Daniel Pippen, a North Augusta High School senior, was named The Augusta Chronicle's Best and Brightest 2013 winner Thursday night.
By Tracey McManus | Thursday, May 16, 2013
Local school districts are preparing to resume classes after the winter holiday for the second semester of the 2012-13 year.
Monday, Dec. 31, 2012
Silver Bluff will get its shot at redemption Friday night when the Bulldogs play host to Bishop England in a rematch of last year's Class AA Division II Lower State title game.
By John Boyette | Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012
Public schools in Aiken and Edgefield counties improved their ratings in 2012, according to the South Carolina Department of Education state and district report cards, which were released Tuesday.
By Lisa Kaylor | Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
Up 14 early in the fourth quarter, Laney held onto the lead thanks to the defense. East Laurens didn't score again in a 26-12 Wildcats win.
By Wayne Staats | Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012
When it comes to how educated the workforce is compared to how educated it needs to be to fit the local job market, the Augusta metro area ranks in the bottom five cities of a study.
By Gracie Shepherd | Friday, Sept. 7, 2012
Hammond Hill Elementary School in North Augusta was named one of five National Blue Ribbon Schools in South Carolina.
By Nikasha Dicks | Friday, Sept. 7, 2012
State funding for central-office staff, classroom computers, buses, nurses and librarians would all change under recommendations heard Wednesday.
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012
ACT mean scores for South Carolina's public school graduates remained much unchanged from 2011 to 2012, while Georgia's showed a slight increase.
By Nikasha Dicks | Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012
The school year begins Monday for students in Aiken and Edgefield counties.
By Nikasha Dicks | Sunday, Aug 19, 2012
Some things have changed since the final dismissal bell rang last year. Read up to see what information you need to know before your children file back on the school buses.
By Tracey McManus | Saturday, Aug 4, 2012
AIKEN -- Schools in Aiken and Edgefield counties are faring better under the new Federal Accountability System, according to an analysis of data released Thurday.
By Nikasha Dicks | Thursday, Aug 2, 2012
Aiken County authorities have charged the treasurer of the North Aiken Elementary School PTO with stealing more than $5,000 from the organization.
By Steve Crawford | Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Aiken County school board voted 8-1Tuesday to increase the operating millage by 4.2 mills.
By Nikasha Dicks | Wednesday, June 27, 2012
By Nikasha Dicks | Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Taylor Widener's strength on the mound and the plate gave him a strong junior season for South Aiken and earned him South Carolina baseball player of the year honors.
By Wayne Staats | Saturday, June 9, 2012
AIKEN--The proposed school operating tax increase drew the attention of community members during the public input meeting on 2012-13 budget held by Aiken County Public Schools on Tuesday.
By Nikasha Dicks | Wednesday, June 6, 2012
North Augusta's Matt NeSmith has reeled off one accomplishment after another. So when he enters the University of South Carolina in August, he'll start chipping away at his new list.
By Chris Gay | Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Modeled after youth apprenticeship programs run in Germany, an Aiken County manufacturer has launched an education program for students to gain hands-on experience while still in high school and ...
By Tracey McManus | Tuesday, June 5, 2012
In his speech Friday, valedictorian Will Harris challenged his classmates to write their own compelling life stories.
By Crystal Garcia | Friday, June 1, 2012
