiken. You can expect music, vendors, scholarship giveaways, and more. We sat down with one of […]
How is Paine College doing in its search for a new president?
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Will Paine College start the new academic year with a new president?. The start of the fall semester is two weeks away, and longtime President Cheryl Evans Jones is still at the helm despite retiring June 30 when the school year ended. She agreed to stay on until a successor could be found.
Current HBCU Track Director heads to alma maters’s Hall of Fame
Jackson was the EIAC Most Valuable Runner for four years in cross country and three years in Track and Field, finishing undefeated at the EIAC Championships throughout his entire collegiate career. The post Current HBCU Track Director heads to alma maters’s Hall of Fame appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Gather by the Ghost Light debuts comedy
There’s something special about being part of a play’s debut. “I love doing stuff that nobody in the area has ever seen before,” said Brad King, who plays the role of Eugene in Gather By the Ghost Light’s production of “All Bark, No Bite,” which makes its Augusta debut this weekend. Shows will be July 19-20, 25-27 at Le Chat Noir. “Some groups choose things because of name recognition. There’s just something about the complete unknown. I hope people will come and laugh.”
Deiondra Sanders Announces Engagement to R&B Star Jacquees Weeks Before Baby Is Due
This year marks a monumental milestone for the Sanders family as Deion Sanders’ oldest daughter, Deiondra, embarks on a new chapter in her life. Already on cloud nine with the anticipation of her first child, her joy was further amplified during her baby shower when her boyfriend, R&B singer Jacquees, proposed in a moment captured by Well Off Media.
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