According to a press release from Paine College, George Bradley, president of Paine College, has been awarded the Alumni Achievement Award by the Iowa State University College of Human Sciences. The award was established in 1992 to recognize alumni for meritorious service and/or distinguished achievements of College of Human Sciences graduates in areas such as business and industry, education, family and consumer sciences, and health. He will be recognized at a university-wide ceremony on Oct. 17th.

There’s new information on the next SRS job fair, scheduled for noon on Monday, July 20th. The job fair was going to be at Paine College, but it has now been moved to the James Brown Arena.

Augusta Commissioner Betty Beard is taking a beating over the condition of a house she rents in the inner city. It’s been cited for code violations. Beard says she will be taking action to correct the situation, but even with this housing problem swirling, she is trying to take action on another housing issue that has city leaders deeply divided. WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola has the story.

Paine College senior Courtney Gaines has been selected as a 2009 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellow. It’s a big honor for young people looking to launch a career in US Foreign Service.  Congratulations Courtney!

This week, many of your neighbors are standing up to sexual assault…and you can, too. Augusta State University and Paine College are hosting “Take Back The Night.“

Augusta State defeated Paine 20-3 on Thursday evening in a non-conference matchup at Lake Olmstead Stadium.

Augusta Commissioners approve the final project list for the next phase of the SPLOST. The $184 million plan is heavy on infrastructure, but also includes money for Paine College, a new lake park at Regency Mall, and the Miller Theater. But, in tough times, will voters buy in? WJBF News Channel 6’s George Eskola looks for the answer.

A local college took part in World AIDS Day Monday night. The event was aimed at bringing awareness to what many call the silent killer. Count on our Fraendy Clervaud for the story.