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Scene cleared Highland Springs Middle School, North Augusta Public Safety says
UPDATE: As of 4:48 p.m., everything has been deemed safe and Public Safety has cleared the scene. NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) – North Augusta Public Safety confirmed officers are on the scene responding to haze in the building of Highland Springs Middle School Thursday. A fire has not been located and there is no immediate […]
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Keisha Lance Bottoms visits Augusta, hears concerns from young voters at Paine College
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) — The campaign trail made its way through Augusta Friday as Georgia’s race for governor continues. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms made several stops across the area, including a visit to Paine College, where students had an opportunity to share the issues that matter to them. Ida Gary, Georgia co-manager for […]
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North Augusta football survives Aiken to open region play with a win on the road
AIKEN — The energy was palpable in Hagood Stadium on Sept. 18 for the first region game of the season at Aiken High School. Both the Hornets and North Augusta came into the night 3-1 with some commanding victories under their belts and a desire to get a head start in the region with another win. While the 38-15 scoreline in the Jackets’ favor may look lopsided, it was a dogfight through all four quarters between the two. “We're always happy to get a win,” said North Augusta head coach Richard Bush. “On a Friday night, wins are always hard to come by, no matter who you're playing, and that’s a ...
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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...