North Augusta Today

Standing on the North Augusta seal with heads tilted back was how many residents began the tour of the new municipal building Sunday.

Fourth of July traditions range from twirling sparklers to viewing a large fireworks display, but whatever the tradition fireworks will light up the night sky Saturday.

There were quail eggs, goose liver and seaweed among a variety of foreign and smelly foods, but eight children survived the Fear Factor challenge Friday.

Barbecue is almost as synonymous with the Fourth of July as fireworks. Those looking to spice up a picnic may not have to drive far to find a barbecue to suit their taste.

Businesses looking to become more interactive with customers might use social networking sites to put them on a first-name basis with their clients.

NAME: Carly May

A group of girls learned the craft of making shapes with soap from glycerin soap bars at Nancy Carson Library.

WEDNESDAY: 10:30 a.m.; Musical Movie Week, featuring Cats Don't Dance; Nancy Carson Library, 135 Edgefield Road; (803) 279-5767

WEE WISDOM: Noon to 1 p.m. today; topic, Developing Coping Skills: The Tools for Healthy Living; MCG Children's Medical Center, 1446 Harper St., Augusta; free; (706) 721-5437

A wooden bench with chipped light blue paint was one of the main attractions at the Arts and Heritage Center when the public got their first peek Sunday.

The key to the charm of an old house is the stories contained in its walls. Elm Grove, on Martintown Road, has a few to choose from.

Now that she has the master key to Mossy Creek Elementary School, Stephanie Hammond moved closer to the transition from assistant principal to principal.

A North Augusta man was arrested after police say he left the scene of an accident.

These are the bookings for the North Augusta Department of Public Safety for June 12-18. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:

I like the fact that North Augusta is growing. However, before the city advances their Riverside program, I would rather they concentrate on the empty stores we now have.

Cassandra Apodaca gained a higher level of appreciation for freedom through her job of helping veterans.

Lynn and Dick Foltan have had 16 years to perfect their yard on Lake Murray Drive in the Lakes and Streams subdivision.

NAME: Ruthie McGhee

A young America would test its health