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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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  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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  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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  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 dodges questions about recent controversy

  While there was a lot of good news to talk about at the presidential address, there were some topics Dr. Ricardo Azziz would not discuss.

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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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  UGA: Backpacks won't be allowed at graduation

  The University of Georgia will ban backpacks in the school's football stadium during its commencement ceremony on May 10.

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  More degree programs, scholarships headed to GRU

  Georgia Regents University President Dr. Ricardo Azziz discussed his goals for the university during his presidential address on Tuesday afternoon.

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  Dr. Azziz's new garage might not happen this fiscal year

  GRU school officials say the upgrades to the president's home might not happen this fiscal year. The project could end up costing the school nearly $100,000, and school officials want to keep it at the first price of $75,000.

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  $70,000 in upgrades requested for Azziz home

  GRU officials have admitted to not having approval from the Board of Regents to continue with a more than $75,000 upgrade to Dr. Ricardo Azziz's home.

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  MCG Foundation receives largest donation ever of $66M

  Huge news for GRU and the Medical College of Georgia Foundation. On Saturday afternoon, board members announced they're receiving the biggest donation ever. News 12's Chad Mills tells us how it'll benefit students and the whole region.

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  Richmond Co. bus drivers training to keep your kids safe

  We talk a lot about safety in schools, but what about when your kid steps outside of school and onto the school bus to head home?

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  Millions could be spent on Mills GRU expansion plans

  Georgia Regents University has its eye on even more expansion. City leaders wonder if the price tag could be too high.

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  Local superintendent nominated for SC Superintendent of the Year

  The superintendent of Saluda School District 1 has been named a finalist for 2014 South Carolina Superintendent of the year.

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  Davidson Fine Arts named as one of nation's top 100 high schools

  Davidson Fine Arts High School has been ranked as one of the top 100 schools in the nation, according to a US News and World report.

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  Incident involving panties has mother, family mad

  Rumors are still hurting one local family, and they're all stemming from an incident at Denmark-Olar Middle School, but News 12 is searching for answers about an alleged sex act behind school doors. Our Chad Mills talked to one parent who's considering legal action.

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  Member of Aiken County Council is candidate for board of SC school

  County Council member Willar Hightower is a candidate for the at-large district board of South Carolina State University, a school he attended.