Bank of America grant to help Aiken Technical College students
Bank of America has awarded the Aiken Technical College Foundation an economic mobility grant to help students achieve success by removing financial barriers to completing their college education.
Agreement signed for new Aiken County Career and Technical Center
A June 2 signing ceremony expanding the partnership between the Aiken County Technical College and the Aiken County School District is the first of three major events over the next two years.
Augusta Goodwill draws from its past to shape its future
Augusta’s Goodwill has returned to its foundation with a new approach for the 21st century.
Photojournalism: Cross Creek High School graduation
Mike Adams’ photo story from Cross Creek High School’s May 24 graduation ceremonies.
Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy
Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.
2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians
Congratulations to the Class of 2023. Here are some of the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians plus some graduation information.
New storm drain murals give Richmond County students creative way to learn
A storm drain mural project allows children to use their creativity while learning about the water system and storm water pollution.
A.R. Johnson senior named Gates Scholar
A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School senior Jonathan Ross, Jr., has been named a 2023 Gates Scholar.
Saturday Chef provides community cooking classes
The Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.
First graders learn about economics by operating a store in their classroom
First graders learn basic economic principles by operating a store in their classroom.
New Augusta Tech manufacturing, engineering technology facility heading for Columbia County
Augusta Technical College announces a new facility to be built in Columbia County.
Seniors return to their elementary school for celebratory walk
Several high school seniors returned to where they first started their educational journey to inspire schoolchildren.
Mobile lab provides students hands-on experience
A new program brings science research to local classrooms.
Aiken’s First Baptist Church preschool director to retire
Kathy Samaha has spent her entire career in education including 11 years as the preschool director for Aiken’s First Baptist Church.
