Cancer survivor Meghan Averett inspires Relay for Life golf event
Meghan Averett, a former synchronized swimming Olympian diagnosed with osteosarcoma five years ago, spoke to golfers at The Reserve Club in Woodside Plantation. The Relay for Life Aiken Golf Classic has raised $276,000 since starting nine years ago, up from initial $7,000, as donors and sponsors supported the cause. Averett, now cancer-free, shared her journey from Beijing 2008 alternate to teaching overseas, emphasizing perseverance and resilience.
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South Carolina bill on teacher employment hearings
S C House bill 3560 would let local school boards designate a hearing officer to conduct teaching appeal hearings. The officer must be an attorney mediator or arbiter and would issue a report and recommendation within a set frame while the school board keeps final decision making. The measure gained unanimous support from a House subcommittee and the full committee and moves toward Senate consideration.
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Peach Blossom Festival Opens With Parade And Crafts
The 32nd Peach Blossom Festival in Johnston starts with a Friday street dance from 8 to 11 p.m. The main events begin Saturday at 10 a.m. with a parade of about 40 units, featuring antique cars and tractors. Participants travel from Thomson Georgia, Spartanburg, and nearby Aiken, with arts, crafts, food, and live entertainment throughout the day.
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Johnston Peach Blossom Festival This Weekend
Downtown Johnston hosts a peach festival from 8 to 11 PM Friday with a main event at 10 AM Saturday. Sponsored by the Johnston Development Corp to honor the peach industry, with information available at the official site. Local reporter Teddy Kulmala covers crime and courts for the Aiken Standard and is a Williston native.
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Historic Augusta Downtown Loft Tour Details and Prices
Historic Augusta will host its annual Downtown Loft Tour in the Augusta Downtown Historic District. The event runs 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, featuring interiors of renovated spaces such as the Marbury Center and the Claussen Building. Tickets are 15 in advance and 20 on tour day, with advance sales at Historic Augusta Inc First Bank of Georgia and Mellow Mushroom. For more information call 706-724-0436 or visit historicaugusta.org.
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Goodwill dragon boat race returns to Augusta’s Lake Olmstead Park
The fourth annual Good Boats for Goodwill festival at Lake Olmstead Park runs 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with 20‑person dragon boats, amateur to professional paddlers, and events such as boat blessing, Dragon Eye painting, cultural acts, eggroll contest, and family activities. Proceeds aid Helms College scholarships. sponsorships and volunteering are invited.
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