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Morning News
Sunday, March 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Augusta. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Augusta Market opened for the season on March 15 with live music and vendors at Riverwalk — fresh vegetables were sold. The market will run on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Nov 15. Augusta Good News
- ➤ Hundreds of runners took part on March 15th in the fifth annual Run the Runway 5k at Augusta Regional Airport—raising proceeds for BreatheStrong CF—an organization that supports individuals with cystic fibrosis. The Augusta Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rhoback has unveiled its 2025 Azalea Collection for spring golf apparel as the Masters nears—featuring the popular Azalea Polo and the new Hesi Performance Hoodie built for comfort and active play. The collection builds on last year's favorites with added touches for style and function. The Augusta Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hannah G. Cobb was granted a $25,000 bond at her hearing in connection with Telvin Osborne's fatal shooting and now faces level 1 monitoring — she is required to surrender all her firearms. WRDW
- ➤ A woman filed two lawsuits on March 7 after her husband died in a crash on March 26th, 2023 when a Richmond County deputy drove too fast at the intersection (Highway 25 and Cohen Road). The lawsuits claim that both former and current county sheriffs and local government staff did not train or supervise their workers properly. WRDW
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Foodees Food & Culture Festival returned to downtown Augusta on March 14, 2025 (its second year) with food trucks offering diverse local dishes and a celebration of the area's food culture. The Augusta Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Maj. Chester Huffman leads a plan to expand the overcrowded Charles B. Webster Detention Center where 1,300 inmates use only 1,040 beds. His proposal requests $115 million through SPLOST to add 300 beds + upgrade aging facilities, with work expected to begin in about a year and finish in roughly three years. The Augusta Press
- ➤ City leaders in North Augusta say the city is growing as new projects (apartments and a public safety headquarters) are planned to open soon. Officials expect construction to start in the coming weeks to support the expanding community. WRDW
SPORTS NEWS
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Back to the ’90s Concert with Ryan Abel & Friends
Experience a night of nostalgic music featuring popular ’90s bands, hosted by Ryan Abel & Friends, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
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Operatic Performance by Tenor Nicklaus Porter
Tenor Nicklaus Porter, an accomplished operatic performer from Augusta, Georgia, showcases his talents at Newberry Hall, featuring a range of opera roles and his passion for music education.
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Dare to Tri Sprint Triathlon
9 AM – 2 PM — Fort Eisenhower — Registration fee required — Compete in a fun and challenging pool swim, bike ride, and run on base.
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Parson Road Concert
10:30 a.m. — Pine View Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a heartfelt Country Gospel Worship featuring Parson Road Vocal Duo!
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Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Sacred Heart Cultural Center — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Neo-Soul classics under candlelight featuring artists like Prince and Childish Gambino.
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RnB Invitation Tour
8 PM – Midnight — Bell Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of R&B artist Joe in an unforgettable live performance.
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Concert by '68 in Augusta
7-11 p.m. — Grantski Records — Find tickets online — Experience a night of live music with '68 at this local venue.
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Comedy Night with Brad Sativa
8-10 p.m. — Savannah River Brewing Co. — Grab your tickets — Enjoy an electrifying evening of humor with Brad Sativa's sharp wit and engaging storytelling.
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