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1. Anchor Post Acute in Aiken receives 2 overall CMS rating for Q1 2026 (aikentimes.com) — Families in North Augusta can see how two local nursing homes stack up, with NHC Healthcare – North Augusta earning an overall CMS rating of 4 and PruittHealth North Augusta scoring 3 for early 2026. The report also notes Anchor Post Acute in Aiken received a below-average rating of 2, offering important context for long-term care decisions in Aiken County.
2. New freestanding emergency room to open in North Augusta (wrdw.com) — Starting Thursday morning, North Augusta residents will have a new 24/7 emergency room option on Martintown Road, operated by Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The ER at Martintown will offer round-the-clock care for all ages, with on-site lab work, CT scans, X-rays, and an emergency physician always present, plus direct admission to Aiken Regional when needed.
3. How They're Ranked: A look at the highest rated CSRA football prospects and who could be next (wjbf.com) — North Augusta football fans will recognize defensive tackle Joshua Simpkins on this list of rising CSRA recruits, as colleges increasingly notice his size, speed, and versatility in the trenches. The roundup highlights several 2027 prospects and emerging "risers" from nearby schools, underscoring how the region's football talent is gaining serious statewide and national attention.
4. Hurricane Helene two years later (wfxg.com) — Two years after Hurricane Helene, local leaders say Augusta and neighboring North Augusta pulled together, sharing resources to restore power, clear debris, and support displaced residents. Officials now emphasize stronger emergency planning and a full-time EMA director, while acknowledging lingering damage and anxiety but also a more resilient, better-prepared region.
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