As classes resume today in Richmond and Columbia counties, Jasmine Wright will be starting her last year of high school. And 5-year-old Ciera Nesbitt will begin her first day in kindergarten.
By Preston Sparks and Susan McCord
Traffic could be tricky in some areas, and parents should be mindful of bus stops as school starts back in Richmond and Columbia counties today and on Aug. 16 in Aiken County.
By Donnie Fetter, Julia Sellers and Preston Sparks
The finalist pool for Richmond County school superintendent is now at two after one of three candidates has voluntarily withdrawn.
By Preston Sparks
ASU has received a $1.1 million grant to support science and math education for students who -- after graduating -- a commit to teaching in Burke, McDuffie, Jefferson or Warren counties.
By Preston Sparks
Richmond County school officials said Friday they plan to celebrate Hephzibah High School's 150th anniversary with special events.
By Preston Sparks
Legislation passed Thursday by the U.S. Senate that would provide billions to prevent teacher layoffs have some local school officials both optimistic and uncertain.
By Donnie Fetter, Julia Sellers and Preston Sparks
Despite a rosier report Wednesday, Richmond County school officials determined Thursday they'll have to replace a quarter to a third of a new gym floor at Butler High School that was soaked in ...
By Preston Sparks
This school year's Character Education words were recently announced -- a monthly list that officials say provides themes for students to learn by.
By Preston Sparks
Despite a rosier report Wednesday, Richmond County school officials determined today they’ll have to replace a quarter to a third of a new gym floor at Butler High School that was ...
By Preston Sparks
Police arrested a 45-year-old Augusta man this morning in connection to some attempted thefts in the past week.
By Preston Sparks
Eleven Richmond County schools must offer school choice this year, and parents have a few more days to take advantage of the No Child Left Behind option.
By Preston Sparks
Back to school means more traffic, and it'll be even worse in areas where there's construction.
By Donnie Fetter, Julia Sellers and Preston Sparks
Stevens Creek Community Church in Columbia County has been busy lately with a donation drive involving bookbags and school supplies.
By Donnie Fetter, Julia Sellers and Preston Sparks
In interviews with The Augusta Chronicle on Friday, two candidates for Richmond County schools superintendent gave their thoughts on how they would approach the job.
By Preston Sparks
