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Demolition begins at old Lamar Elementary for TGR Learning Lab
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Demolition has started at the old Lamar Elementary School building. It will be replaced by the TGR Learning Lab, a project announced at the 2024 Chairman’s Press Conference at Augusta National Golf Club. The same press conference that announced the learning lab also announced renovations...
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USC Aiken Plans Campus Expansion With Housing, Retail Spaces
University of South Carolina Aiken will add housing, restaurants, and retail spots to campus. Chancellor Dr. Dan Heimmermann announced the plans during a State of the University Address on Sept. 9. The master plan will create a more residential setting with green spaces, better amenities, and public-private partnerships for mixed-use...
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Josey nips Cross Creek 16-14 on Sept. 11
T.W. Josey High School rallied to beat rival Cross Creek 16-14 on Friday night, Sept. 11, in a game delayed for a half an hour by lightning. In the battle of teams who entered Friday’s contest winless, the Eagles were able to notch their first win of the season.
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Challenge Prep Academy hosts Inaugural Regency Ball
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — A small Augusta private school is working to expand its reach while raising money to support more students. Challenge Preparatory Academy is hosting its first Regency Ball Friday, September 18, at the Julian Smith Casino. The school serves students in 4th through 12th grade and focuses on closing learning gaps, with […]
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Takeaways coming out of Week 4 of Augusta high school football season
Week 4 of the 2026 high school football season has come and gone, meaning that already a third of this regular season campaign is already done. But like they say, time flies when you’re having fun. That certainly applies here as there’s always action to talk about here in Augusta when it comes to football. With that being said, here’s what we saw coming out of Friday night’s action: Friday action: Miscues bury Burke County football in blowout loss to Jones County Glenn Hills’ strong start to season slows, but optimism still abound Over the last decade plus, there hasn’t been much for Glenn Hills fans to cheer about on the football field. They’ve only won 22 games during that span, only finishing with a .500 record once. Last season the Spartans were winless. But it seems as if the program has flipped a switch, as they won the first two games of the season before losing on Friday night to Georgia Military College, 12-6. For a program that has been devoid of success, even this close of a loss is a small victory. The fact that it was a one score game is proof that this team is moving
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Augusta Christian beats Westminster Sept. 11
The Augusta Christian Lions took down the Westminster Wildcats on the road 26-20 on Friday, Sept. 11. While Westminster running back TJ Daniels led his team with 24 carries for 104 yards and two touchdowns, the Lions saw a more spread-out contribution, with wide receiver Jordan Sease having a big game, alongside running back Ethan Porter and quarterback Harris Janik. Sease would tally 98 yards rushing and a touchdown, Porter would add the Lions’ other three scores, and Janik would record 93 passing yards on 13 attempts.
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2 local schools get grant to boost reading efforts across South Carolina
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Dixie Varsity Falls to Fox Creek
DUE WEST — There was no shortage of action in the high scoring match between Dixie High and Fox Creek High on Sept. 4 at Dixie High School. However, in the end, the Dixie Hornets lost to the Fox Creek Predators with a final score of 20-49. The Predators were first on the board with a first quarter lead of 12-0. In the second quarter, the Hornets got on the scoreboard with a score of 14 against the Predators score of 23. The third quarter was closer, with the Hornets scoring 6 points and the Predators 7 points. In the fourth quarter, the Predators added another 7 points to their score.
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Injured Evans Middle School cheerleader has returned home
EVANS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - An Evans Middle School cheerleader who was reportedly injured while performing during a game at Greenbrier Stadium is back home, according to her family. The girl’s father confirmed that she avoided serious injury. The incident reportedly happened Wednesday as Evans and Greenbrier played. First responders...
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Donor gives $2.5M to Augusta University’s new Savannah dental campus
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - SGA Dental Partners is giving $2.5 million to support Augusta University’s new Dental College of Georgia Savannah campus. The 185,000-square-foot Savannah facility, which broke ground in April and is set to open in fall 2028, will enroll 50 dental students and 20 dental hygiene students a year.
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Midland Valley High School remembers 9/11 ahead of stormy Friday night football game
Fans lined up in the rain on Sept. 11 to wait for entry into Midland Valley High School’s football game against River Bluff High School, which was delayed by a thunderstorm. Pregame events to observe the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks were somewhat disrupted by the weather, but local firefighters from Midland Valley, Graniteville and Langley were still present to participate. “It’s great that the school recognizes the first responders for the things they do,” said Sean Johnson, fire chief with the Midland Valley Fire Department. “All these departments are volunteer departments....