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Previewing Week 5's game of the week: Lincoln County vs. Strom Thurmond
Speaking with Lincoln County head coach Lee Chomskis earlier this week, he said his team is dealing with a lot of injuries.
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North Augusta visits Aiken to open region play Friday
AIKEN, S.C. — Region play officially arrives Friday night for high school football programs across the CSRA, bringing one of the area’s oldest and most storied rivalries into the spotlight. The North Augusta Yellow Jackets will travel to Hagood Stadium to face the Aiken Green Hornets in a...
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Laney High increasing security after ‘several altercations’, principal says
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Lucy Craft Laney Comprehensive High School is boosting security on campus after multiple fights, Principal Marvin Washington confirmed in a letter sent to parents Tuesday. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority. To ensure ourschool remains a focused, secure, and supportive environment for learning, we […]
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Demolition underway at old Lamar Elementary School building
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Demolition was underway Tuesday at the Old Lamar Elementary school. The building is being demolished to make way for the TGR Learning Lab that’s coming to Augusta. It’s a STEAM school that’s being supported by Tiger Woods and Augusta National Golf Club. The TGR Learning Lab is set to open in […]
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Traffic backs up, speeds up: Grovetown school zones see rise in citations
GROVETOWN, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Traffic backs up between Grovetown High School and Grovetown Middle School after the final bell, with hundreds of students crossing William Few Parkway as they head home. While traffic is congested immediately after dismissal, officials say the danger increases once vehicles start moving again. On Sept....
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Augusta Tech brings health resources to underserved communities
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta Technical College turned Building 1300 into a one-stop shop for the third stop of its traveling health and resource expo. The event is designed to give students real-world experience while offering the community a chance to access health resources. In many surrounding counties, accessing specialized...
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Evan’s Liliana Beemer named Scholar Athlete
EVANS, Ga. (WJBF)- Liliana Beemer is a track and cross-country standout state champion and a first-place finisher in the Peachtree Road race 10k and holds Columbia County high school records in events ranging from the 800 meters to the 5k. And it doesn’t stop there. She’s an AP scholar who boasts a 96.18 Cumulative grade […]
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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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AU to launch first public health undergraduate degree program
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta University is preparing to offer its first undergraduate degree program in public health after approval Wednesday by regents. The new Bachelor of Science in Public Health will be offered within the university’s School of Public Health. University leaders say the program is designed to serve as a foundational degree for students interested in disease prevention, community health, disaster management and public service careers.
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South Augusta YMCA arranges care for every kid after closure
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - After nearly 20 years, the Augusta South Family YMCA is closing its doors. However, leaders with the Family YMCA say child care programs will continue at other sites. Tyron Ashley, director of Family YMCA Primetime, said his career in youth programming began at the YMCA in...
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Helms College Expands Healthcare Training to Help Meet Growing Workforce Demand
As demand for trained healthcare workers continues to grow, Helms College is expanding its ability to prepare students for healthcare careers with new training labs and classrooms at its new School of Health Services in Macon. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical assistants is projected...