North Augusta Today

The State Law Enforcement Division has arrested a 37-year-old North Augusta teacher who is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old female pupil.

All summer, I worry about dogs that stay outside during the day. Many people think that dogs will just naturally be OK in the heat and can adjust to rising temperatures. Not true.

These pets are available for adoption through the Aiken County Animal Shelter.

Lighting up cigarettes in North Augusta can now bring a fine.

Mosquitoes are more than blood-sucking, disease-carrying insects. They put a strain on finances as communities and homeowners try to control them.

Outdoor work might lead to a quick trip to an emergency room if precautions are not taken to avoid overheating.

Creating a budget could be the key to survival -- even prosperity -- despite the gloomy economy.

Rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley brought smiles to Sterling House residents as they were reminded of their younger days Thursday.

Looking for a job? Need help with interviewing skills? The One Stop Career Center at Aiken Technical College offers help and advice for residents looking to increase their earnings potential.

Anywhere visitors look in Nancy Gage's yard on Concord Avenue, they are likely to see a birdhouse perched nearby.

More than talk radio is available on AM stations.

North Augusta's city clerk, Donna Young, keeps an eye on fashion.

NAME: Arnetta Flowers

These are the bookings for the North Augusta Department of Public Safety for July 17-22. Suspects are innocent until proved guilty:

A thief stole items from a woman's purse, which was on the kitchen table of her home in the 1100 block of Ridgecrest Avenue.

THURSDAY: Noon; Plymouth fife and drum corps, under the direction of Jim Predhomme; Living History Park, 299 W. Spring Grove Ave.; www.colonialtimes.us

THE INVENTIONS OF LEONARDO DA VINCI: Through Oct. 11; interpretive exhibition of artist's drawings, with interactive models, a virtual tour and a hands-on station; Fort Discovery, 1 Seventh St., Augusta; (706) 821-0200

The Tennessee Flight defeated the Boo Williams team 60-57 in the title game of the 2008 Nike Nationals tournament last week at Riverview Park Activities Center. The win gave the Flight a tournament record of 8-1.

The Nike Nationals basketball tournament was held July 29 at Riverview Park Activities Center