Science gets hands-on at USCA’s 41st SEED STEM Festival Sept. 19
Bring the entire family for a day of hands-on fun at the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center’s annual SEED STEM Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 19 throughout the USCA campus.
Columbia County names finalists for Teacher of the Year
The Columbia County Teacher of the Year will be named on Oct. 1.
Lakeside High School unveils new construction upgrades
A Sept. 3 ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the completion of construction projects at Lakeside High School.
McDuffie County names Teacher of the Year
Telitita Burley, an eighth grade English/language arts teacher at Thomson-McDuffie Middle School received the
golden apple trophy as the McDuffie County School District’s top teacher Aug. 27 at a ceremony at Thomson High School.
In pictures: STEAM Showcase held at the Hub Aug. 22
STEAM education was the focus on a showcase on Aug. 22, 2026.
Five finalists named for 2027 Richmond County Teacher of the Year
Richmond County named five finalists for the 2027 Teacher of the Year Award.
Guest column: Why Paine College is necessary today
Paine College president Lester McCorn highlights the importance of Paine College in Augusta in this column.
Richmond County students show Georgia Milestones progress
Richmond County School System students demonstrated continued academic growth on the 2025-2026 Georgia Milestones assessments, with gains across multiple mathematics, science and social studies assessments.
In pictures: Science Saturday at Riverview Park Activities Center
The Savannah River Ecology Lab highlighted area reptiles, amphibians, insects and plants at Science Day on Aug. 1.
Columbia County recognizes AP achievements at July 30 ceremony
A July 30 ceremony recognized Columbia County schools for their efforts to increase enrollment in AP classes as well as increase test scores.
Back to school giveaways for July 31-Aug. 1
A few back-to-school giveaways are planned for July 31 and Aug. 1.
First grade teacher starts new career with familiar face
SheKinah Bennett is in her first year teaching at Grovetown Elementary School, whose principal was Bennett’s sixth grade teacher.
Construction projects change face of Aiken Technical College
Construction on two large projects on the Aiken Technical College campus should be nearing completion in the next few months.
Back-to-school giveaways scheduled for July 24-26
Three back-to-school giveaways are scheduled from July 24-26.
