http://newstimes.augusta.com/ Local news from The Columbia County News-Times en-us Copyright (c) 2009 The Augusta Chronicle. All rights reserved. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:30:36 -0500 5 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554322.shtml When Jessica Chambers learned in January that she had juvenile diabetes, she was devastated. She soon realized that she needed to accept the diagnosis and help others learn more about the disease. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554322.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:27:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554316.shtml Several events benefiting animals will be held this month in Columbia and Richmond counties. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554316.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554321.shtml More than 57,000 property tax bills will be sent out Friday to Columbia County residents. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554321.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:05 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554347.shtml Two months ago, Eddie and Jackie Johnson faced a parent's worst nightmare. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554347.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554314.shtml Aleya White got an early treat Friday when she was named Lakeside High School's homecoming queen. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554314.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554312.shtml A Grovetown couple can move into the home they purchased in September after the Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to the city's ordinance restricting the age of mobile homes moved into the city. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554312.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554309.shtml A Columbia County event is offering a taste of early Christmas spirit Saturday and a chance to get a jump on that holiday shopping list. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554309.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554329.shtml The Symphony Orchestra Augusta will bring the sounds of classical music to Columbia County on Saturday with its second Columbia County Music Series concert. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/new_554329.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554345.shtml A common goal -- and often overused cliché -- for football teams at this point in the season is the ability to control their own destiny. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554345.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554346.shtml No coin flip is expected to be necessary to decide the Region 3-AAAA football champion. Lakeside just has to beat lowly Josey. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554346.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554344.shtml There is more that goes into creating the narrow trails that avid hikers and mountain bikers enjoy than one might imagine. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554344.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554343.shtml Last Week: 5-0 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554343.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554335.shtml A typical sequence for Lakeside High sophomore Mark Weidenaar might go like this: Catch a pass, trot back to the huddle, get a play from the sideline calling for him to play quarterback and line up under center before having the chance to take his receiver's gloves off. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554335.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554333.shtml A four-part boating safety class taught by the Thurmond Lake Sail & Power Squadron will be offered Friday, Nov. 10 and Nov. 13 at McCormick County Library in McCormick, S.C. The class covers all aspects of boating: boat handling, docking, right of way, anchoring, aids to navigation, required equipment, state laws and more. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/spo_554333.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554341.shtml To call the outcome of Mark McCleod's criminal prosecution in Savannah a surprise is like calling King Kong a big monkey. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554341.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:01:16 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554340.shtml Within minutes of my Sunday column hitting the printing press on Friday, Ron Cross announced that he was going to announce his re-election. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554340.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:01:15 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554337.shtml Editorial cartoon for Wednesday, November 4, 2009. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/opi_554337.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:59:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554323.shtml A Martinez credit union was robbed Thursday morning. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554323.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:27:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554310.shtml Inside Today http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554310.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554330.shtml Augusta Christian Schools held Honoring our Hometown Heroes Night at its football game on Oct. 16. All Richmond and Columbia County fire and police agencies were invited to participate and 23 members from the Columbia County Sheriff's Department, Martinez-Columbia County Fire and Rescue, Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department and the Georgia State Patrol attended. They were recognized during halftime of the game in a ceremony on the field. They were led onto the field by two students holding a banner made by the Augusta Christian middle school art class. Each agency was presented with a framed certificate to commemorate Augusta Christian's Hometown Heroes Night. The crowd gave them a standing ovation. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554330.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554325.shtml - The Harlem High School class of 1989 is planning a reunion. For information, call (706) 564-1198. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554325.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554318.shtml - Lakeside High: Monday, Feb. 22, March 29 and April 19. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554318.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:05 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554319.shtml Nov. 11: Progress reports http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554319.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:05 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554320.shtml Menus for area schools. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554320.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:05 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554317.shtml These pets are available for adoption from Columbia County Animal Care and Control. For more information, call (706) 541-4077 or visit www.columbiacountyga.gov and follow the links to Animal Care and Control. Adult animals cost $25 to adopt. The adoption fee for puppies and kittens is $20. All adopted animals must be spayed or neutered. Visitors must wear closed-in shoes to visit the kennel area, which is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554317.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:05 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554332.shtml Week 10 of the Pigskin Picks contest saw a total of 87 entries with one qualifier getting all 10 correct; 15 qualifiers got nine correct; 36 qualifiers got eight correct; and 17 qualifiers got the minimum seven correct. There were 18 entries that did not get at least seven correct, including one late-mailed entry and two duplicated entries. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554332.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554334.shtml Nathan Lechner won the gold medal in the 500-meter cycling event and fourth place in the 1K event during the Fall State Special Olympic Games in Statesboro, Ga., which were held Oct. 2-4. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554334.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554308.shtml Martinez-Columbia Fire Rescue Capt. David Dickenson and Columbia County sheriff's deputies fill their plates with chili. The Evans Lions Club held a chili supper Thursday at fire headquarters in honor of emergency personnel and first responders in the county. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554308.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554313.shtml Hundreds of children participated in Trick-or-Treat so Others Can Eat at Patriots Park on Thursday. Admission was a can of food for Golden Harvest Food Bank. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554313.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:26:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554326.shtml First nine weeks honor roll. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554326.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554327.shtml First nine weeks honor roll. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554327.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554328.shtml First nine weeks honor roll. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554328.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:41:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554336.shtml The Columbia County Recreation Department was named the "2009 First District Agency of the Year" at the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association 2009 Awards Banquet on Oct. 26. Patriots Park was also named as the Best Park/Recreation Facility by readers of Augusta Magazine. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554336.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:51:04 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554348.shtml Lakeside's boys and girls cross country teams won the Region 3-AAAA meet Saturday at Blanchard Woods Park. Junior Anna Bowles won her third individual region title with a course record 19:17. Shane Wilson finished second in the boys race. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554348.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:11:03 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554353.shtml Redcliffe Elementary School honor roll and perfect attendance. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/odd_554353.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:45:45 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554338.shtml Editor:My wife and I have been residents of Columbia County for more than 25 years. We have enjoyed the many benefits this county has to offer and are proud to claim residence here. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554338.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:01:12 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554342.shtml A few weeks ago, Dick Donnelly wrote about a difficult personal situation (the death of his wife) that was eased somewhat by the $800,000 medical bills being taken care of by his "two government plans, Medicare and Tricare" (letter, Sept. 27, "'Public option' for health insurance would force 'realistic' fees"). http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554342.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:05:12 -0500 http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554339.shtml Editor:Until adopting a rescue puppy recently, I had no idea of the quality of animal emergency care here in Augusta. I would very much like to share the events following an unfortunate accident one evening resulting in an injured rear leg for this sweet puppy. http://newstimes.augusta.com/stories/2009/11/04/let_554339.shtml Tue, 3 Nov 2009 11:01:14 -0500