🌱 Walmart Shooting Victims Speak out + Iconic Sno-Cap Drive In Grant

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Augusta Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Variably cloudy; less humid. High: 83 Low: 68.
• Wednesday: A couple of heavy t-storms. High: 82 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Augusta:

1. Witnesses are sharing their accounts following a shooting at a Walmart in nearby Aiken that left a 13-year-old girl injured. Ashton Rickard's family provided updates on her condition on Facebook, mentioning her undergoing multiple surgeries after the incident. Christopher Foreman, the suspect, has been arrested and denied bond. Witness testimonies describe the terrifying moments during the shooting, with one couple recalling how they escaped while pushing the woman to safety and running with Ashton. (WRDW)
2. North Augusta's iconic Sno-Cap Drive-In has been granted $40,000 through the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant, sponsored by American Express. Among 25 businesses nationwide, the Sno-Cap Drive-In, serving customers since 1964, was the exclusive recipient of the grant in South Carolina. Half of the grant will be dedicated to covering operational costs, while the rest will be utilized for historical preservation, including renovating the patio and the iconic West Avenue sign. With the grant program having already supported over 100 restaurants, the owners of Sno-Cap eagerly anticipate the positive impact they will continue to make within the community. (The Post and Courier)
3. Seven Augusta men have been indicted and charged with Federal Weapons Charges. Several of the men have been sentenced and several are still awaiting sentencing. The ongoing investigations involve multiple agencies, including the ATF, FBI, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Savannah Police Department, Richmond County Sheriff's Office, and Georgia State Patrol. (WJBF-TV)

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Today and tomorrow in Augusta:

Tuesday, June 13

• Make A Mural Summer Camp At Hub for Community Innovation (10:00 AM)
• Augusta Green Jackets Vs. Carolina Mudcats At SRP Park (7:05 PM)

Wednesday, June 14

• Kids Club At Top Dawg Tavern (5:30 PM)
• Comprehensive Plan Meeting At Robert Howard Community Center (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Summer Reading Program at the Augusta-Richmond County Public Library is in full swing. Check out the details here. (Augusta-Richmond County Public Library System via Facebook)
• If you are seeking funds from the city of Augusta you must attend the mandatory "How to Apply Workshop" on Jun. 14 at the Main Library Headquarters. You can learn more here. (Augusta, Georgia Government via Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox soon with a new update!

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.