This month, Artists' Row is spotlighting master printmaker, painter, teacher and author Dan Welden's work at Odd Fellows Gallery.

WASHINGTON - As her father catnapped at her side, Deanna Torstenson's heart pounded and her body trembled. She fixed her eyes on the tiny airplane moving across a video screen on the seat back in front of her. Slowly, it approached Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Soon, for the first time, she would set eyes on the woman who had given birth to her.

First Friday marks the beginning of a long holiday weekend, with downtown galleries and shops open late to welcome anyone interested in a summer evening stroll. Check out the new website for Artists' Row at http://artistsrowaugusta.com, where you'll find news and a listing of businesses that are part of the group. This month, Artists Row is spotlighting artist Dan Welden's work at Odd Fellows Gallery, Eighth Street at Ellis.

Sign the guestbook at AugustaChronicle.com/obits The Augusta Chronicle-May 22, 2012 EVANS, Ga. - David Haskins Lindsey, 77, entered into rest on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at UniHealth Nursing Facility in North Augusta, SC. Memorial services will be held

The laptop might seem to be a helpful classroom tool for students, but college professors have mixed opinions about whether they should be permitted.

RICHMOND, Va. - Michael Vick's legal troubles from dogfighting could get even worse.

Kristian Roof, a senior at North Augusta High School, has been awarded a John Wesley Scholarship at Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C., and selected to participate in the Bonner Scholars Program.

NORFOLK, VA.- Virginia officials want to make it easier for water lovers to find relief away from shore.

...Now a convert to Reform Judaism who belongs to a temple in Falls Church, Va., she teaches Bible at the College of William and Mary. Galambush, naturally, doesn't believe in Jesus' divinity. But her main emphasis is that Christians misunderstand...

Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine ranked the University of Georgia eighth in the latest ranking of the nation's best values in public higher education.