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More Than 50 Employers Set for Aiken Technical College Job Fair on Oct. 21
Over 50 employers will turn up at Aiken Technical College's fall community job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21. The event takes place in the Building B gym. Acelero Learning, Head Start, Aiken County Government, and Aiken County Public Schools top the list. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office will send its Detention and Road Patrol divisions, and Aiken Public Safety will come too. Aiken Regional Medical Centers and Aiken Staffing / Job Shop will have tables as well.
The Post and Courier
Standout performances in week 9 of the high school football season earn players game balls
Kaden Wigfall, WR/RB, Strom ThurmondWigfall tallied 109 yards on six carries with a touchdown during the Rebel’s win over Pelion. Mekhi Quiller, WR/CB, Strom Thurmond He returned a punt 85-yards for a touchdown against Pelion on Oct. 16. Romar Cheatham, WR, Silver BluffCheatham scored twice against American Leadership Academy with 141 yards on nine receptions on Oct. 16. Garrett Greene, QB, Silver BluffThe sophomore quarterback scored four times against ALA with 259 passing yards on Oct. 16. Collin Tillman, QB, North AugustaTillman went 18 for 24 against South Aiken with 228 passing yards and ...
WJBF
Westside High student found with taser during security screening
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A student was found with a taser at Westside High School Thursday morning, according to a letter sent to parents by Principal Kristi Wise. According to officials, the taser was detected as the student proceeded through the security screening and metal detectors on Oct. 15. The student was removed from the […]
WRDW-TV
Undefeated Grovetown flag football blanks Brunswick to move to 12-0
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Two flag football teams in the CSRA remain undefeated, including nationally ranked Greenbrier and the surging Grovetown Warriors. Grovetown (12-0) stayed perfect Thursday with a 32-0 shutout of Brunswick at Warrior Stadium. The Warriors struck early on the ground when Deshauna Tucker took a handoff and...
WRDW-TV
Augusta Tech campaign raise more than $50,000 to support students
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Technical College employees and supporters have topped their fundraising goal for students. A recent effort garnered more than $50,000 through the college foundation’s annual Family First Giving Campaign. For the tenth year in a row, Georgia high school students outperformed the national average on...
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Undefeated Briarwood to make first ever appearance on Game Night Live
WARRENTON, GA (WJBF)- For the first time in school history, the Briarwood Buccaneers will be featured on game night live as they’re taking on the defending state champions the Brentwood War Eagles. The buccaneers have had a special season so far, as they’re a perfect 8-0 on the season for the first time since 1976. […]
WRDW-TV
Laney looks to turn close losses into late-season wins
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Following what was originally not supposed to be an open week, the Laney Wildcats enter Week 9 of the high school football season looking to get back on track after consecutive region defeats. The Wildcats are 2-4 overall and 1-2 in region play, but the record...
jdledger.com
Lady Jackets lose 2, then win 2 in playoffs
Jeff Davis High’s softball team closed out its regular season last week with a pair of road losses but they finished high enough in the playoff rankings to earn a home series for the first round of the 2026 State Playoffs. The Lady Jackets fell to Emanuel County Institute...
WRDW-TV
Denmark Tech students chosen for statewide STEM career program
DENMARK, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) – Four Denmark Tech students have been selected for a program that will link them with employers and career paths in science, technology, engineering and math. The students were chosen for the ninth cohort of the South Carolina Manufacturers and Commerce HBCU STEM Program. Denmark Tech...
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Augusta University Awards 3,538 Degrees and Certificates in Fiscal Year 2026
Augusta University handed out 3,538 degrees and certificates in fiscal year 2026. That is up more than 58% from 2,233 in 2020. Across the state, the University System of Georgia conferred a record 86,660 degrees, a 4.9% increase over the previous year. Master's degrees at Augusta University grew from 536...