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Emphasizing the importance of bow control, CCSD Strings Academy Instructor Ms. Kim Chavous, leads teaches placement and movement of the player’s hand and wrist during the academy’s first beginner-level practice on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Brookwood Elementary School. Photo courtesy of Columbia County.

New Strings Academy helps Columbia County students discover the joy of music

Dozens of Columbia County students are picking up violins and cellos for the first time through a new district program designed to build confidence, discipline, and musical skill.

Belair Elementary celebrates National Pre-K Week with community reading event

Belair Elementary School celebrated National Pre-K Week Wednesday morning with a literacy-themed community event that brought families, district leaders and local guests together for story time, classroom activities and a school-wide parade.

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Fireworks set off cause brief lockdown at T.W. Josey High

A disruption at T.W. Josey Comprehensive High School on Wednesday, Oct. 8, prompted temporary safety measures at two nearby campuses, though officials confirmed all students and staff are safe.

Two Richmond County Students named to State Superintendent’s Advisory Council

Two Richmond County high school students have been selected to serve on State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ 2025–2026 Student Advisory Council, representing their peers statewide.

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Augusta Technical College announces new president

Parkway Elementary’s Tiffany Tanner named Columbia County Teacher of the Year

Class of 2025 graduation rates show gains across CSRA schools

Columbia County forum tackles gangs, drugs, and bullying in schools

Two safety incidents reported Friday at Columbia County schools

Updates on Columbia County Schools’ special ed program becomes discussion on complaint procedures

Teachers Take Classes At Augusta University During Break

Area teachers are taking part in a writing institute at Augusta University this summer.

Augusta University Announces COVID-19 Plan for Summer and Fall

Augusta University is mapping its future as new COVID-19 cases continue to decline and more people are getting vaccinated. University...

Davidson Chorale to Be Featured on NPR Podcast

A podcast highlighting young musicians will focus on a group of students from John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School....

Explore Astronomy at the DuPont Planetarium

For more than 25 years, the DuPont Planetarium on the campus of the University of South Carolina Aiken has taken...

Columbia County School System Addressing Computer Network Malfunctions

Officials with the Columbia County school system announced technical difficulties that caused a disruption to certain computer operating systems. They...