Southern Appeal

Southern Appeal

Photos by Mark Albertin With its prominent courthouse and beautiful downtown, Edgefield exudes small-town charm. Just ask Martha MacDonald, who lives a few blocks off the town square. “I was telling a friend at lunch recently that I had talked to the mayor and the...
From Royal Courts to Family Fields

From Royal Courts to Family Fields

Photos by Richard Schmon Polo has long been known as the Sport of Kings — but this is a reputation Tiger Kneece is trying to change. “It’s come a long way. People once thought of the sport as super-elite and that hurt the sport for years,” says Kneece, the manager of...
A Groundbreaking Future

A Groundbreaking Future

Because of an old notion, some good fortune and a lot of hard work, Augusta Preparatory Day School is leading the way in preparing students for the future with its new W. Rodger Giles Institute for Inquiry – the first of its kind in the area. The $11.2 million...
Chalkmine

Chalkmine

By Dustin TurnerPhotography courtesy of Rob Hillis Jim McNair Jr. loves golf and his hometown of Aiken. After all, he bought and renovated Aiken Golf Club and Cedar Creek Golf Club, and at 65 years old, he’s not slowing down. The Chalkmine short course at the...
Piedmont Augusta’s Dr. Lily Henson

Piedmont Augusta’s Dr. Lily Henson

By Dustin Turner A neurologist for more than 30 years, Dr. Lily Henson went into the medical field to make a difference. For that reason, she is thankful she discovered a love for leadership early in her career. In January, Henson was named the chief executive officer...