Welcome to the first official episode of North Augusta On Top! Host Joseph Stanek introduces listeners to the podcast’s unique format: each episode benefits a different charitable industry in North Augusta to help support the city’s burgeoning growth. To begin the series, he takes listeners on a journey through North Augusta’s rich history, starting with a discovery of his own that will go down in the history books from now on. Local historian Mr. Milledge Murray from the North Augusta Arts & Heritage Center joins the podcast to provide listeners with a timeline of events and valuable insights from the Augusta metropolitan area’s past. Main topics include the Augusta National Exposition of 1888, North Augusta founder James U. Jackson, the ill-fated Hampton Terrace Hotel, North Augusta’s early brush with fame as the city that was almost “Hollywood”, North Augusta’s once-famous swimming attractions (including the opulent North Augusta Natatorium), and more. This is a philanthropic podcast the world has never seen.

Proceeds from Episode 01's product sales will be collected into the North Augusta On Top Historical Preservation Fund, to be used toward projects that preserve North Augusta's landmarks and cultural history.

Great news! The North Augusta On Top Shop has expanded to help raise donations for North Augusta nonprofits on a much bigger scale... For now, the North Augusta On Top Shop is taking a hiatus, but we'll be back with even more good stuff soon!

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