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Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Are classes canceled due to bad weather? Here's the latest on Augusta-area schools
Some students at schools in the Augusta area may not have to worry about going to class on Wednesday. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday with southwest winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected with higher winds possible within a passing line of showers and storms. This has local schools on alert. Here's what we know: Aiken County school district said on its website the wind speed forecasts exceed the threshold allowed for school buses, so students will shift to distance learning on Wednesday. Employees should plan to report to their work location on a two-hour delayed start, with no building or office opening before 10 a.m. Afterschool extracurricular practices, games, and events will continue tomorrow as scheduled. There will be no QuestZone. Guilty: 14 convicted in Georgia for 'large-scale' dog fighting event. What they're facing Aiken Technical College said via Facebook they are closely monitoring local weather forecasts. As of Tuesday evening, the college had planned to continue with normal operations, including regularly scheduled classes and labs. Community members are encouraged to follow the guidance of their local emergency management officials regarding travel on Wednesday. Those who cannot safely travel to or from campus should communicate with their instructor (for students) or supervisor (for employees) as soon as possible. No information has been released on what, if anything, is changing at Augusta Tech. No information has been released on what, if anything, is changing at Augusta University. No information has been released on what, if anything, is changing at Burke County schools. No information has been released on what, if anything, is changing at Columbia County schools. Richmond County School System noted on its website that, due to high winds creating unsafe driving conditions, Wednesday is a distance learning day. All extracurricular activities are canceled. Teachers will communicate with students and families through platforms like Remind or Class Dojo, and assignments will be available in Canvas or SeeSaw for younger students. Student assignments should be turned in to their teachers no later than midnight on Monday, March 10. The school district tentatively plans to resume normal operations on Thursday but is closely monitoring the weather. No information has been released on what, if anything, is changing at USC Aiken. Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for Gannett/USA Today. Find him on X and Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@ This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta-area schools open, closed ahead of windy weather Wednesday
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- General
- Yahoo
USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College hosting their annual Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Celebration and Service Fair
AIKEN, SC. (WJBF) – This afternoon, USC Aiken and Aiken Technical College came together to host their annual Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Celebration and Service Fair. 'Commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King in a way that is unique for us,' said Jamel Hodges, USCA Dean of Students. 'We aren't a large city we don't get together as a county a lot. But this is one of our opportunities to do so and do so in a very intentional and meaningful way.' Christale Spain, the first African American woman to chair the South Carolina Democratic Party, and an alumnus at USC Aiken was the keynote speaker. She told her story of her journey to success. 'I chose to tell my story because I want folks to know that you know there's nothing special about me,' said Christale Spain. Keynote Speaker. 'You know, I kind of fell into this work, and I just worked really hard and kept my eye on the ball. And that anybody can do it. We limit ourselves by thinking that we can't do something. If you can dream it, you can be it.' People at the event were inspired by her story. 'Christale's story was everything, you know; she showed how it used to be for her.' Said Gail Diggs, MLK Jr. Committee Chair. 'The changes that have taken place, but she also encouraged everybody to still focus on being the best that they can be, and that's what Dr. King did.' Deviya Wright, a volunteer, knew she wanted to attend because it was a great opportunity to hear from the speaker and network with organizations. She says Martin Luther King wanted communities to keep coming together. 'Freedom, you know. It just means I get to go into places, and I don't have to feel uncomfortable or unwanted,' said Deviya Wright, a volunteer. 'I can love my neighbors as my brothers and sisters. I thought it was a really great event the speakers were amazing.' Our very own Shawn Cabbagestalk served as the emcee for the event. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
