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Camiya Carpenter (center, yellow headband) is caught in a group hug Friday with Keasia Benton (far right), Haylee Seigler and Ashanti Mathis as they all say goodbye during the last school day at Garrett Elementary School.

Last day of school bittersweet 

The 2012-13 school year came to an end for Richmond County elementary and middle school pupils Friday, one day after high school students had their last day.
By Tracey McManus

We lost 2 respected newsmen

Our community lost two gracious, old newsmen Wednesday. I lost two friends. Allow me to tell you about them.

Aiken County bookings

Review updated jail bookings and mug shots from the Aiken County detention center via our new Booked site.  

Crime data map released

A total of 182 crimes tracked by The Augusta Chronicle were reported to the Richmond County Sheriff's Office during the week of May 8-14, 2013. Violent crimes during the week included six robberies, one car-jacking and six aggravated assaults. 

Notable Area Deaths of 2013

A review of several from our area who have passed away in the first part of 2013.

Slideshow: Cotton Ball

Review almost 100 photos from Historic Augusta's Cotton Ball, held Thursday to raise money for the nonprofit.

Slideshow: High school proms

See how they look all dressed up in photos from this year's prom at Josey, as well as other schools.

John Gogick: What do you want in your Chronicle?

This newspaper has been evolving for 228 years. What are you looking for? What do you want?
By John Gogick

Champion speller heads to national bee

Rachael Cundey, the area's five-time reigning regional champion, travels to Washington, D.C., on Sunday for the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
By Barry L. Paschal

Harlem sets stage for graduation weekend

Harlem High School set itself apart Friday night while they set the stage for a weekend of Columbia County high school graduations.
By Scott Rouch
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Wolfpack hope for different fate in finals

Greenbrier doesn't really need an extra incentive. The opportunity is enough: Two wins from the program's sixth state title. However, the way last season ended, there might be a little added push.

Editorial: Hiding is its own injury

This may be what we are taught by television and movies; to escape the consequences of our actions. To try to get away with it.
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