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Aiken school board facing $2.2M budget shortfall
The Aiken County School Board finds itself with a big puzzle. As budget talks begin, the district faces a multimillion-dollar shortfall. News 12's Chad Mills tells us how much taxes could go up.
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Barnwell mother, daughter speak out against bus bullying
A Barnwell mother is fed up after she says her daughter was attacked on the school bus ride home -- and this isn't the first time.
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Richmond Co. students learn about tornado safety
Families reunited with their children Monday after a tornado leveled at least two schools in Oklahoma. Now those families are trying to pick up what's left of their homes and schools. News 12 is on your side with how your children are protected in case something similar happens here.
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Board of Regents releases review of Dr. Ricardo Azziz
The review is in for Georgia Regents University. President Ricardo Azziz requested the review by the Board of Regents.
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Aiken Co. unveils new Safe Schools Initiative
The program involves educating students, faculty and parents about critical incident procedures and how they are handled by schools and by law enforcement.
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Local principal put on administrative leave
Last week, trustees at Fox Creek High School put Dr. Tim Murph on administrative leave with pay but are not saying the reason behind it.
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GRU grads say jobs are tough but not impossible to get
GRU Augusta is celebrating its first graduating class, but are there jobs out there for the new grads? News 12 is talking to graduates from GRU who say it can be tough out there.
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Graduating MCG class makes donation to help Harrisburg community
Thursday was their hooding ceremony, and on Friday, they officially become doctors. However, they are leaving behind a tradition that will only grow.
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Superintendent meets with state officials on review involving school funds
The Richmond County School System has issued a statement after a state review involving school funds.
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UPDATE: Fake grenade found at local middle school
A bomb squad has examined a suspicious device resembling a grenade found at a middle school in Aiken on Wednesday. They've determined it's only a replica.
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At-risk youth program continues helping students
For most kids, five days of school a week is more than enough. But these kids have added another school day to their week, and they say it's giving them a better future.
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Parents looking to bring awareness to bullying issue in schools
Rev. Frank Green then turned to school officials for help but says they offered little. It's a story we hear from many of you parents concerned about out-of-control bullying.
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PTA treasurer speaks out on accusations that she withheld money
Monique Braswell has been accused of withholding funds from her Willis Foreman Elementary but says she was protecting it. After the entire PTA board resigned, she was the only one left to handle the cash.
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School district investigating PTA funds at Richmond Co. school
According to a news release from the school system, the principal of Willis Foreman emailed the PTA district president asking for $1,500 to fund Honors Day. The principal was told the funds were not available.
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Dr. Azziz discusses goals, plans for GRU in presidential address
It's been a little more than 100 days since Augusta State and Georgia Health Sciences University officially became one. Dr. Ricardo Azziz addressed students and staff on Tuesday during his presidential address.
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