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JENNIE: Primrose School for early childhood learning and care opening in Augusta and accepting applications now
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (122+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF)" The Primrose School of Augusta is expected to open late this summer and they're enrolling right now. That's good news for many Augusta parents who face childcare issues because of limited space in many preschools and daycare…...
Kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health, pediatricians group finds
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (535+ words) Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a'leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this…...
Symphony Inspires!" presents program to Aiken Prep students
2+ week, 1+ day ago (178+ words) AIKEN, S. C. (WJBF) " The Aiken Symphony takes music to local students through its outreach program is called "Symphony Inspires! , and featured its last program of the season on Monday. The session, which was held at Aiken Prep, featured violinist Risa Hokamura…...
Keysville youth football camp returns, expanding into full summer of community events
3+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) KEYSVILLE, Ga. (WJBF) " A local effort to pour into young people is gaining momentum in Burke County, using football as the entry point and purpose as the goal. Comedian Lorenzo Williams is bringing his youth football camp back to Keysville…...
Summer childcare becoming a challenge for CSRA families
3+ week, 4+ day ago (292+ words) WJBF (WJBF) - As summer gets closer, many families across the CSRA are trying to figure out childcare, and parents say the challenge is not just finding a camp, but finding one that fits their schedule and budget. For parent Dee…...
The Jo-Nathan Foundation hosting events to support youth across the CSRA
4+ week, 1+ day ago (506+ words) (WJBF) " The Jo-Nathan Foundation is hosting two major fundraising events aimed at helping young people access life-changing opportunities through camps and leadership development. The foundation was created in honor of Jo-Nathan Simpkins, a student at South Carolina State University whose…...
Free flight for ill toddler to Boston for crucial heart surgery
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (602+ words) Samantha Coker and her 8-month-old son Tripp, wait to board an Aero Angel flight to Boston for a life saving heart surgery. MILLEN, Ga (WJBF)- One little boy from Millen and his mother are heading to Boston, where he will…...
MCG celebrates nearly 300 med students stepping into residency positions at 2026 Match Day
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (392+ words) NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. (WJBF) " It's the day 4 years in the making for med students. The Medical College of Georgia holding the annual Match Day celebration at SRP Park." Parents and faculty coming together to celebrate 269 students taking the next step in…...
Episcopal Day School students paint mural on The Master's Table Soup Kitchen
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (169+ words) AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) " New art is coming to Downtown Augusta, thanks to some local students. Sixth graders from Episcopal Day School began to paint a mural on The Master's Table Community Kitchen on Monday. The mural was started by the…...
The rise of e Sports: Schools across the country are issuing scholarships for online gaming
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (464+ words) COLUMBUS, Ga (WRBL) " In 2019, the e Sports industry hit $1 billion in total revenue. The industry is now on track to hit $5. 9 billion dollars by 2029 and students are cashing in." According to the North America Scholastic e Sports Federation, more than…...