...have become tangled up in, Mr. Collins said. He said he was unsure if Mr. Gardner had been drinking but would know after an autopsy. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115, or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...plant will lead to future expansion and more jobs. "We're tickled to death," he said. "One of our four empty buildings is going to be occupied." Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 823-3227 or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...Atlantic Southeast Airlines and Continental Express, which will begin service in Augusta on March 3, have not released their Masters Week schedules. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 823-3227 or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...a wonderful thing in the community," Mr. Everingham said. "It help protects the average buyer, and it also helps protect the average merchant." Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 823-3227 or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...with Amtrak officials to solicit support for the corridor study, which would look at connecting Charleston, S.C.; Columbia; Augusta; and Atlanta. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 823-3227 or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...Investigators were trying to determine the cause of the blaze, which appeared to have started in the living room, Chief Reynolds said. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 868-1222, ext. 115, or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...Lexicor Health Systems Inc., declined to comment Wednesday. A news conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. today at the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at (706) 823-3227 or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...little quieter life." Though Mr. Whitehead served for eight years on the Columbia County Commission, this is his first foray into state politics. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at 868-1222, ext. 115, or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...on and on and tell you how many millions of dollars through this delegation and my being on the conference committee saved, " Mr. Cheeks said. Reach Vicky Eckenrode at 868-1222, ext. 115, or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.

...real big item, and for some people, it apparently is. "We will air it out on that date (June 29) and give everybody time to have their say." Reach Vicky Eckenrode at 868-1222, ext. 115, or vicky.eckenrode@augustachronicle.com.