North Augusta Today

Christmas isn't a gift-filled occasion for children all around the world, but local churches are putting together boxes filled with goodies to bring cheer to children that otherwise wouldn't receive a gift.

First Baptist of North Augusta is collecting socks for boys and girls.

A knock on Jack Hicks' door about five years ago led him to Grace United Methodist Church.

For 47 years, Virginia Willoughby has actively served at Belvedere First Baptist Church. In addition to rarely missing a service, Willoughby is chairwoman of church ministries. Now 90 years old, she doesn't cook anymore, but she coordinates the bereavement committee.

One of North Augusta's pastors could become the next bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina.

Belvedere First Baptist's Give A Hand Food Drive continues through Sunday.

The Women's Ministry at Belvedere First Baptist is collecting the following items for Belvedere Elementary School: hard candy, hand sanitizer and Kleenex.

Shannon Gough is a relative new comer to First Baptist Church of North Augusta, but showcases that you don't always have to go to your parents' church. Gough became a member last year after trying out several other churches in the area.

Mike Osteen serves as the newcomer coordinator at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church. When he retired three years ago, the Rev. David Thompson suggested him for the job because he gets along with everyone, Osteen said.

Donations of individually wrapped candies are being collected for the annual Trunk-and-Treat to be held Saturday from 6-7:30 p.m.